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Airframe structural element

US9248901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED · DE

Inventors

David Petit · Bristol, GB
Rizal Hafiz · Bristol, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 10, 2011
Grant date	Feb 2, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 15, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An airframe structural element, such as an aircraft rib, is disclosed that comprises an integral pipe connector element for connecting pipes through the structural element. The pipe connection means provided by the pipe connector element may be aligned on a common axis with a pipe connection means provided by an adjacent airframe structural element.

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