Method and apparatus for exchanging nozzles and tips for a fluid dispensing system

    公开(公告)号:US10525603B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-07

    申请号:US13973528

    申请日:2013-08-22

    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.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING PATHS FOR PROCESSING PHYSICAL PROFILES OF PARTS

    公开(公告)号:US20170082428A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-23

    申请号:US14857753

    申请日:2015-09-17

    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).

    Resin application tip for a cut edge

    公开(公告)号:US10328456B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-25

    申请号:US14859929

    申请日:2015-09-21

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying resin to a cut edge of a composite structure, the cut edge having exposed carbon fibers. The method comprises scanning the cut edge of the composite structure with a vision system to form scanned data. The method further determines an application path for the cut edge of the composite structure using the scanned data. The method also applies the resin to the cut edge of the composite structure by controlling movement of an application tip along the application path using a controller.

    Tool for Applying a Fluid onto a Surface
    7.
    发明申请
    Tool for Applying a Fluid onto a Surface 审中-公开
    将流体涂抹在表面上的工具

    公开(公告)号:US20150064357A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-05

    申请号:US14016846

    申请日:2013-09-03

    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。

    Method and Apparatus for Exchanging Nozzles and Tips for a Fluid Dispensing System
    8.
    发明申请
    Method and Apparatus for Exchanging Nozzles and Tips for a Fluid Dispensing System 审中-公开
    用于交换流体分配系统的喷嘴和提示的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150053787A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-26

    申请号:US13973528

    申请日:2013-08-22

    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。

    Resin Application Tip for a Cut Edge
    9.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190270115A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-05

    申请号:US16417351

    申请日:2019-05-20

    Abstract: A sealing system for applying resin to a cut edge of a composite structure, the cut edge having exposed carbon fibers. The system includes: a tool that comprises a nozzle and a resin source; a controller configured to control: a movement of the tool, and flow of resin from the resin source to the nozzle; and an application tip connected to the nozzle of the tool and configured to apply the resin to the cut edge of the composite structure. The application tip may have an exterior surface with a circular cross section and an indentation for a first length along a longitudinal axis of the application tip and a first end and a second end configured such that a resin flows from the first end to the second end.

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