Method to fixture and inspection contoured aerodynamic surfaces
US9347759B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M5/0091
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method to fixture and inspect contoured aerodynamic surfaces of a part, such as an engine inlet lip skin, is provided. A controlled preload is applied to one or more discrete locations along the contoured surface to constrain the lip skin at the locations the lip skin would be constrained upon assembly on the airplane. The contoured surfaces are then inspected to dimensional requirements. The controlled preload can be applied by use of magnets or elastic bumpers.
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