Connector for connecting the center wing box of an aircraft to the bulkhead

The connector system with flexible seals and reinforcing arms addresses the challenges of stress and weight in aircraft assembly by enabling relative movement between the center wing box and bulkhead, enhancing efficiency and reducing maintenance.

JP7804468B2Active Publication Date: 2026-01-22THE BOEING CO
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Application Number
JP2022006325
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2021-01-27
Filing Date
2022-01-19
Publication Date
2026-01-22
Estimated Expiration
2042-01-19

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Abstract

To provide a connector for connecting a center wing box to a bulkhead.SOLUTION: A connector 10 for connecting a center wing box 80 to a bulkhead 90 of an aircraft includes a panel 82 including: a first edge positioned at the center wing box 80; a second edge positioned at the bulkhead 90 and opposite to the first edge; and a central section 23. A first flexible seal 30 extends across the panel 82 and enables relative movement between the first edge and the central section 23. A second flexible seal 40 extends across the panel 82 and enables relative movement between the second edge and the central section 23.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3
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