Patent ID: 9499275
Filing Date: 2016-11-22
CPC Classification: B29C,B29L,B64D,F16B

Claim Text:
1. A joint comprising: a composite bond panel having a first coefficient of thermal expansion; a titanium expansion strap in contact with the composite bond panel, the titanium expansion strap having a second coefficient of thermal expansion, wherein the second coefficient of thermal expansion is greater than the first coefficient of thermal expansion; an aluminum hinge beam in contact with the titanium expansion strap, the aluminum hinge beam having a third coefficient of thermal expansion, wherein the third coefficient of thermal expansion is greater than the second coefficient of thermal expansion; and a first plurality of fasteners coupling the composite bond panel, the titanium expansion strap, and the aluminum hinge beam together, wherein the titanium expansion strap is located between the composite bond panel and the aluminum hinge beam, and wherein the first plurality of fasteners pass through the composite bond panel, the titanium expansion strap, and the aluminum hinge beam.