公开(公告)号：US07978328B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-12

申请号：US12107579

申请日：2008-04-22

Applicant: Roger W. Engelbart ,  Reed Hannebaum ,  Tim Pollock

Inventor： Roger W. Engelbart ,  Reed Hannebaum ,  Tim Pollock

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/8806 ,  B29C70/32 ,  B29C70/386 ,  G01N21/8901

Abstract: A course material that is applied to a substrate during fabrication of a composite item is inspected by a system that includes a vision assembly. The vision assembly includes an area light, a line generator, a sensor, and an image processor. The area light illuminates an area of the course material. The line generator generates a line of illumination across the area. The sensor captures an image of the area. The image processor analyzes the image. The image processor is configured to identify debris on the course material in response to the area light being activated and the image processor is configured to identify placement aberrations in response to the line generator being activated.

Abstract translation: 通过包括视觉组件的系统检查在复合物品的制造过程中施加到基底的道路材料。 视觉组件包括区域光，线发生器，传感器和图像处理器。 区域光照射课程材料的一个区域。 线路发生器在该区域产生一束照明。 传感器捕获该区域的图像。 图像处理器分析图像。 图像处理器被配置为响应于被激活的区域光来识别课程材料上的碎片，并且图像处理器被配置为响应于被激活的线发生器来识别放置像差。

公开(公告)号：US07889907B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-15

申请号：US11033779

申请日：2005-01-12

Applicant: Roger W Engelbart ,  Reed Hannebaum ,  Brian S Hensley ,  Timothy T Pollock ,  Samuel D Orr

Inventor： Roger W Engelbart ,  Reed Hannebaum ,  Brian S Hensley ,  Timothy T Pollock ,  Samuel D Orr

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G01N21/00 ,  G01N21/84

CPC classification number: G01N21/8806 ,  B29C70/388 ,  G01N2021/8411 ,  G01N2021/8472 ,  G01N2021/8838 ,  G01N2201/0612

Abstract: A system for inspecting a composite material laid onto a substrate by a lamination machine. An imaging assembly attached to a rear portion of a delivery head of the machine obtains an image of at least a portion of the laid material beneath the imaging assembly. A processor inspects the image to detect a flaw. This system can provide an image of laid tape obtained close to a tape compaction point and can be implemented as a retrofit or as original equipment in lamination machines.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过层压机检查放置在基底上的复合材料的系统。 附接到机器的输送头的后部的成像组件获得成像组件下方的铺设材料的至少一部分的图像。 处理器检查图像以检测缺陷。 该系统可以提供靠近胶带压实点获得的铺设的胶带的图像，并且可以作为层压机中的改装或原始设备来实现。

公开(公告)号：US07712502B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-11

申请号：US12057978

申请日：2008-03-28

Applicant: Roger W. Engelbart ,  Reed Hannebaum ,  Tim Pollock

Inventor： Roger W. Engelbart ,  Reed Hannebaum ,  Tim Pollock

IPC: B32B41/00 ,  G01N21/47

CPC classification number: G01N21/89 ,  B29C70/38 ,  G01N2021/8472

Abstract: An inspection system (9) includes an idler wheel (61) that is coupled to a fabrication system (8) and is in contact with a backing layer (65) of an applied material (64), A rotation sensor (63) monitors the idler wheel (61) and generates a rotational signal. A controller (24) is coupled to the rotation sensor (63) and determines a characteristic of one or more flaws and FOD (19) on a composite structure (12) in response to the rotation signal.

Abstract translation: 检查系统（9）包括与制造系统（8）连接并与施加材料（64）的背衬层（65）接触的惰轮（61），旋转传感器（63） 空转轮（61）并产生旋转信号。 控制器（24）耦合到旋转传感器（63）并且响应于旋转信号确定复合结构（12）上的一个或多个缺陷和FOD（19）的特性。

公开(公告)号：US07678214B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-16

申请号：US12179681

申请日：2008-07-25

Applicant: Roger W. Engelbart ,  Reed Hannebaum ,  Tim Pollock

Inventor： Roger W. Engelbart ,  Reed Hannebaum ,  Tim Pollock

IPC: B32B41/00

CPC classification number: B29C70/38 ,  B29C70/386 ,  G01N2021/8472

Abstract: A flaw and foreign object debris (FOD) detection system (11) for use during fabrication of a structure (12) includes an illumination device (13). The illumination device (13) is configured to be in proximity with a fabrication system (10) and illuminates a portion (18) of the structure (12). The illumination device (13) directs light rays (16) at acute angles relative to the portion (18). A detector (14) monitors the portion (18) and detects FOD in the portion (18) during fabrication of the structure (12) in response to the reflection of the light rays (16) off of the portion (18).

