Structural element with rib-receiving member

Details Structural element with rib-receiving member Structural element with rib-receiving member

2007-07-03

2007-07-03

Ryan, Patrick Joseph (Department: 1745)

Stock material or miscellaneous articles

Structurally defined web or sheet

Including variation in thickness

C428S057000, C428S053000, C428S120000, C428S119000, C428S133000, C428S137000, C428S163000, C428S167000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10154207

ABSTRACT:
A structural element for use in aerospace applications such as a structural element suitable as an aircraft component is described. The composite structure comprises: (a) a rib having a first end and a second end; (b) at least one member such as a face sheet having an inner surface and an outer surface; and (c) a rib-receiving member integral to the inner surface of the at least one member, wherein the rib-receiving member comprises at least one rib-receiving element having an opening therein for receiving the first end of the rib and at least one cover sheet having an opening therein for receiving the first end of the rib.

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