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Joining composite fuselage sections along window belts

US8939406B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2012
Grant dateJan 27, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fuselage having a longitudinal window belt has a composite outer skin including upper and lower composite skin sections. The skin includes at least one window opening located at the window belt. The upper and lower skin sections are joined together by a longitudinal splice joint located at the window belt.

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