Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Structural member making
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-18
2011-11-22
Bryant, David (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Structural member making
C029S897000, C052S787120, C244S119000, C244S120000, C244S132000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08061035
ABSTRACT:
Structures and methods for joining composite fuselage sections and other panel assemblies together are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shell structure configured in accordance with the present invention includes a first panel portion positioned adjacent to a second panel portion. The first panel portion can include a first stiffener attached to a first composite skin, and the second panel portion can include a second stiffener attached to a second composite skin. The shell structure can further include a fitting extending across a first edge region of the first panel portion and a second edge region of the second panel portion. A first end portion of the fitting can be attached to the first stiffener and the first composite skin, and a second end portion of the fitting can be attached to a second stiffener and a second composite skin, to join the first panel portion to the second panel portion.
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Chan Wallace C.
Clapp Brian C.
Rolfes Neal G.
Stulc Jeffrey F.
Bryant David
Perkins Coie LLP
The Boeing Company
Walters Ryan J
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