Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Fuselage and body construction
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-09
2007-01-09
Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3641)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Fuselage and body construction
Reexamination Certificate
active
10819084
ABSTRACT:
Structural panels for use in manufacturing aircraft fuselages and other structures are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a structural panel configured in accordance with the invention includes a skin having at least one offset surface. The structural panel can further include at least first and second stiffeners. The first stiffener can have a first flange portion mated to the skin adjacent to the offset surface. The second stiffener can be spaced apart from the first stiffener and can similarly have a second flange portion mated to the skin adjacent to the offset surface. The structural panel of this embodiment can additionally include a support member mated to the first flange portion of the first stiffener, the second flange portion of the second stiffener, and the offset surface of the skin.
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