System for assembling aircraft
US8620470B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53061
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for assembling aircraft is disclosed. An example system for moving components of an airplane into assembly alignment includes a jacking system including assembly jacks for supporting and moving components of the airplane into assembly alignment; a measurement system independent of the jacking system for determining locations of a plurality of features the components of the airplane while the components are supported on the assembly jacks; and a computer system for determining the relative positions of the components in a coordinate system of the airplane and for controlling the movement of the assembly jacks to bring the components into assembly alignment.
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