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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 16, 2016
Filed:
Jan. 21, 2010
Victor Willdig, Bristol, GB;
Jon Mcalinden, Bristol, GB;
Victor Willdig, Bristol, GB;
Jon McAlinden, Bristol, GB;
AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED, Bristol, GB;
Abstract
A joint comprising first and second abutting components, and an adjustable strap assembly bridging the abutting components, the strap assembly including a first strap part attached to one of the components, and a second strap part attached to the other component, the first and second strap parts having mating inclined faces for adjustment of the second strap part with respect to the first strap part such that the position of the second strap part is adjustable with respect to the first strap part in the direction of the incline. Also, a method of forming the joint, comprising attaching the first strap part to the first component, providing the second strap part such that the inclined faces of the first and second strap parts are in mating engagement, adjusting the second strap part with respect to the first strap part in the direction of the incline to position the second strap part in a desired relationship with respect to the first strap part, and attaching the second strap part to the second component.