公开(公告)号：US08657274B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US12838007

申请日：2010-07-16

Applicant: Laurance N. Hazlehurst ,  Bobby C. Philpott, Jr. ,  James N. Buttrick ,  Darrell D. Jones ,  Kostadinos D. Papanikolaou ,  David P. Banks ,  Terrence J. Rowe ,  Ronald Outous ,  Charles H. Glaisyer ,  Harry E. Townsend ,  Mark Boberg ,  Paul Elfes Nelson

Inventor： Laurance N. Hazlehurst ,  Bobby C. Philpott, Jr. ,  James N. Buttrick ,  Darrell D. Jones ,  Kostadinos D. Papanikolaou ,  David P. Banks ,  Terrence J. Rowe ,  Ronald Outous ,  Charles H. Glaisyer ,  Harry E. Townsend ,  Mark Boberg ,  Paul Elfes Nelson

IPC: B23Q3/18

CPC classification number: B23Q17/2233 ,  B21C51/005 ,  B21J15/14 ,  B21J15/142 ,  B21J15/28 ,  B23Q9/0042 ,  B23Q16/00 ,  B23Q16/001 ,  B64F5/10 ,  B64F5/50 ,  Y10T29/49778 ,  Y10T29/4978 ,  Y10T29/49829 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T29/49943 ,  Y10T29/49948 ,  Y10T29/49956 ,  Y10T29/5118 ,  Y10T29/5191 ,  Y10T29/53052 ,  Y10T29/53061 ,  Y10T29/53087 ,  Y10T29/534 ,  Y10T29/53961 ,  Y10T29/53978 ,  Y10T408/03 ,  Y10T408/173 ,  Y10T408/175 ,  Y10T408/21 ,  Y10T408/5612 ,  Y10T408/56245 ,  Y10T408/567 ,  Y10T408/57 ,  Y10T408/93 ,  Y10T409/306384 ,  Y10T409/307672 ,  Y10T409/308176 ,  Y10T483/10 ,  Y10T483/1729 ,  Y10T483/1736 ,  Y10T483/1748 ,  Y10T483/1752

Abstract: A production system for manufacturing a workpiece comprises an index system including a plurality of index devices removably mounted on the workpiece at known longitudinally spaced locations therealong, and a longitudinally extending index member releasably engaged with at least two of the index devices such that a position and orientation of the index member are fixed relative to the workpiece by the index devices, the index member having position-indicating features distributed therealong. The production system further comprises a machine module mounted for longitudinal movement along the index member and operable to perform an operation, the machine module being operable to detect the position-indicating features on the index member and thereby determine a position of the machine module relative to the workpiece.

Abstract translation: 用于制造工件的生产系统包括折射系统，该折射系统包括可拆卸地安装在工件上的已知的纵向间隔位置处的多个折射器装置，以及可伸缩地与至少两个折射装置接合的纵向延伸的折射构件， 折射构件的取向由折射装置相对于工件固定，具有位置指示特征的折射构件分布在其上。 生产系统还包括机器模块，其安装成沿着分度构件纵向移动并可操作以执行操作，机器模块可操作以检测分度构件上的位置指示特征，从而确定机器模块相对于 工件。

公开(公告)号：US20100283195A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-11

申请号：US12838007

申请日：2010-07-16

Applicant: Laurance N. Hazlehurst ,  Bobby C. Philpott, JR. ,  James N. Buttrick ,  Darrell D. Jones ,  Kostadinos D. Papanikolaou ,  David P. Banks ,  Terrence J. Rowe ,  Ronald Outous ,  Charles H. Glaisyer ,  Harry E. Townsend ,  Mark Boberg ,  Paul Elfes Nelson

Inventor： Laurance N. Hazlehurst ,  Bobby C. Philpott, JR. ,  James N. Buttrick ,  Darrell D. Jones ,  Kostadinos D. Papanikolaou ,  David P. Banks ,  Terrence J. Rowe ,  Ronald Outous ,  Charles H. Glaisyer ,  Harry E. Townsend ,  Mark Boberg ,  Paul Elfes Nelson

