公开(公告)号：US20090082892A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：US11859125

申请日：2007-09-21

Applicant: Wei-Pai Tang ,  Brice Johnson ,  Daniel Edward Gonsor

Inventor： Wei-Pai Tang ,  Brice Johnson ,  Daniel Edward Gonsor

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/41805 ,  B29C70/386 ,  B29L2031/3082 ,  G05B2219/36301 ,  G05B2219/49372 ,  Y02P90/04

Abstract: The non-productive motion of an automatic composite tape laydown machine is optimized to increase the overall rate of the laydown. Ordering of tape courses is analyzed to determine the time required to move between courses using a time function that reflects operating characteristics and limitations of the tape laydown machine. The ordering is optimized by re-ordering, grouping and/or partitioning the tape courses so as to reduce the non-productive motion of the machine. The optimized ordering is used by a NC program that controls the operation of the machine.

Abstract translation: 自动复合胶带铺设机的非生产性运动得到优化，可以提高整体铺放速度。 分析磁带课程的排序，以确定使用反映磁带铺设机的操作特性和限制的时间功能的课程之间移动所需的时间。 通过重新排序，分组和/或划分磁带课程来优化排序，以减少机器的非生产性运动。 优化的排序由控制机器运行的NC程序使用。

公开(公告)号：US07720561B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-18

申请号：US11859125

申请日：2007-09-21

Applicant: Wei-Pai Tang ,  Brice Johnson ,  Daniel Edward Gonsor

Inventor： Wei-Pai Tang ,  Brice Johnson ,  Daniel Edward Gonsor

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G05B13/02

CPC classification number: G05B19/41805 ,  B29C70/386 ,  B29L2031/3082 ,  G05B2219/36301 ,  G05B2219/49372 ,  Y02P90/04

Abstract: The non-productive motion of an automatic composite tape laydown machine is optimized to increase the overall rate of the laydown. Ordering of tape courses is analyzed to determine the time required to move between courses using a time function that reflects operating characteristics and limitations of the tape laydown machine. The ordering is optimized by re-ordering, grouping and/or partitioning the tape courses so as to reduce the non-productive motion of the machine. The optimized ordering is used by a NC program that controls the operation of the machine.

Abstract translation: 自动复合胶带铺设机的非生产性运动得到优化，可以提高整体铺放速度。 分析磁带课程的排序，以确定使用反映磁带铺设机的操作特性和限制的时间功能的课程之间移动所需的时间。 通过重新排序，分组和/或划分磁带课程来优化排序，以减少机器的非生产性运动。 优化的排序由控制机器运行的NC程序使用。

公开(公告)号：US08005559B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-23

申请号：US11861624

申请日：2007-09-26

Applicant: Wei-Pai Tang ,  Robert A. Kisch

Inventor： Wei-Pai Tang ,  Robert A. Kisch

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/41865 ,  B29C70/386 ,  B29L2031/3082 ,  G05B19/41805 ,  G05B2219/31041 ,  G05B2219/31056 ,  G05B2219/31062 ,  G05B2219/31383 ,  G05B2219/32285 ,  G05B2219/32304 ,  G05B2219/39135 ,  Y02P90/04 ,  Y02P90/20

Abstract: The operation of automated tape heads used to layup a composite structure is optimized in order to reduce layup time and better balance tape head loading. Ply data is generated that defines the ply segments and tape courses for each sequence of the layup. Each sequence is partitioned into groups of either ply segments or tape courses for the sequence. Multiple possible tape head assignments are generated in which the individual tape heads are assigned to the groups A final set of tape head assignments are selected based on the assignments that minimize the time required to complete the layup.

Abstract translation: 优化了用于叠加复合结构的自动化磁带头的操作，以减少上乘时间并更好地平衡磁头负载。 生成层数据，其定义每个叠层序列的层片段和磁带路线。 每个序列被划分成用于序列的两个片段或磁带课程的组。 生成多个可能的磁带头分配，其中各个磁带头被分配给组基于最小化完成叠加所需的时间的分配来选择最终的磁头分配集。

公开(公告)号：US20090084486A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：US11862350

申请日：2007-09-27

Applicant: Wei-Pai Tang ,  Michael R. Chapman ,  Robert A. Kisch

Inventor： Wei-Pai Tang ,  Michael R. Chapman ,  Robert A. Kisch

IPC: B32B37/12 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: B29C70/386 ,  B29C53/66 ,  G06Q40/12

Abstract: The off-part motion of an automatic composite tape laydown head is optimized to increase the overall rate at which tape is laid down to form doublers in a composite structure layup. Starting and stopping gates for each doubler are determined based on ply data and course definitions for the doublers. Using the gate locations, multiple possible paths between the doublers are analyzed to determine the best course for optimizing tape head travel. The selected course is used by an NC program that controls the operation of the tape head.

