Composite Thin Wing Box Architecture for Supersonic Business Jets
Composite panels with integrated foam pieces and tailored fiber orientations address warpage and structural weaknesses, enhancing strength and reducing weight for supersonic aircraft and regional jets.
JP7752001B2Active Publication Date: 2025-10-09THE BOEING CO
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2021123382
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2020-07-29
- Filing Date
- 2021-07-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-07-28
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Abstract
To provide systems and methods for manufacturing wing panels for an aircraft wing.SOLUTION: An apparatus includes one or more panels. The one or more panels include an outer face sheet comprising a plurality of first composite materials, an inner face sheet comprising a plurality of second composite materials, and a plurality of foam pieces disposed between the outer face sheet and the inner face sheet, where the foam pieces reduce warping of the panels.SELECTED DRAWING: None
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