An aircraft joint connects first and second components 31 and 35, having outer aerodynamic surfaces 31a, 35a, and inner surfaces 31b, 35b. A strap assembly 41 bridges the inner surfaces 31a, 35b of the first and second components. The strap assembly has a first strap part 42 attached to the inner surface of the first component, a second strap part 43 attached to the inner surface of the second component, and a third strap part 44 received in the first and second strap parts in a sliding manner, constraining movement of the components. Also a method of forming the joint, and a method of replacing a panel on an aircraft wing. The joint may feature a quick-release feature 45, which allows the components to be replaced swiftly. The components may be a wing leading edge cover and a wing cover.
Aircraft joint
2017-11-15
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge / F16B DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES , Vorrichtungen zum Befestigen oder Sichern von Konstruktionselementen oder Maschinenteilen, z.B. Nägel, Bolzen, Schrauben, Sprengringe, Klemmen, Klammern oder Keile |