A method for joining composite rods (200) with tubular shape without expensive, machined connectors and without compromising the structural integrity of the composite rod includes internal and external collars (202, 304) applied to the ends of the composite rod and deformed via unidirectional compressive load applied by a clamp in the radial direction of the composite rod cross-section. The resulting plastic deformation of the metal collars and composite rod interlock those components to support both compressive and tensile loads. The deformed metal collars are easily joinable to other components via off the-shelf hardware.The method for securing joint components to a composite rod comprises:inserting an internal collar (202) into an end of the composite rod (200);placing an external collar (304) over the end of the composite rod;placing a clamp device (306, 308) around the end of the composite rode over theexternal collar; anddeforming the internal collar, the external collar, and the end of the composite rodvia applying unidirectional compressive load in the radial direction to the clamp device.


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    Title :

    METAL COMPOSITE JOINTS FOR COMPOSITE RODS


    Additional title:

    METALLVERBUNDVERBINDUNGEN FÜR VERBUNDSTÄBE
    JOINTS COMPOSITES MÉTALLIQUES POUR TIGES COMPOSITES


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    Publication date :

    2024-08-21


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B29C Formen oder Verbinden von Kunststoffen , SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS / B29L INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASS B29C, RELATING TO PARTICULAR ARTICLES , Index-Schema für besondere Gegenstände in Verbindung mit Unterklasse B29C / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / F16L PIPES , Rohre



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