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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 29, 2015
Filed:
Jun. 20, 2012
Thomas G. Mulcaire, Derby, GB;
Thomas G. Mulcaire, Derby, GB;
ROLLS-ROYCE plc, London, GB;
Abstract
A joint assembly for an annular structure comprises a first annular member having a first radially extending flange and a second annular member having a second radially extending flange. The first and second flanges having a plurality of first and second circumferentially aligned apertures. A plurality of fasteners are provided and each fastener is arranged to extend through a respective pair of the first and second apertures to join the first and second annular members together. The first and second radially extending flanges have a plurality of circumferentially aligned third and fourth apertures. A plurality of members are provided and each member is arranged to extend axially through a respective pair of the third and fourth apertures.