Abstract translation: 优化了自动复合胶带铺放头的偏离运动，以增加胶带铺设的整体速率，以便在复合结构叠层中形成双倍。 基于双层数据和课程定义确定每个倍增器的启动和停止门限。 使用门位置，分析倍增器之间的多个可能路径，以确定优化磁带头行程的最佳过程。 所选课程由用于控制磁带头操作的NC程序使用。

公开(公告)号：US20070150087A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US11315103

申请日：2005-12-23

Applicant: Wei-Pai Tang ,  Timothy Su

Inventor： Wei-Pai Tang ,  Timothy Su

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B29C70/386 ,  G05B19/40938 ,  Y02P90/265

Abstract: To model head assignments for a multihead composite material application machine having a set of heads, a ply geometry for a composite part is received and a configuration for the multihead composite material application machine is received. In addition, a constellation of head locations is generated in response to the ply geometry and the configuration for the multihead composite material application machine. Furthermore, a head location of the constellation of head locations is assigned to a corresponding head of the set of heads and a graphical model of the multihead composite material application machine applying the composite material upon the composite part is generated in response to the assigned head locations.

Abstract translation: 为了对具有一组头部的多头复合材料施加机器的头部分配进行建模，接收用于复合部件的层几何形状，并且接收用于多头复合材料施加机器的构造。 此外，响应于多头复合材料施加机器的层几何形状和配置而产生头部位置的星座。 此外，头部位置的星座的头部位置被分配给该组头部的对应的头部，并且在复合部件上施加复合材料的多头复合材料施加机器的图形模型是响应于所分配的头部位置产生的 。

公开(公告)号：US07747421B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-29

申请号：US11315103

申请日：2005-12-23

Applicant: Wei-Pai Tang ,  Timothy F. Su

Inventor： Wei-Pai Tang ,  Timothy F. Su

IPC: G06G7/48

CPC classification number: B29C70/386 ,  G05B19/40938 ,  Y02P90/265

Abstract: To model head assignments for a multihead composite material application machine having a set of heads, a ply geometry for a composite part is received and a configuration for the multihead composite material application machine is received. In addition, a constellation of head locations is generated in response to the ply geometry and the configuration for the multihead composite material application machine. Furthermore, a head location of the constellation of head locations is assigned to a corresponding head of the set of heads and a graphical model of the multihead composite material application machine applying the composite material upon the composite part is generated in response to the assigned head locations.

Abstract translation: 为了对具有一组头部的多头复合材料施加机器的头部分配进行建模，接收用于复合部件的层几何形状，并且接收用于多头复合材料施加机器的构造。 此外，响应于多头复合材料施加机器的层几何形状和配置而产生头部位置的星座。 此外，头部位置的星座的头部位置被分配给该组头部的对应的头部，并且在复合部件上施加复合材料的多头复合材料施加机器的图形模型是响应于所分配的头部位置产生的 。

公开(公告)号：US20090082891A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：US11861624

申请日：2007-09-26

Applicant: Wei-Pai Tang ,  Robert A. Kisch

Inventor： Wei-Pai Tang ,  Robert A. Kisch

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/41865 ,  B29C70/386 ,  B29L2031/3082 ,  G05B19/41805 ,  G05B2219/31041 ,  G05B2219/31056 ,  G05B2219/31062 ,  G05B2219/31383 ,  G05B2219/32285 ,  G05B2219/32304 ,  G05B2219/39135 ,  Y02P90/04 ,  Y02P90/20

Abstract: The operation of automated tape heads used to layup a composite structure is optimized in order to reduce layup time and better balance tape head loading. Ply data is generated that defines the ply segments and tape courses for each sequence of the layup. Each sequence is partitioned into groups of either ply segments or tape courses for the sequence. Multiple possible tape head assignments are generated in which the individual tape heads are assigned to the groups A final set of tape head assignments are selected based on the assignments that minimize the time required to complete the layup.

