US20180258649A1 - Fitting with improved boss structure - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to connector assemblies, particularly connectors including fittings used to connect angularly arranged members.
- Fittings or brackets for connecting two or more members are generally known. When intended to connect to surfaces that are generally angled or orthogonal to each other, such fittings/brackets are often generally L-shaped, generally T-shaped or “corner” shaped. In certain applications in which weight is an important consideration, such as the aircraft industry, the fittings may be made of a composite material of fibers embedded within resin. Often, reinforcing members or “stiffeners” are used to connect the fitting with one of the members.
- the present invention is a fitting for connecting first and second members, the fitting comprising a first mounting portion connectable with the first member and having opposing first and second generally planar surfaces and opposing inner and outer ends.
- a second mounting portion is generally angled with respect to the first mounting portion and is connectable with the second member.
- the second mounting portion has opposing first and second planar surfaces and opposing inner and outer ends, the second mounting portion inner end being integrally formed with the first mounting portion inner end.
- at least one generally elongated boss projects outwardly from a remainder of the second mounting portion and is configured to be disposed within a recess formed in the second member or a stiffener coupled with the second member.
- the boss has an inner end at least generally adjacent to the inner end of the second mounting portion, an opposing outer end spaced from the second mounting portion inner end, a centerline extending between the boss inner and outer ends, and an outermost surface section spaced from the second mounting portion first surface by a spacing distance.
- the spacing distance has a value greater than zero at all points along the centerline.
- the present invention is a mechanical assembly comprising a first member and a second member spaced from the first member, wherein the second member has a recess or is coupled with a stiffener having a recess, the recess being defined by an inner surface extending generally along a centerline.
- a fitting is formed of a composite material including fibers and resin and includes a first mounting portion connectable with the first member and having opposing first and second generally planar surfaces and opposing inner and outer ends.
- a second mounting portion is generally angled with respect to the first mounting portion and is connectable with the second member, the second mounting portion having opposing first and second planar surfaces and opposing inner and outer ends.
- Thee second mounting portion inner end is integrally formed with the first mounting portion inner end and the second mounting portion first surface faces generally toward the first mounting portion first surface. Further. at least one generally elongated boss projects outwardly from a remainder of the second mounting portion.
- the boss has a first end located at least generally adjacent to the second mounting portion inner end, an opposing second end spaced from the second mounting portion inner end, and an outer surface extending generally between the first and second ends.
- the boss is disposed within the recess of the second member or the stiffener such that the boss outer surface is juxtaposed against at least a substantial portion of the recess inner surface.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first construction of a cleat or “fitting” in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a front plan view of the first construction fitting
- FIG. 3 is a side plan view of the first construction fitting
- FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the first construction fitting
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a second construction of a fitting in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a front plan view of the second construction fitting
- FIG. 7 is a side plan view of the second construction fitting
- FIG. 8 is a top plan view of the second construction fitting
- FIG. 9 is a front plan view of a third construction of a fitting in accordance with the present invention, shown engaged by a stiffener and having a second boss;
- FIG. 10 is a side plan view of the third construction fitting
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a mechanical assembly including a fourth construction fitting in accordance with the present invention, shown engaged by a stiffener connected with a second member;
- FIG. 12 is a front plan view of the mechanical assembly with fourth construction fitting
- FIG. 13 is a side plan view of the mechanical assembly with fourth construction fitting
- FIG. 14 is a top plan view of the mechanical assembly with fourth construction fitting
- FIG. 15 is a front plan view of the fourth construction fitting
- FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a mechanical assembly including a fifth construction fitting in accordance with the present invention, shown engaged by a stiffener connected with a second member;
- FIG. 17 is a side plan view of the mechanical assembly with fifth construction fitting
- FIG. 18 is a side plan view of the mechanical assembly with the first construction fitting.
- FIG. 19 is a top plan view of the mechanical assembly with the first construction fitting.
- FIGS. 1-19 a cleat or fitting 10 for connecting first and second members 1 , 2 , preferably components of an aerospace structure (e.g., strut, frame, etc.), such that the fitting 10 , the first and second members 1 , 2 , and possibly one or more stiffeners 3 , form a mechanical assembly 4 .
- the fitting 10 basically comprises a first mounting portion 12 connectable with the first member 1 , a second mounting portion 14 connectable with the second member 2 , either directly or through a stiffener 3 , and at least one generally elongated boss 16 formed in the second mounting portion 14 .
