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Joint assembly and method of assembling same

US9315254B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2013
Grant dateApr 19, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2034

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

Abstract

A joint assembly for an aircraft is provided. The joint assembly includes a single main fitting including a first flange, a second flange, and a third flange, an external spar component coupled to the first flange using at least one fastener, an internal spar component coupled to the second flange using at least one fastener, and a body rib coupled to the third flange using at least one fastener.

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