Fuselage sections having tapered wing rib interfaces
US11401024B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U20/70
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Fuselage sections having tapered wing rib interfaces are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes a rib associated with a fuselage section, and a wing interface surface defined by the rib, where the wing interface surface is tapered relative to a longitudinal axis of the fuselage section from an aft end of the fuselage section to a fore end of the fuselage section.
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