Modular fuselage assemblies for aircraft, aircraft including modular fuselage assemblies, and MEl'hods of assembling modular fuselage assemblies
US11383817B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64F5/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Modular fuselage assemblies for aircraft, aircraft including modular fuselage assemblies, and methods of assembling modular fuselage assemblies. A modular fuselage assembly includes a plurality of fuselage lobes that may extend along a longitudinal axis of the modular fuselage assembly. Each fuselage lobe includes a plurality of frame members and a lobe skin that is operatively attached to the plurality of frame members and defines an external surface of the fuselage lobe. The modular fuselage assembly also includes a plurality of longerons extending along a longitudinal axis of the modular fuselage assembly. At least two fuselage lobes are operatively attached to each longeron and the plurality of fuselage lobes and the plurality of longerons at least partially bound a cargo hold defined within the modular fuselage assembly. The methods include methods of assembling the modular fuselage assemblies.
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