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Aircraft, airframes and associated methods

US9180958B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2012
Grant dateNov 10, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49622
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Aircraft and airframes include a skin operatively coupled to a structural reinforcement member. The structural reinforcement member and the skin collectively define a run-out region that encompasses a terminal edge of the structural reinforcement member. Within the run-out region, the skin is more flexible than in adjacent portions of the skin. Methods include defining a region of increased flexibility of a skin relative to adjacent portions of the skin, and operatively coupling the skin to a structural reinforcement member.

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