Apparatuses and methods for joining composite members and other structural members in aircraft wing boxes and other structures
US8104714B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C1/26
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for joining composite members and other structural members in aircraft wings and other structures. An aircraft wing box structure configured in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a first composite member having a first surface portion positioned at an angle relative to a second surface portion of a second composite member. The wing box structure of this embodiment further includes at least one metallic joining member having an upstanding leg portion extending from a base portion. The base portion of the joining member is bonded to the first surface portion of the first composite member with a first portion of adhesive, and the upstanding leg portion of the metallic joining member is bonded to the second surface portion of the second composite member with a second portion of adhesive.
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