- the first mounting portion 12 has opposing first and second generally planar surfaces 13 A, 13 B, opposing inner and outer ends 12 a , 12 b , and opposing sides 12 c , 12 d .
- the second mounting portion 14 is generally angled with respect to the first mounting portion 12 and has opposing first and second planar surfaces 15 A, 15 B, opposing inner and outer ends 14 a , 14 b , the second mounting portion inner end 14 a being integrally formed with the first mounting portion inner end 12 a , preferably through an integral joint portion 17 , and opposing sides 14 c , 14 d .
- the first mounting portion 12 has at least one opening 20 for receiving a fastener 7 ( FIGS.
- first and second mounting portions 12 , 14 and the boss(es) 16 are formed of a composite material including generally long strand fibers and resin, but may be formed of any other appropriate material.
- the one or more elongated bosses 16 each project outwardly from a remainder of the second mounting portion 14 and are each configured to be disposed within a separate recess 5 formed in the second member 2 or a stiffener 3 coupled with the second member 2 , the recess 5 having an inner surface 6 , as best shown in FIGS. 11-14, 16 and 17 .
- the one or more bosses 16 are provided to couple and relatively position the fitting 10 and the second member 2 , or an intermediate stiffener 3 , as well as to reinforce the assembly 4 and more effectively transfer loading between the fitting 10 and the second member 2 .
- Each boss 16 has an inner end 16 a at least generally adjacent to the inner end 14 a of the second mounting portion 14 , an opposing outer end 16 b spaced from the second mounting portion inner end 12 a , and a centerline L C extending between the boss inner and outer ends 16 a , 16 b .
- the outer end 16 b of each boss 16 may be located at or adjacent to the second mounting portion outer end 14 b , as shown in FIGS. 1-8 and 11-19 , or may be spaced inwardly from the mounting portion outer end 14 b , as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 .
- the boss(es) 16 each have inner and outer surfaces 19 , 21 and are each formed such that the boss outer surface 19 is generally juxtaposed against at least a substantial portion of the recess inner surface 6 , such that loading is more effectively transferred between the fitting 10 and the second member 2 or a stiffener 3 .
- the boss outer surface 19 may be formed to contact the recess surface 6 without fastening, as shown in FIGS. 1-8 and 15-19 , or the boss 16 may include one or more openings 30 for receiving a fastener to connect the boss 16 with the second member 2 or a stiffener 3 , as depicted in FIGS. 9 and 10 .
- the inner surface 21 of each boss 16 extends inwardly from the second planar surface 15 B of the second mounting portion 14 and defines a recess 23 , which may be generally hollow or contain a filler material (e.g., bulk molding compound).
- each elongated boss 16 is preferably formed such that an outermost surface section 19 a of the outer surface 19 is spaced from the second mounting portion first planar surface 15 A by a spacing distance d S , with the spacing distance d S having a value greater than zero at all points along the centerline L C . Also, the boss 16 is formed having a substantial “axial” length l A along the centerline L C , as indicated in FIGS. 2 and 6 .
- each boss 16 preferably the entire boss 16 , is spaced outwardly from adjacent sections of the first planar surface 15 A of the second mounting portion 14 , so as to provide a relatively substantial complementary outer surface 19 to engage with the inner surface 6 of a recess 5 .
- the neutral axis (not indicated) of the mechanical assembly 4 which is the axis through the assembly components at which the components are not subjected to stresses or strains, extends generally centrally through each boss 16 and either the second member 2 , or the stiffener 3 , engaged with the particular boss 16 .
- the one or more bosses 16 are each formed such that the spacing distance d S has a generally constant value along a substantial portion of the centerline L C , such that the boss 16 has a generally constant shape between the inner and outer ends 16 a , 16 b .
- the boss(es) 16 are each formed such that the spacing distance d S varies between a greatest value d S1 at the boss inner end 16 a and a least value d S2 at the boss outer end 16 b , such that the boss 16 has a tapering shape.
- each boss 16 has a cross-sectional profile within any plane extending through the second mounting portion 14 generally perpendicularly to the first and second planar surfaces 15 A, 15 B.
- the cross-sectional profile may be generally circular, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 8 , generally rectangular ( FIG. 14 ), generally complex-shaped or have any other appropriate shape (no alternatives shown).