Abstract translation: 优化了用于叠加复合结构的自动化磁带头的操作，以减少上乘时间并更好地平衡磁头负载。 生成层数据，其定义每个叠层序列的层片段和磁带路线。 每个序列被划分成用于序列的两个片段或磁带课程的组。 生成多个可能的磁带头分配，其中各个磁带头被分配给组基于最小化完成叠加所需的时间的分配来选择最终的磁头分配集。

公开(公告)号：US20070106418A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-10

申请号：US11269905

申请日：2005-11-09

Applicant: Allen Hagen ,  Merrill Hogg ,  Alan Jones ,  In Kim ,  Jung Park ,  Alan Locke ,  Paul Shirron ,  Wei-Pai Tang ,  Roger Williams

Inventor： Allen Hagen ,  Merrill Hogg ,  Alan Jones ,  In Kim ,  Jung Park ,  Alan Locke ,  Paul Shirron ,  Wei-Pai Tang ,  Roger Williams

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B29C70/386 ,  G05B19/188 ,  G05B19/4069 ,  G05B2219/45238

Abstract: A composite part program generator includes a computer-aided design (CAD) system interface, a path generator, a course head manager, a post-processor and a machine simulator. The composite part program generator produces composite part programs for use on a multihead composite material application machine, such as a composite tape lamination machine or an automated fiber placement (AFP) machine, to manufacture a complex composite parts, including relatively flat, contoured, or generally cylindrical composite parts. This programming method can reduce the labor and time required to produce a composite part program for a multihead composite material application machine by an order of magnitude with respect to manual or existing automated programming methods.

Abstract translation: 复合零件程序生成器包括计算机辅助设计（CAD）系统接口，路径生成器，路线头管理器，后处理器和机器模拟器。 复合零件程序发生器产生用于多头复合材料应用机器（例如复合胶带层压机或自动纤维布置（AFP））机器上的复合零件程序，以制造复杂的复合零件，包括相对平坦的，轮廓的或 一般为圆柱形复合件。 该编程方法可以减少为多头复合材料应用机器生产相对于手动或现有自动编程方法的一个数量级的复合零件程序所需的人力和时间。

公开(公告)号：US07769481B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-03

申请号：US11315101

申请日：2005-12-23

Applicant: Wei-Pai Tang ,  Alan K. Jones ,  Daniel E. Gonsor

Inventor： Wei-Pai Tang ,  Alan K. Jones ,  Daniel E. Gonsor

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B29C70/386

Abstract: To generate course head assignments for a multihead composite material application machine having a set of heads, a set of paths for a ply for a composite part is received and it is determined whether each path of the set of paths complies with a head characteristic for the set of heads. In addition, a special head of the set of heads is assigned to a non-standard path of the set of paths in response to determining the non-standard path does not comply with the head characteristic and ones of the set of heads are assigned to corresponding ones of the set of paths in response to the ones of the set of paths being in compliance with the head characteristics. Furthermore, a constellation of head locations is calculated in response to the set of paths being in compliance with the head characteristic and the set of heads are assigned to the constellation of head locations in response to calculating the constellation of head locations.

Abstract translation: 为了为具有一组头部的多头复合材料应用机器生成路线头分配，接收用于复合部件的层的一组路径，并且确定该组路径中的每个路径是否符合 一套头 此外，响应于确定非标准路径不符合头部特性而将该组头部的特殊头部分配给该组路径的非标准路径，并且将该组头部中的一个分配给 响应于该组路径中的路径符合头部特征的路径组中的相应路径。 此外，响应于一组路径符合头部特性来计算头部位置的星座，并且响应于计算头部位置的星座，将该组头部分配给头部位置的星座。

公开(公告)号：US20070144676A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US11315101

申请日：2005-12-23

Applicant: Wei-Pai Tang ,  Alan Jones ,  Daniel Gonsor

Inventor： Wei-Pai Tang ,  Alan Jones ,  Daniel Gonsor

IPC: B29C53/82

CPC classification number: B29C70/386

Abstract: To generate course head assignments for a multihead composite material application machine having a set of heads, a set of paths for a ply for a composite part is received and it is determined whether each path of the set of paths complies with a head characteristic for the set of heads. In addition, a special head of the set of heads is assigned to a non-standard path of the set of paths in response to determining the non-standard path does not comply with the head characteristic and ones of the set of heads are assigned to corresponding ones of the set of paths in response to the ones of the set of paths being in compliance with the head characteristics. Furthermore, a constellation of head locations is calculated in response to the set of paths being in compliance with the head characteristic and the set of heads are assigned to the constellation of head locations in response to calculating the constellation of head locations.

Abstract translation: 为了为具有一组头部的多头复合材料应用机器生成路线头分配，接收用于复合部件的层的一组路径，并且确定该组路径中的每个路径是否符合 一套头 此外，响应于确定非标准路径不符合头部特性而将该组头部的特殊头部分配给该组路径的非标准路径，并且将该组头部中的一个分配给 响应于该组路径中的路径符合头部特征的路径组中的相应路径。 此外，响应于一组路径符合头部特性来计算头部位置的星座，并且响应于计算头部位置的星座，将该组头部分配给头部位置的星座。