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High-wing-aircraft fuselage support structure

US9187169B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 2013
Grant dateNov 17, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C2025/125
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A structural support assembly for a high-wing aircraft may include a plurality of columns extending through a passenger compartment of the aircraft having a pair of wings mounted proximate a top of a fuselage. A column upper end of at least one of the columns may be coupled to a center wing box structure adjacent to a rear spar thereof. A column lower end of at least one of the columns may be coupled to a floor substructure.

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