Universal apparatus for the inspection, transportation, and storage of large shell structures
US7377733B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64F5/50
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for holding an aerospace structure, having an edge and a surface, includes a base. Coupled to the base is an edge support adapted to releasably engage the edge of the structure. Also coupled to the base is a stanchion. Moveably coupled to the stanchion is a surface support adapted to support the surface of the structure when the edge of the structure is retained by the edge support.
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