公开(公告)号：US11376623B2

公开(公告)日：2022-07-05

申请号：US16826560

申请日：2020-03-23

Applicant: The Boeing Company

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

IPC: B05C1/04 ,  B05C1/00 ,  B05C5/02 ,  B05C11/02 ,  B05C11/10 ,  G01F11/02

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a flowable material is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a rotary actuator, a reservoir, containing a hydraulic fluid, a piston, movable inside the reservoir, a linear actuator, coupled to the piston, a gear train, coupling the rotary actuator with the linear actuator, and a flowable-material dispenser, hydraulically coupled with the reservoir.

公开(公告)号：US20220111976A1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-14

申请号：US17645032

申请日：2021-12-17

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Richard Philip Topf ,  Steve Esparza ,  Martin Hanna Guirguis ,  Raul Tomuta ,  Angelica Davancens ,  Steven E. Drenth

IPC: B64F5/30 ,  B60S3/06 ,  B08B3/02

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning surfaces of an object. A platform may be moved along a path relative to the object using a robotic device. A liquid may be applied onto the plurality of surfaces of the object using an applicator associated with the platform. The liquid may be worked into the plurality of surfaces using a plurality of cleaning elements associated with the platform to dislodge undesired material from the plurality of surfaces. A plurality of flexible members may be moved along the plurality of surfaces to dry the plurality of surfaces and remove the undesired material from the plurality of surfaces. An airflow may be generated that moves the undesired material into a vacuum duct in a vacuum system.

公开(公告)号：US11286100B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-29

申请号：US16944369

申请日：2020-07-31

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： John W. Pringle-Iv ,  Raul Tomuta ,  Angelica Davancens ,  Martin Guirguis ,  Martin Lozano ,  Jake B. Weinmann

IPC: B05D1/26 ,  B65D83/00 ,  B25J15/00 ,  B05C5/02 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B29C48/02 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B29C64/118 ,  B29C64/112 ,  B29C48/255 ,  B05B13/04

Abstract: A method of depositing an extrudable substance comprises, with a cartridge positioned inside a sleeve between an inner tubular sleeve wall and an outer tubular sleeve wall, circumscribing the inner tubular sleeve wall, and also positioned between a twist-lock pressure cap, hermetically coupled with the cartridge, and a valve, communicatively coupled with the cartridge, linearly moving an annular plunger, received between an inner tubular cartridge wall and an outer tubular cartridge wall, circumscribing the inner tubular cartridge wall, toward the valve along a first axis to urge the extrudable substance from the cartridge, through the valve, and out of a nozzle that is communicatively coupled with the valve. The method also comprises controlling flow of the extrudable substance from the valve to the nozzle.

公开(公告)号：US11260412B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-01

申请号：US16047934

申请日：2018-07-27

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Raul Tomuta ,  Angelica Davancens ,  Richard Philip Topf ,  Branko Sarh

IPC: B05D1/26 ,  B05B13/04 ,  B05C1/02 ,  B05C5/02 ,  B05C1/06

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying a viscous fluid onto a surface. An applicator associated with an extension member may be positioned over the surface using a robotic operator. The extension member may be configured to maintain a selected distance between the applicator and a fluid source for the viscous fluid. The viscous fluid may be dispensed from the fluid source to the applicator. The viscous fluid may be applied onto the surface using the applicator.

公开(公告)号：US11090677B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-17

申请号：US16687378

申请日：2019-11-18

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 ,  Thomas C. Hanson

IPC: B05C9/02 ,  B25J15/04 ,  B23Q3/155 ,  B23P19/02 ,  B23P19/04 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J11/00 ,  B05C5/02 ,  B05D7/24 ,  B05C11/10 ,  A46B13/04 ,  A46B11/06 ,  B05C1/06 ,  B05C1/02

Abstract: A method of delivering a glutinous substance from a cartridge to an applicator comprises receiving the cartridge inside a sleeve through an inlet of the sleeve when a pressure cap, coupled to the sleeve proximate the inlet, is in an open position. The method additionally comprises moving the pressure cap into a closed position to sealingly couple the pressure cap with a trailing end of the cartridge. The method also comprises selectively causing an automated coupler to automatically sealingly couple the applicator with a leading end of the cartridge when the cartridge is inside the sleeve and the pressure cap is in the closed position. The method further comprises applying pressure to the glutinous substance in the cartridge through a first pressure input of the pressure cap to urge the glutinous substance from the cartridge into the applicator.

