A method of coupling a first structure to a second structure includes providing a first bushing within an opening in an upper surface of the first structure, without the first bushing extending into a second opening in the second structure. The method further includes providing an inner opening of the first bushing which defines an inner diameter, and providing a fastener at least partially within the first bushing and at least partially within the second opening. An outer surface of the fastener defines an outer diameter. The first bushing and the fastener are configured such that a space between the outer surface of the fastener and the inner opening of the first bushing defines a gap dimensioned to increase in a direction away from the upper surface of the first structure.
STRESS REDUCING FASTENER ASSEMBLY
08.05.2025
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | 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 / B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge / F16C SHAFTS , Wellen |