公开(公告)号：US20090228134A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-10

申请号：US12416024

申请日：2009-03-31

Applicant: Clayton L. Munk ,  Paul E. Nelson ,  David E. Strand

Inventor： Clayton L. Munk ,  Paul E. Nelson ,  David E. Strand

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B64F5/10 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T29/49778 ,  Y10T29/4978 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T29/49998 ,  Y10T29/53983

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing wings includes a fixture that holds wing panels for drilling and edge trimming by accurate numerically controlled machine tools using original numerical part definition records, utilizing spatial relationships between key features of detail parts or subassemblies as represented by coordination features machined into the parts and subassemblies, thereby making the parts and subassemblies intrinsically determinant of the dimensions and contour of the wing. Spars are attached to the wing panel using the coordination holes to locate the spars accurately on the panel in accordance with the original engineering design, and in-spar ribs are attached to rib posts on the spar using accurately drilled coordination holes in the ends of the rib and in the rib post. The wing contour is determined by the configuration of the spars and ribs rather than by any conventional hard tooling which determines the wing contour in conventional processes.

Abstract translation: 用于制造机翼的方法和装置包括一个固定装置，其通过使用原始数字部分定义记录的精确的数控机床来保持用于钻孔和边缘修剪的翼板，利用细节部件或子组件的关键特征之间的空间关系，由协调特征加工成 部件和组件，从而使部件和组件固有地决定了机翼的尺寸和轮廓。 翼片使用协调孔连接到翼板上，以根据原始工程设计将翼梁准确地定位在面板上，并且翼梁用肋板上的肋柱连接，使用准确钻孔的协调孔 肋骨和肋骨柱。 机翼轮廓由翼梁和肋骨的结构决定，而不是通过任何常规的硬工具来确定传统工艺中的机翼轮廓。

公开(公告)号：US06808143B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-26

申请号：US10001536

申请日：2001-11-13

Applicant: Clayton L. Munk ,  Paul E. Nelson ,  David E. Strand

Inventor： Clayton L. Munk ,  Paul E. Nelson ,  David E. Strand

IPC: B64C326

CPC classification number: G05B19/44 ,  B23P21/00 ,  B23P2700/01 ,  B25B5/122 ,  B25B5/163 ,  B25B11/005 ,  B25B11/007 ,  B64C3/18 ,  B64C3/26 ,  B64F5/10 ,  G05B19/401 ,  G05B19/4083 ,  G05B2219/36503 ,  G05B2219/49136 ,  Y02P90/265 ,  Y10T29/49764 ,  Y10T29/49885 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T29/49904

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing wings includes a fixture that holds wing panels for drilling and edge trimming by accurate numerically controlled machine tools using original numerical part definition records, utilizing spatial relationships between key features of detail parts or subassemblies as represented by coordination features machined into the parts and subassemblies, thereby making the parts and subassemblies intrinsically determinant of the dimensions and contour of the wing. Spars are attached to the wing panel using the coordination holes to locate the spars accurately on the panel in accordance with the original engineering design, and in-spar ribs are attached to rib posts on the spar using accurately drilled coordination holes in the ends of the rib and in the rib post. The wing contour is determined by the configuration of the spars and ribs rather than by any conventional hard tooling which determines the wing contour in conventional processes.

Abstract translation: 用于制造机翼的方法和装置包括一个固定装置，其通过使用原始数字部分定义记录的精确的数控机床来保持用于钻孔和边缘修剪的翼板，利用细节部件或子组件的关键特征之间的空间关系，由协调特征加工成 部件和组件，从而使部件和组件固有地决定了机翼的尺寸和轮廓。 翼片使用协调孔连接到翼板上，以根据原始工程设计将翼梁准确地定位在面板上，并且翼梁用肋板上的肋柱连接，使用准确钻孔的协调孔 肋骨和肋骨柱。 机翼轮廓由翼梁和肋骨的结构决定，而不是通过任何常规的硬工具来确定传统工艺中的机翼轮廓。

公开(公告)号：US06243713B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-05

申请号：US09139290

申请日：1998-08-24

Applicant: Paul E. Nelson ,  Christopher H. Anderson ,  Ronald M. Whitman ,  Paul C. Gardner ,  Mark R. David

Inventor： Paul E. Nelson ,  Christopher H. Anderson ,  Ronald M. Whitman ,  Paul C. Gardner ,  Mark R. David

IPC: G06F1730

CPC classification number: G06F17/30017 ,  Y10S707/99933 ,  Y10S707/99934 ,  Y10S707/99945 ,  Y10S707/99948

