Hook and Loop Aircraft Component Connection for Peeling Stress

The patent replaces traditional adhesive bonding (chemical connection) with a mechanical hook-and-loop fastening system. The hook elements engage with loop elements to create a mechanical interlock that provides superior peeling-stress resistance and interface rigidity compared to adhesive bonds alone.

The connecting device combines multiple materials and mechanisms: fibre-reinforced composite carrier elements provide structural strength, while the hook-and-loop fastening system provides mechanical interlocking. This composite approach creates a connection system that leverages both material properties and mechanical geometry to achieve high failure resistance.

The connecting device is segmented into distinct functional components: carrier elements with hook structures and separate loop elements. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining ease of assembly through modular engagement.

The hook elements are pre-formed on the carrier elements during manufacturing, so that when the loop elements are applied, the mechanical interlocking action occurs immediately upon engagement. This preliminary formation of the hook structure enables rapid assembly without requiring complex bonding processes.