Systems and methods for polishing component surfaces using polishing tool mounted on motorized apparatus
US11794303B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B19/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for polishing a surface of a component includes a motorized apparatus including a body, a drive system coupled to the body, and an arm including a proximal end coupled to the body and a distal end opposite the proximal end. The motorized apparatus further includes a tool coupled to the distal end of the arm. The tool is configured to polish the surface of the component. The motorized apparatus also includes an actuator coupled to the arm. The system also includes a controller configured to position the tool relative to the component by positioning at least one of the body and the arm relative to the component to reach the target area on the component while maintaining a distance between the tool and the body that is less than a threshold distance. The threshold distance is less than a full reach of the arm and is determined to prevent vibrations of the tool and the arm from exceeding a predefined level.
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