Methods using predictive shimming to optimize part-to-part alignment

US10450053B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

• Joseph D. Doyle · Saint Charles, US
• Christopher A. Greer · Summerville, US
• Brian Smith · Collierville, US
• Richard M. Wcislak · Charleston, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 11, 2016
• Grant date: Oct 22, 2019
• Expiry date: Nov 15, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02P90/02
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Methods for using predictive shimming to optimize part-to-part alignment. In accordance with one embodiment, the process uses measurement data acquired from mating surfaces and key features to virtually align two parts in a manner that optimizes the final orientation of the parts and determines the geometry of the shim needed to achieve this orientation during assembly.