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Universal apparatus for the inspection, transportation, and storage of large shell structures

US7377733B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 15, 2005
Grant dateMay 27, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 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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