Joint for connecting a center wing box and bulkhead in an aircraft
US11952100B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C1/26
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A joint for connecting a center wing box to a bulkhead of an aircraft. The joint includes a flex angle member with a first section shaped to abut against and be connected to the center wing box, a second section shaped to abut against and be connected to a first side of the deck of the bulkhead, and an intermediate rounded corner positioned between the first and second sections. First support members are attached to the center wing box at first pins and support a first side of the second section of the flex angle member. Second support members are attached to the web of the bulkhead at second pins and support a second side of the second section of the flex angle member. The first support members are positioned on a first side of the deck of the bulkhead and the second support members are positioned on an opposing second side of the deck.
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