公开(公告)号：US20150064357A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14016846

申请日：2013-09-03

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Raul Tomuta ,  Richard Philip Topf ,  Angelica Davancens ,  Martin Hanna Guirguis ,  Don David Trend ,  Ilya Sedler ,  Cris Howard Garcia

IPC: A46B11/06 ,  B05C1/00 ,  B05D1/28 ,  A46B9/00 ,  B05C17/00

CPC classification number: B05D1/28 ,  A46B9/005 ,  A46B9/025 ,  A46B11/06 ,  A46B11/063 ,  A46B2200/20 ,  A46B2200/3013 ,  B05C1/06 ,  B64F5/10

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying a fluid onto a number of surfaces. In one illustrative example, an apparatus may comprises a base having a number of channels, a number of flexible members extending from the base, and an applicator extending from the base on a same side as the number of flexible members. A flexible member in the number of flexible members may have a fluid channel connected to at least one of the number of channels in the base to allow a fluid flowing through the number of channels to flow out of the fluid channel. The applicator may be configured to apply the fluid flowing out of the number of flexible members onto a number of surfaces.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将流体施加到多个表面上的方法和装置。 在一个说明性示例中，设备可以包括具有多个通道的基座，从基座延伸的多个柔性构件，以及在与柔性构件的数量相同的一侧上从基座延伸的施加器。 柔性构件数量的柔性构件可以具有连接到基座中的多个通道中的至少一个的流体通道，以允许流过多个通道的流体流出流体通道。 施加器可以被配置为将从多个柔性构件流出的流体施加到多个表面上。

公开(公告)号：US20150053787A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-26

申请号：US13973528

申请日：2013-08-22

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Raul Tomuta ,  Martin Hanna Guirguis ,  Don David Trend ,  Richard Philip Topf ,  Angelica Davancens

IPC: B05B15/06

Abstract: A method and apparatus for attaching a nozzle to a fluid dispensing system and a tip to the nozzle. In one illustrative example, the fluid dispensing system may be moved by a robotic device towards a nozzle retaining structure having nozzle retaining areas holding nozzles. A nozzle may be selected for use based on a nozzle identifier element corresponding to each of the nozzles. The robotic device may move the fluid dispensing system to the nozzle selected to attach the fluid dispensing system to the nozzle selected. Further, the fluid dispensing system may be moved by a robotic device towards a tip retaining structure having tip retaining areas holding tips. A tip may be selected for use based on a tip identifier element corresponding to each of the tips. The robotic device may move the fluid dispensing system to the tip selected to attach the nozzle to the tip selected.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将喷嘴附接到流体分配系统和尖端到喷嘴的方法和装置。 在一个说明性示例中，流体分配系统可以通过机器人装置朝向具有保持喷嘴的喷嘴保持区域的喷嘴保持结构移动。 可以基于与每个喷嘴相对应的喷嘴标识元件来选择喷嘴来使用。 机器人装置可以将流体分配系统移动到被选择以将流体分配系统附接到所选择的喷嘴上的喷嘴。 此外，流体分配系统可以通过机器人装置朝向具有保持尖端的尖端保持区域的尖端保持结构移动。 可以基于与每个提示对应的提示标识符元素来选择提示。 机器人装置可以将流体分配系统移动到所选择的尖端以将喷嘴附接到所选择的尖端。

公开(公告)号：US11850619B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-26

申请号：US17470555

申请日：2021-09-09

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： John Walter Pringle, IV ,  Angelica Davancens ,  Ryan Vutha Touch

IPC: B05B7/04 ,  B25J15/00 ,  B05B7/26 ,  B05B7/12 ,  B01F25/42 ,  B01F101/00

CPC classification number: B05B7/0408 ,  B01F25/42 ,  B05B7/12 ,  B05B7/26 ,  B25J15/0019 ,  B01F2101/2305

Abstract: A robot end effector (100) for dispensing an extrudable substance (102) comprises a chassis (110), a static mixer (101), and cartridge bays (122), extending from the chassis (110). Each of the cartridge bays (122) is shaped to receive a corresponding one of the two-part cartridges (104). Fluidic communication between the selected one of the two-part cartridges (104) and the static mixer (101) is established when the cartridge bays (122) are moved to a predetermined position with respect to the chassis (110). The robot end effector (100) comprises a dispensing valve (130), attached to the chassis (110), and a head assembly (150), comprising pairs of fittings (152). Each of the pairs of fittings (152) is configured to selectively supply compressed air from a pressure source (199) to contents of a corresponding one of the two-part cartridges (104).

