METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REINFORCING COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
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1. A method for creating a structural joint for an aircraft, the method comprising:
- co-joining a first composite component and a second composite component to form the structural joint for the aircraft;
creating a hole through the first composite component and the second composite component;
placing a composite shear pin through the hole; and
bonding a composite collar to the composite shear pin with an adhesive.
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Abstract
A computer implemented method and apparatus for creating a structural joint for an aircraft. A first composite component and a second composite component are co-joined to form the structural joint for the aircraft. A hole through the first composite component and the second composite component is created. A composite shear pin is placed through the hole. A composite collar is bonded to the composite shear pin with an adhesive.
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1. A method for creating a structural joint for an aircraft, the method comprising:
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co-joining a first composite component and a second composite component to form the structural joint for the aircraft; creating a hole through the first composite component and the second composite component; placing a composite shear pin through the hole; and bonding a composite collar to the composite shear pin with an adhesive. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for joining composite components, the method comprising:
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co-joining a first composite component and a second composite component; forming a channel through the first composite component and the second composite component; and co-joining a composite fastener system in the channel. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A joint comprising:
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a first composite component; a second composite component co-joined to the first composite component, wherein a channel through the first composite component and the second composite component is present; a pin having a first end configured to prevent the first end from passing through the channel and a second end having a first mechanical feature; a collar having a second mechanical feature; and an adhesive located between the first mechanical feature of the pin and the second mechanical feature of the collar, wherein the adhesive bonds the pin to the collar. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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