- the cross-sectional profile may have a generally constant area at points along a substantial portion of the centerline L C , as with the boss structures of FIGS. 4 and 14 , or may have an area that varies between a greatest value at the boss first, inner end 16 a and a least value at the boss second, outer end 16 b , as depicted in FIG.
- each boss 16 may be formed so as to extend in a generally “straight” path between the second mounting portion inner and outer ends 14 a , 14 b , as depicted in FIGS. 1-8 and 11-19 , or may be generally angled such that the outer end 16 b is offset toward one side 14 c or 14 d of the second mounting portion 14 , as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 .
- the first mounting portion 12 includes at least one elongated boss 24 projecting outwardly from a remainder of the first mounting portion first planar surface 13 A.
- the first mounting portion boss 24 has an inner end 24 a connected with the inner end 16 a of the second mounting portion boss 16 , preferably through a boss portion 25 of the joint 17 , and an outer end 24 b spaced from the inner end 24 a .
- the boss 24 may be engaged with a recess of the first member 1 (or a stiffener coupled with the first member 1 ), so as to facilitate positioning, strengthen the connection between fitting 10 and first member 1 and optimize transference of force between the components 1 and 10 , or may merely provide a passage for evacuating fluid from the boss 16 to avoid damage due to icing and prevent trapped air.
- the fitting 10 may be formed such that the boss 16 is a first boss and the second mounting portion 14 includes a second, generally elongated boss 26 spaced from the first boss 16 , such that the second boss 26 is located between the first boss 16 and one side 14 c or 14 d of the second mounting portion 14 .
- the second boss 26 projects outwardly from a remainder of the second mounting portion 14 and is configured to be disposed within another recess 5 formed either in the second member 2 or a stiffener 3 coupled with the second member 2 .
- the second boss 26 has an inner end 26 a located at least generally adjacent to the inner end 14 a of the second mounting portion 14 , an opposing outer end 26 b spaced from the second mounting portion inner end 14 a , and a centerline L C2 extending between the boss inner and outer ends 26 a , 26 b .
- the second boss 26 has an outer surface 28 with an outermost surface section 28 a spaced from the first planar surface 15 A of the second mounting portion 14 by a spacing distance d S2 .
- the second boss 26 is formed such that the spacing distance d S2 has a value greater than zero at all points along the centerline L C2 , which may be the same or different than the structure of the first boss 16 (e.g. spaced a greater or lesser constant distance from the surface 15 A, formed tapering versus constant, etc.).
- the second boss 26 is provided to function generally as the first boss 16 .
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A fitting includes a first mounting portion connectable with a first member and having opposing planar surfaces and inner and outer ends. A second mounting portion is angled with respect to the first mounting portion, is connectable with a second member and has opposing planar surfaces, an outer end and an inner end integrally formed with the first mounting portion inner end. A boss projects outwardly from the second mounting portion first surface and is disposeable within a recess of the second member or a stiffener coupled with the second member. The boss has an inner end adjacent to the second mounting portion inner end, an outer end spaced from the inner end, a centerline between the boss inner and outer ends, and an outermost surface spaced from the second mounting portion first surface by a spacing distance having a value greater than zero at all points along the centerline.
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- The present invention relates to connector assemblies, particularly connectors including fittings used to connect angularly arranged members.
- Fittings or brackets for connecting two or more members are generally known. When intended to connect to surfaces that are generally angled or orthogonal to each other, such fittings/brackets are often generally L-shaped, generally T-shaped or “corner” shaped. In certain applications in which weight is an important consideration, such as the aircraft industry, the fittings may be made of a composite material of fibers embedded within resin. Often, reinforcing members or “stiffeners” are used to connect the fitting with one of the members.
- In one aspect, the present invention is a fitting for connecting first and second members, the fitting comprising a first mounting portion connectable with the first member and having opposing first and second generally planar surfaces and opposing inner and outer ends. A second mounting portion is generally angled with respect to the first mounting portion and is connectable with the second member. The second mounting portion has opposing first and second planar surfaces and opposing inner and outer ends, the second mounting portion inner end being integrally formed with the first mounting portion inner end. Further, at least one generally elongated boss projects outwardly from a remainder of the second mounting portion and is configured to be disposed within a recess formed in the second member or a stiffener coupled with the second member. The boss has an inner end at least generally adjacent to the inner end of the second mounting portion, an opposing outer end spaced from the second mounting portion inner end, a centerline extending between the boss inner and outer ends, and an outermost surface section spaced from the second mounting portion first surface by a spacing distance. The spacing distance has a value greater than zero at all points along the centerline.
