公开(公告)号：US20140067108A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-06

申请号：US13600686

申请日：2012-08-31

Applicant: SAMUEL F. PEDIGO ,  Julie A. Shah ,  Brice A. Johnson

Inventor： SAMUEL F. PEDIGO ,  Julie A. Shah ,  Brice A. Johnson

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/41865 ,  G05B2219/32085 ,  G05B2219/32423 ,  Y02P90/20 ,  Y02P90/24

Abstract: Systems and methods for the dynamic control of task assignments in a fabrication process that employs a plurality of machines to fabricate a manufactured component. These systems and methods may include executing a plurality of task assignments with an available portion of the plurality of machines, monitoring a process variable that defines the available portion of the plurality of machines, and adjusting the plurality of task assignments to create a plurality of adjusted task assignments based upon the monitoring. The plurality of task assignments may include a plurality of tasks that are to be completed during fabrication of the manufactured component, and the executing may include initiating a respective task assignment of the plurality of task assignments with each machine in the available portion of the plurality of machines, thereby fabricating at least a portion of the manufactured component.

Abstract translation: 用于动态控制制造过程中的任务分配的系统和方法，其使用多个机器来制造制造的部件。 这些系统和方法可以包括利用多个机器的可用部分执行多个任务分配，监视定义多个机器的可用部分的过程变量，以及调整多个任务分配以创建多个调整的 基于监控的任务分配。 多个任务分配可以包括要在制造的部件的制造期间完成的多个任务，并且执行可以包括：在多个任务分配的可用部分中的每个机器启动多个任务分配的相应任务分配 机器，从而制造制造的部件的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：US08236124B1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-07

申请号：US12967366

申请日：2010-12-14

Applicant: Peter M. Wegner ,  Jeffrey M. Ganley ,  Brice A. Johnson ,  Barry P. Van West

Inventor： Peter M. Wegner ,  Jeffrey M. Ganley ,  Brice A. Johnson ,  Barry P. Van West

IPC: B29C53/80 ,  B29C53/58 ,  B29C70/86 ,  B29C69/00 ,  B29C45/14 ,  B65H81/00 ,  B29D22/00 ,  B32B27/00 ,  B32B37/24 ,  B28B7/22 ,  B27N3/10

CPC classification number: B29C70/342 ,  B29C53/566 ,  B29C53/587 ,  B29D22/00 ,  B29D99/001 ,  B29D99/0014 ,  B29L2031/3082 ,  B32B1/00 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B2260/021 ,  B32B2260/046 ,  B32B2262/106 ,  B32B2307/726 ,  B32B2605/18 ,  B64C1/068 ,  B64C3/187 ,  B64C3/22 ,  B64C2001/0072 ,  Y02T50/43

Abstract: A method for fabricating a grid-stiffened structure from fiber-reinforced composite materials. A skin is applied to a smooth, hard base tool. Ribs comprised of carbon-fiber tows are formed on the skin, and shallow cavities are formed between the ribs and the skin. An expansion block is placed in each of the cavities, and is held in place by an elastomeric contact adhesive having adhesive properties that are substantially diminished when the adhesive is heated to an elevated curing temperature. The assembly is then autoclave cured. After cooling, the formed structure is separated from the base tool and the expansion blocks are removed from the cavities. A grid-stiffened sandwich structure is formed by applying an outer skin over the ribs and expansion blocks, before curing the assembly. After cooling, the outer skin is removed to allow extraction of the blocks, and subsequently bonded to the ribs.

Abstract translation: 一种从纤维增强复合材料制造网格加强结构的方法。 皮肤应用于光滑，坚硬的基础工具。 在皮肤上形成由碳纤维丝束组成的肋，并且在肋和皮肤之间形成浅的腔。 膨胀块放置在每个空腔中，并且通过具有粘合性质的弹性体接触粘合剂保持在适当位置，当粘合剂被加热到升高的固化温度时，粘合剂性质基本上减小。 然后将组件高压釜固化。 在冷却之后，将形成的结构与基础工具分离，将膨胀块从空腔中移出。 在固化组件之前，通过在外肋和膨胀块上施加外皮来形成网格加强的夹层结构。 冷却后，除去外皮以允许块的提取，随后粘合到肋上。

公开(公告)号：US20110073238A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-31

申请号：US12961066

申请日：2010-12-06

Applicant: Brice A. Johnson ,  David J. Carbery

Inventor： Brice A. Johnson ,  David J. Carbery

IPC: B32B37/02

CPC classification number: B29C70/386 ,  B29C70/32 ,  B29C70/545 ,  B29C2793/0027 ,  B29C2793/0081 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T156/1052 ,  Y10T156/1062 ,  Y10T156/1077 ,  Y10T156/17

Abstract: To apply a course on a layup mold, a ply boundary that defines a ply area on the layup mold is determined and a tape of composite material is applied on the ply area at an oblique angle relative to the ply boundary. In addition, a leading edge of the tape is butt cut and the leading edge, and the ply boundary essentially converge. Furthermore, a trailing edge is generated. The trailing edge is a butt cut and the trailing edge and the ply boundary essentially converge.

