Assembly apparatus for forming an interfay joint during manufacture of an aircraft
US11001364B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3085
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly apparatus for forming an interfay joint during manufacture of an aircraft (10). The assembly apparatus includes an assembly jig (40) to hold a first joint component (26), and an applicator (43) configured to apply an uncured layer of shim to the first joint component. The assembly jig locates, subsequent to the uncured layer of shim being applied, a second joint component (23) in an assembled joint position spaced from the first joint component. As such the uncured layer of shim is compressed between the first and second joint components. A method of forming an interfay joint during manufacture of an aircraft, an interfay joint for an aircraft, an aircraft aerodynamic surface, an aircraft, and a shim layer applicator.
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