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Automated positioning and alignment method and system for aircraft structures using robots

US8634950B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2010
Grant dateJan 21, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P90/02
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Automated positioning and alignment methods and systems for aircraft structures use anthropomorphous robots with six degrees of freedom to carry the aero structure parts during the positioning and alignment. The parts and structures (if any) supporting the parts are treated as robot tools.

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