Patent ID: 8453972
Filing Date: 2013-06-04
Classification: B64C,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A connecting device used in an aircraft to connect a movable part of said aircraft with a structural component of said aircraft, said connecting device comprising at least one fitting having a movable part mounting structure and a structural component connecting part so as to be configured to connect said movable part with said structural component, said structural component connecting part of said fitting including at least one arm extending outwardly in a direction away from said movable part mounting structure and having an aperture therethrough, an inner diameter of said aperture defining a bearing surface configured to receive at least one bearing, and glue securing said movable part mounting structure of said fitting to said movable part, said fitting being made of a synthetic composite material according to a resin transfer molding method and including a carbon fabric as a reinforcement element, said composite material being a same material as that from which said movable part is made, said movable part being selected from the group consisting of a spoiler, a landing flap and a control surface.