Joining composite fuselage sections along window belts
US8939406B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2033 |
Classification
- 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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