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US 8,074,694 B2Granted
Stringer transition method
AssigneeThe Boeing Company
InventorsKenneth L. Brook, Niraj Patel, John D. Morris, Michael A. Lee
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Abstract
A stringer comprises a base portion and first and second webs extending outwardly from the base portion. The orientation of at least one of the first and second webs may transition from a first angle to a second angle within an angle transition zone.
Claims10
A method of transitioning a stringer from a hat section to a dual-blade section, the stringer having a base portion and first and second webs extending outwardly therefrom, the method comprising the step of:
- altering the orientation of at least one of the first and second webs from a first angle to a second angle within an angle transition zone.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.