Reversible thermal compensation joint

Details Reversible thermal compensation joint Reversible thermal compensation joint

1987-07-13

1989-08-08

Reese, Randolph A.

Joints and connections

Utilizing thermal characteristic, e.g., expansion or...

Members having different coefficients of expansion

403352, 403379, F16B 100, F16B 1700

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048547654

ABSTRACT:
A reversible thermal compensation joint having a ceramic fairing (20) with a spindle (24) slidably engaged within a metal hinge housing (22). The spindle (24) has a groove (28) with inwardly converging side walls (36) and a flat bottom (38) in which is seated a plurality of arcuate ring sections (30). The ring sections (30) have inwardly converging sides (40) that substantially match the side walls (36) of the groove (28). The ring sections (30) are formed of the same material as the hinge housing (22), such that upon thermal expansion of the reversible thermal compensation joint (10), the ring sections (30) slide up the walls (36) to maintain a tight fit with the expanding hinge housing (22).

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