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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2020
Filed:
Dec. 05, 2016
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Jeffrey A. Wilkerson, Bothell, WA (US);
Tanni Sisco, Mukilteo, WA (US);
Paul E. Ffield, Marysville, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for preventing damage to a metal component that is susceptible to damage by electro-magnetic effects or reduce manufacturing assembly steps. An initial channel is formed through the metal component and is defined by an inner surface. A bushing is placed into the initial channel. An interference fit is created between the outer surface of the bushing and the inner surface of the initial channel through the metal component. A final channel is formed through the bushing. A fastener is placed into the final channel to attach the metal component to a second component, wherein electrical magnetic effects occur between the fastener and the bushing.