Transition shim between structure for fastening a wing to a fuselage of an aircraft, and aircraft having such a shim
US7607614B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D29/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shim adapted for positioning on the upper surface of at least one wing of an aircraft. The shim restores an aerodynamic profile of the wing at the position of a zone of transition between structure fastening the wing to the fuselage of the aircraft and the upper surface of the aircraft. The shim enables a seal to run from the fastening structure to the upper surface of the wing, in eliminating the zones at which the seal may break open. An aircraft provided with such a shim is also disclosed.
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