Single piece flow based wing assembly system
US6779272B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49947
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for assembling wings includes supporting a pair of wing spars, which include a plurality of coordination features, upon a pair of stanchions in a generally horizontal position. A plurality of ribs and wing panels are accurately fastened to the pair of wing spars at a first workstation using the coordination features to position accurately the parts. The combination is transferred to downstream workstations via a ground transport vehicle for further processing and assembly to define a pulsed flow wing assembly system.
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