Patent ID: 9051062
Filing Date: 2015-06-09
Classification: B29C,B29D,B29L,B64C,B64F,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A method for making a fuselage section, the method comprising steps: (a) assembling a support system comprising fiber reinforced composite material, the support system including at least three frames and six stringers; (b) partially curing the support system via a fast cure process such that the support system attains about eighty percent of its fully cured strength; (c) globally positioning a skin comprising uncured fiber reinforced composite material such that an inner surface of the skin corresponds to an outer surface of the support system; and (d) fully curing the skin and the support system together; wherein the support system is assembled on a bonding tool having a bonding surface corresponding to an inner surface of the skin; wherein each of the three frames includes a plurality of locking features to facilitate securement of the three frames to the six stringers.