Abstract: A system, method and software product provides for true multimedia document retrieval by receiving multimedia queries containing various types of data, such as text keywords, images, audio or other data types, and processing such queries against a multimedia index that commonly indexes multimedia documents, including any of their multimedia components. The unified index allows query retrieval by evaluation of a query structure which can contain any of the multimedia data types, and operators which can be evaluated on any of these data types. The system indexes multimedia documents by separating them into their multimedia components, and processing each component into a number of tokens. The tokens are stored in the index along with information identifying the documents that contain the token, and reference data describing the position of the token within the documents, and any other data extracted from the multimedia component of the document, such as color, texture, luminance, recognized speech, or the like. During retrieval, a query is decomposed into multimedia components, which are then converted to a set of tokens and query structure including mathematical and proximity operators. Query expansion is used to expand the query structure to include additional tokens corresponding to various ones of input query tokens. Because the multimedia components are all indexed in the unified index, there is no need to process different parts of the query against different indices and databases in order to select documents that best satisfy the query.

Abstract translation: 系统，方法和软件产品通过接收包含各种类型的数据的多媒体查询（例如文本关键词，图像，音频或其他数据类型）以及针对通常对多媒体文档进行索引的多媒体索引来处理这样的查询来提供真正的多媒体文档检索， 包括他们的任何多媒体组件。 统一索引允许通过评估可以包含任何多媒体数据类型的查询结构的查询检索，以及可以对这些数据类型中的任一种进行评估的运算符。 该系统通过将多媒体文档分离成多媒体组件，并将每个组件处理成多个令牌来进行索引。 令牌与标识包含令牌的文档的信息一起存储在索引中，以及描述文档中的令牌的位置的参考数据以及从文档的多媒体组件提取的任何其他数据，例如颜色，纹理， 亮度，识别语音等。 在检索期间，查询被分解为多媒体组件，然后将其转换为包括数学和邻近运算符的一组令牌和查询结构。 查询扩展用于扩展查询结构，以包括与各种输入查询令牌相对应的附加标记。 由于多媒体组件都在统一索引中进行索引，因此不需要处理不同的索引和数据库的查询的不同部分，以便选择最符合查询的文档。

公开(公告)号：US5482409A

公开(公告)日：1996-01-09

申请号：US2364

申请日：1993-01-06

Applicant: Zenna J. Dunning ,  Paul E. Nelson ,  Hinrich C. Patjens ,  James A. Shofner ,  David A. Yousko

Inventor： Zenna J. Dunning ,  Paul E. Nelson ,  Hinrich C. Patjens ,  James A. Shofner ,  David A. Yousko

IPC: B23Q3/18 ,  B23Q9/00 ,  B23B35/00 ,  B23B41/00

CPC classification number: B23Q9/00 ,  B23Q3/18 ,  Y10T408/03 ,  Y10T408/3811 ,  Y10T408/3844 ,  Y10T408/385 ,  Y10T408/563

Abstract: An end effector adapted for attachment to and accurate positioning by a robot is provided for positioning a right angle shaped workpiece at a desired position against a panel and drilling a pair of accurately located positioning holes through the workpiece and the panel. The end effector includes a rear plate having a conventional tool connector and adapter that can be grasped and manipulated by the robot. A frame is cantilevered on the rear plate and supports a shuttle mounted on horizontal linear bearings for lateral motion of the shuttle. A pair of vertical bearings on the shuttle supports two horizontal support plates for vertical motion on the shuttle. A drill and an inserter are mounted on the support plates for lateral motion with the shuttle, and for vertical motion on the shuttle. Two servomotors under control of a system controller control the lateral motion of the shuttle and the vertical motion of the support plates, and a linear motion encoder provides feedback to the controller to attain accurate positioning of the support plates and the drills mounted thereon.

Abstract translation: 提供适于附接到机器人并且由机器人精确定位的末端执行器，用于将直角成形工件定位在相对于面板的期望位置处，并且穿过工件和面板钻一对精确定位的定位孔。 末端执行器包括具有可由机器人抓握和操纵的常规工具连接器和适配器的后板。 框架悬挂在后板上，并支撑安装在水平线性轴承上的梭子，用于梭子的横向运动。 梭子上的一对垂直轴承支撑两个用于垂直运动的水平支撑板。 钻头和插入器安装在支撑板上以与梭子横向运动，并且用于梭子上的垂直运动。 在系统控制器的控制下的两个伺服电动机控制梭的横向运动和支撑板的垂直运动，并且线性运动编码器向控制器提供反馈以获得安装在其上的支撑板和钻头的精确定位。

公开(公告)号：US20130089712A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13269839

申请日：2011-10-10

Applicant: Hyukbong Kwon ,  Paul E. Nelson ,  Ben Christopher Welte ,  Karl B. Lee

