Rib support for wing panels
US7686251B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C3/26
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for an aircraft structure. In one advantageous embodiment, the aircraft structure may have a rib, a plurality of stringers, and a set of shear ties. The plurality of stringers may have skin flanges at ends of the plurality of stringers capable of being fastened to skin for the aircraft structure. The set of shear ties may extend from the rib and have a set of elongate members in which the set of elongate members are attached to the plurality of stringers.
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