Load-decoupling attachment system

Patent · 06 July 2021

OSTI ID:1840224

Weathers, Jeffrey W.; Behel, Kraig A.; Ullom, Mark W.

A load-decoupling attachment system is configured to secure a component to a primary structure. The load-decoupling system includes a fore end coupling bracket that is configured to attach to a fore end of the component. A first tie rod is coupled to the fore end coupling bracket. The first tie rod is configured to couple to a first portion of the primary structure. A second tie rod is coupled to the fore end coupling bracket. The second tie rod configured to couple to a second portion of the primary structure. A universal joint mount assembly is configured to couple to an aft end of the component and a third portion of the primary structure.

• Research Organization: The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE; National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA)
• Assignee: The Boeing Company (Chicago, IL)
• Patent Number(s): 11,053,030
• Application Number: 16/154,817
• OSTI ID: 1840224
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English