Inventor： Hyukbong Kwon ,  Paul E. Nelson ,  Ben Christopher Welte ,  Karl B. Lee

IPC: B32B1/00 ,  B23P17/04

CPC classification number: B64C1/064 ,  B64C1/12 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T428/24628

Abstract: Apparatus and methods provide for utilizing continuous curved composite stringers to control the loads and corresponding moments within curved regions of an aircraft or other vehicle without delamination or other interlamina failures. According to embodiments described herein, any number of tapered height curved composite stringers may be coupled to continuous skin components to create a curved continuous panel. The tapered height curved composite stringers may have webs that taper to a reduced height within curved regions and corresponding base flanges that widen during web tapering. Reinforcement fittings may be coupled to the base flanges in the curved regions for further strengthening and to provide for the attachment of supplemental panels to the stringers.

Abstract translation: 装置和方法提供了利用连续的弯曲复合桁条来控制飞机或其他车辆的弯曲区域内的载荷和相应的力矩，而不会发生分层或其他的层间故障。 根据本文所述的实施例，任何数量的锥形高度弯曲复合桁条可以连接到连续的皮肤部件以产生弯曲的连续面板。 锥形高度弯曲的复合桁条可以具有在弯曲区域内逐渐缩小到减小的高度的腹板和在腹板逐渐缩小期间加宽的对应的底部凸缘。 增强配件可以在弯曲区域中联接到基部凸缘，以进一步加强并且提供补充面板附接到桁条。

公开(公告)号：US08336596B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-25

申请号：US11366156

申请日：2006-03-02

Applicant: Paul E. Nelson ,  Robert Alan Kramp, Jr. ,  Matthew K. Lum

Inventor： Paul E. Nelson ,  Robert Alan Kramp, Jr. ,  Matthew K. Lum

IPC: B65B51/06 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B32B37/00 ,  B32B38/04 ,  B32B38/10 ,  B44C7/00 ,  E04D15/00

CPC classification number: B32B38/1808 ,  B29C70/088 ,  B29C70/202 ,  B29C70/207 ,  B29C70/222 ,  B29C70/32 ,  B29C70/34 ,  B29C70/386 ,  B29C70/46 ,  B29C70/545 ,  B29C2793/0027 ,  B29C2793/0081 ,  B29K2105/08 ,  B29K2105/0809 ,  B29K2105/108 ,  B29K2705/00 ,  B29K2707/04 ,  B29K2709/08 ,  B29K2711/12 ,  B29L2031/3076 ,  Y10T29/49828 ,  Y10T29/49829 ,  Y10T29/49831 ,  Y10T29/534 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T156/1028 ,  Y10T156/1052 ,  Y10T156/1348 ,  Y10T156/1788

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include various exemplary embodiments of systems and methods relating to composite lamination using one or more arrays of parallel material dispensing heads. In one embodiment, a method of fabricating a high aspect ratio composite article generally includes applying a first strip material to a work surface datum at a first angle with a first material dispenser, and applying a plurality of second strip materials to a work surface datum each at a second angle with a plurality of rotatable parallel material dispensers. The method also includes advancing the first material dispenser and the rotatable parallel material dispensers as a unit the width of the second strip material and continuing application of the first strip material by the first material dispenser and a plurality of second strip materials by the rotatable parallel material dispensers until a desired length is reached.

Abstract translation: 本公开的方面包括与使用一个或多个平行材料分配头阵列的复合层压相关的系统和方法的各种示例性实施例。 在一个实施例中，制造高纵横比复合制品的方法通常包括将第一条带材料以第一材料分配器以第一角度施加到工件表面基准，以及将多个第二条带材料施加到每个 与多个可旋转的平行材料分配器成第二角度。 该方法还包括将第一材料分配器和可旋转的平行材料分配器作为单元推进第二条带材料的宽度并且通过第一材料分配器继续施加第一条带材料，并且通过可旋转的平行材料连续施加第一条带材料 分配器直到达到所需的长度。

公开(公告)号：US08118959B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-21

申请号：US11769082

申请日：2007-06-27

Applicant: Paul E. Nelson ,  Peter D. McCowin ,  Worm Lund

Inventor： Paul E. Nelson ,  Peter D. McCowin ,  Worm Lund

IPC: B32B37/10

CPC classification number: B32B38/0012 ,  B29C33/308 ,  B29C43/10 ,  B29C43/3642 ,  B29C70/44 ,  B29C70/46 ,  B29C2043/3626 ,  B29C2043/3644 ,  B29C2043/3647 ,  B32B2038/0028 ,  Y10T156/1028 ,  Y10T156/1041 ,  Y10T156/1043

Abstract: A forming tool and method for its use with flat pre-preg composite laminate assemblies which incorporates a mandrel segmented into multiple forming blocks, the forming blocks sized to receive a draped composite laminate assembly with all portions of the composite laminate assembly spaced from a shaping surface on each block. A spline plate engages the shaping surface of the forming blocks to provide a neutral axis for maintaining the entire composite laminate assembly in tension during forming. In the exemplary embodiments, the draped composite laminate assembly is formed to the forming blocks from the flat composite laminate assembly and maintained in contact with the forming blocks using a vacuum bag. The mandrel forming blocks are then displaced to a desired curvature on the spline plate.