IPC: B23Q1/25

CPC classification number: B23Q17/2233 ,  B21C51/005 ,  B21J15/14 ,  B21J15/142 ,  B21J15/28 ,  B23Q9/0042 ,  B23Q16/00 ,  B23Q16/001 ,  B64F5/10 ,  B64F5/50 ,  Y10T29/49778 ,  Y10T29/4978 ,  Y10T29/49829 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T29/49943 ,  Y10T29/49948 ,  Y10T29/49956 ,  Y10T29/5118 ,  Y10T29/5191 ,  Y10T29/53052 ,  Y10T29/53061 ,  Y10T29/53087 ,  Y10T29/534 ,  Y10T29/53961 ,  Y10T29/53978 ,  Y10T408/03 ,  Y10T408/173 ,  Y10T408/175 ,  Y10T408/21 ,  Y10T408/5612 ,  Y10T408/56245 ,  Y10T408/567 ,  Y10T408/57 ,  Y10T408/93 ,  Y10T409/306384 ,  Y10T409/307672 ,  Y10T409/308176 ,  Y10T483/10 ,  Y10T483/1729 ,  Y10T483/1736 ,  Y10T483/1748 ,  Y10T483/1752

Abstract: A production system for manufacturing a workpiece comprises an index system including a plurality of index devices removably mounted on the workpiece at known longitudinally spaced locations therealong, and a longitudinally extending index member releasably engaged with at least two of the index devices such that a position and orientation of the index member are fixed relative to the workpiece by the index devices, the index member having position-indicating features distributed therealong. The production system further comprises a machine module mounted for longitudinal movement along the index member and operable to perform an operation, the machine module being operable to detect the position-indicating features on the index member and thereby determine a position of the machine module relative to the workpiece.

Abstract translation: 用于制造工件的生产系统包括折射系统，该折射系统包括可拆卸地安装在工件上的已知的纵向间隔位置处的多个折射器装置，以及可伸缩地与至少两个折射装置接合的纵向延伸的折射构件， 折射构件的取向由折射装置相对于工件固定，具有位置指示特征的折射构件分布在其上。 生产系统还包括机器模块，其安装成沿着分度构件纵向移动并可操作以执行操作，机器模块可操作以检测分度构件上的位置指示特征，从而确定机器模块相对于 工件。

公开(公告)号：US07599164B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-06

申请号：US11608050

申请日：2006-12-07

Applicant: Russell J. Heeter ,  Jeffrey D. Morgan ,  Kevin D. Pate ,  John R. Porter ,  Darrin M. Hansen ,  Steven C. Steckmyer ,  Thu A. Nguyen ,  Dale B. Winter ,  Daniel Smith ,  Harry E. Townsend

Inventor： Russell J. Heeter ,  Jeffrey D. Morgan ,  Kevin D. Pate ,  John R. Porter ,  Darrin M. Hansen ,  Steven C. Steckmyer ,  Thu A. Nguyen ,  Dale B. Winter ,  Daniel Smith ,  Harry E. Townsend

IPC: H02H1/00

CPC classification number: B64D45/02 ,  B64D37/32 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A lightning-protected conductive composite fuel tank includes a conductive material arrayed on an outer surface to at least partially cover a fastener centerline. Through holes extend along the fastener centerline through the conductive material and the underlying fuel tank shell. These through holes are countersunk into the fuel tank shell to a depth such that a fastener in a through hole will avoid electrical continuity or communication with the conductive material on the fuel tank outer surface. The gap in the countersunk through holes, between the fastener heads and the coextensive outer surface of the fuel tank, is filled with a dielectric or nonconductive material.

Abstract translation: 雷电保护的导电复合燃料箱包括排列在外表面上以至少部分地覆盖紧固件中心线的导电材料。 通孔通过导电材料和下面的燃料箱壳沿着紧固件中心线延伸。 这些通孔被沉入燃料箱壳体中以使得贯通孔中的紧固件将避免与燃料箱外表面上的导电材料的电连接或连通的深度。 在紧固件头部和燃料箱的共同延伸的外表面之间的沉孔通孔中的间隙填充有电介质或非导电材料。

