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Aircraft assembly

US12037139B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED · DE

Inventors

Andrew McMahon · Bristol, GB
Saif Rafique · Bristol, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 21, 2020
Grant date	Jul 16, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 20, 2041

Classification

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

Abstract

An aircraft assembly is disclosed having a first structural component and a second structural component. A fastener fastens the first component to the second component. The first structural component includes a body and an insert in the body. The insert has a machined hole through which the fastener extends. The material hardness of the insert is lower than the material hardness of the body.

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