Systems and methods for evaluating a gap between structural components
US12366446B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J19/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and a method include a control unit configured to receive one or more force signals from one or more force sensors coupled to one or both of a tool or an end effector. The one or more force signals are indicative of one or more forces exerted in relation to the tool or the end effector as the tool operates on a first component and a second component. The control unit is further configured to detect a difference in the one or more forces as an operative portion of the tool passes through a gap between the first component and the second component. The control unit is further configured to determine a distance of the gap based on the difference in the one or more forces.
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