Apparatus and method of providing a preload for the assembly of large structures
US11260955B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2200/91
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and its method of use provide a preload to the assembly of large structures, for example the assembly of an aircraft wing panel to an aircraft wing frame. The apparatus and its method of use preloads the aircraft wing panel of the aircraft wing structure and presses the aircraft wing panel against the aircraft wing frame of the aircraft wing structure, temporarily securing the aircraft wing panel against the aircraft wing frame and indexing the aircraft wing panel to the aircraft wing frame for the installation of permanent fasteners securing the aircraft wing panel to the aircraft wing frame.
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