Metallic doubler repair of composite arcuate flanges
US7622178B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/20
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly includes a composite flange, an insert, an adhesive and a support. The composite flange has at least one damaged aperture. The insert is positioned in the damaged aperture and extends therefrom to provide compressive load transfer through the composite flange. The adhesive is positioned directly on at least a portion of the composite flange proximate the damaged aperture. The support is positioned over the adhesive and contacts the insert.
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