Mechanically Joining airframe members at solid insert
US10457378B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2605/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An airframe assembly for an aircraft includes a first airframe member having first and second skins with a large cell core and a solid insert joined therebetween. The solid insert has a side surface at least a portion of which is adjacent to the large cell core. The first airframe member has a first set of openings extending through the first skin, the solid insert and the second skin. The airframe assembly also includes a second airframe member having a second set of openings operable to be aligned with the first set of openings of the first airframe member. Each of a plurality of fasteners extends through one of the openings of the first set of openings and one of the openings of the second set of openings securably coupling the first airframe member to the second airframe member.
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