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Methods for shimming flexible bodies

US10521551B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2015
Grant dateDec 31, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/23
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided that includes providing a first digital representation of a first member and a second digital representation of a second member. The first member and the second member are configured to be joined. The method also includes aligning the first digital representation and the second digital representation in a same coordinate system. Further, the method includes determining, in the coordinate system, a virtual deformation corresponding to at least one of the first digital representation or the second digital representation corresponding to an applied loading. Also, the method includes determining shim dimensions for a shim to be interposed between the first member and the second member based on the virtual deformation. The method further includes fabricating a shim having the shim dimensions.

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