Method and apparatus for bonding stringers to a fuselage skin
US11981089B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C1/064
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A joining system includes a holding fixture assembly configured to hold a fuselage skin. The stringers are temporarily attached to the fuselage skin. The joining system includes an upper beam assembly including an upper beam and a lower beam assembly. The lower beam assembly includes a lower beam and at least one lower heating element. The holding fixture assembly is coupled to the upper beam assembly. The holding fixture assembly is coupled to the lower beam assembly. The upper beam is movable relative to the lower beam to clamp the at least one of the plurality of stringers and the fuselage skin together prior to and during welding.
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