公开(公告)号：US09937516B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-10

申请号：US15143235

申请日：2016-04-29

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Raul Tomuta ,  Frederick B. Frontiera ,  Angelica Davancens ,  Martin Guirguis

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

CPC classification number: B05C9/02 ,  A46B11/06 ,  A46B13/04 ,  B05C1/027 ,  B05C1/06 ,  B05C5/02 ,  B05C11/10 ,  B05C11/1002 ,  B05D7/24 ,  B25J9/1679 ,  B25J9/1692 ,  B25J11/0075 ,  Y10S901/02

Abstract: A brush (400) for delivering a glutinous substance (168) to a workpiece (170) from an end-effector (102) is disclosed. The brush (400) comprises a body (402), having a rotational axis (438). The brush (400) also comprises a shaft (404), coupled to the body (402) and coaxial with the rotational axis (438). Additionally, the brush (400) comprises a tube (430), having a first end (411) and a second end (412), opposite the first end (411). The tube (430) comprises a first channel (408), coaxial with the rotational axis (438) and having an inlet (409) and an outlet (480). Furthermore, the tube (430) extends from the body (402) in a first direction (A) along the rotational axis (438), to the second end (412). The brush (400) further comprises bristles (420) that surround a portion of the tube (430), wherein the bristles (420) extend from the body (402) in the first direction (A).

公开(公告)号：US09757759B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US13963218

申请日：2013-08-09

Applicant: The Boeing Company

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

IPC: B05D1/26 ,  B05D3/12 ,  B05C9/12 ,  B05C17/005 ,  E04F21/165

CPC classification number: B05C9/12 ,  B05C17/00516 ,  B05D1/26 ,  B05D3/12 ,  E04F21/1652

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming and shaping a fillet at an interface. A fluid may be dispensed from a nozzle onto the interface as the nozzle is moved along the interface to form the fillet. An exposed surface of the fillet may be worked using a fairing element associated with the nozzle, as the nozzle is moved along the interface and the fluid is dispensed from the nozzle.

公开(公告)号：US20170106538A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-20

申请号：US15224363

申请日：2016-07-29

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Raul Tomuta ,  Angelica Davancens ,  Frederick B. Frontiera ,  Martin Guirguis ,  Don D. Trend ,  Jake B. Weinmann

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  B05C1/02 ,  B25J11/00

CPC classification number: B05C9/02 ,  A46B11/06 ,  A46B13/04 ,  B05C1/027 ,  B05C1/06 ,  B05C5/02 ,  B05C11/10 ,  B05C11/1002 ,  B05D7/24 ,  B25J9/1679 ,  B25J9/1692 ,  B25J11/0075 ,  B25J15/0491 ,  Y10S483/901 ,  Y10S901/02 ,  Y10S901/43 ,  Y10T483/17

Abstract: An apparatus (812) for loading and unloading a brush (822) to and from a brush-arm assembly (802) of an end-effector (102) is disclosed. The apparatus (812) comprises a base (814) and a carriage (818), which is movable along an axis (A) at least to a first position, a second position, or a third position relative to the base (814). The carriage (818) comprises a brush receptacle (820), configured to prevent movement of the brush (822) in a first direction, but not in a second direction, opposite to the first direction, when the brush (822) is placed in the brush receptacle (820). The apparatus (812) also comprises a stationary component (832), fixed relative to the base (814) and configured to prevent movement of the brush-arm assembly (802) in the second direction. Additionally, the apparatus (812) comprises a linear actuator (816), configured to move the carriage (818).