公开(公告)号：US11701784B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-18

申请号：US16882425

申请日：2020-05-22

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： John Walter Pringle, IV ,  Angelica Davancens ,  Derek Adam Nelson

IPC: B25J15/00 ,  B25J19/00 ,  B25J15/04 ,  B05C11/10 ,  B05C5/02

CPC classification number: B25J15/0019 ,  B05C5/0225 ,  B05C11/1036 ,  B25J15/045 ,  B25J19/0025

Abstract: A robot end effector for dispensing an extrudable substance comprises a chassis, cartridge bays, attached to the chassis and each shaped to receive a corresponding one of two-part cartridges, and a manifold, comprising a manifold outlet, manifold inlets, and a valve inlet. When the two-part cartridges are received by the cartridge bays, the manifold inlets are in fluidic communication with corresponding ones of the two-part cartridges via static mixers, attached to cartridge outlets of the two-part cartridges. The robot end effector additionally comprises a head assembly, comprising pairs of fittings, configured to selectively supply compressed air from a pressure source to the two-part cartridges when the two-part cartridges are received by the cartridge bays, so that contents of the two-part cartridges are concurrently extruded through the cartridge outlets.

公开(公告)号：US11583886B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-21

申请号：US17470559

申请日：2021-09-09

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： John Walter Pringle, IV ,  Angelica Davancens ,  Dehwei Hsu ,  Derek Nelson ,  Steve Andres Sandoval

IPC: B05C5/02 ,  B25J15/00 ,  B01F25/42 ,  B01F101/00

Abstract: A robot end effector (100) for dispensing an extrudable substance (102) comprises a chassis (110), a static mixer (101), and cartridge bays (122), extending from the chassis (110). Each of the cartridge bays (122) is shaped to receive a corresponding one of the two-part cartridges (104). Fluidic communication between the selected one of the two-part cartridges (104) and the static mixer (101) is established when the cartridge bays (122) are rotated about an axis (190) to a predetermined orientation with respect to the chassis (110). The robot end effector (100) also comprises a dispensing valve (130), attached to the chassis (110), and a head assembly (150), comprising an inlet manifold (152). The inlet manifold (152) is configured to selectively supply compressed air from a pressure source (199) to contents of a corresponding one of the two-part cartridges (104).

公开(公告)号：US11440192B2

公开(公告)日：2022-09-13

申请号：US16882415

申请日：2020-05-22

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： John Walter Pringle, IV ,  Angelica Davancens ,  Dehwei Oliver Hsu

IPC: B25J15/02 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J15/00 ,  B25J9/12 ,  B25J19/00 ,  B25J15/04 ,  B25J9/00

Abstract: A robot end effector for dispensing an extrudable substance comprises a chassis and cartridge bays, attached to the chassis and each shaped to receive a corresponding one of two-part cartridges. Robot end effector also comprises a dispensing valve, attached to the chassis and comprising a valve inlet and a valve outlet. The valve outlet is in selective fluidic communication with the valve inlet. Robot end effector further comprises a manifold, comprising a manifold outlet and manifold inlets, which are in fluidic communication with the manifold outlet. Robot end effector additionally comprises a plunger assembly, comprising pairs of plungers and arranged to concurrently extrude contents of the two-part cartridges through the cartridge outlets. Robot end effector also comprises an electric motor, attached to the chassis and configured to selectively move the plunger assembly relative to the chassis.

