Space frame fuselage structure and related methods
US7891608B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C1/22
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft for carrying cargo in one or more containers. The aircraft includes a fuselage structure having a plurality of nodes and a plurality of elements connecting the nodes to form a space frame in which to carry cargo. At least some of the nodes are positioned in the space frame based on dimensions of the one or more containers. The fuselage structure is more compact, lighter and less expensive compared to conventional semi-monocoque fuselages.
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