US3073552A
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Means for mounting a power unit or units on thin wings or control surfaces of aircraft
Assignee: Messerschmitt AG
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Filing: 1960-09-30
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1980-09-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Messerschmitt Willy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:37
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64C; B64C29/00; B64C29/0008; B64C29/0041; B64C29/0075
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A MOUNTING FOR A POWER UNIT ON AN AIRCRAFT HAVING THIN WINGS COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE MEMBER ATTACHED TO THE SKIN OF THE WING OF THE AIRCRAFT ADJACENT THE WING TIP, SAID FLEXIBLE MEMBER BEING ADAPTED TO TRANSFER STRESSES IMPOSED THEREON DIRECTLY TO SAID WING SKIN FOR DISTRIBUTION OVER A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF SAID WING SKIN, AND A PIVOT PIN ATTACHED TO SAID FLEXIBLE MEMBER AND PROJECTING THEREFROM BEYOND THE WING TIP FOR SUPPORTING A POWER UNIT, WHEREBY STRUCTURAL STRESSES EFFECTED BY SAID POWER UNIT ARE TRANSMITTED VIA SAID PIVOT PIN TO SAID FLEXIBLE MEMBER AND THENCE TO THE SKIN OF SAID WING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A MOUNTING FOR A POWER UNIT ON AN AIRCRAFT HAVING THIN WINGS COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE MEMBER ATTACHED TO THE SKIN OF THE WING OF THE AIRCRAFT ADJACENT THE WING TIP, SAID FLEXIBLE MEMBER BEING ADAPTED TO TRANSFER STRESSES IMPOSED THEREON DIRECTLY TO SAID WING SKIN FOR DISTRIBUTION OVER A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF SAID WING SKIN, AND A PIVOT PIN ATTACHED TO SAID FLEXIBLE MEMBER AND PROJECTING THEREFROM BEYOND THE WING TIP FOR SUPPORTING A POWER UNIT, WHEREBY STRUCTURAL STRESSES EFFECTED BY SAID POWER UNIT ARE TRANSMITTED VIA SAID PIVOT PIN TO SAID FLEXIBLE MEMBER AND THENCE TO THE SKIN OF SAID WING.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |