Connection system and method for connecting components with tolerance compensation
AssigneeAirbus Operations GmbH
InventorChristian Mänz
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Abstract
A connection system includes at least a first part and at least a second part, both comprising a connection surface and being configured to be connected to each other. A plurality of engagement elements is protruding from the connection surface of the first part and from the connection surface of the second part. For connecting different components, the parts are positioned such that their connection surfaces are facing each other. A ductile material is positioned between the connection surfaces of the parts to be connected to each other. The parts are pressed together, wherein the engagement elements are pressed into the ductile material at required positions, thereby compensating position deviations.
Claims14
A connection system with tolerance compensation for connecting components, comprising:
- at least one first part and at least one second part, both first and second parts comprising a connection surface and being configured to be connected to each other;
- a plurality of engagement elements protruding from the connection surface of the first part and from the connection surface of the second part, and
- a ductile material configured to be positioned between the connection surfaces of the first part and of the second part such that the engagement elements are pressed into the ductile material at required positions when the first and second parts are pressed together for being connected, thereby compensating deviations in an intended position of the components to be connected,
- wherein the first and second parts are configured to compensate position deviations of the components to be connected in 5 or 6 degrees of freedom,
- wherein the 5 or 6 degrees of freedom comprise compensation along a lengthwise axis.
A method of connecting components, comprising the steps:
- providing a connection system comprising at least one first part and at least one second part, both comprising a connection surface and being configured to be connected to each other, wherein a plurality of engagement elements is protruding from the connection surface of the first part and from the connection surface of at least one of the second parts;
- positioning the first and second parts such that their connection surfaces are facing each other;
- arranging a ductile material between the connection surfaces of the first and second parts to be connected to each other;
- pressing the first and second parts together, wherein the engagement elements are pressed into the ductile material at required positions, thereby compensating position deviations,
- wherein the first and second parts are configured to compensate position deviations of the components to be connected in 5 or 6 degrees of freedom,
- wherein the 5 or 6 degrees of freedom comprise compensation along a lengthwise axis.
A method of connecting components, comprising the steps:
- providing a connection system comprising at least one first part and at least one second part, both first and second parts comprising a connection surface and being configured to be connected to each other, wherein a plurality of engagement elements is protruding from the connection surface of the first part and from the connection surface of at least one of the second parts, at least one of the at least one first part or at least one of the at least one second part being part of or being fixedly attached each of the components to be connected;
- positioning the first and second parts such that their connection surfaces are facing each other;
- providing a ductile material configured to be positioned between the connection surfaces of the first part and of the second part,
- arranging the ductile material between the connection surfaces of the first and second parts;
- pressing the first and second parts together to connect the first and second parts to each other, wherein the engagement elements are pressed into the ductile material at required positions, thereby compensating position deviations in an intended position of the components to be connected,
- wherein the first and second parts are configured to compensate position deviations of the components to be connected in 5 or 6 degrees of freedom,
- wherein the 5 or 6 degrees of freedom comprise compensation along a lengthwise axis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.