Flexible connection assembly with integrated vibration damper

A connection assembly for connecting a first element to a second element, the connection assembly comprising:

• a male element;
• and
• a female element;
• wherein the female element comprises a barrel nut,
• wherein the barrel nut comprises a conical inner portion positioned at a first longitudinal region and a cylindrical inner portion positioned at a second longitudinal region,
• wherein the barrel nut comprises at least one first engaging element portion and at least one first plain portion arranged alternatingly around a circumferential direction of the barrel nut,
• wherein the male element has a cylindrical bolt-like shape and comprises at least one second engaging element portion and at least one second plain portion arranged alternatingly around a circumferential direction of the male element,
• wherein the male element further comprises flattened sides at the at least one second plain portion,
• wherein each of the at least one second engaging element portions of the male element is configured to engage with a respective one of the at least one first engaging element portion of the barrel nut,
• wherein the female element further comprises a shock absorbing element, and
• wherein the shock absorbing element surrounds the barrel nut around its outer circumferential direction.