Abstract translation: 为了在上层模具上施加路线，确定了在铺层模具上限定层叠区域的层边界，并且复合材料带以相对于帘布层边界的倾斜角度施加在帘布层区域上。 另外，带子的前缘是对接的，并且前缘，并且帘布层边界基本上会聚。 此外，产生后沿。 后缘是对接切割，后缘和帘布层边界基本上会聚。

公开(公告)号：US20130054176A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：US13215913

申请日：2011-08-23

Applicant: Samuel Francis Pedigo ,  Brice A. Johnson ,  Craig Farris Battles ,  Donald L. Kaiser ,  Kimberly Jyl Kaiser ,  Richard Neil Blair ,  Winfeng Li ,  James M. Cobb ,  Matthew W. Smith

Inventor： Samuel Francis Pedigo ,  Brice A. Johnson ,  Craig Farris Battles ,  Donald L. Kaiser ,  Kimberly Jyl Kaiser ,  Richard Neil Blair ,  Winfeng Li ,  James M. Cobb ,  Matthew W. Smith

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B64F5/0045 ,  B64F5/60 ,  G01B5/008 ,  G06F17/40 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q50/04 ,  Y02P90/30

Abstract: An anomaly detection and cataloging system is described that includes a handheld probe having a probe tip, a user interface, and a communications interface. The system further includes a system controller and a probe locating device. The probe is operable, via the user interface, for transmitting, via the communications interface, a user selected anomaly type to the system controller, the anomaly type being associated with a manufactured part or airplane on the ground (AOG). The probe locating device is operable to provide to the system controller a location associated with the probe tip, and the system is programmed to associate the user selected anomaly type with the location associated with the probe tip.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种异常检测和编目系统，其包括具有探针尖端，用户界面和通信接口的手持探针。 系统还包括系统控制器和探头定位装置。 探测器可通过用户界面操作，用于经由通信接口将用户选择的异常类型发送到系统控制器，异常类型与地面上的制造部件或飞机（AOG）相关联。 探针定位装置可操作以向系统控制器提供与探针尖端相关联的位置，并且系统被编程为将用户选择的异常类型与与探针尖端相关联的位置相关联。

公开(公告)号：US07039485B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-02

申请号：US10799306

申请日：2004-03-12

Applicant: Roger W. Engelbart ,  Michael R. Chapman ,  Brice A. Johnson ,  Kathryn A. Soucy ,  Reed Hannebaum ,  Steve Schrader

Inventor： Roger W. Engelbart ,  Michael R. Chapman ,  Brice A. Johnson ,  Kathryn A. Soucy ,  Reed Hannebaum ,  Steve Schrader

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  B32B31/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/8806 ,  B29C70/386 ,  G01N2021/8472

Abstract: A method generally includes electronically accessing positional data defining a defect location on a composite structure, and automatically causing a material placement machine to return to the defect location as defined by the positional data. The method can also include automatically causing the material placement machine to place or lay down material sufficient for repairing a defect at the defect location. Alternatively, the material placement machine may automatically return to a defect location, and then an operator may manually repair the defect at the defect location.

Abstract translation: 方法通常包括电子地访问定义复合结构上的缺陷位置的位置数据，并且自动使材料放置机器返回到由位置数据定义的缺陷位置。 该方法还可以包括自动地使材料放置机器放置或放置足以修复缺陷位置处的缺陷的材料。 或者，材料放置机器可以自动地返回到缺陷位置，然后操作者可以在缺陷位置手动修复缺陷。

公开(公告)号：US09114575B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-25

申请号：US12961066

申请日：2010-12-06

Applicant: Brice A. Johnson ,  David J. Carbery

Inventor： Brice A. Johnson ,  David J. Carbery

IPC: B29C65/50 ,  B29C70/38 ,  B29C70/32 ,  B29C70/54

CPC classification number: B29C70/386 ,  B29C70/32 ,  B29C70/545 ,  B29C2793/0027 ,  B29C2793/0081 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T156/1052 ,  Y10T156/1062 ,  Y10T156/1077 ,  Y10T156/17

Abstract: To apply a course on a layup mold, a ply boundary that defines a ply area on the layup mold is determined and a tape of composite material is applied on the ply area at an oblique angle relative to the ply boundary. In addition, a leading edge of the tape is butt cut and the leading edge, and the ply boundary essentially converge. Furthermore, a trailing edge is generated. The trailing edge is a butt cut and the trailing edge and the ply boundary essentially converge.

