The present invention relates to a method of installing a fixture (1) , such as a bracket, in a fuselage structure (F) of an aircraft (A), the method comprising the steps of: providing or generating a three-dimensional digital model (M) of the fixture (1) ; arranging a head (6) of an additive manufacturing apparatus (7) in the fuselage structure; and forming the fixture (1) in situ in the fuselage structure (F) with the head (6) of the additive manufacturing apparatus (7) based upon the digital model (M) of the fixture (1) ; wherein the fixture (1) is installed in the fuselage structure (F) by bonding or fusing the fixture (1) to the fuselage structure as the fixture (1) is formed. Also, the invention provides a fixture (1) , such as a bracket, which is generated in situ in a fuselage structure (F) of an aircraft based upon a three-dimensional digital model (M), wherein the fixture (1) is bonded or fused to the fuselage structure (F) as the fixture (1) is formed.


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    Title :

    Method of installing a fixture


    Additional title:

    Verfahren zur Installation einer Halterung
    Procédé d'installation d'un élément de fixation


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2017-12-20


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen / B29C Formen oder Verbinden von Kunststoffen , SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS



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