LAP JOINT WITH DEFLECTABLE PLATE THAT CONTROLS THE SPEW OF ADHESIVE

摘要

A lap joint (20), the lap joint (20) comprising a first component (10a) and a second component (10b); the first component (10a) having a first joining surface (11a), the second component (10b) having a second joining surface (11b); the first component (10a) comprising a first plate (12a) adjacent to the first joining surface and protruding from the first component (10a) in a direction away from the first joining surface (11a), the first plate being deflectable relative to the first joining surface (11a); wherein the first and second joining surfaces (11a, 11b) are configured to be bonded together in use, with an adhesive there between (13), and the first plate (12a) controls the spew of adhesive (14) from the first and second joining surfaces (11a, 11b).