摘要:
A conformal vacuum cup (10) provides a machine tool attachment fitting usable in a flexible-track drill system. Using multiple, independently articulated stiffeners (26,28), the conformal vacuum cup conforms to the contour of complex aerostructure surface shapes (70). The individual stiffeners are decoupled from each other to some extent by grooves (62) and slots (60) molded into resilient overmolding material to support long-axis curving. Spacing pins (18) employ a domed shape consonant with the elastic deformation of the workpiece surface (70) under load. The pins (18) employ a hard material to prevent particle embedment in use and to control position tolerance for drill heads and other tools traveling on the flexible track. Partial holes (24,54) in each vacuum cup are blocked by diaphragms (58). Interconnection from a vacuum system manifold to the vacuum cups can be realized by penetrating the diaphragms and inserting barbed fittings (64) connected by vacuum tubing (68).
摘要:
Described is a clamp installation tool (100) and methods related thereto. In some examples, the tool includes a notch section (132) adapted to capture an engagement end of a loop clamp (200) in a closed position and adapted to capture a mounting mechanism (220) for engaging the loop clamp to a mounting surface (230). The tool further includes a handle section (110) angularly connected to the notch section (132) and adapted to hold the closed loop clamp (200) on the mounting surface (230).
摘要:
Systems, methods and apparatus for applying a stud are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an applicator for temporarily holding a fastener that includes a base and shaft against a contact surface includes a generally planar body having a lower surface, an upper surface, and a receptacle. The receptacle is configured to releasably receive at least a portion of the shaft of the fastener. The applicator further includes at least two legs extending from the body, each leg being movable between a relaxed position and a contact or applied position.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a movable pole extension (4) for a magnetic clamping apparatus (1) for holding a ferromagnetic workpiece (P), comprising a fixed pole member (5) extending in a predetermined longitudinal direction (X-X) and at least two pole members (6, 7) attached to said fixed pole member (5), said at least two pole members (6, 7) being movable relative to said fixed pole member (5). The movable pole extension is characterized in that it has holder means (8) operably coupled to said fixed pole member (5), wherein said holder means (8) are movable in said predetermined longitudinal direction (X-X) between a first operating position (Pl) and a second operating position (P2) and operate on said at least two movable pole members (6, 7) to hold them in coupled contact with said fixed pole member (5).
摘要:
The invention relates to a tool that comprises a body (1) in the form of a compact unit made of an appropriate material of the thermoplastic resin material type. The body (1) is adapted for placing the vacuum generator as close as possible to the suction cup (2). It comprises: on the one hand, a bore for housing the vacuum generator in the form of a cartridge (3), wherein said bore defines the vacuum chamber (44) and communicates, on the side corresponding to the inlet of said cartridge (3), with the pressurised air supply, and on the other side, i.e. the side corresponding to the outlet of said cartridge, with an expansion chamber (39) in the form of a silencer; and on the other hand, a very short inner circuit between said vacuum chamber (44) and the suction cup (2), that comprises one or more cavities and/or openings.
摘要:
Techniques for manufacturing sheet product of varying surface profile and products thus manufactured are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the disclosed invention provides a method for profiling a surface of a sheet product (200) having a first profile on first surface. In one embodiment, the method includes creating a profiling template (220) or contoured support surface. A profiled surface may be formed by arranging the profiling template(220) and the sheet product (200) such that the profiling template is located between the sheet product and a support surface, conforming the arrangement of the sheet product and the profiling template to the support surface such that conformance causes the sheet product to have a second surface profile on the first surface, and processing the sheet product to form a third surface profile on the first surface.