Composite aircraft wing
US8282040B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C3/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A composite aircraft wing that includes a core, a first composite material disposed over the upper surface of the core, and a second composite material over the lower surface of the core. The second composite material is a different composite material than the first composite material. In addition, a first wood veneer layer is disposed over the first composite material and a second wood veneer layer disposed over the second composite material. The wing is lightweight, has an airfoil shape, and is easy to construct without using molds, while also being strong enough to support the weight of the aircraft. When used on a UAV-type aircraft having a wing-mounted antenna, the wing construction has little or no RF impact on the antenna.
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