Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Electrical device making
Patent
1987-10-23
1989-09-19
Echols, P. W.
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Electrical device making
156 735, 361218, 411908, H01R 4300
Patent
active
048668397
ABSTRACT:
A method for providing a junction between metal fittings in a composite structure is disclosed which reduces susceptibility of the junction to electrical arcing during a natural lightning strike. A bore is formed in the composite structure which has a diameter approximately equal to a portion of the metal fitting. In a first embodiment, the bore is provided with internal threads. The metal fitting is provided with cooperative threads which engage the bore to form an interference fit. The metal fitting is continuously rotated into the bore to generate substantial heat therebetween until the metal fitting is fully seated. A substantially void-free interface between the metal fitting and the composite structure results which is preconditioned to a lightning strike. The junction is capable of withstanding current flows of up to 30 kA for the particular part described without the occurrence of electrical arcing.
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Arbes Carl J.
Echols P. W.
The Boeing Company
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