Patent ID: 7850117
Filing Date: 2010-12-14
Classification: B64C,F16B

Abstract:
1. A fuselage structure comprising a plurality of fuselage panels that in longitudinal direction are interconnected by weld joints; a plurality of circumferential ribs that are connected to the plurality of fuselage panels and that extend substantially perpendicular in relation to the longitudinal direction of the fuselage panels; and a plurality of clips that are arranged between the fuselage panels and the ribs in the region of the weld joints such that the clips do not cover the respective weld joints; wherein each clip is attached to two adjacent fuselage panels such that each clip spans the weld joint of the two adjacent fuselage panels but does not contact the weld joint of the two adjacent fuselage panels wherein the clips are installed to the fuselage panels such that the weld surface remains completely accessible when the clips are installed, so that the fuselage panels can be welded together with the clips pre-installed.