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Aircraft fuselage frame element

US8894010B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 2012
Grant dateNov 25, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C1/18
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aircraft fuselage frame assembly includes a first lower frame element having a cross member and a curved fuselage tub frame. A second upper frame element of the assembly has a cross member and a curved upper frame segment. A third frame element of the assembly is made of a cross member section, floor strut section and frame section. The third frame element is formed as a single, integral triangle element having a hypotenuse that is curved to adopt a curvature of the aircraft fuselage and joining portions at angle areas of the triangle. A lower frame link is joined to the first upper frame and at a first angle area of the triangle element; an upper frame link is joined to the second upper frame and at a second angle area of the triangle element; and a floor cross member is joined at a third angle area of the triangle element.

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