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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2025
Filed:
Mar. 07, 2023
Rohr, Inc., Chula Vista, CA (US);
Sarah Lohman, San Diego, CA (US);
Noushin Bahramshahi, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Michael Van Tooren, San Diego, CA (US);
ROHR, INC., Chula Vista, CA (US);
Abstract
A method is provided for joining thermoplastic components. During this method, a skin is provided that is configured from or otherwise includes a skin fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite. A support member is provided that is configured from or otherwise includes a support member fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite. A shim is arranged at an interface between the skin and the support member. The shim is configured from or otherwise includes a shim fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite. The support member is welded to the skin through the shim at the interface.