公开(公告)号：WO2007053156A3

公开(公告)日：2007-05-10

申请号：PCT/US2005/042472

申请日：2005-11-22

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY ,  SPISHAK, Noel, A. ,  WAGNER, David, L. ,  JONES, Darrell, D. ,  LUM, Matthew, K. ,  OLSON, Vincent, T. ,  APPLETON, Joseph, A. ,  HALL, Thomas, D.

Inventor： SPISHAK, Noel, A. ,  WAGNER, David, L. ,  JONES, Darrell, D. ,  LUM, Matthew, K. ,  OLSON, Vincent, T. ,  APPLETON, Joseph, A. ,  HALL, Thomas, D.

IPC: B64F5/00

Abstract: A one-piece barrel assembly cart (10) includes a right assembly cart base (210) connected with a left assembly cart base (220) and at least three stabilizer rings (17, 18, 19) that are attached to the assembly cart base. The one-piece barrel assembly cart may be used to stabilize a tapered cured composite barrel (31), for example the large fuselage barrel of the aft section of a large new generation aircraft, such as a 7E7 Boeing airplane. A modular assembly cart (40) includes at least two identical modules (41). Each of these modules includes a cart base (42) and a stabilizer ring (43). The diameter of the inner surface of the stabilizer ring may vary as needed. Other modules including a fuselage support may be added. By providing modular assembly carts any shape and size of a one-piece composite barrel may be stabilized after curing of the composite material.

公开(公告)号：WO2005023485A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-17

申请号：PCT/US2004/028862

申请日：2004-09-07

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY ,  JONES, Darrell, D. ,  GAGE, Roger ,  BUTTRICK, James, N., Jr. ,  BOYL-DAVIS, Theodore ,  HAZLEHURST, Laurance, N.

Inventor： JONES, Darrell, D. ,  GAGE, Roger ,  BUTTRICK, James, N., Jr. ,  BOYL-DAVIS, Theodore ,  HAZLEHURST, Laurance, N.

IPC: B23Q9/00

CPC classification number: B23Q9/0014 ,  B64F5/10 ,  B64F5/50 ,  Y02P70/585 ,  Y10T29/49778 ,  Y10T29/49998 ,  Y10T29/5118 ,  Y10T408/03 ,  Y10T408/554 ,  Y10T408/5612 ,  Y10T408/5647 ,  Y10T409/306384

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for manufacturing operations are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vacuum cup (110) assembly includes a housing having a vacuum generator (112) formed therein, and a compliant sealing member (118) coupled to the housing. The vacuum generator (112) is coupleable to a source of pressurized fluid and is adapted to generate a reduced pressure region. The sealing member (118) forms an enclosable region in fluid communication with the reduced pressure region. In another embodiment, a method of performing a manufacturing operation includes installing a coordinating pin into an indexing hole, the coordinating pin including a quantum of indexing information. The quantum of indexing information is sensed, and a manufacturing operation is performed based at least partially on the quantum of indexing information.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于制造操作的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，真空杯（110）组件包括具有形成在其中的真空发生器（112）的壳体和联接到壳体的柔性密封构件（118）。 真空发生器（112）可耦合到加压流体源，并适于产生减压区域。 密封构件（118）形成与减压区域流体连通的可封闭区域。 在另一实施例中，执行制造操作的方法包括将协调销安装到分度孔中，所述协调销包括索引信息量。 感测索引信息的量，并且至少部分地基于索引信息的量来执行制造操作。

公开(公告)号：WO2006113048A3

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：PCT/US2006010825

申请日：2006-03-24

Applicant: BOEING CO ,  WILLDEN KURTIS S ,  LEE MICHAEL A ,  EVANS RICHARD B ,  JONES DARRELL D

Inventor： WILLDEN KURTIS S ,  LEE MICHAEL A ,  EVANS RICHARD B ,  JONES DARRELL D

IPC: B29C70/46

CPC classification number: B29C33/307 ,  B29C33/308 ,  B29C70/462 ,  B29L2031/003 ,  B29L2031/008

