Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Airfoil construction
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-30
2009-08-18
Mansen, Michael R (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Airfoil construction
C244S131000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07575194
ABSTRACT:
Apparatuses and methods for joining composite members and other structural members in aircraft wings and other structures. An aircraft wing box structure configured in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a first composite member having a first surface portion positioned at an angel relative to a second surface portion of a second composite member. The wing box structure of this embodiment further includes at least one metallic joining member having an upstanding leg portion extending from a base portion. The base portion of the joining member is bonded to the first surface portion of the first composite member with a first portion of adhesive, and the upstanding leg portion of the metallic joining member is bonded to the second surface portion of the second composite member with a second portion of adhesive.
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Brown Stephen T.
Kismarton Max U.
Brookman Stephen
Mansen Michael R
Perkins Coie LLP
The Boeing Company
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