Structural element with rib-receiving member
US7238409B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2457
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A structural element for use in aerospace applications such as a structural element suitable as an aircraft component is described. The composite structure comprises: (a) a rib having a first end and a second end; (b) at least one member such as a face sheet having an inner surface and an outer surface; and (c) a rib-receiving member integral to the inner surface of the at least one member, wherein the rib-receiving member comprises at least one rib-receiving element having an opening therein for receiving the first end of the rib and at least one cover sheet having an opening therein for receiving the first end of the rib.
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