Abstract: A method and associated apparatus for forming a composite structural member from a charge are provided. The charge can be disposed on a first die of the apparatus and formed to a desired configuration defined by a recess of the die by inserting a second die or a tool into the recess. In some cases, the first die can include two portions that are adjustable in a transverse direction so that the recess can be opened by the insertion of the second die or tool. The second die or tool can be a substantially rigid member or an inflatable bladder. In either case, the charge can be disposed on the first die, formed, and then further processed on the first die, thereby facilitating indexing of the charge for each operation.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于从电荷形成复合结构构件的方法和相关联的装置。 电荷可以设置在设备的第一裸片上，并且通过将第二模具或工具插入凹槽中而形成为由凹模的凹槽限定的期望构型。 在一些情况下，第一模具可以包括在横向方向上可调节的两个部分，使得可以通过插入第二模具或工具来打开凹部。 第二模具或工具可以是基本上刚性的构件或可充气囊。 在任一种情况下，电荷可以设置在第一裸片上，形成，然后在第一裸片上进一步处理，从而便于每个操作的电荷分度。

公开(公告)号：WO2008105850A2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：PCT/US2007/021852

申请日：2007-10-12

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY ,  BANKS, David, P. ,  ZENKNER, Grant, C. ,  MCCOWIN, Peter, D. ,  JONES, Darrell, D.

Inventor： BANKS, David, P. ,  ZENKNER, Grant, C. ,  MCCOWIN, Peter, D. ,  JONES, Darrell, D.

CPC classification number: B29C70/386 ,  B29C70/545 ,  B29L2031/3082 ,  B29L2031/3085 ,  Y10T156/1054 ,  Y10T156/1064 ,  Y10T156/1075 ,  Y10T156/108 ,  Y10T156/1082 ,  Y10T156/1098 ,  Y10T156/12 ,  Y10T156/125 ,  Y10T156/13 ,  Y10T156/1322 ,  Y10T156/1348 ,  Y10T156/17

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for manufacturing multiple layer composite structures and structures containing components made of multiple layer composite structures, comprising dispensing layers of composite material, trimming each layer to its final shape as it is being dispensed, and positioning it properly with respect to prior layers in the part lay-up.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于制造包含由多层复合结构制成的组分的多层复合结构和结构的方法和装置，包括分配复合材料层，将其分配到其最终形状，并将其相对于 部分叠层中的先前层。

公开(公告)号：WO2007018935A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-15

申请号：PCT/US2006/027067

申请日：2006-07-11

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY ,  BROWN, Todd, A. ,  JONES, Darrell, D. ,  MODIN, Andrew, E.

Inventor： BROWN, Todd, A. ,  JONES, Darrell, D. ,  MODIN, Andrew, E.

IPC: B29C70/34 ,  B29L31/30

CPC classification number: B29C70/38 ,  B29C70/384 ,  B29C70/545 ,  B29D99/0003 ,  B29L2031/003 ,  Y10T156/1089 ,  Y10T156/1795

Abstract: To fabricate a composite item, a device (302) places a composite ply on a curved form(200) at about 0° relative to a longitudinal axis of the form. The form includes a web surface (202) and a cap surface (204) . The device includes a web compaction roller (1008) and a set of guides (308) . The web compaction roller compacts a composite material upon the web surface and generate a web ply. The set of guide rollers urges against the cap surface. The compaction roller is directed along the form by the guide rollers.

Abstract translation: 为了制造复合物品，装置（302）相对于形式的纵向轴线以约0°的位置将复合层叠放置在弯曲形式（200）上。 该形式包括腹板表面（202）和盖表面（204）。 该装置包括幅材压实辊（1008）和一组导向件（308）。 幅材压实辊将复合材料压紧在幅材表面上并产生纤维网层。 导辊的一组推动抵靠盖子表面。 压实辊通过导向辊沿着该形式引导。

公开(公告)号：WO2006043983A3

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：PCT/US2005016085

申请日：2005-05-09

Applicant: BOEING CO ,  BOYL-DAVIS THEODORE M ,  BUTTRICK JAMES N JR ,  JONES DARRELL D

Inventor： BOYL-DAVIS THEODORE M ,  BUTTRICK JAMES N JR ,  JONES DARRELL D

IPC: B25B11/00 ,  B25B5/16

CPC classification number: B25B11/007 ,  B23Q2210/008 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T29/49956 ,  Y10T29/49998 ,  Y10T29/5108 ,  Y10T29/5118 ,  Y10T29/5191 ,  Y10T29/53191 ,  Y10T408/55 ,  Y10T409/30644

