Assembly providing a connection that is self tightening with temperature

摘要

The invention relates to an assembly comprising first and second parts made of composite material and held against each other by at least one fastener system comprising a rivet having a flat head from which there extends a shank having an enlarged end, and a washer co-operating with the enlarged end of the shank of the rivet, the head of the rivet bearing against a countersink formed in the first part, the washer bearing against the second part. On its face remote from its face bearing against the second part, the washer presents a portion of conical shape. The washer also has a central countersink with the enlarged end of the shank of the rivet pressing thereagainst.

主权项

1. An assembly comprising;
a first part and a second part, each of the first part and the second part being made of composite material, and wherein the first part is held against the second part by at least one fastener system, the fastener system including a rivet having a flat head from which there extends a shank having an enlarged end, and a washer co-operating with the enlarged end of the shank of the rivet, wherein the head of the rivet bears against a countersink formed in the first part, and the washer bears against the second part; wherein said washer presents a portion of conical shape on its face opposite from its face bearing against the second part, whereby the washer presents a streamlined profile with reduced aerodynamic drag, and wherein said washer also includes a central countersink and the enlarged end of the shank of the rivet rests against the central countersink.