Hollow structural rod and production method thereof
US8156648B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2142
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hollow structural connecting rod including a first end fitting, a second end fitting, and a hollow main portion situated between the first and second end fittings. First and second connecting rod elements are integrally joined to one another and have, respectively, a first hollow shank made in one piece together with the first end fitting and a second hollow shank made in one piece with the second end fitting, the first and second connecting rod elements being joined by a joint situated at mid-length on the connecting rod, and which can be produced via flow-turning. The connecting rod may find particular application to an assembly system to be interposed between an aircraft engine mounting structure and an engine.
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