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Structural Joint with Multi-Axis Load Carrying CapabilityA structural joint is formed of a mandrel having a plurality of bumps and dimples formed thereon which is fitted into a sleeve. The bumps and dimples form a non-circular geometry at all points along the length of the mandrel. The bumps are defined by surfaces which have 1st and 2nd derivatives which are continuous.



Document ID
20170001256
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Wu, K. Chauncey
Martin, Robert A.
Stewart, Brian K.
Date Acquired
February 3, 2017
Publication Date
January 17, 2017
Subject Category
Structural Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
Patent Application Number: US-Patent-Appl-SN-14/105,757
Patent Number: US-Patent-9,546,678
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-Patent-9,546,678
Patent Application
US-Patent-Appl-SN-14/105,757
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