Variable cross-section compliance mechanism
US10875045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64F5/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A surface treatment support structure assembly for treating a contoured surface includes a support structure array formed from a plurality of base structures, each base structure being operably coupled with respect to one another and configured to slide along a longitudinal axis and rotate about a laterally translating axis which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The support structure array further includes at least one applicator head coupled to each base structure of the support structure array, each of the at least one applicator head being configured to treat the contoured surface. Additionally, a base structure actuator is operatively coupled to and configured to manipulate each base structure along the longitudinal axis and the laterally translating axis such that the support structure array is adjusted relative to the contoured surface.
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