Abstract:
A method for determining a reduction factor of a bearing capacity of an axial load cylindrical shell structure relates to stability checking of main bearing strength thin-walled members of aerospace and architectural structures. Different from experiment experience-based conventional defect sensitivity evaluating method represented by NASA SP-8007, a depression defect is introduced in a manner of applying a radial disturbance load. First, an influence rule of a depression defect amplitude of a single point to an axial load bearing capacity is analyzed by using numerical values, so as to determine a load amplitude range; then, defect sensitivity analysis is performed on depression defects of multiple points; then, experiment design sampling is performed by using load amplitude values and load position distribution as design variables; and finally, based on optimizing technologies such as an enumeration method, a genetic algorithm and a surrogate model, the most disadvantageous disturbance load of the multiple points that limits the defect amplitude is searched for, and a reduction factor of the bearing capacity of the axial load cylindrical shell structure is determined, so as to establish a more physical method for evaluating the defect sensitivity and the bearing performance of the axial load cylindrical shell structure.
Abstract:
Rear fuselage of an aircraft comprising a tail cone end and a rest of the real fuselage whereby the tail cone end is attached to the rest of the rear fuselage by means of an attachment system comprising two upper lugs, two lower lugs and a detachable balancer fitting. The balancer fitting is an adjustable fitting, being locked in a Z and Y directions of a Cartesian axis and being movable along an X direction of the Cartesian axis providing guidance for the tail cone end and the rest of the rear fuselage.
Abstract:
The invention is related to an aircraft 1 with a modular airframe 2, the modular airframe 2 comprising a load carrying framework 2a and at least one exchangeable covering item 8a that exhibits a first predetermined shaping, the at least one exchangeable covering item 8a being detachably mounted to the load carrying framework 2a, wherein the modular airframe 2 is customizable by exchanging the at least one exchangeable covering item 8a with a substitute exchangeable covering item 8g that exhibits a second predetermined shaping.
Abstract:
When a long shaped member is to be held, in order to hold the long shaped member in the original shape of the long shaped member at a precise position without using a jig for immobilization, a long member assembling device (1) is provided with: multiple hand parts (8) that hold a long member (10); arm parts (9) and trunk parts (12) that move the hand parts (8) to adjust the po - sitions of the hand parts (8) holding the long member (10); a storage unit having stored therein the original shape of the long member (10); and a control unit (30) that, on the basis of the original shape of the long member (10) stored in the storage unit, drives the arm parts (9) and the trunk parts (12) to adjust the position of the multiple hand parts (8) holding the long member (10) such that the shape of the long member (10) held by the hand parts (8) matches the original shape of the long member (10) stored in the storage unit.
Abstract:
Systems for removing gas from a sealant and transferring gas-less sealant to an applicator are provided. The system may comprise: a rotatable chamber (102) including: a first opening (104) for receiving sealant; a hollow conduit (106) arranged such that when gas accumulates in the center of the rotatable chamber when the rotatable chamber is rotating, the gas is ventable from the rotatable chamber; a second opening (108) for receiving gas-less sealant from the rotatable chamber after the gas is vented from the hollow conduit; and a motor (110) operatively configured to rotate the rotatable chamber; and a gas-less sealant applicator (112) in fluid communication with the second opening of the rotatable chamber such that gas-less sealant released by the second opening is flowable into the applicator. The system may also include a robot arm (304) including an end effector with a sealant dispensing nozzle. A method for applying sealant to an aircraft structure is also provided.
Abstract:
A fuselage structure includes a fuselage body and framework for stiffening the body. The framework includes at least one frame member having a duct therein for routing a utility through the body.
Abstract:
A stiffened fuselage component (10) made of a fiber reinforced composite material, in particular for use in an aircraft, comprises a skin element (12) and a plurality of elongated stiffening elements (18) forming a stiffening element pattern comprising a plurality of node points (20) and being attached to an inner surface (16) of the skin element (12), wherein at least some of the node points (20) are defined by an intersection of at least two stiffening elements (18) at an acute angle or an obtuse angle, and wherein at least some of the elongated stiffening elements (18) are shaped so as to define an internal cavity (22) delimited by an inner surface (24) of the stiffening elements (18) and covered by the skin element (12).
Abstract:
Composite sections for aircraft fuselages and methods and systems for manufacturing such sections are disclosed herein. A composite section configured in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a skin and at least first and second stiffeners. The skin can include a plurality of unidirectional fibers forming a continuous surface extending 360 degrees about an axis. The first stiffener can include a first flange portion bonded to an interior surface of the skin and a first raised portion projecting inwardly and away from the interior surface of the skin. The second stiffener can include a second flange portion bonded to the interior surface of the skin and a second raised portion projecting inwardly and away from the interior surface of the skin. A method for manufacturing a section of a fuselage in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes positioning a plurality of uncured stiffeners on a mandrel assembly. The method can further include applying a plurality of fiber tows around the plurality of uncured stiffeners on the mandrel assembly.
Abstract:
Composite sections for aircraft fuselages and methods and systems for manufacturing such sections are disclosed herein. A composite section configured in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a skin and at least first and second stiffeners. The skin can include a plurality of unidirectional fibers forming a continuous surface extending 360 degrees about an axis. The first stiffener can include a first flange portion bonded to an interior surface of the skin and a first raised portion projecting inwardly and away from the interior surface of the skin. The second stiffener can include a second flange portion bonded to the interior surface of the skin and a second raised portion projecting inwardly and away from the interior surface of the skin. A method for manufacturing a section of a fuselage in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes positioning a plurality of uncured stiffeners on a mandrel assembly. The method can further include applying a plurality of fiber tows around the plurality of uncured stiffeners on the mandrel assembly.