摘要 |
<p>Method and apparatus for joining a metal skin to an internal structure comprising forming the metal skin to a permanent desired contour; assembling a lattice of ribs and spars and bonding the lattice to the contoured skin and subsequently forming the completed structure by bonding a pair of skin-superstructure assemblies together. Also disclosed is a diaphragm designed to apply pressure to the skin only along structurally supported area of the skin to prevent damage.</p> |