DOUBLE VACUUM AND POSITIVE PRESSURE FOR PASTE BOND JOINTS

A method eliminates voids in the bond line and manipulates a thickness of the bond line. This method includes: applying an adhesive at a center of an area of a structure; placing a doubler on the adhesive over the area of the structure, wherein the doubler has a peripheral edge; and maintaining a ne...

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Main Authors Azdamou, Mohamed, Spalding, John F
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 09.02.2023
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Summary:A method eliminates voids in the bond line and manipulates a thickness of the bond line. This method includes: applying an adhesive at a center of an area of a structure; placing a doubler on the adhesive over the area of the structure, wherein the doubler has a peripheral edge; and maintaining a negative pressure at the peripheral edge of the doubler while simultaneously maintaining a positive pressure at the doubler to purge entrapped gases and control a thickness of the bond line at the peripheral edge of the doubler.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202117397443