Attaching panels to support structures in an aircraft

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2008-06-25

2009-08-25

Dinh, Tien (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

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07578478

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for attaching wall panels to support structures are disclosed. In one embodiment, an aircraft includes a support structure and a wall assembly coupled to the support structure. The wall assembly includes a first member and a second member. The first member is coupled to the support structure and has a first elongated coupling member. The second member has a head portion and a base portion. The head portion has at least one slot disposed therein that is adapted to receive an edge portion of the panel. The base portion includes a second elongated coupling member that is adapted to be coupled to the first elongated coupling member.

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