Abstract translation: 在结构（12）的制造期间使用的缺陷和异物碎片（FOD）检测系统（11）包括照明装置（13）。 照明装置（13）构造成与制造系统（10）接近并照亮结构（12）的部分（18）。 照明装置（13）相对于部分（18）以锐角引导光线（16）。 检测器（14）响应于光线（16）从部分（18）的反射而在制造结构（12）期间监测部分（18）并检测部分（18）中的FOD。

公开(公告)号：US20090072569A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-19

申请号：US11856161

申请日：2007-09-17

Applicant: Roger W. Engelbart

Inventor： Roger W. Engelbart

IPC: F41H5/02 ,  B23P17/00

CPC classification number: F41H5/0492 ,  F41H5/0428 ,  Y10T29/49993

Abstract: Methods and systems for an armor system are provided. The system includes a first face sheet and a shaped preform extending from the first face sheet. The preform includes a first edge proximate the first face sheet, a sidewall extending from the first edge to a flange extending substantially perpendicularly from the sidewall. The preform circumscribes an area of the first face sheet. The system also includes a tile of armor material complementarily-shaped to fit within the area circumscribed by the preform. The tile is positioned within the preform such that at least a portion of the tile is between the first face sheet and the flange. The system includes a second face sheet covering the preform and the tile on a side opposite from the first face sheet.

Abstract translation: 提供了装甲系统的方法和系统。 该系统包括第一面板和从第一面板延伸的成形预制件。 预型件包括靠近第一面板的第一边缘，从第一边缘延伸到从侧壁基本垂直延伸的凸缘的侧壁。 预成型件包围第一面板的区域。 该系统还包括互补形状的装甲材料的瓦片，以装配在由预成型件限定的区域内。 瓦片被定位在预成型件内，使得瓦片的至少一部分在第一面板和凸缘之间。 该系统包括在与第一面板相对的一侧覆盖预制件和瓦片的第二面板。

公开(公告)号：US07435947B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-14

申请号：US11264077

申请日：2005-10-31

Applicant: Roger W. Engelbart ,  Reed Hannebaum ,  Jeff Putnam

Inventor： Roger W. Engelbart ,  Reed Hannebaum ,  Jeff Putnam

IPC: G01D5/34 ,  G01N21/86

CPC classification number: B29C70/384

Abstract: A method of providing input to an inspection system for inspecting material laid by a composite material placement machine. A placement machine component that drives a first encoder output is used to drive a second encoder output. The second encoder output is used to trigger image acquisition by the inspection system. Existing components can be used to provide encoding capability for a placement machine inspection system. Because encoder output signals for material placement and for material inspection are driven by the same component, material placement locations can be determined more precisely compared with other methods.

Abstract translation: 向检查系统提供输入的方法，用于检查由复合材料铺放机铺设的材料。 用于驱动第一编码器输出的贴片机部件用于驱动第二编码器输出。 第二编码器输出用于触发检测系统的图像采集。 现有组件可用于为贴片机检查系统提供编码能力。 由于用于材料放置和材料检查的编码器输出信号由相同的部件驱动，与其他方法相比，可以更准确地确定材料放置位置。

公开(公告)号：US07424902B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-16

申请号：US10904727

申请日：2004-11-24

Applicant: Roger W. Engelbart ,  Reed Hannebaum ,  Tim Pollock

Inventor： Roger W. Engelbart ,  Reed Hannebaum ,  Tim Pollock

IPC: B32B41/00 ,  G01N21/47

CPC classification number: G01N21/89 ,  B29C70/38 ,  G01N2021/8472

Abstract: An inspection system (9) includes an idler wheel (61) that is coupled to a fabrication system (8) and is in contact with a backing layer (65) of an applied material (64). A rotation sensor (63) monitors the idler wheel (61) and generates a rotational signal. A controller (24) is coupled to the rotation sensor (63) and determines a characteristic of one or more flaws and FOD (19) on a composite structure (12) in response to the rotation signal.

