Hybrid metallic/composite joint with separate internal bearing
A metallic-composite joint fitting is provided. The fitting may comprise a frustoconical internal bearing, an internal bolt coupled within a bore of the frustoconical internal bearing, a metallic end fitting coupled to the internal bolt, wherein the metallic end fitting comprises a bearing portion disposed within the bore, a conical sleeve disposed about the frustoconical internal bearing, and an external nut coupled to the metallic end fitting and the conical sleeve.
» Number: US10626917B1 (B1)
» Publication Date: 21/04/2020
» Applicant: GOODRICH CORP?[US]
» Inventor: BAIRD BRADLEY WILLIAM?[CA]
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº 768737