- In another aspect, the present invention is a mechanical assembly comprising a first member and a second member spaced from the first member, wherein the second member has a recess or is coupled with a stiffener having a recess, the recess being defined by an inner surface extending generally along a centerline. A fitting is formed of a composite material including fibers and resin and includes a first mounting portion connectable with the first member and having opposing first and second generally planar surfaces and opposing inner and outer ends. A second mounting portion is generally angled with respect to the first mounting portion and is connectable with the second member, the second mounting portion having opposing first and second planar surfaces and opposing inner and outer ends. Thee second mounting portion inner end is integrally formed with the first mounting portion inner end and the second mounting portion first surface faces generally toward the first mounting portion first surface. Further. at least one generally elongated boss projects outwardly from a remainder of the second mounting portion. The boss has a first end located at least generally adjacent to the second mounting portion inner end, an opposing second end spaced from the second mounting portion inner end, and an outer surface extending generally between the first and second ends. The boss is disposed within the recess of the second member or the stiffener such that the boss outer surface is juxtaposed against at least a substantial portion of the recess inner surface.
- The foregoing summary, as well as the detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, will be better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there is shown in the drawings, which are diagrammatic, embodiments that are presently preferred. It should be understood, however, that the present invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown. In the drawings:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first construction of a cleat or “fitting” in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a front plan view of the first construction fitting; -
FIG. 3 is a side plan view of the first construction fitting; -
FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the first construction fitting; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a second construction of a fitting in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is a front plan view of the second construction fitting; -
FIG. 7 is a side plan view of the second construction fitting; -
FIG. 8 is a top plan view of the second construction fitting; -
FIG. 9 is a front plan view of a third construction of a fitting in accordance with the present invention, shown engaged by a stiffener and having a second boss; -
FIG. 10 is a side plan view of the third construction fitting; -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a mechanical assembly including a fourth construction fitting in accordance with the present invention, shown engaged by a stiffener connected with a second member; -
FIG. 12 is a front plan view of the mechanical assembly with fourth construction fitting; -
FIG. 13 is a side plan view of the mechanical assembly with fourth construction fitting; -
FIG. 14 is a top plan view of the mechanical assembly with fourth construction fitting; -
FIG. 15 is a front plan view of the fourth construction fitting; -
FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a mechanical assembly including a fifth construction fitting in accordance with the present invention, shown engaged by a stiffener connected with a second member; -
FIG. 17 is a side plan view of the mechanical assembly with fifth construction fitting; -
FIG. 18 is a side plan view of the mechanical assembly with the first construction fitting; and -
FIG. 19 is a top plan view of the mechanical assembly with the first construction fitting. - Certain terminology is used in the following description for convenience only and is not limiting. The words “inner”, “inwardly” and “outer”, “outwardly” refer to directions toward and away from, respectively, a designated centerline or a geometric center of an element being described, the particular meaning being readily apparent from the context of the description. Further, as used herein, the words “connected” and “coupled” are each intended to include direct connections between two members without any other members interposed therebetween and indirect connections between members in which one or more other members are interposed therebetween. The terminology includes the words specifically mentioned above, derivatives thereof, and words of similar import.