Abstract translation: 检查系统（9）包括联接到制造系统（8）并与施加材料（64）的背衬层（65）接触的惰轮（61）。 旋转传感器（63）监视惰轮（61）并产生旋转信号。 控制器（24）耦合到旋转传感器（63）并且响应于旋转信号确定复合结构（12）上的一个或多个缺陷和FOD（19）的特性。

公开(公告)号：US08753458B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-17

申请号：US12509471

申请日：2009-07-26

Applicant: Roger W. Engelbart ,  Reed Hannebaum ,  Eric Rector

Inventor： Roger W. Engelbart ,  Reed Hannebaum ,  Eric Rector

IPC: B32B41/00

CPC classification number: B29C70/384

Abstract: The three dimensional (3-D) locations of splices in pre-preg tows placed by an automatic fiber placement machine to form a laminated composite structure are mapped to allow visualization of alignment patterns in the splices.

公开(公告)号：US08524021B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

申请号：US12729094

申请日：2010-03-22

Applicant: Roger W. Engelbart ,  Reed Hannebaum ,  Tim Pollock

Inventor： Roger W. Engelbart ,  Reed Hannebaum ,  Tim Pollock

IPC: B32B41/00 ,  G01N21/47

CPC classification number: G01N21/89 ,  B29C70/38 ,  G01N2021/8472

Abstract: An inspection system (9) includes an idler wheel (61) that is coupled to a fabrication system (8) and is in contact with a backing layer (65) of an applied material (64), A rotation sensor (63) monitors the idler wheel (61) and generates a rotational signal. A controller (24) is coupled to the rotation sensor (63) and determines a characteristic of one or more flaws and FOD (19) on a composite structure (12) in response to the rotation signal.

Abstract translation: 检查系统（9）包括与制造系统（8）连接并与施加材料（64）的背衬层（65）接触的惰轮（61），旋转传感器（63） 空转轮（61）并产生旋转信号。 控制器（24）耦合到旋转传感器（63）并且响应于旋转信号确定复合结构（12）上的一个或多个缺陷和FOD（19）的特性。

公开(公告)号：US20110315304A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-29

申请号：US12825766

申请日：2010-06-29

Applicant: Roger W. Engelbart

Inventor： Roger W. Engelbart

IPC: B29C70/36

CPC classification number: B29C70/342 ,  B29D99/0021 ,  B29D99/0089 ,  B29K2309/02 ,  B29K2707/04 ,  B29L2031/30 ,  B29L2031/777

Abstract: Methods and systems for an armor system are provided. The system includes a first face sheet and a shaped preform extending from the first face sheet. The preform includes a first edge proximate the first face sheet, a sidewall extending from the first edge to a flange extending substantially perpendicularly from the sidewall. The preform circumscribes an area of the first face sheet. The system also includes a tile of armor material complementarily-shaped to fit within the area circumscribed by the preform. The tile is positioned within the preform such that at least a portion of the tile is between the first face sheet and the flange. The system includes a second face sheet covering the preform and the tile on a side opposite from the first face sheet.

Abstract translation: 提供了装甲系统的方法和系统。 该系统包括第一面板和从第一面板延伸的成形预制件。 预型件包括靠近第一面板的第一边缘，从第一边缘延伸到从侧壁基本垂直延伸的凸缘的侧壁。 预成型件包围第一面板的区域。 该系统还包括互补形状的装甲材料的瓦片，以装配在由预成型件限定的区域内。 瓦片被定位在预成型件内，使得瓦片的至少一部分在第一面板和凸缘之间。 该系统包括在与第一面板相对的一侧覆盖预制件和瓦片的第二面板。