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：US10363569B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-30

申请号：US15253162

申请日：2016-08-31

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： John W. Pringle, IV ,  Raul Tomuta ,  Jake B. Weinmann ,  John J. Brown ,  Chris Erickson ,  Martin Guirguis ,  Don D. Trend ,  Richard P. Topf

IPC: B05C5/02 ,  B05C11/10 ,  B05B12/10 ,  B05B1/30 ,  A46B11/06 ,  B05D1/26 ,  B05D7/24 ,  B05C17/005 ,  B05B15/65

Abstract: An applicator (102) for delivering a glutinous substance (168) to a workpiece (170) from an end-effector (101) is disclosed. The applicator (102) comprises a body (110) and a plunger (186). The plunger (186) comprises a gate (118), movable within an outlet portion (182) of a first channel (115) of the body (110) between, inclusively, an open position, allowing the glutinous substance (168) to flow from an inlet (116) of the first channel (115) to an outlet (117) of the first channel (115) and a closed position, preventing the glutinous substance (168) from flowing from the inlet (116) of the first channel (115) to the outlet (117) of the first channel (115). The applicator (102) further comprises an actuator (131), selectively operable to move the plunger (186) such that the gate (118) moves between, inclusively, the open position and the closed position.

公开(公告)号：US10245612B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-02

申请号：US15373621

申请日：2016-12-09

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： John W. Pringle-Iv ,  Don D. Trend

IPC: B05C9/02 ,  B05D5/00 ,  B05C17/005 ,  E04F21/165

Abstract: A sealant-applicator tip comprises a body, having a plane of symmetry and comprising an inlet opening. The sealant-applicator tip also comprises a head, extending from the body opposite the inlet opening. The head comprising a first planar face, comprising a first linear edge, a second planar face, comprising a second linear edge, a third face, comprising a third edge, a fourth face, comprising a fourth edge, a fifth edge, a sixth edge, a seventh edge, and an outlet opening, formed in the third face and in communication with the inlet opening of the body. The sealant-applicator tip further comprises a channel, extending from the inlet opening to the outlet opening.

公开(公告)号：US10099240B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-16

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

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a glutinous substance from a cartridge to a brush is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a sleeve and a pressure-cap assembly. The pressure-cap assembly comprises a pressure cap, proximate an inlet of the sleeve. The pressure cap comprises a pressure input, selectively operable to apply pressure to the glutinous substance in the cartridge when the cartridge is received within the sleeve, the pressure cap is in the closed position, and a leading end of the cartridge is in sealed engagement with a valve. The apparatus further comprises a brush-arm assembly, configured to retain the brush and capable of rotating the brush. The valve is selectively operable to enable the glutinous substance to flow from the cartridge to the brush.

公开(公告)号：US20170082428A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US14857753

申请日：2015-09-17

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Don D. Trend ,  Martin Hanna Guirguis

IPC: G01B21/20

CPC classification number: G01B21/20 ,  B23Q17/00 ,  G05B19/00

Abstract: A method (100) of generating a path (470) for processing a physical profile (230) of a part (200) with a tool (303) is provided. The physical profile (230) has a shape. The method (100) comprises identifying a processing location (440a) on the physical profile (230) of the part (200). The processing location (440a) is within an inspection region (450a). The method (100) also comprises identifying an inspection-region location (460b) based on the processing location (440a). An inspection region (450b) is geometrically associated with the inspection-region location (460b). The method (100) additionally comprises identifying a processing location (440b) on the physical profile (230) of the part (200). The processing location (440b) is within the inspection region (450b). The method (100) also comprises generating at least a portion of the path (470) based on the processing location (440a) and the processing location (440b).

公开(公告)号：US11123761B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-21

申请号：US16513695

申请日：2019-07-16

Applicant: The Boeing Company

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

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

Abstract: A method of manipulating a brush relative to a brush-arm assembly of an end-effector comprises locating a carriage in one of a first position or a second position relative to a stationary component. The method also comprises, with the carriage in one of the first position or the second position, different from the first position, relative to the stationary component, locating the brush-arm assembly of the end-effector with respect to the stationary component so that the brush-arm assembly is in contact with the stationary component. The method further comprises moving the carriage in a second direction toward the stationary component, from the first position to a third position, to load the brush onto the brush-arm assembly, or moving the carriage in a first direction away from the stationary component from the second position to the first position to unload the brush from the brush-arm assembly.

公开(公告)号：US10967396B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-06

申请号：US16272642

申请日：2019-02-11

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

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

IPC: B05C11/10 ,  B05C1/02 ,  B05C5/02 ,  B29C48/00 ,  B05D1/26

Abstract: A system for dispensing a substance in a form of a bead on a surface in a progression direction 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 is configured to move 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 is also configured to monitor a leading portion of the bead and to generate 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 is further configured to control, responsive to the signal, 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：US10913089B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-09

申请号：US15989048

申请日：2018-05-24

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 ,  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 is disclosed. The method comprises receiving the cartridge inside a sleeve through an inlet of the sleeve while a pressure cap is in an open position. The method also comprises moving the pressure cap into a closed position to sealingly couple the pressure cap with a trailing end of the cartridge and to sealingly couple the applicator with a leading end of the cartridge. The method further comprises applying pressure to the glutinous substance in the cartridge through the pressure input of the pressure cap to urge the glutinous substance from the cartridge into the applicator. Additionally, the method comprises moving the pressure cap into the open position to provide sufficient clearance sufficient for removal of the cartridge from the sleeve through the inlet of the sleeve.

公开(公告)号：US20200078818A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-12

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

Abstract: An apparatus (102) for delivering a glutinous substance (168) from a cartridge (166) to an applicator (254) 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 assembly (104) also comprises an actuator (114), coupled to the pressure cap (110) and to the sleeve (106). The apparatus (102) further comprises an automated coupler (223), configured to automatically reversibly sealingly couple the applicator (254) with the leading end (167) of the cartridge (166).

公开(公告)号：US10406552B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-10

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

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