Robotic carrier mechanism for aircraft maintenance
US5248341A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 1992 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J5/02
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a robotic paint system for aircraft consisting of a robotic wash/rinse gantry, a robotic cart carrying a robotic painting system, and a control system. The paint system includes a robotically controlled wash/rinse gantry movable along the entire extent of the aircraft being maintained. A robotically controlled cart is provided which is carried by a plurality of wheel assemblies on a curved track. A robotically controlled platform is provided for carrying the robotic painting system, and a mechanism is also provided for adjusting the platform up and down as well as towards and away from the platform.
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