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Method of assembling members of an assembly

US11213897B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 2019
Grant dateJan 4, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B5/04
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of assembling an aircraft assembly having a first member and a second member includes drilling at least one first opening through the first member, the at least one opening having a first diameter, and drilling at least one second opening through the second member, the at least one second opening having the first diameter. The method also includes forming a chamfer on the at least one first opening and the at least one second opening, the chamfer having a chamfer diameter, and positioning the first and second members to align the at least one first opening and the at least one second opening. The method further includes drilling the at least one first opening and the at least one second opening to a second diameter, wherein the second diameter is greater than the first diameter.

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