Composite panel assemblies having interlocking joints and methods of manufacturing the same

Abstract

A composite panel assembly includes a first composite panel having a first base structure. The first base structure includes a first face of the first base structure and a second face of the first base structure. The first composite panel further includes a first composite sheet of the first composite panel and a second composite sheet of the first composite panel. The first composite sheet of the first composite panel is bonded to the first face of the first base structure and a second composite sheet of the first composite panel is bonded to the second face of the first base structure. An interlocking member is defined in the first base structure. The composite panel assembly further includes a component having a portion that extends into the interlocking member, such that an interlocking mechanical joint is formed between the first composite panel and the component.