Wing spar retention system and method

摘要

A retention system includes a base supporting a wing spar and a post extending through the base from a first side of the base to a second side of the base. The post inserts through an aperture in the spar. A stop is selectively securable to the post over the second side of the base. A locking member engages the post on the first side of the base. The locking member is configured to selectively move the post from an unlocked position to a locked position in which the post is withdrawn toward the first side relative to the unlocked position. A biasing member encircles the post and is positioned between the stop and the second side. When the locking member is in a closed position the biasing member expands to engage the aperture and resist movement of the wing spar. A plurality of cradles may support the wing.

主权项

1. A system for restraining a wing having a wing spar defining at least one aperture, the system comprising:
a base for supporting the wing spar; a post extending through the base from a first side of the base to a second side of the base; a stop selectively securable to the post over the second side of the base, the stop having a diameter larger than the at least one aperture; a locking member engaging the post and positioned on the first side of the base, the locking member configured to selectively move the post from an unlocked position to a locked position in which the post is withdrawn toward the first side relative to the unlocked position; and a biasing member encircling the post and positioned between the stop and the second side, the biasing member having a first diameter when the post is in the unlocked position and a second diameter in the locked position, the first diameter being smaller than the at least one aperture and the second diameter being bigger than the at least one aperture.