- Referring now to the drawings in detail, wherein like numbers are used to indicate like elements throughout, there is shown in
FIGS. 1-19 a cleat or fitting 10 for connecting first andsecond members 1, 2, preferably components of an aerospace structure (e.g., strut, frame, etc.), such that the fitting 10, the first andsecond members 1, 2, and possibly one ormore stiffeners 3, form amechanical assembly 4. Thefitting 10 basically comprises afirst mounting portion 12 connectable with the first member 1, asecond mounting portion 14 connectable with thesecond member 2, either directly or through astiffener 3, and at least one generallyelongated boss 16 formed in thesecond mounting portion 14. Thefirst mounting portion 12 has opposing first and second generallyplanar surfaces outer ends opposing sides second mounting portion 14 is generally angled with respect to thefirst mounting portion 12 and has opposing first and secondplanar surfaces outer ends inner end 14 a being integrally formed with the first mounting portioninner end 12 a, preferably through anintegral joint portion 17, and opposingsides first mounting portion 12 has at least one opening 20 for receiving a fastener 7 (FIGS. 18 and 19 ) to connect thefitting 10 with the first member 1 and thesecond mounting portion 14 has at least one opening 22 for receiving afastener 7 to connect thefitting 10 with thesecond member 2 or astiffener 3 coupled with thesecond member 2. Further, the first and second mountingportions - Further, the one or more
elongated bosses 16 each project outwardly from a remainder of thesecond mounting portion 14 and are each configured to be disposed within aseparate recess 5 formed in thesecond member 2 or astiffener 3 coupled with thesecond member 2, therecess 5 having aninner surface 6, as best shown inFIGS. 11-14, 16 and 17 . The one ormore bosses 16 are provided to couple and relatively position the fitting 10 and thesecond member 2, or anintermediate stiffener 3, as well as to reinforce theassembly 4 and more effectively transfer loading between thefitting 10 and thesecond member 2. Eachboss 16 has aninner end 16 a at least generally adjacent to theinner end 14 a of thesecond mounting portion 14, an opposingouter end 16 b spaced from the second mounting portioninner end 12 a, and a centerline LC extending between the boss inner andouter ends outer end 16 b of eachboss 16 may be located at or adjacent to the second mounting portionouter end 14 b, as shown inFIGS. 1-8 and 11-19 , or may be spaced inwardly from the mounting portionouter end 14 b, as shown inFIGS. 9 and 10 . - Furthermore, the boss(es) 16 each have inner and
outer surfaces outer surface 19 is generally juxtaposed against at least a substantial portion of the recessinner surface 6, such that loading is more effectively transferred between thefitting 10 and thesecond member 2 or astiffener 3. The bossouter surface 19 may be formed to contact therecess surface 6 without fastening, as shown inFIGS. 1-8 and 15-19 , or theboss 16 may include one ormore openings 30 for receiving a fastener to connect theboss 16 with thesecond member 2 or astiffener 3, as depicted inFIGS. 9 and 10 . Also, theinner surface 21 of eachboss 16 extends inwardly from the secondplanar surface 15B of thesecond mounting portion 14 and defines arecess 23, which may be generally hollow or contain a filler material (e.g., bulk molding compound). - Referring particularly to
FIGS. 2, 3, 6 and 7 , eachelongated boss 16 is preferably formed such that anoutermost surface section 19 a of theouter surface 19 is spaced from the second mounting portion firstplanar surface 15A by a spacing distance dS, with the spacing distance dS having a value greater than zero at all points along the centerline LC. Also, theboss 16 is formed having a substantial “axial” length lA along the centerline LC, as indicated inFIGS. 2 and 6 . As such, a major portion of eachboss 16, preferably theentire boss 16, is spaced outwardly from adjacent sections of the firstplanar surface 15A of thesecond mounting portion 14, so as to provide a relatively substantial complementaryouter surface 19 to engage with theinner surface 6 of arecess 5. Thereby, the neutral axis (not indicated) of themechanical assembly 4, which is the axis through the assembly components at which the components are not subjected to stresses or strains, extends generally centrally through eachboss 16 and either thesecond member 2, or thestiffener 3, engaged with theparticular boss 16. - In certain constructions as shown in
FIGS. 1-4 , the one ormore bosses 16 are each formed such that the spacing distance dS has a generally constant value along a substantial portion of the centerline LC, such that theboss 16 has a generally constant shape between the inner and outer ends 16 a, 16 b. In other constructions as shown inFIGS. 5-8 , the boss(es) 16 are each formed such that the spacing distance dS varies between a greatest value dS1 at the bossinner end 16 a and a least value dS2 at the bossouter end 16 b, such that theboss 16 has a tapering shape. - Referring to
FIGS. 4, 8 and 14 , eachboss 16 has a cross-sectional profile within any plane extending through the second mountingportion 14 generally perpendicularly to the first and secondplanar surfaces FIGS. 4 and 8 , generally rectangular (FIG. 14 ), generally complex-shaped or have any other appropriate shape (no alternatives shown). Further, the cross-sectional profile may have a generally constant area at points along a substantial portion of the centerline LC, as with the boss structures ofFIGS. 4 and 14 , or may have an area that varies between a greatest value at the boss first,inner end 16 a and a least value at the boss second,outer end 16 b, as depicted inFIG. 8 . Furthermore, eachboss 16 may be formed so as to extend in a generally “straight” path between the second mounting portion inner and outer ends 14 a, 14 b, as depicted inFIGS. 1-8 and 11-19 , or may be generally angled such that theouter end 16 b is offset toward oneside portion 14, as shown inFIGS. 9 and 10 . - Referring to
