Magnetic handling systems for hat stringers and related methods
US11840361B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64F5/50
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The magnetic handling systems comprise a bladder and a magnetic carriage system. The bladder is configured to be received within a stringer interior volume of a hat stringer and comprises a magnetic insert having a plurality of magnetic walls, each configured to align with a respective wall portion of the hat stringer. The magnetic carriage system comprises a carriage having a magnetic head that comprises a bracket and a plurality of magnetic sources supported by the bracket. Each magnetic source is configured to magnetically couple with a respective magnetic wall of the magnetic insert to produce an attractive magnetic force therebetween. The methods comprise disposing a bladder having a plurality of the magnetic inserts within the hat stringer, magnetically engaging a plurality of the magnetic heads with the plurality of magnetic inserts, and conforming the hat stringer by moving at least one magnetic head relative to another magnetic head.
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