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Joint for an aircraft assembly

US11703071B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2020
Grant dateJul 18, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B5/0628
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An assembly-ready joint for an aircraft assembly is disclosed. The joint includes a first joint part having a spigot. The joint also has a second joint part with a housing. A floating socket is in an interior of the housing. The second joint part receives the spigot in the floating socket. The joint is arranged to receive a curable medium, such as curable resin, in the interior to contract between the housing and the floating socket.

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