公开(公告)号：US20090140038A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-04

申请号：US12369353

申请日：2009-02-11

Applicant: Laurance N. Hazlehurst ,  Bobby C. Philpott, JR. ,  James N. Buttrick ,  Darrell D. Jones ,  Kostadinos D. Papanikolaou ,  David P. Banks ,  Terrence J. Rowe ,  Ronald Outous ,  Charles H. Glaisyer ,  Harry E. Townsend ,  Mark Boberg ,  Paul Elfes Nelson ,  John R. Porter

Inventor： Laurance N. Hazlehurst ,  Bobby C. Philpott, JR. ,  James N. Buttrick ,  Darrell D. Jones ,  Kostadinos D. Papanikolaou ,  David P. Banks ,  Terrence J. Rowe ,  Ronald Outous ,  Charles H. Glaisyer ,  Harry E. Townsend ,  Mark Boberg ,  Paul Elfes Nelson ,  John R. Porter

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G06K19/067

CPC classification number: B23Q17/2233 ,  B21C51/005 ,  B21J15/14 ,  B21J15/142 ,  B21J15/28 ,  B23Q9/0042 ,  B23Q16/00 ,  B23Q16/001 ,  B64F5/10 ,  B64F5/50 ,  Y10T29/49778 ,  Y10T29/4978 ,  Y10T29/49829 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T29/49943 ,  Y10T29/49948 ,  Y10T29/49956 ,  Y10T29/5118 ,  Y10T29/5191 ,  Y10T29/53052 ,  Y10T29/53061 ,  Y10T29/53087 ,  Y10T29/534 ,  Y10T29/53961 ,  Y10T29/53978 ,  Y10T408/03 ,  Y10T408/173 ,  Y10T408/175 ,  Y10T408/21 ,  Y10T408/5612 ,  Y10T408/56245 ,  Y10T408/567 ,  Y10T408/57 ,  Y10T408/93 ,  Y10T409/306384 ,  Y10T409/307672 ,  Y10T409/308176 ,  Y10T483/10 ,  Y10T483/1729 ,  Y10T483/1736 ,  Y10T483/1748 ,  Y10T483/1752

Abstract: A production system for manufacturing a workpiece comprises an index system including a plurality of index devices removably mounted on the workpiece at known longitudinally spaced locations therealong, and a longitudinally extending index member releasably engaged with at least two of the index devices such that a position and orientation of the index member are fixed relative to the workpiece by the index devices, the index member having position-indicating features distributed therealong. The production system further comprises a machine module mounted for longitudinal movement along the index member and operable to perform an operation, the machine module being operable to detect the position-indicating features on the index member and thereby determine a position of the machine module relative to the workpiece.

Abstract translation: 用于制造工件的生产系统包括折射系统，该折射系统包括可拆卸地安装在工件上的已知的纵向间隔位置处的多个折射器装置，以及可伸缩地与至少两个折射装置接合的纵向延伸的折射构件， 折射构件的取向由折射装置相对于工件固定，具有位置指示特征的折射构件分布在其上。 生产系统还包括机器模块，其安装成沿着分度构件纵向移动并可操作以执行操作，机器模块可操作以检测分度构件上的位置指示特征，从而确定机器模块相对于 工件。

公开(公告)号：US20100020461A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12573277

申请日：2009-10-05

Applicant: Russell J. Heeter ,  Jeffrey D. Morgan ,  Kevin D. Pate ,  John R. Porter ,  Darrin M. Hansen ,  Steven C. Steckmyer ,  Thu A. Nguyen ,  Dale B. Winter ,  Daniel Smith ,  Harry E. Townsend

Inventor： Russell J. Heeter ,  Jeffrey D. Morgan ,  Kevin D. Pate ,  John R. Porter ,  Darrin M. Hansen ,  Steven C. Steckmyer ,  Thu A. Nguyen ,  Dale B. Winter ,  Daniel Smith ,  Harry E. Townsend

IPC: H01H1/00

CPC classification number: B64D45/02 ,  B64D37/32 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A lightning-protected conductive composite fuel tank includes a conductive material arrayed on an outer surface to at least partially cover a fastener centerline. Through holes extend along the fastener centerline through the conductive material and the underlying fuel tank shell. These through holes are countersunk into the fuel tank shell to a depth such that a fastener in a through hole will avoid electrical continuity or communication with the conductive material on the fuel tank outer surface. The gap in the countersunk through holes, between the fastener heads and the coextensive outer surface of the fuel tank, is filled with a dielectric or nonconductive material.

