公开(公告)号：US20220222901A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-14

申请号：US17539766

申请日：2021-12-01

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Patrick William O'Neill ,  Mark Gordon Sellars ,  Michael Joseph Surface ,  Nick S. Evans ,  James J. Salmon

IPC: G06T19/00 ,  G06F9/50 ,  G06F9/48

Abstract: A method including executing a logical computing element (LCE) on a server. Worker LCEs are executed on the server. A first electronic file comprising geometry data in a first data structure is received at the controller LCE. An available worker LCE is identified, by the controller LCE, as an in-use worker LCE from among the worker LCEs. The geometry data is imported by the in-use worker LCE. A job instance is established by the in-use worker LCE. A rendering engine is launched by the in-use worker LCE. The rendering engine generates, for the job instance and using the geometry data, a dataset file in a second data structure different than the first data structure. The dataset file is returned by the in-use worker LCE to the controller LCE. The dataset file is returned by the controller LCE to a remote computer.

公开(公告)号：US20220198703A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-23

申请号：US17527783

申请日：2021-11-16

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Nick S. Evans ,  Eric R. Muir ,  Cullen W. Billhartz ,  Jasper P. Corleis

IPC: G06T7/73 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G08G5/02

Abstract: A method is provided for supporting an aircraft approaching a runway on an airfield. The method includes receiving a sequence of images of the airfield, captured by a camera onboard the aircraft approaching the runway. For at least one image of the sequence of images, the method includes applying the image(s) to a machine learning model trained to predict a pose of the aircraft relative to the runway. The machine learning model is configured to map the image(s) to the pose based on a training set of labeled images with respective ground truth poses of the aircraft relative to the runway. The pose is output as a current pose estimate of the aircraft relative to the runway for use in at least one of monitoring the current pose estimate, generating an alert based on the current pose estimate, or guidance or control of the aircraft on a final approach.

公开(公告)号：US11070019B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-20

申请号：US16195619

申请日：2018-11-19

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Grace L. Duncan ,  Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Damien O. Martin ,  Dinh X. Tran ,  Eerik J. Helmick ,  Aphea Ann Thornton ,  Nick S. Evans ,  David S. Wright ,  Lars E. Blacken ,  Keith M. Cutler

IPC: H01R43/00 ,  H01R43/28 ,  H01B13/00 ,  H01B13/22 ,  H02G1/12 ,  H01R4/72

Abstract: An automated system for processing an end of a cable. The system includes: a cable delivery system; a cable processing module; a pallet supported by the cable delivery system; a drive wheel rotatably coupled to the pallet; a motor operatively coupled for driving rotation of the drive wheel; and an idler wheel rotatably coupled to the pallet and forming a nip with the drive wheel. The cable processing module includes cable processing equipment and a computer system. The computer system is configured to: (a) cause the drive wheel to rotate in a cable pushing direction to cause a specified length of cable to be inserted into the cable processing equipment; (b) activate the cable processing equipment to operate on the cable end; and (c) cause the drive wheel to rotate in a cable pulling direction to cause the length of cable to be removed from the cable processing equipment.

公开(公告)号：US20200233404A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-23

申请号：US16840761

申请日：2020-04-06

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Eerik J. Helmick ,  Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Nick S. Evans

IPC: G05B19/418 ,  B25J9/16 ,  H01R43/20

Abstract: A method of operating an automated machine is provided for inserting wires into grommet cavity locations of an electrical connector to compensate for manufacturing tolerances associated with the electrical connector. The method comprises inserting wires into grommet cavity locations of the electrical connector based upon a plug map having offset values to compensate for manufacturing tolerances associated with the electrical connector. The method may further comprise selecting from a plurality of pre-generated plug maps having offset values the closest matching pre-generated plug map for the electrical connector based upon offset values associated with each of the plurality of pre-generated plugs maps. The selected pre-generated plug map having offset values corresponds to the plug map used to insert wires into grommet cavity locations of the electrical connector.

公开(公告)号：US10649442B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-12

申请号：US15137556

申请日：2016-04-25

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Eerik J. Helmick ,  Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Nick S. Evans

IPC: H01R43/20 ,  B25J9/16 ,  G05B19/418 ,  H01R107/00

Abstract: A method 500 of operating an automated machine 100 is provided for inserting wires into grommet cavity locations 110 of an electrical connector 112 to compensate for manufacturing tolerances associated with the electrical connector. The method comprises inserting wires into grommet cavity locations of the electrical connector based upon a plug map 300 having offset values to compensate for manufacturing tolerances associated with the electrical connector. The method may further comprise selecting from a plurality of pre-generated plug maps having offset values the closest matching pre-generated plug map for the electrical connector based upon offset values associated with each of the plurality of pre-generated plugs maps. The selected pre-generated plug map having offset values corresponds to the plug map used to insert wires into grommet cavity locations of the electrical connector.