Abstract: A conformal vacuum cup (10) provides a machine tool attachment fitting usable in a flexible-­track drill system. Using multiple, independently articulated stiffeners (26, 28), the conformal vacuum cup conforms to the contour of complex aerostructure surface shapes (70). The individual stiffeners (26, 28) are decoupled from each other to some extent by grooves (62) and slots (60) molded into resilient overmolding material to support long-axis curving. Spacing pins (18) employ a domed shape consonant with the elastic deformation of the workpiece surface (70) under load. The pins (18) employ a hard material to prevent particle embedment in use and to control position tolerance for drill heads and other tools traveling on the flexible track. Partial holes (24, 54) in each vacuum cup (10) are blocked by diaphragms (58). Interconnection from a vacuum system manifold to the vacuum cups can be realized by penetrating the diaphragms (58) and inserting barbed fittings (64) connected by vacuum tubing (68).

Abstract translation: 保形真空杯（10）提供可用于柔性钻孔系统的机床附件配件。 使用多个独立铰接的加强件（26,28），适形真空杯符合复杂航空结构表面形状（70）的轮廓。 各个加强件（26,28）在一定程度上通过模制成弹性包覆成型材料的支撑长轴弯曲的槽（62）和槽（60）而彼此分离。 间隔销（18）采用与负载下的工件表面（70）的弹性变形一致的圆顶形状。 销（18）采用硬质材料以防止使用中的颗粒嵌入，并且控制在柔性轨道上行进的钻头和其它工具的位置公差。 每个真空杯（10）中的部分孔（24,54）被隔膜（58）阻挡。 通过穿透隔膜（58）并插入通过真空管（68）连接的带倒钩的配件（64），可以实现从真空系统歧管到真空杯的互连。

公开(公告)号：WO2006043983A2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-27

申请号：PCT/US2005/016085

申请日：2005-05-09

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY ,  BOYL-DAVIS, Theodore, M. ,  BUTTRICK, James, N., Jr. ,  JONES, Darrell, D.

Inventor： BOYL-DAVIS, Theodore, M. ,  BUTTRICK, James, N., Jr. ,  JONES, Darrell, D.

IPC: B25B11/00

CPC classification number: B25B11/007 ,  B23Q2210/008 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T29/49956 ,  Y10T29/49998 ,  Y10T29/5108 ,  Y10T29/5118 ,  Y10T29/5191 ,  Y10T29/53191 ,  Y10T408/55 ,  Y10T409/30644

Abstract: A conformal vacuum cup provides a machine tool attachment fitting usable in a flexible-­track drill system. Using multiple, independently articulated stiffeners, the conformal vacuum cup conforms to the contour of complex aerostructure surface shapes. The individual stiffeners are decoupled from each other to some extent by grooves and slots molded into resilient overmolding material to support long-axis curving. Spacing pins employ a domed shape consonant with the elastic deformation of the workpiece surface under load. The pins employ a hard material to prevent particle embedment in use and to control position tolerance for drill heads and other tools traveling on the flexible track. Partial holes in each vacuum cup are blocked by diaphragms. Interconnection from a vacuum system manifold to the vacuum cups can be realized by penetrating the diaphragms and inserting barbed fittings connected by vacuum tubing.

Abstract translation: 保形真空杯提供可用于柔性钻孔系统中的机床附件配件。 使用多个独立铰接的加强件，适形真空杯符合复杂航空结构表面形状的轮廓。 各个加强件在一定程度上通过模制成弹性包覆成型材料的槽和狭槽相互分离，以支撑长轴弯曲。 间距销使用与加载下的工件表面的弹性变形一致的圆顶形状。 销使用硬质材料来防止使用中的颗粒嵌入，并控制钻头和在柔性轨道上行进的其他工具的位置公差。 每个真空杯中的部分孔被隔膜阻挡。 通过穿透隔膜并插入通过真空管连接的倒刺配件，可以实现从真空系统歧管到真空杯的互连。

公开(公告)号：WO2005118218A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-15

申请号：PCT/US2005/015768

申请日：2005-05-06

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY ,  BOYL-DAVIS, Theodore, M. ,  BUTTRICK, James, N., Jr. ,  GAGE, Roger, A. ,  JONES, Darrell, D. ,  BANKS, David, P. ,  OUTOUS, Ronald, W. ,  ARNSTON, Paul, R. ,  MURPHY, James, C. ,  MERKLEY, Alan, R.

