Patent · US Active

System and method for positioning an automated assembly tool relative to a structure

US10118714B2 · kind B2 · utility

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70References

44Claims

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Assignee

The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

Eric M. Reid · Kenmore, US
David P. Banks · Lake Stevens, US
Darrell D. Jones · Mill Creek, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 3, 2014
Grant date	Nov 6, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 26, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S901/46
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for positioning an end effector relative to a structure. The apparatus may comprise the end effector and a sensor system. The end effector may be configured to perform an operation on the structure. The sensor system may have a plurality of sensors extending outward from the end effector.

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