Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Collapsible spar mandrel
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Application No.: US16928453Application Date: 2020-07-14
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Publication No.: US11649042B2Publication Date: 2023-05-16
- Inventor: Eric Dunn , Keith M. Schenone , Sven R. Lofstrom
- Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
- Applicant Address: US MD Bethesda
- Assignee: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
- Current Assignee: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
- Current Assignee Address: US MD Bethesda
- Agency: Foley & Lardner LLP
- Main IPC: B64C27/06
- IPC: B64C27/06 ; B29C33/48 ; B29D99/00 ; B29C53/82 ; B33Y80/00 ; B33Y10/00

Abstract:
According to an aspect, a method of assembling a mandrel includes assembling a plurality of members via interlocking features arranged at opposing edges of each member of the plurality of members to form a compartment, the assembled members having a collective outer surface that conforms to an inner surface of the spar. A support member is inserted into the compartment formed radially inward from the assembled members, the support member making contact with a portion of each member of the plurality of members.
Public/Granted literature
- US20220017215A1 COLLAPSIBLE SPAR MANDREL Public/Granted day:2022-01-20
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