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Wing hinge assembly including hinged torque boxes

US9914523B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2012
Grant dateMar 13, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A wing assembly comprises a fixed section, a foldable section, and a hinge assembly for hinging the foldable section to the fixed section. The hinge assembly includes a plurality of interleaved torque boxes that are hinged together.

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