System and method for determining the separation between two parts using eddy current sensors
US11319090B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/2694
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for assembling two parts, in particular parts forming the fuselage or the wings of an aircraft, includes a positioning aid guiding positioning tools so as to juxtapose the two parts at the level of an assembly zone. The assembly system further includes a set of eddy current sensors positioned in at least one of the two parts to determine the separation of the two parts at the level of the assembly zone. If the separation does not conform to a predetermined criterion the positioning tools move at least one of the parts.
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