公开(公告)号：US20170105516A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-20

申请号：US15009452

申请日：2016-01-28

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: A46B13/04

CPC classification number: B05C9/02 ,  A46B11/06 ,  A46B13/04 ,  B05C1/027 ,  B05C1/06 ,  B05C5/02 ,  B05C11/10 ,  B05C11/1002 ,  B05D7/24 ,  B25J9/1679 ,  B25J9/1692 ,  B25J11/0075 ,  Y10S901/02

Abstract: An apparatus (102) for delivering a glutinous substance (168) from a cartridge (166) to a brush (298) is disclosed. The apparatus (102) comprises a sleeve (106) and a pressure-cap assembly (104). The pressure-cap assembly (104) comprises a pressure cap (110), proximate an inlet (124) of the sleeve (106). The pressure cap (110) comprises a pressure input (118), selectively operable to apply pressure to the glutinous substance (168) in the cartridge (166) when the cartridge (166) is received within the sleeve (106), the pressure cap (110) is in the closed position, and a leading end (167) of the cartridge (166) is in sealed engagement with a valve (154). The apparatus (102) further comprises a brush-arm assembly (176), configured to retain the brush (298) and capable of rotating the brush (298). The valve (154) is selectively operable to enable the glutinous substance (168) to flow from the cartridge (166) to the brush (298).

公开(公告)号：US20170105514A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-20

申请号：US15143235

申请日：2016-04-29

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Raul Tomuta ,  Frederick B. Frontiera ,  Angelica Davancens ,  Martin Guirguis

IPC: A46B11/06

CPC classification number: B05C9/02 ,  A46B11/06 ,  A46B13/04 ,  B05C1/027 ,  B05C1/06 ,  B05C5/02 ,  B05C11/10 ,  B05C11/1002 ,  B05D7/24 ,  B25J9/1679 ,  B25J9/1692 ,  B25J11/0075 ,  Y10S901/02

Abstract: A brush (400) for delivering a glutinous substance (168) to a workpiece (170) from an end-effector (102) is disclosed. The brush (400) comprises a body (402), having a rotational axis (438). The brush (400) also comprises a shaft (404), coupled to the body (402) and coaxial with the rotational axis (438). Additionally, the brush (400) comprises a tube (430), having a first end (411) and a second end (412), opposite the first end (411). The tube (430) comprises a first channel (408), coaxial with the rotational axis (438) and having an inlet (409) and an outlet (480). Furthermore, the tube (430) extends from the body (402) in a first direction (A) along the rotational axis (438), to the second end (412). The brush (400) further comprises bristles (420) that surround a portion of the tube (430), wherein the bristles (420) extend from the body (402) in the first direction (A).

公开(公告)号：US20170050213A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

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: B05D1/26 ,  B05B1/30

CPC classification number: B05C5/0216 ,  B05C11/1021 ,  B05C11/1044

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.

Abstract translation: 一种将密封剂施加到结构体上的方法和装置。 该方法包括用视觉系统扫描结构的表面以形成扫描数据。 该方法还使用扫描数据确定用于结构的密封剂施加路径。 该方法还使用控制器控制应用尖端沿着密封剂施加路径的移动。

公开(公告)号：US20150343487A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14291216

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: The Boeing Company

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

IPC: B05D1/26 ,  B05C1/02

CPC classification number: B05D1/26 ,  B05C1/02 ,  B05C5/0216 ,  B05C11/1005 ,  B05C11/1007

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, while the substance is being dispensed: a leading edge, a contact portion including 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.

Abstract translation: 本公开的一个实例涉及一种用于在沿着路径的前进方向的表面上分配呈珠形形式的物质的系统。 该系统包括一个分配器，当物质被分配时：前缘，包括与表面的两个接触点的接触部分和在两个接触点之间延伸并终止于其中的后缘。 该系统还包括用于沿着虚拟行进平面移动分配器的第一装置，该虚拟行进平面平行于路径并通过两个接触点，同时在物质被分配的同时保持接触部分与表面连通。 该系统还包括第二装置，用于监测珠的前导部分并响应于前导部分的至少一个特征产生信号，其中前导部分位于沿前进边缘的沿前进方向的一部分的前方沿着 路径。 该系统还包括第三装置，用于响应于由第二装置产生的信号，控制分配器沿路径的速度或物质流到分配器的流速中的至少一个，以提供基本均匀的横截面形状 沿着路径的珠子。