公开(公告)号：US10987693B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-27

申请号：US14828794

申请日：2015-08-18

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： John Walter Pringle, IV ,  Chris J. Erickson ,  Martin Hanna Guirguis ,  Angelica Davancens ,  Frederick B. Frontiera

IPC: B05C5/02 ,  B05C11/10 ,  B05B15/65 ,  B05C1/02 ,  B05B1/30 ,  B05B11/00

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying a sealant to a structure. The method comprises scanning a surface of the structure with a vision system to form scanned data. The method further determines a sealant application path for the structure using the scanned data. The method also controls movement of an application tip along the sealant application path using a controller.

公开(公告)号：US10661298B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-26

申请号：US16138874

申请日：2018-09-21

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： John Walter Pringle, IV ,  Angelica Davancens ,  Raul Tomuta ,  Marcos Robert Vaughn Espinosa

IPC: B05C5/02 ,  B05C17/005 ,  B05C17/00 ,  F16K31/00 ,  B05B1/30

Abstract: An applicator for delivering a glutinous substance comprises a first body portion, including an end-effector interface, extending from a base portion, a side cover to be removably coupled to the base portion, and a first cavity. A second body portion, having a second cavity intersecting the first cavity, extends from the base portion and is non-parallel to the first body portion. A tip portion, to be removably coupled to the second body portion, comprises a nozzle portion, a third cavity, communicatively coupled with the second cavity, an inner sleeve, having a splined outer surface, and an actuator interface, extending from the second body portion opposite the tip portion. The tip portion and the inner sleeve are interlocked when the inner sleeve is received inside the third cavity of the tip portion, such that the inner sleeve is prevented from rotating with respect to the tip portion.

公开(公告)号：US20190176187A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-13

申请号：US16272642

申请日：2019-02-11

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： Angelica Davancens ,  Branko Sarh ,  Don D. Trend

IPC: B05D1/26 ,  B05C11/10 ,  B05C1/02 ,  B05C5/02

Abstract: One example of the present disclosure relates to a system for dispensing a substance in a form of a bead on a surface in a progression direction along a path. The system includes a dispenser having: a leading edge, a contact portion comprising two contact points with the surface, and a trailing edge that extends between the two contact points and terminates therein. The system also includes first means for moving the dispenser along a virtual travel plane, which is parallel to the path and passes through the two contact points, while maintaining the contact portion in communication with the surface as the substance is being dispensed. The system also includes second means for monitoring a leading portion of the bead and for generating a signal responsive to at least one characteristic of the leading portion, wherein the leading portion is located ahead of a portion of the leading edge in the progression direction along the path. The system further includes third means for controlling, responsive to the signal generated by the second means, at least one of a speed of the dispenser along the path or a flow rate of the substance to the dispenser to provide a substantially uniform cross-sectional shape of the bead along the path.

公开(公告)号：US10201832B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-12

申请号：US14291216

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Angelica Davancens ,  Branko Sarh ,  Don D. Trend

IPC: B05C1/02 ,  B05D1/26 ,  B05C5/02 ,  B05C11/10

Abstract: A method of dispensing a substance along a path is provided. The method includes supplying the substance to a dispenser. The method also includes moving the dispenser along a virtual travel plane parallel to the path and passing through two contact points of the dispenser, while maintaining a contact portion of the dispenser in communication with a surface. The method also includes monitoring a leading portion of the bead and generating a signal responsive to at least one characteristic of the leading portion. The method further includes controlling at least one of the speed of the dispenser along the path or the flow rate of the substance to the dispenser to provide a substantially uniform cross-sectional shape of the bead along the path.

公开(公告)号：US20180221914A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-09

申请号：US15942124

申请日：2018-03-30

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Jake B. Weinmann ,  Raul Tomuta ,  John W. Pringle, IV ,  Angelica Davancens ,  Martin Hanna Guirguis ,  Frederick Brian Frontiera

IPC: B05D1/26 ,  F16B33/00 ,  B05C17/015 ,  B05C5/02 ,  B64F5/10 ,  B05C17/005

CPC classification number: B05D1/26 ,  B05C5/0204 ,  B05C5/0212 ,  B05C5/0225 ,  B05C17/00516 ,  B05C17/015 ,  B64F5/10 ,  F16B33/004

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for applying materials at interface areas formed by fasteners and parts. Specifically, a material is delivered to an interface area such that at least a portion of a fastener remains free from this material. The interface area may be sealed such that the material is contained within that area. As such, a controlled amount of the material is dispensed in a precise location. An applicator used for this process may include a housing and inner guide slidably disposed within this housing. The material may be delivered through an annular flow channel between the housing and inner guide. The inner guide may be sealed against and, in some embodiments, centered with respect to the fastener. The housing may be sealed with respect to the part and, in some embodiments, may be rotated with respect to the part to redistribute the material at the interface area.