A self-aligning coupler for superposed surfaces is disclosed, comprising: a circular and semi-spherical base (10) formed on a first surface (1); a fastening element (20) perpendicularly passing through the circular and semi-spherical base (10) and associated to a second surface (2); and at least a semi-spherical insert (30) disposed on the circular and semi-spherical base (10) and concentric to the fastening element (20). Said semi-spherical insert (30) being cooperative with the circular and semi-spherical base (10) and the fastening element (20) for the self-alignment and fastening of the first and second surfaces (1, 2) superposedly. A method of self-aligning coupler for superposed surfaces is also disclosed, comprising the steps of: a) formation of a circular and semi-spherical base (10) on a first surface (1); b) disposition of a fastening element (20) perpendicularly passing through the circular and semi-spherical base (10); c) positioning of at least a semi-spherical insert (30) on the circular and semi-spherical base (10) and concentric to the fastening element (20); d) application of a tightening force to the fastening element (20); and e) self-alignment and fastening of the first surface (1) superposed the second surface (2) by way of compensation and adjustment between the circular and semi-spherical base (10) and at least a semi-spherical insert (30).


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    Title :

    Self-aligning coupler for superposed surfaces and method of self-aligning coupler for superposed surfaces


    Additional title:

    Selbstausrichtender Koppler für übereinanderliegende Flächen und Verfahren eines selbstausrichtenden Kopplers für übereinanderliegende Oberflächen
    Coupleur à auto-alignement pour surfaces superposées et procédé de coupleur d'auto-alignement pour surfaces superposées



    Publication date :

    2019-03-20


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    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



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