STRUT ASSEMBLY FOR A WING OF AN AIRCRAFT AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20240150007A1
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17980545

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There is provided a strut assembly for a wing of an aircraft. The strut assembly has a strut having an outboard end, an inboard end, and an elongate body. The outboard end is coupled to the wing of the aircraft, and the inboard end is coupled to a fuselage of the aircraft. The strut assembly further has at least one tensioner member having a first end coupled to the strut. The strut assembly further has a first fitting element having a through opening receiving a first portion of the strut and a bearing surface facing inboard. The strut assembly further has a second fitting element having a through opening receiving a second portion of the strut and a bearing surface facing outboard. The at least one tensioner member maintains tension in the strut, to keep the strut taut and in tension, to prevent or to minimize drooping of the strut.

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THE BOEING COMPANY100 N RIVERSIDE PLAZA CHICAGO IL 60606-2016

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Droney, Christopher K Long Beach, US 16 179
Grip, Robert E Rancho Palos Verdes, US 32 198
Noel, Nathaniel J North Charleston, US 5 4
Peyton, Charles Daniel Summerville, US 2 3

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