Torque box sleeves for aircraft wing assemblies
US11161592B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C2001/0072
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wing assembly for an aircraft includes a torque box sleeve having an open end and a plurality of integral sides including leading, aft, top and bottom sides that jointlessly form a continuous surface having a generally airfoil shape. The wing assembly includes an internal support subassembly having a plurality of ribs coupled to a central spar. The internal support subassembly is formed into a single component outside the torque box sleeve and inserted into the open end of the torque box sleeve as the single component. The internal support subassembly is coupled to an interior of the torque box sleeve.
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