Reinforced connecting link means

Link means for connecting two components comprising a pair of attachment members spaced relative to one another along the longitudinal axis of the link means and a reinforcement structure connecting said attachment members for the transmission of both tension and compression loads therebetween, said reinforcement structure comprising an endless band of reinforcement material extending between said attachment members, said band having two side portions disposed to extend generally in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the link means and two end portions each disposed around a respective attachment member each said attachment member having in a direction perpendicular to said longitudinal axis of the link a length which is greater than the transverse width of said reinforcement structure whereby said attachment member extends beyond either side of a respective end of said reinforcement structure, and respective fastening means comprising reinforcement material extending to either side of said reinforcement structure and comprising reinforcement material wound transversely backwards and forwards over a respective attachment member and adjacent end portion of the band so as to extend to either side of said reinforcement structure and be wrapped around each attachment member and the adjacent end portion of said bank at each side of the reinforcement structure for securing said attachment members to said band whereby the link means is able to withstand applied tension or compression loads.