The boeing company (20240278924). Inlet Outer Barrel Segmented Attach Flange simplified abstract
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Inlet Outer Barrel Segmented Attach Flange
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Jason Franklin Joel of North Charleston SC (US)
Robert Morrow of Summerville SC (US)
Inlet Outer Barrel Segmented Attach Flange - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240278924 titled 'Inlet Outer Barrel Segmented Attach Flange
The abstract describes an engine nacelle inlet with a unique design featuring a segmented attach flange and attachment brackets forming a truss structure.
- The inlet includes an inner barrel with a leading and trailing edge, connected to a segmented attach flange with discrete attach flange fittings.
- An outer barrel surrounds the inner barrel, with attachment brackets connecting it to the segmented attach flange, forming a truss structure.
- Each attachment bracket consists of two struts connected at a common point on the trailing edge of the outer barrel and at separate points on the attach flange fittings.
- The design provides structural support and stability to the engine nacelle inlet, improving overall performance and durability.
Potential Applications: - Aerospace industry for aircraft engine nacelles - Aviation sector for enhancing aerodynamic efficiency
Problems Solved: - Increased structural integrity and stability of engine nacelle inlets - Improved performance and durability in demanding aerospace environments
Benefits: - Enhanced aerodynamic performance - Increased structural stability and durability - Potential for weight reduction in aircraft components
Commercial Applications: - Aircraft manufacturing companies - Aerospace engineering firms - Military aviation technology development
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the segmented attach flange design improve the structural integrity of the engine nacelle inlet? 2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of implementing this innovative design in aircraft manufacturing processes?
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing studies on the impact of truss structures in aerospace engineering - Research on materials and manufacturing techniques for lightweight yet durable aircraft components
Original Abstract Submitted
an engine nacelle inlet is provided. the inlet comprises an inner barrel having a leading edge and a trailing edge. a segmented attach flange is connected to an outer circumference of the trailing edge of the inner barrel, wherein the segmented attach flange comprises a number of discrete attach flange fittings. an outer barrel having a leading edge and a trailing edge surrounds the inner barrel. a number of attachment brackets connect the outer barrel to the segmented attach flange. each attachment bracket comprises two struts connected at a common point on the trailing edge of the outer barrel and connected at separate points on one of the attach flange fittings to form a truss. each attachment bracket is connected to a separate respective attach flange fitting.
