Patent ID: 7452156
Filing Date: 2008-11-18
Classification: B29C,B29L,F16C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A composite structural member comprising: a fitting including a coupling region, the coupling region defining at least one recessed portion bounded by one or more non-recessed portions; a tubular shaft having a mating region and defining a lumen, said fitting being disposed in the lumen such that the mating region mates with the coupling region of said fitting; at least one reinforcing member that partially and proximately surrounds the mating region of said shaft, said at least one reinforcing member being substantially c-shaped, and a sleeve coupled to said shaft for discouraging separation of said reinforcing member and the mating region of said shaft, wherein said shaft and fitting are mechanically restrained from at least some relative movement due to interference of said shaft and said fitting, and wherein the recessed portion extends circumferentially around said fitting to form a neck.