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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 13, 2021
Filed:
Oct. 01, 2019
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Michael S. Lewis, Lake Forest Park, WA (US);
Sean R. Cysewski, Snohomish, WA (US);
Brad J. Reeves, Everett, WA (US);
James S. Bradley, Arlington, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Provided are methods of attaching parts using slot cases and assemblies comprising these slot cases. A slot case is inserted into a slot or slid on a tab of a first part prior to attaching it to a second part. The first part may have pores that are partially open at the surface of the slot or tab. These pores may receive adhesive while attaching the two parts. The adhesive volume going into these partially open pores may vary among different first parts. To ensure that enough adhesive is supplied between the slot case and first part, the adhesive is introduced in between these components before attaching the second part and while the slot case and first part are more accessible. The adhesive may be supplied through the bottom of the slot case and continue until the adhesive appears at the top edges of the slot case.