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1.发明公开公开(公告)号：US20230330949A1
公开(公告)日：2023-10-19
申请号：US18338079
申请日：2023-06-20
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： Allen James Halbritter , Andrew J. Maass
CPC classification number: B29C66/81455 , B64C1/064 , B29D99/0014
Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for manufacturing composite stringers using independently movable pallets with independent vacuum controls. Specifically, a stringer forming system comprises a base plate and a plurality of sets of pallets (e.g., two or more sets of pallets), slidably coupled to the base plate and forming an adjustable cavity. Each pallet comprises a primary vacuum zone, fluidly connected to a separate vacuum port. The system allows for independent application of a reduced pressure to the primary vacuum zone of each pallet. For example, a reduced pressure is applied only to pallets that are already covered with a composite layup and to pallets that are being covered. Any pallets that are exposed are kept at an ambient pressure and decoupled from a vacuum source, thereby reducing the vacuum leakage through the overall system. As the composite layup is being formed over new pallets, these new pallets are subjected to the reduced pressure.
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2.发明授权公开(公告)号：US11724465B2
公开(公告)日：2023-08-15
申请号：US16811784
申请日：2020-03-06
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： Allen Halbritter , Andrew J. Maass
CPC classification number: B29C66/81455 , B64C1/064 , B29D99/0003 , B29D99/0014
Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for manufacturing composite stringers using independently movable pallets with independent vacuum controls. Specifically, a stringer forming system comprises a base plate and a plurality of sets of pallets (e.g., two or more sets of pallets), slidably coupled to the base plate and forming an adjustable cavity. Each pallet comprises a primary vacuum zone, fluidly connected to a separate vacuum port. The system allows for independent application of a reduced pressure to the primary vacuum zone of each pallet. For example, a reduced pressure is applied only to pallets that are already covered with a composite layup and to pallets that are being covered. Any pallets that are exposed are kept at an ambient pressure and decoupled from a vacuum source, thereby reducing the vacuum leakage through the overall system. As the composite layup is being formed over new pallets, these new pallets are subjected to the reduced pressure.
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公开(公告)号：US11938616B2
公开(公告)日：2024-03-26
申请号：US17366624
申请日：2021-07-02
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： Dennis R. Mathis , Andrew J. Maass , Daniel B. Freeman , Rachel M. Chow , Tyler E. Berkey
CPC classification number: B25J15/0408 , B21J15/022 , B25J15/0019 , B25J15/0416 , B25J15/0491
Abstract: A lockbolt swage end effector incorporates a swage tool releasably engaged by a connector assembly to hydraulic operator carried in a frame. A two piece core-bolt operably connects the swage tool and the hydraulic operator through the connector assembly. A connection flange attaches the frame to a mating flange on a robotic manipulator.
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公开(公告)号：US11926040B2
公开(公告)日：2024-03-12
申请号：US17366589
申请日：2021-07-02
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： Dennis R. Mathis , Andrew J. Maass , Kyshalee Vazquez , Daniel B. Freemand , Tyler E. Berkey
CPC classification number: B25J15/0019 , B25J9/10 , B25J13/08 , B25J15/0028 , B25J9/1697 , F16B19/1054 , F16B19/1063
Abstract: A lockbolt swage end effector incorporates a swage tool engaged by a connector assembly to a frame. The frame is attached to a robotic manipulator. A jaw assembly is supported on a mounting assembly, the jaw assembly having opposing articulating jaws forming a recess to engage a collar in a closed position in alignment with a swage puller and die in the swage tool. The articulating jaws release the collar in an open position for operation of the swage tool.
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公开(公告)号：US20220193926A1
公开(公告)日：2022-06-23
申请号：US17366624
申请日：2021-07-02
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： Dennis R. Mathis , Andrew J. Maass , Daniel B. Freeman , Rachel M. Chow , Tyler E. Berkey
Abstract: A lockbolt swage end effector incorporates a swage tool releasably engaged by a connector assembly to hydraulic operator carried in a frame. A two piece core-bolt operably connects the swage tool and the hydraulic operator through the connector assembly. A connection flange attaches the frame to a mating flange on a robotic manipulator.
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公开(公告)号：US20220193920A1
公开(公告)日：2022-06-23
申请号：US17366589
申请日：2021-07-02
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： Dennis R. Mathis , Andrew J. Maass , Kyshalee Vazquez , Daniel B. Freemand , Tyler E. Berkey
Abstract: A lockbolt swage end effector incorporates a swage tool engaged by a connector assembly to a frame. The frame is attached to a robotic manipulator. A jaw assembly is supported on a mounting assembly, the jaw assembly having opposing articulating jaws forming a recess to engage a collar in a closed position in alignment with a swage puller and die in the swage tool. The articulating jaws release the collar in an open position for operation of the swage tool.
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7.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20210276274A1
公开(公告)日：2021-09-09
申请号：US16811784
申请日：2020-03-06
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： Allen Halbritter , Andrew J. Maass
Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for manufacturing composite stringers using independently movable pallets with independent vacuum controls. Specifically, a stringer forming system comprises a base plate and a plurality of sets of pallets (e.g., two or more sets of pallets), slidably coupled to the base plate and forming an adjustable cavity. Each pallet comprises a primary vacuum zone, fluidly connected to a separate vacuum port. The system allows for independent application of a reduced pressure to the primary vacuum zone of each pallet. For example, a reduced pressure is applied only to pallets that are already covered with a composite layup and to pallets that are being covered. Any pallets that are exposed are kept at an ambient pressure and decoupled from a vacuum source, thereby reducing the vacuum leakage through the overall system. As the composite layup is being formed over new pallets, these new pallets are subjected to the reduced pressure.
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