Space frame fuselage structure and related methods

Details Space frame fuselage structure and related methods Space frame fuselage structure and related methods

2011-02-22

2011-02-22

Collins, Timothy D (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Fuselage and body construction

C244S118100, C244S137100, C244S137300

Reexamination Certificate

active

07891608

ABSTRACT:
An aircraft for carrying cargo in one or more containers. The aircraft includes a fuselage structure having a plurality of nodes and a plurality of elements connecting the nodes to form a space frame in which to carry cargo. At least some of the nodes are positioned in the space frame based on dimensions of the one or more containers. The fuselage structure is more compact, lighter and less expensive compared to conventional semi-monocoque fuselages.

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