Patent ID: 6227754
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: F16B,G02B,Y10T

Abstract:
A composite body comprising:a first body made of a first material and a second body made of a second material;said first and second bodies having first and second joining surfaces, respectively;said first and second joining surfaces being mutually adjacent;a compensating body made of a third material;at least one recess formed in one of said joining surfaces for accommodating said compensating body therein;first and second adhesive locations conjointly defined by said first and second bodies and said compensating body, respectively, at which said compensating body is joined to said first and second bodies;an adhesive at said adhesive locations for providing an adhesive connection between said first and second bodies and said compensating body; and,said first and second materials having first and second moduli of elasticity, respectively, and said third material having a modulus of elasticity at least 50% less than said first and second moduli of elasticity.