Abstract translation: 为了在上层模具上施加路线，确定了在铺层模具上限定层叠区域的层边界，并且复合材料带以相对于帘布层边界的倾斜角度施加在帘布层区域上。 另外，带子的前缘是对接的，并且前缘，并且帘布层边界基本上会聚。 此外，产生后沿。 后缘是对接切割，后缘和帘布层边界基本上会聚。

公开(公告)号：US09067690B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US13215913

申请日：2011-08-23

Applicant: Samuel Francis Pedigo ,  Brice A. Johnson ,  Craig Farris Battles ,  Donald L. Kaiser ,  Kimberly Jyl Kaiser ,  Richard Neil Blair ,  Winfeng Li ,  James M. Cobb ,  Matthew W. Smith

Inventor： Samuel Francis Pedigo ,  Brice A. Johnson ,  Craig Farris Battles ,  Donald L. Kaiser ,  Kimberly Jyl Kaiser ,  Richard Neil Blair ,  Winfeng Li ,  James M. Cobb ,  Matthew W. Smith

IPC: G01B5/008 ,  G06F17/40 ,  G06F19/00 ,  B64F5/00 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q50/04

CPC classification number: B64F5/0045 ,  B64F5/60 ,  G01B5/008 ,  G06F17/40 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q50/04 ,  Y02P90/30

Abstract: An anomaly detection and cataloging system is described that includes a handheld probe having a probe tip, a user interface, and a communications interface. The system further includes a system controller and a probe locating device. The probe is operable, via the user interface, for transmitting, via the communications interface, a user selected anomaly type to the system controller, the anomaly type being associated with a manufactured part or airplane on the ground (AOG). The probe locating device is operable to provide to the system controller a location associated with the probe tip, and the system is programmed to associate the user selected anomaly type with the location associated with the probe tip.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种异常检测和编目系统，其包括具有探针尖端，用户界面和通信接口的手持探针。 系统还包括系统控制器和探头定位装置。 探测器可通过用户界面操作，用于经由通信接口将用户选择的异常类型发送到系统控制器，异常类型与地面上的制造部件或飞机（AOG）相关联。 探针定位装置可操作以向系统控制器提供与探针尖端相关联的位置，并且系统被编程为将用户选择的异常类型与与探针尖端相关联的位置相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20120325398A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-27

申请号：US13168990

申请日：2011-06-26

Applicant: Michael D. Silcock ,  Christopher A. Howe ,  Brice A. Johnson

Inventor： Michael D. Silcock ,  Christopher A. Howe ,  Brice A. Johnson

IPC: B32B38/04 ,  B32B38/18

CPC classification number: B29C70/386 ,  B29C66/9241 ,  B29C70/388 ,  B29C70/465 ,  B29C70/545 ,  B29C2793/0027 ,  B29K2105/0872 ,  Y10T156/1007 ,  Y10T156/1378 ,  Y10T156/17

Abstract: A composite structure is fabricated by laying up at least one ply of fiber reinforcement and at least one layer of resin on a tool. The resin film layer is formed by laying strips of resin film. The fiber reinforcement is infused with resin from the resin layer.

Abstract translation: 通过在工具上铺设至少一层纤维增强材料和至少一层树脂来制造复合结构。 树脂膜层通过铺设树脂膜条而形成。 纤维增强材料从树脂层注入树脂。

公开(公告)号：US20120152432A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US12969106

申请日：2010-12-15

Applicant: Samuel Francis Pedigo ,  Brice A. Johnson

Inventor： Samuel Francis Pedigo ,  Brice A. Johnson

IPC: B32B37/00 ,  G05G15/00 ,  B29C53/82

CPC classification number: B29C70/38

Abstract: A fiber placement system is described. The system includes a motion system having a robotic arm, a fiber-placement layup mandrel mounted on the robotic arm, and a fiber-placement delivery system having a delivery head. The robotic arm is operable for movement of the mandrel with respect to and proximate the delivery head for fabrication of a composite fiber part.

Abstract translation: 描述光纤放置系统。 该系统包括具有机器臂的运动系统，安装在机器人手臂上的纤维放置叠层心轴和具有输送头的光纤放置输送系统。 机器人臂可操作以相对于输送头并靠近输送头移动心轴，以制造复合纤维部件。

公开(公告)号：US07867352B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-11

申请号：US11352274

申请日：2006-02-13

Applicant: Brice A. Johnson ,  David J. Carbery

Inventor： Brice A. Johnson ,  David J. Carbery

IPC: B32B38/04

CPC classification number: B29C70/386 ,  B29C70/32 ,  B29C70/545 ,  B29C2793/0027 ,  B29C2793/0081 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T156/1052 ,  Y10T156/1062 ,  Y10T156/1077 ,  Y10T156/17

Abstract: To apply a course on a layup mold, a ply boundary that defines a ply area on the layup mold is determined and a tape of composite material is applied on the ply area at an oblique angle relative to the ply boundary. In addition, a leading edge of the tape is butt cut and the leading edge, and the ply boundary essentially converge. Furthermore, a trailing edge is generated. The trailing edge is a butt cut and the trailing edge and the ply boundary essentially converge.

Abstract translation: 为了在上层模具上施加路线，确定了在铺层模具上限定层叠区域的层边界，并且复合材料带以相对于帘布层边界的倾斜角度施加在帘布层区域上。 另外，带子的前缘是对接的，并且前缘，并且帘布层边界基本上会聚。 此外，产生后沿。 后缘是对接切割，后缘和帘布层边界基本上会聚。