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US 8,074,929 B1Granted
Methods and systems for composite structural truss
AssigneeThe Boeing Company
InventorRichard L. Kulesha
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AssigneeThe Boeing Company
InventorRichard L. Kulesha
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Methods and structures for a composite truss structure are provided. The structure includes an upper chord member, a lower chord member, and a plurality of web members extending therebetween. Each of the upper chord member, the lower chord member, and the plurality of web members are formed of a continuous composite fiber positioned in each of the upper chord member, the lower chord member, and each of the plurality of web members wherein each of the upper chord member, the lower chord member, and the plurality of web members includes a predetermined number of passes of the continuous composite fiber corresponding to a predetermined load. The composite truss structure also includes at least a first gusseting plate coupled to the upper chord member, the lower chord member, and the plurality of web members.
A method of forming a composite aircraft structural member comprising:
A method of forming an aircraft wing including a composite wing rib, said method comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.