摘要 |
<p>The invention includes a joint assembly (50) for connecting first and second longitudinal edges of portions (82,84) of an acoustic barrel or panel having an open cell core (70), a perforated inner skin (87), and an outer skin (93). The joint assembly (50) includes at least one strip (88,94) covering a plurality of openings (65) in walls of cells along the first and second longitudinal edges (82,84). The strip (88,94) is separate from the inner (87) and outer (93) skins. A plate (91) includes a first portion connected to the outer skin (93) proximate to the first longitudinal edge (82), and a second portion connected to the outer skin (96) proximate to the second longitudinal edge.</p> |