Abstract translation: 一种成形工具和方法，用于与扁平预成型复合层压组件一起使用，其中组合有分段成多个成形块的心轴，成型块的尺寸适于接收复合叠层组件，所述复合叠层组件的所有部分与成形表面间隔开 在每个块。 花键板与成形块的成形表面接合以提供中性轴线，用于在成形期间保持整个复合层压组件的张力。 在示例性实施例中，所述复合层叠组合体由所述扁平复合层压组件形成于所述成型块上，并使用真空袋与所述成形块保持接触。 心轴形成块然后移动到花键板上的所需曲率。

公开(公告)号：US20100006205A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-14

申请号：US12498307

申请日：2009-07-06

Applicant: PETER D. McCowin ,  Mark C. Boberg ,  Paul E. Nelson

Inventor： PETER D. McCowin ,  Mark C. Boberg ,  Paul E. Nelson

IPC: B32B37/02 ,  G05G15/00

CPC classification number: B29C70/388 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T156/1785

Abstract: A composite part is formed by a composite tape application machine that lays up a plurality of tapes on a substrate. The lateral position of the tapes may be adjusted as the tapes are being laid up.

Abstract translation: 复合材料部分由复合胶带涂布机形成，该复合胶带涂布机在基材上铺设多个胶带。 带子的横向位置可以随着带子的铺设而被调节。

公开(公告)号：US06170157B2

公开(公告)日：2001-01-09

申请号：US09155236

申请日：1998-09-21

Applicant: Clayton L. Munk ,  Paul E. Nelson ,  David E. Strand

Inventor： Clayton L. Munk ,  Paul E. Nelson ,  David E. Strand

IPC: B21D5388

CPC classification number: B64C3/185 ,  B23P21/00 ,  B23P2700/01 ,  B64C3/26 ,  B64F5/10 ,  G05B19/4083 ,  G05B19/44 ,  G05B2219/36503 ,  G05B2219/49136 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T29/49764 ,  Y10T29/49954 ,  Y10T29/53983

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing wing spars includes a fixture that holds spar webs for drilling and edge trimming by accurate numerically controlled machine tools using original numerical part definition records, utilizing spatial relationships between key features of detail parts or subassemblies as represented by coordination features machined into the parts and subassemblies, thereby making the parts and subassemblies intrinsically determinant of the dimensions and contour of the wing.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造翼梁的方法和装置包括：通过使用原始数字部件定义记录的精确的数控机床保持用于钻孔和边缘修剪的翼梁的固定装置，利用加工的协调特征所表示的细节部件或子组件的关键特征之间的空间关系 进入部件和组件，从而使部件和组件固有地决定了机翼的尺寸和轮廓。

公开(公告)号：US4886442A

公开(公告)日：1989-12-12

申请号：US199004

申请日：1988-05-26

Applicant: Peter D. McCowin ,  Paul E. Nelson

Inventor： Peter D. McCowin ,  Paul E. Nelson

IPC: B29C43/36

CPC classification number: B29C43/3607 ,  B29C43/3642 ,  Y10S425/019 ,  Y10S425/06

Abstract: An apparatus for forming composite members has a frame assembly which is lowered onto a table. A sheet of vacuum bagging material, supported by the frame, covers a tooling surface on the table. Attached to the sheet is a downwardly depending seal which continuously extends around the sheet's periphery. This seal inserts into an upwardly opening channel that surrounds the perimeter of the table's tooling surface as the frame is lowered. The seal is inflated while in the channel and this provides in airtight seal between the sheet and tooling surface.

Abstract translation: 用于形成复合构件的装置具有下降到桌子上的框架组件。 由框架支撑的一片真空袋装料覆盖在桌子上的工具表面。 附着在片材上的是向下悬垂的密封件，其连续地围绕片材的周边延伸。 当框架下降时，该密封件插入到围绕工作台工具表面的周边的向上开口的通道中。 密封件在通道中被充气，并且在密封件和工具表面之间形成密封。