Joints between a composite skin and a load-bearing component and methods of forming same
US10029777B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7075
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of forming a direct bearing joint includes coupling a first load-bearing structure to a second load-bearing structure. The second load-bearing structure includes a first structural feature comprising a first arcuate shape. The method also includes coupling a composite skin including a second structural feature comprising a second arcuate shape to the second load-bearing structure. The composite skin is coupled to the second load-bearing structure such that the first and second structural features are mated against each other to facilitate distributing compressive loads from the second load-bearing structure into the composite skin.
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