公开(公告)号：US20030145932A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-07

申请号：US10068735

申请日：2002-02-06

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Scott T. Holmes ,  Bruce E. McIlroy ,  Roger W. Engelbart ,  Stanley A. Lawton

IPC: B32B031/00

CPC classification number: B29C70/386 ,  B23K26/032 ,  B23K26/034 ,  B23K26/0846 ,  B23K2101/16 ,  B29C35/0288 ,  B29C35/0805 ,  B29C65/10 ,  B29C65/1632 ,  B29C65/1658 ,  B29C65/1664 ,  B29C65/1674 ,  B29C65/8253 ,  B29C65/8284 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/301 ,  B29C66/43 ,  B29C66/4722 ,  B29C66/73751 ,  B29C66/73753 ,  B29C66/8362 ,  B29C66/91216 ,  B29C66/91221 ,  B29C66/91411 ,  B29C66/91431 ,  B29C66/91641 ,  B29C66/924 ,  B29C66/942 ,  B29C66/961 ,  B29C70/30 ,  B29C2035/0838 ,  B29C2037/903

Abstract: A composite material collation machine and associated method for fiber tape placement and consolidation at a relatively high rate are provided. The composite material collation machine includes a laser diode array for heating at least one fiber tape, a compaction device for pressing the fiber tape against a workpiece, an inspection system for monitoring the fiber tape, and a controller. The inspection system produces an output representative of at least one characteristic of the fiber tape, and the controller is capable of receiving the output and, based on the output, automatically altering at least one system parameter defining an operational characteristic of the composite material collation machine.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种复合材料整理机及其相关方法，用于以相对较高的速率进行纤维带放置和固结。 复合材料校核机包括用于加热至少一根纤维带的激光二极管阵列，用于将纤维带压在工件上的压实装置，用于监测纤维带的检测系统和控制器。 检查系统产生代表纤维带的至少一个特征的输出，并且控制器能够接收输出，并且基于输出，自动改变限定复合材料核对机的操作特性的至少一个系统参数 。

公开(公告)号：US20040060650A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-01

申请号：US10664148

申请日：2003-09-17

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Scott T. Holmes ,  Bruce E. McIlroy ,  Roger W. Engelbart ,  Stanley A. Lawton

IPC: B32B031/00

CPC classification number: B29C70/386 ,  B23K26/032 ,  B23K26/034 ,  B23K26/0846 ,  B23K2101/16 ,  B29C35/0288 ,  B29C35/0805 ,  B29C65/10 ,  B29C65/1632 ,  B29C65/1658 ,  B29C65/1664 ,  B29C65/1674 ,  B29C65/8253 ,  B29C65/8284 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/301 ,  B29C66/43 ,  B29C66/4722 ,  B29C66/73751 ,  B29C66/73753 ,  B29C66/8362 ,  B29C66/91216 ,  B29C66/91221 ,  B29C66/91411 ,  B29C66/91431 ,  B29C66/91641 ,  B29C66/924 ,  B29C66/942 ,  B29C66/961 ,  B29C70/30 ,  B29C2035/0838 ,  B29C2037/903

Abstract: A composite material collation machine and associated method for fiber tape placement and consolidation at a relatively high rate are provided. The composite material collation machine includes a laser diode array for heating at least one fiber tape, a compaction device for pressing the fiber tape against a workpiece, an inspection system for monitoring the fiber tape, and a controller. The inspection system produces an output representative of at least one characteristic of the fiber tape, and the controller is capable of receiving the output and, based on the output, automatically altering at least one system parameter defining an operational characteristic of the composite material collation machine.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种复合材料整理机及其相关方法，用于以相对较高的速率进行纤维带放置和固结。 复合材料校核机包括用于加热至少一根纤维带的激光二极管阵列，用于将纤维带压在工件上的压实装置，用于监测纤维带的检测系统和控制器。 检查系统产生代表纤维带的至少一个特征的输出，并且控制器能够接收输出，并且基于输出，自动改变限定复合材料核对机的操作特性的至少一个系统参数 。

公开(公告)号：US20040031567A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-19

申请号：US10217805

申请日：2002-08-13

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Roger W. Engelbart ,  Craig Walters

IPC: B32B031/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/88 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  G01N2021/8472 ,  G01N2021/888 ,  G01N2201/0618 ,  G01N2201/0634 ,  G01N2201/0636

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved system for identifying defects in a composite structure by providing a light source such that defects, and in particular dark defects on a dark background and/or light defects on a light background, can be identified by capturing images of the illuminated composite structure. In particular, the improved system for identifying defects in a composite structure may provide a reflective surface, dispersion elements, and multiple and/or moveable light source(s) and/or camera(s) in order to ensure that the most accurate images of any area of the composite structure, even curved or contoured areas, are captured and processed. As a result, the system of the present invention permits the operator to quickly identify and correct defects which would otherwise create structural flaws or inconsistencies that may affect the integrity of the composite structure.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于通过提供光源来识别复合结构中的缺陷的改进的系统，使得可以通过捕获图像的图像来识别缺陷，特别是暗背景上的暗缺陷和/或光背景上的光缺陷 照明复合结构。 特别地，用于识别复合结构中的缺陷的改进的系统可以提供反射表面，色散元件以及多个和/或可移动的光源和/或照相机，以便确保最准确的图像 复合结构的任何区域，甚至弯曲或轮廓区域被捕获和处理。 结果，本发明的系统允许操作者快速地识别和纠正否则将产生可能影响复合结构的完整性的结构缺陷或不一致的缺陷。

公开(公告)号：US20020141632A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-03

申请号：US09819922

申请日：2001-03-28

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Roger W. Engelbart ,  Scott T. Holmes ,  Craig Walters

IPC: G06K009/00

CPC classification number: G06T7/0004 ,  G01N21/88 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  G01N2021/8472 ,  G01N2021/888 ,  G06T7/136 ,  G06T2200/24 ,  G06T2207/10048 ,  G06T2207/30124

Abstract: A system and method for identifying defects in a composite structure is provided. The system includes a camera for receiving images of the composite structure, a processor for manipulating the images and outputting a response based on the images, and a light source for illuminating the composite structure. Advantageously, the light source is positioned at an oblique angle relative to the composite structure and comprises an infrared component that is differently reflected by defects in the composite structure than from portions of the composite structure that are defect free. Based on the response provided by the processor, defects that meet predetermined criteria can be identified.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于识别复合结构中的缺陷的系统和方法。 该系统包括用于接收复合结构的图像的相机，用于操纵图像并基于图像输出响应的处理器，以及用于照亮复合结构的光源。 有利地，光源相对于复合结构定位成倾斜角度，并且包括不同于复合结构中的缺陷的复合结构中的缺陷的红外分量，而不是无缺陷的复合结构的部分。 基于处理器提供的响应，可以识别满足预定标准的缺陷。