Fixtures for working aircraft components and methods for the same
US11364549B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64F5/10
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Ribs for working an aircraft component having an aircraft component surface, fixtures for the same, and methods for the same, are provided herein. The rib includes a rib surface configured to receive the aircraft component and to be in abutting contact with at least a portion of the aircraft component surface. The rib further includes an extension extending away from the rib and configured to couple to a worksurface. Orientation of the rib is configured to be adjustable relative to the worksurface for improving working of the aircraft component. The fixture includes a mount defining an aperture and configured to be coupled to the worksurface and the rib. The method includes providing the fixture including the rib. The method further includes coupling the extension to a worksurface. The method further includes disposing the aircraft component on the rib surface.
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