Adhesively-bonded structural composite joint utilizing shoulder-centered sleeves

摘要

A composite joint includes a first member having a groove therein, a second member adjacent to the first member, and a connector member disposed between the second member and the first member. The connector member is received in the groove so as to bias a load path between the first member and the second member from a peripheral portion to a central portion of the connector member.

主权项

1. A composite joint comprising:
a first member comprising a metal material and having an aperture with a groove therein; a cylindrical second member extending through the aperture of the first member, the second member comprising a fiber reinforced composite material; and a single-piece annular connector member, comprising a metal material, disposed between the second member and the first member, wherein the annular connector member comprises an annular body portion and a radially outwardly extending raised portion integral with and centered on the annular body portion, the radially extending raised portion projecting from a first surface of the annular body portion, wherein the annular connector member is adhesively bonded to the second member at a second surface of the annular body portion opposite the first surface, the annular body portion of the annular connector member having at least one beveled peripheral edge, and the radially extending raised portion is received in the groove so as to bias a load path between the first member and the second member from a peripheral portion to a central portion of the annular connector member, wherein the first member comprises clamping members that are attached to each other and clamped to the raised portion.