Inventor： BOYL-DAVIS, Theodore, M. ,  BUTTRICK, James, N., Jr. ,  GAGE, Roger, A. ,  JONES, Darrell, D. ,  BANKS, David, P. ,  OUTOUS, Ronald, W. ,  ARNSTON, Paul, R. ,  MURPHY, James, C. ,  MERKLEY, Alan, R.

IPC: B23Q9/00

CPC classification number: B23Q9/0014 ,  B23Q2210/008 ,  Y10T29/51 ,  Y10T408/554 ,  Y10T408/56253 ,  Y10T409/306384

Abstract: A flexible rail machine tool couples temporarily to a structure by vacuum cups and positions a tool head at any desired point over an area. The tool head can perform operations such as drilling, bolt insertion, and acquisition of dimension data. The flexible rail can conform to surface curvature in one or more axes. Tool head perpendicularity to the structure can be sensed and adjusted as needed. The as-attached position of the rail may be compensated for through coordinate transformation, allowing holes, for example, to be placed with substantial precision.

Abstract translation: 柔性轨道机床工具通过真空杯暂时联接到结构上，并将工具头定位在任何一个区域上的所需点上。 工具头可以执行钻孔，螺栓插入和尺寸数据采集等操作。 柔性导轨可以在一个或多个轴上符合表面曲率。 可以根据需要检测和调整与结构垂直的刀头。 可以通过坐标变换来补偿轨道的附着位置，例如允许以相当高的精度放置孔。

公开(公告)号：WO2010047980A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：PCT/US2009/060245

申请日：2009-10-09

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY ,  JONES, Darrell D. ,  LEE, Michael A. ,  ANDERSON, Michael R. ,  BRENNAN, Joseph D.

Inventor： JONES, Darrell D. ,  LEE, Michael A. ,  ANDERSON, Michael R. ,  BRENNAN, Joseph D.

IPC: B29C70/46 ,  B29C33/30

CPC classification number: B29C33/307 ,  B29C33/308 ,  B29C43/58 ,  B29C45/80 ,  B29C51/085 ,  B29C51/087 ,  B29C70/462 ,  B29L2031/003 ,  B29L2031/008 ,  B29L2031/727 ,  B29L2031/757

Abstract: A method of forming a flat composite charge (36) into a contoured composite part reduces wrinkles in the part as the charge is being formed. Dies (32, 34) are used to form a portion of charge to the steepest contour of the part, while tension is maintained on the charge as the remaining portions of the charge are formed.

Abstract translation: 将平坦的复合电荷（36）形成成轮廓的复合部件的方法在形成电荷时减少该部分的皱纹。 模具（32,34）用于将电荷的一部分形成到零件的最陡峭的轮廓上，同时电荷的剩余部分形成时，电荷上保持张力。

公开(公告)号：WO2010025376A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：PCT/US2009/055378

申请日：2009-08-28

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY ,  JONES, Darrell D. ,  BERG, Arvid J. ,  BRENNAN, Joseph D. ,  SHERWOOD, Travis J.

Inventor： JONES, Darrell D. ,  BERG, Arvid J. ,  BRENNAN, Joseph D. ,  SHERWOOD, Travis J.

IPC: B64C1/12 ,  B64F5/00

CPC classification number: B29C31/08 ,  B29C70/30 ,  B29C70/38 ,  B29C70/545 ,  B29K2105/0872 ,  B29K2307/04 ,  B29L2031/3082 ,  B64C2001/0072 ,  B64F5/10 ,  Y02T50/43 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T29/49861 ,  Y10T156/1002 ,  Y10T156/1052 ,  Y10T428/192

Abstract: A large scale composite structure is fabricated by forming a plurality of composite laminate modules (208d, 208e) and joining the modules together along their edges (210) using scarf joints.

Abstract translation: 通过形成多个复合层压板模块（208d，208e）并且使用围绕连接件将它们沿其边缘（210）连接在一起来制造大规模复合结构。