摘要 |
A force transmitting assembly comprises a composite fiber tie rod having a force transmitting element on the end thereof. The force transmitting element has at least a portion having a cross-section that tapers in a direction pointing away from the tie rod end. The load bearing fiber layer of the tie rod extends over and is wound about the tapered portion of the force transmitting element, thereby establishing a positive connection between the tie rod and the force transmitting element. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing a force transmitting assembly comprising a composite fiber tie rod and a force transmitting element on an end thereof.
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