Metallic double repair of composite arcuate flanges
US7727349B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/20
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A doubler assembly repairs at least one damaged aperture of a composite flange. The doubler assembly includes an insert, an adhesive, and a support. The insert is positioned in the damaged aperture 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.
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