Lockheed Martin Corporation
COLLAPSIBLE SPAR MANDREL

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Abstract:

According to an aspect, a method of assembling a mandrel includes assembling a plurality of members via interlocking features arranged at opposing edges of each member of the plurality of members to form a compartment, the assembled members having a collective outer surface that conforms to an inner surface of the spar. A support member is inserted into the compartment formed radially inward from the assembled members, the support member making contact with a portion of each member of the plurality of members.

Status:
Application
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

14 Jul 2020

Issue date:

20 Jan 2022