公开(公告)号：US11129467B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-28

申请号：US16696914

申请日：2019-11-26

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Angelica Davancens

IPC: B05D1/28 ,  A46B11/00 ,  A46B13/04 ,  A46B11/06 ,  A46B7/08 ,  A46B9/02 ,  A46B13/00 ,  B05C1/06 ,  B05C1/16 ,  A46D3/00

Abstract: A method of delivering a glutinous substance to a workpiece from an end-effector comprises using the end-effector to rotate a brush relative to the workpiece about a rotational axis. The method also comprises, while rotating the brush relative to the workpiece about the rotational axis, urging the glutinous substance from the end-effector through a channel of a body of the brush from an axial inlet of the channel to an outlet of the channel, into contact with a thatch of bristles of the brush. Additionally, the method comprises using the end-effector to position the brush relative to the workpiece such that the glutinous substance in contact with the thatch is delivered onto at least a first surface and a third surface of the workpiece.

公开(公告)号：US10682665B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-16

申请号：US16059737

申请日：2018-08-09

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： John W. Pringle, IV ,  John J. Brown ,  Angelica Davancens ,  Frederick B. Frontiera ,  Martin Guirguis ,  Raul Tomuta ,  Richard P. Topf ,  Don D. Trend ,  Jake B. Weinmann

IPC: B05C9/02 ,  B05C5/02 ,  B05D7/24 ,  B05C11/10 ,  A46B13/04 ,  A46B11/06 ,  B05C1/06 ,  B05C1/02 ,  B25J15/04 ,  B23Q3/155 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J11/00

Abstract: A method of delivering a glutinous substance from a cartridge to a brush comprises receiving the cartridge inside a sleeve through an inlet of the sleeve while a pressure cap, located proximate the inlet of the sleeve, is in an open position. The method also comprises moving the pressure cap, located proximate the inlet of the sleeve, into a closed position to sealingly couple the pressure cap with a trailing end of the cartridge and to sealingly couple a valve with a leading end of the cartridge. The method further comprises applying pressure to the glutinous substance in the cartridge through a pressure input of the pressure cap to urge the glutinous substance from the cartridge to the valve. The method additionally comprises rotating the brush and opening the valve to enable the glutinous substance to flow from the valve to the brush at least when the brush is rotating.

公开(公告)号：US20200130008A1

公开(公告)日：2020-04-30

申请号：US16176875

申请日：2018-10-31

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： John W. Pringle, IV ,  Angelica Davancens ,  Branko Sarh

IPC: B05C1/04 ,  B05C1/00 ,  B05C5/02 ,  B05C11/02 ,  B05C11/10

Abstract: An apparatus (100) for dispensing a flowable material (308) is disclosed. The apparatus (100) comprises a rotary actuator (120), a reservoir (140), containing a hydraulic fluid (155), a piston (145), movable inside the reservoir (140), a linear actuator (130), coupled to the piston (145), a gear train (125), coupling the rotary actuator (120) with the linear actuator (130), and a flowable-material dispenser (160), hydraulically coupled with the reservoir (140).

公开(公告)号：US10525603B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-07

申请号：US13973528

申请日：2013-08-22

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Raul Tomuta ,  Martin Hanna Guirguis ,  Don David Trend ,  Richard Philip Topf ,  Angelica Davancens

IPC: B23Q3/155 ,  B05B15/06 ,  B25J15/04 ,  B25J15/00 ,  B05C5/02 ,  B05B15/65

Abstract: A method and apparatus for attaching a nozzle to a fluid dispensing system and a tip to the nozzle. In one illustrative example, the fluid dispensing system may be moved by a robotic device towards a nozzle retaining structure having nozzle retaining areas holding nozzles. A nozzle may be selected for use based on a nozzle identifier element corresponding to each of the nozzles. The robotic device may move the fluid dispensing system to the nozzle selected to attach the fluid dispensing system to the nozzle selected. Further, the fluid dispensing system may be moved by a robotic device towards a tip retaining structure having tip retaining areas holding tips. A tip may be selected for use based on a tip identifier element corresponding to each of the tips. The robotic device may move the fluid dispensing system to the tip selected to attach the nozzle to the tip selected.