Assembly for securing a stringer to a substrate
US7530530B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/139
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of an assembly for securing a stringer to a substrate are provided. The stringer assembly includes a stringer and a mandrel positioned within a channel defined in the stringer. A plurality of strips are positioned within an opening of the mandrel, and a substrate layer, such as aircraft skin, is positioned adjacent to the stringer. During application of the substrate layer to the stringer, the mandrel and plurality of strips support the stringer.
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