FIGS. 1-4 , in certain constructions, the first mountingportion 12 includes at least oneelongated boss 24 projecting outwardly from a remainder of the first mounting portion firstplanar surface 13A. The first mountingportion boss 24 has aninner end 24 a connected with theinner end 16 a of the second mountingportion boss 16, preferably through aboss portion 25 of the joint 17, and anouter end 24 b spaced from theinner end 24 a. In such a fitting construction, theboss 24 may be engaged with a recess of the first member 1 (or a stiffener coupled with the first member 1), so as to facilitate positioning, strengthen the connection between fitting 10 and first member 1 and optimize transference of force between thecomponents 1 and 10, or may merely provide a passage for evacuating fluid from theboss 16 to avoid damage due to icing and prevent trapped air. - Referring to
FIGS. 9 and 10 , the fitting 10 may be formed such that theboss 16 is a first boss and the second mountingportion 14 includes a second, generally elongatedboss 26 spaced from thefirst boss 16, such that thesecond boss 26 is located between thefirst boss 16 and oneside portion 14. Thesecond boss 26 projects outwardly from a remainder of the second mountingportion 14 and is configured to be disposed within anotherrecess 5 formed either in thesecond member 2 or astiffener 3 coupled with thesecond member 2. Thesecond boss 26 has aninner end 26 a located at least generally adjacent to theinner end 14 a of the second mountingportion 14, an opposingouter end 26 b spaced from the second mounting portioninner end 14 a, and a centerline LC2 extending between the boss inner and outer ends 26 a, 26 b. Thesecond boss 26 has an outer surface 28 with anoutermost surface section 28 a spaced from the firstplanar surface 15A of the second mountingportion 14 by a spacing distance dS2. As with the firstelongated boss 16, thesecond boss 26 is formed such that the spacing distance dS2 has a value greater than zero at all points along the centerline LC2, which may be the same or different than the structure of the first boss 16 (e.g. spaced a greater or lesser constant distance from thesurface 15A, formed tapering versus constant, etc.). Furthermore, thesecond boss 26 is provided to function generally as thefirst boss 16. - It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes could be made to the embodiments described above without departing from the broad inventive concept thereof. It is understood, therefore, that this invention is not limited to the particular embodiments disclosed, but it is intended to cover modifications within the spirit and scope of the present invention as generally defined herein and in the appended claims.
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1. A fitting for connecting first and second members, the fitting comprising:
a first mounting portion connectable with the first member and having opposing first and second generally planar surfaces and opposing inner and outer ends;
a second mounting portion generally angled with respect to the first mounting portion and connectable with the second member, the second mounting portion having opposing first and second planar surfaces and opposing inner and outer ends, the second mounting portion inner end being integrally formed with the first mounting portion inner end; and
at least one generally elongated boss projecting outwardly from a remainder of the second mounting portion and configured to be disposed within a recess formed in the second member or a stiffener coupled with the second member, the boss having an inner end at least generally adjacent to the inner end of the second mounting portion, an opposing outer end spaced from the second mounting portion inner end, a centerline extending between the boss inner and outer ends, and an outermost surface section spaced from the second mounting portion first surface by a spacing distance, the spacing distance having a value greater than zero at all points along the centerline.
2. The fitting as recited in claim 1 wherein one of:
the spacing distance has a generally constant value along a substantial portion of the centerline; and
the spacing distance varies between a greatest value at the boss inner end and a least value at the boss second end.
3. The fitting as recited in claim 1 wherein the boss has a cross-sectional profile within any plane extending through the second mounting portion generally perpendicular to the first and second planar surfaces, the cross-sectional profile being one of generally circular, generally rectangular and generally complex-shaped.
4. The fitting as recited in claim 3 wherein one of:
the cross-sectional profile has a generally constant area at points along a substantial portion of the centerline; and
the cross-sectional profile has a cross-sectional are that varies between a greatest value at the boss first end and a least value at the boss second end.
5. The fitting as recited in claim 1 wherein the first mounting portion includes at least one boss projecting outwardly from the first mounting portion first surface and having an inner end connected with the inner end of the second mounting portion boss and an outer end spaced from the inner end.