公开(公告)号：US20200027362A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-23

申请号：US16039490

申请日：2018-07-19

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Stephen Dame ,  Dragos D. Margineantu ,  Nick S. Evans ,  Tyler C. Staudinger ,  Brian K. Rupnik ,  Matthew A. Moser ,  Kevin S. Callahan ,  Brain T. Whitehead

IPC: G08G5/06 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01C23/00

Abstract: Example implementations relate to autonomous airport runway navigation. An example system includes a first sensor and a second sensor coupled to an aircraft at a first location and a second location, respectively, and a computing system configured to receive sensor data from one or both of the first sensor and the second sensor to detect airport markings positioned proximate a runway. The computing system is further configured to identify a centerline of the runway based on the airport markings and receive sensor data from both of the first sensor and the second sensor to determine a lateral displacement that represents a distance between a reference point of the aircraft and the centerline of the runway. The computing system is further configured to control instructions that indicate adjustments for aligning the reference point of the aircraft with the centerline of the runway during subsequent navigation of the aircraft.

公开(公告)号：US20190091929A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-28

申请号：US15717349

申请日：2017-09-27

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Samuel Harrison ,  Nick S. Evans ,  Faraon Torres ,  Michael P. Kozar ,  Mark S. Wilenski

IPC: B29C64/227 ,  B29C47/08 ,  B29C47/12 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/393

Abstract: An extruder for depositing a material includes an extruder body including an extruder drive system and defining a body axis, and an extruder nozzle. The extruder nozzle includes a nozzle tip defining an exit orifice, a reconfigurable arm defining a material path in fluid communication with the exit orifice, the reconfigurable arm including a proximal end coupled to the extruder body and coaxial with the body axis, and a distal end coupled to the nozzle tip, and a plurality of actuators operatively associated with the reconfigurable arm and configured to move the reconfigurable arm between an initial configuration, in which the distal end of the reconfigurable arm is coaxial with the body axis, to a displaced configuration. In the displaced configuration, the distal end of the reconfigurable arm is at least one of positioned offset from the body axis and oriented at an angle relative to the body axis.

公开(公告)号：US10239159B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-26

申请号：US15199896

申请日：2016-06-30

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： Nick S. Evans ,  Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Mark Blumenkrantz

IPC: B23K26/02 ,  B23K26/364 ,  B23K26/351 ,  B23K26/06 ,  B23K26/08 ,  B23K26/12 ,  B23K26/38 ,  B23K101/32 ,  B23K101/38 ,  B23K101/34

Abstract: A wire guide and a laser wire-processing device that includes a wire guide are provided. The laser wire-processing device includes a housing and an aperture in a side of the housing, wherein the aperture defines a longitudinal axis that is substantially perpendicular to the aperture. The laser wire-processing device also includes a backstop arranged in the housing and aligned with the longitudinal axis, the backstop defining a wire-contact surface in a facing relationship with the aperture. The laser wire-processing device also includes a wire guide arranged in the housing to manipulate a wire inserted through the aperture into a desired position relative to the longitudinal axis between the aperture and the backstop. The laser wire-processing device also includes a laser operable to direct a laser beam toward an insulation layer of the wire. The wire guide could be a tube arranged in the device or a backstop guide.

公开(公告)号：US10232550B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-19

申请号：US14841470

申请日：2015-08-31

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Nick S. Evans ,  Faraón Torres ,  Ryan G. Ziegler ,  Samuel F. Harrison ,  Ciro J. Grijalva, III ,  Hayden S. Osborn

IPC: B29C64/20 ,  B29C64/165 ,  B29C70/38 ,  B29C70/52 ,  B29B15/12 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/386 ,  B33Y30/00

Abstract: A system for additively manufacturing a composite part comprises a delivery assembly, a feed mechanism, and a source of curing energy. The delivery assembly comprises a delivery guide movable relative to a surface and is configured to deposit a continuous flexible line along a print path. The delivery assembly further comprises a first inlet, configured to receive a non-resin component, and a second inlet, configured to receive a photopolymer resin. The delivery assembly applies the photopolymer resin to the non-resin component. The feed mechanism pushes the continuous flexible line out of the delivery guide. The source of the curing energy delivers the curing energy to a portion of the continuous flexible line after it exits the delivery guide.

公开(公告)号：US10189242B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-29

申请号：US14995620

申请日：2016-01-14

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Nick S. Evans ,  Faraón Torres ,  Ryan G. Ziegler ,  Samuel F. Harrison ,  Ciro J. Grijalva, III ,  Hayden S. Osborn

IPC: B05D1/34 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B29C69/00 ,  B29C70/28 ,  B05D1/26 ,  B05D3/06 ,  B05D3/12 ,  B29C35/16 ,  B29C70/16 ,  B29C70/38 ,  B29C70/54 ,  C09D5/00 ,  B29B11/00 ,  B29B11/16 ,  C09D201/00 ,  B29C47/00 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/135 ,  B29C64/129 ,  B29C64/386 ,  B29C64/20 ,  B29C64/00 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29C64/165 ,  B29K105/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B29L31/30 ,  B29L31/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B29K63/00 ,  B29K105/08 ,  B29K105/10 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B29K101/10 ,  B29K105/12 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29K105/06 ,  B29C64/25

Abstract: A method of additively manufacturing a composite part is disclosed. The method comprises depositing a segment of a continuous flexible line along a print path. The continuous flexible line comprises a non-resin component and a thermosetting resin component that is not fully cured. The method further comprises, while advancing the continuous flexible line toward the print path, delivering a predetermined or actively determined amount of curing energy at least to a portion of the segment of the continuous flexible line at a controlled rate after the segment of the continuous flexible line is deposited along the print path to at least partially cure at least the portion of the segment of the continuous flexible line.