Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Airfoil construction
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-15
2009-06-16
Mansen, Michael R (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Airfoil construction
C244S131000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07546979
ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed a trapezoidal panel pin joint for allowing deflection of an aircraft between a fuselage section and a wing section, wherein the pin joint comprises a vertical pin portion, a lug portion, and a clevis portion; wherein at least one vertical flexible tee member is positioned below the pin joint; and wherein the pin joint is coupled to at least two horizontal flexible tee members, such that the pin joint and vertical and horizontal flexible tee members, in combination, release two rotational degrees of freedom.
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Estell Patricia W.
Polk John H.
Kreiner Michael
Mansen Michael R
Peterka, Esq. Karin
The Boeing Company
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