6. The fitting as recited in claim 1 wherein the at least one boss is a first boss and the second mounting portion further includes a second generally elongated boss spaced from the first boss, projecting outwardly from a remainder of the second mounting portion, and configured to be disposed within a recess formed in the second member or a stiffener coupled with the second member, the second boss having an inner end at least generally adjacent to the inner end of the second mounting portion, an opposing outer end spaced from the second mounting portion inner end, a centerline extending between the boss inner and outer ends, and an outermost surface section spaced from the second mounting portion first surface by a spacing distance, the spacing distance having a value greater than zero at all points along the centerline.
7. The fitting as recited in claim 1 wherein the first mounting portion has at least one opening for receiving a fastener to connect the fitting with the first member and the second mounting portion has at least one opening for receiving a fastener to connect the fitting with the second member or a stiffener coupled with the second member.
8. The fitting as recited in claim 1 wherein the first and second mounting portions are formed of a composite material including generally long strand fibers and resin.
9. The fitting as recited in claim 1 wherein the at least one boss has a generally concave surface extending inwardly from the second mounting portion second planar surface and defining a recess, wherein the recess is generally hollow or the recess contains a filler material.
10. A mechanical assembly comprising:
a first member;
a second member spaced from the first member, wherein the second member has a recess or is coupled with a stiffener having a recess, the recess being defined by an inner surface extending generally along a centerline;
a fitting formed of a composite material including fibers and resin, the fitting including:
a first mounting portion connectable with the first member and having opposing first and second generally planar surfaces and opposing inner and outer ends;
a second mounting portion generally angled with respect to the first mounting portion and connectable with the second member, the second mounting portion having opposing first and second planar surfaces and opposing inner and outer ends, the second mounting portion inner end being integrally formed with the first mounting portion inner end and the second mounting portion first surface facing generally toward the first mounting portion first surface; and
at least one generally elongated boss projecting outwardly from a remainder of the second mounting portion, the boss having a first end located at least generally adjacent to second mounting portion inner end, an opposing second end spaced from the second mounting portion inner end, and an outer surface extending generally between the first and second ends, the boss being disposed within the recess of the second member or the stiffener such that the boss outer surface is juxtaposed against at least a substantial portion of the recess inner surface.
11. The mechanical assembly as recited in claim 10 wherein an outermost section of the boss outer surface is spaced from the second mounting portion first planar surface by a spacing distance, the spacing distance having a value greater than zero at all points along the centerline.
12. The mechanical assembly as recited in claim 11 wherein one of:
the spacing distance has a generally constant value along a substantial portion of the centerline; and
the spacing distance varies between a greatest value at the boss inner end and a least value at the boss second end.
13. The mechanical assembly as recited in claim 10 wherein the boss has a cross-sectional profile within any plane extending through the second mounting portion generally perpendicular to the first and second planar surfaces, the cross-sectional profile being one of generally circular, generally rectangular and generally complex-shaped.
14. The mechanical assembly as recited in claim 13 wherein one of:
the cross-sectional profile has a generally constant area at points along a substantial portion of the centerline; and
the cross-sectional profile has a cross-sectional are that varies between a greatest value at the boss first end and a least value at the boss second end.
15. The mechanical assembly as recited in claim 10 wherein the first mounting portion includes at least one boss projecting outwardly from the first mounting portion first surface and having an inner end connected with the inner end of the second mounting portion boss and an outer end spaced from the inner end.
16. The mechanical assembly as recited in claim 10 wherein the at least one boss is a first boss and the second mounting portion further includes a second generally elongated boss projecting outwardly from a remainder of the second mounting portion and configured to be disposed within another recess formed in the second member or a stiffener coupled with the second member, the second boss having an inner end at least generally adjacent to the inner end of the second mounting portion, an opposing outer end spaced from the second mounting portion inner end, a centerline extending between the boss inner and outer ends, and an outermost surface section spaced from the second mounting portion first surface by a spacing distance, the spacing distance having a value greater than zero at all points along the centerline.
17. The mechanical assembly as recited in claim 10 wherein the first mounting portion has at least one opening for receiving a fastener to connect the fitting with the first member and the second mounting portion has at least one opening for receiving a fastener to connect the fitting with the second member or a stiffener coupled with the second member.
18. The mechanical assembly as recited in claim 10 wherein the first and second mounting portions are formed of a composite material including generally long strand fibers and resin.
19. The mechanical assembly as recited in claim 10 wherein the at least one boss has a generally concave surface extending inwardly from the second mounting portion second planar surface and defining a recess, wherein the recess is generally hollow or the recess contains a filler material.
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