A structural assembly joint includes a panel comprising a core sandwiched between a pair of planar sheets. A portion of the core is absent at an edge of the panel to define a space between the sheets at the panel edge. A lug projects from a structural component to be joined to the panel. The lug is received in the space between the sheets and secured in place between the or each sheet. The lug is formed integrally with the structural component. Also provided is a method of manufacturing such a structural assembly joint.
Structural assembly joint
2015-10-14
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge |
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