Inventors:
Thi Nguyen Pham - Seattle WA, US
David R. Gladish - Newcastle WA, US
Thomas Edward Hansen - Seattle WA, US
Alan D. Lagervall - Pacific WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
A44B 21/00, B60R 99/00
US Classification:
24487, 248 741, 248 742, 248 63
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods are provided for supporting one or more structural members for installation onto a vehicle structure. A clamp may include two or more curved portions joined by a living hinge. The living hinge may enable the curved portions to pivot relative to one another, providing the clamp with an open position and a closed position. The curved portions may include respective track portions, with the first and second track portions being approximately collinear when the clamp is in the closed position. An elongated rigid latch defines an elongated channel for receiving these respective track portions to provide a rigid structural link between the first and second curved portions. A mounting point is attached to the first or the second curved portion, with the mounting point being adapted to receive the structural members.