Aircraft wing box
US11745850B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D37/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft wing box is disclosed having a first cover, a second cover, a partition extending between the first and second cover and configured to provide a fuel tight boundary between the first and second covers, a first joint coupling the partition to the first cover, and a second joint coupling the partition to the second cover. The first joint is a slip joint configured to inhibit fuel leakage across the slip joint whilst permitting relative movement between the partition and the first cover.
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