Joints and connections – Member ends joined by inserted section – Externally bridged
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-17
2008-11-18
MacArthur, Victor (Department: 3679)
Joints and connections
Member ends joined by inserted section
Externally bridged
C403S309000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07452156
ABSTRACT:
Composite structural members are provided including a fitting and a tubular shaft. The fitting has a coupling region defining at least one recessed portion bounded by one or more non-recessed portions. The recessed portion may extend circumferentially around the fitting to form a neck. The tubular shaft has a mating region and defines a lumen in which the fitting is disposed. The mating region of the shaft mates with the coupling region of the fitting to create interference between the shaft and fitting. Adhesive may be disposed between the mating region of the fitting and the coupling region of the shaft. The mating region of the shaft may be partially and proximately surrounded by a reinforcing member, and a sleeve may be coupled substantially concentrically to the shaft for discouraging separation of the reinforcing member and the mating region of the shaft. In some cases, adhesive is disposed between the reinforcing member and sleeve.
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Alston & Bird LLP
MacArthur Victor
The Boeing Company
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