Abstract:
Reinforcement structure (1) for an opening (10) in the primary structure of an aircraft, said structure comprising a skin (2), frame members (3) which are transverse with respect to the flying direction of the aircraft, and stringers (4) which are longitudinal with respect to the flying direction of the aircraft, said reinforcing structure (1) comprising: - a perimetral reinforcing element (5) situated along the edge of the opening (10) and reproducing the geometrical form thereof; - at least one pair of transverse reinforcing elements (6) arranged on both transverse sides of the opening (10); at least one pair of longitudinal reinforcing elements (7) arranged on both longitudinal sides of the opening (10).
Abstract:
Computer-assisted method for optimising surfaces of composite material structures as part of a design process that includes the following steps: a) providing a multi-cell surface (11) of the structure obtained using aerodynamic calculations; b) transforming said multi-cell surface (11) into an optimised surface (13) with fewer cells, by concatenating contiguous cells and maintaining point and tangent continuity between them; c) using said optimised surface (13) as a geometric master pattern for designing the components of the structure. The method is particularly applicable to the design of structures with a plurality of components and in particular fuselages of aircraft made of composite material. The invention also relates to a computer program for performing the method.
Abstract:
Procedure for the manufacture of large parts of composite material, controlling the thickness of the edges thereof. It relates to the manufacture of a part (11) possessing edge zone (11) in an aeronautical structure through a join with joining plate (23) and backing plate (25) by means of the following stages: a) Definition of interface surface (15) of edge zone (13) to be in contact with joining plate (23); b) Manufacture of first panel (31) possessing the configuration planned for part (11); c) Obtainment of a map of differences between the thickness of first panel (31) and that which it should possess to be coincident with said interface surface (15); d) Manufacture of supplementary panel (33) having a thickness to be coincident with that of said map of differences; e) joining of supplementary panel (33) to first panel (31).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method essentially comprising a first step consisting in cleaning the surface to be treated and a second step consisting in applying the required layers of mould-release agent to the intended treatment surface of the moulding base tool. The invention is characterised in that a subsequent step in which the treatment surface (1) which has been covered with the mould-release agent (3) is provided with a continuous uniform film (4) of resin having a low concentration of volatile elements and a laminar resin support a very high mould-release capability which facilitates the transfer of resin to the aforementioned treatment surface (1) of the moulding base tool (2).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device (1) for joining torsion boxes (5, 6) of aircraft structures, said structures carrying fuel therein, characterized in that the mentioned device (1) comprises three sides (2, 3, 4) by means of which it is secured to the inner part of the structural parts of the joint of the torsion boxes (5, 6) of the aircraft in a permanent manner, said device (1) thus closing the joint of the boxes (5, 6) and preventing possible fuel leaks, the device (1) being a non¬ structural component of the mentioned joint since it does not withstand the loads of the structure of the joint of torsion boxes (5, 6).
Abstract:
The invention relates to metal fittings (41, 71) for engaging the vertical tailplane of an aircraft in an area of the rear fuselage, which are made fully from a composite material and comprise: a) a first part (43, 73) including lugs (45, 45'; 75, 75') for engaging the vertical tailplane and vertical walls (47, 47'; 77, 77') joining the metal fittings (41, 71) to the ring frames (7); and b) at least one pair of additional parts (49, 49'; 79, 79') including horizontal walls (51, 51'; 81, 81') joining the metal fittings (41, 71) to the skin (5). The metal fitting (71) for engagement with an inclined load also includes a second pair of angle parts (90, 90') including vertical walls (93, 93') joining to the lugs (75, 75'). The invention also relates to methods for mounting said metal fittings (41, 71).
Abstract:
Joining of a structural aircraft element (1 ) that has a section in an omega shape, to another structural aircraft element (10) with a differently shaped section, with the aforementioned joint of these structural elements (1, 10) with a different section comprising at least two joining elements (4) in an angular shape, which are joined with the external flanges (5) of the structural elements (1, 10), in such a manner that this joint allows the section change to take place continually, through simple elements (4) in its manufacturing and assembly, thanks to its geometric simplicity. The assembly of this joining of structural elements (1, 10) is also with a section change of great flexibility, allowing the tolerances of the joint to be absorbed, and achieving that the load distribution between the structural elements (1, 10) and the joining elements (4) is optimal.
Abstract:
A lifting or stabilising component (11) for an aircraft comprising in the area of its trailing edge a rotary control element (13) rotating around an axis (61) with at least one slot (21) between the tip (15) of the component (11) and the control element (13), the edges of which are configured such that the distance therebetween, that is, the dimension of the slot (21), is constant for different angles of deflection of the control element (13), being located between them sealing means (23) that assure the aerodynamic continuity of the component (11) when said control element (13) is at rest. In a preferred embodiment, the component (11) is a horizontal tail stabilizer and the control element (13) is a rudder.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a horizontal stabilising surface (8) of an aircraft, in which the sweep angle (40) of said surface (8) is less than 90 degrees, whereby said angle (40) is that formed by the projection of the point reference line at 25% of the local chord (19) of the horizontal stabilising surface (8) onto a plane perpendicular to the plane of symmetry (21) of the aircraft, in the flight direction of the aircraft, with respect to the plane of symmetry (21) of the aircraft, said angle (40) being measured in the flight direction of the aircraft. In addition, the structural connection between the horizontal stabilising surface (8) and the fuselage (1) of the aircraft is provided by a ring frame (13) of said fuselage (1).
Abstract:
Stabilizing and directional-control surface of an aircraft, said surface comprising a vertical stabilizer (2) and a rudder (3), it being possible fore said rudder to be deflected relative to the vertical stabilizer, and moreover the rudder comprises an internal profile (10) that can be extended and retracted by means of an actuating system (40) relative to the rest of the structure of the rudder, so that the stabilizing and control surface, in the retracted position of the internal profile of the rudder is an aerodynamic surface optimized for flying conditions, an increase of the aerodynamic control surface of the vertical stabilizer is achieved for requirements of controllability of the aircraft at low speeds of said aircraft and against strong yawing moments acting thereon, in the position in which the internal profile of the rudder is extended.