Abstract translation: 雷电保护的导电复合燃料箱包括排列在外表面上以至少部分地覆盖紧固件中心线的导电材料。 通孔通过导电材料和下面的燃料箱壳沿着紧固件中心线延伸。 这些通孔被沉入燃料箱壳体中以使得贯通孔中的紧固件将避免与燃料箱外表面上的导电材料的电连接或连通的深度。 在紧固件头部和燃料箱的共同延伸的外表面之间的沉孔通孔中的间隙填充有电介质或非导电材料。

公开(公告)号：US06855099B2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-15

申请号：US10004060

申请日：2001-10-31

Applicant: Laurance N. Hazlehurst ,  Bobby C. Philpott, Jr. ,  James N. Buttrick ,  Darrell D. Jones ,  Kostadinos D. Papanikolaou ,  David P. Banks ,  Terrence J. Rowe ,  Ronald Outous ,  Charles H. Glaisyer ,  Harry E. Townsend ,  Mark Boberg ,  Paul Elfes Nelson ,  John R. Porter

Inventor： Laurance N. Hazlehurst ,  Bobby C. Philpott, Jr. ,  James N. Buttrick ,  Darrell D. Jones ,  Kostadinos D. Papanikolaou ,  David P. Banks ,  Terrence J. Rowe ,  Ronald Outous ,  Charles H. Glaisyer ,  Harry E. Townsend ,  Mark Boberg ,  Paul Elfes Nelson ,  John R. Porter

IPC: B23Q9/00 ,  B23Q16/00 ,  B64F5/00 ,  B23Q3/157 ,  B23P23/00

CPC classification number: B23Q17/2233 ,  B21C51/005 ,  B21J15/14 ,  B21J15/142 ,  B21J15/28 ,  B23Q9/0042 ,  B23Q16/00 ,  B23Q16/001 ,  B64F5/10 ,  B64F5/50 ,  Y10T29/49778 ,  Y10T29/4978 ,  Y10T29/49829 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T29/49943 ,  Y10T29/49948 ,  Y10T29/49956 ,  Y10T29/5118 ,  Y10T29/5191 ,  Y10T29/53052 ,  Y10T29/53061 ,  Y10T29/53087 ,  Y10T29/534 ,  Y10T29/53961 ,  Y10T29/53978 ,  Y10T408/03 ,  Y10T408/173 ,  Y10T408/175 ,  Y10T408/21 ,  Y10T408/5612 ,  Y10T408/56245 ,  Y10T408/567 ,  Y10T408/57 ,  Y10T408/93 ,  Y10T409/306384 ,  Y10T409/307672 ,  Y10T409/308176 ,  Y10T483/10 ,  Y10T483/1729 ,  Y10T483/1736 ,  Y10T483/1748 ,  Y10T483/1752

Abstract: A production system for manufacturing a workpiece comprises an index system including a plurality of index devices removably mounted on the workpiece at known longitudinally spaced locations therealong, and a longitudinally extending index member releasably engaged with at least two of the index devices such that a position and orientation of the index member are fixed relative to the workpiece by the index devices, the index member having position-indicating features distributed therealong. The production system further comprises a machine module mounted for longitudinal movement along the index member and operable to perform an operation, the machine module being operable to detect the position-indicating features on the index member and thereby determine a position of the machine module relative to the workpiece.

Abstract translation: 用于制造工件的生产系统包括折射系统，该折射系统包括可拆卸地安装在工件上的已知的纵向间隔位置处的多个折射器装置，以及可伸缩地与至少两个折射装置接合的纵向延伸的折射构件， 折射构件的取向由折射装置相对于工件固定，具有位置指示特征的折射构件分布在其上。 生产系统还包括机器模块，其安装成沿着分度构件纵向移动并可操作以执行操作，机器模块可操作以检测分度构件上的位置指示特征，从而确定机器模块相对于 工件。

公开(公告)号：US07574933B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-18

申请号：US11227941

申请日：2005-09-15

Applicant: Laurance N. Hazlehurst ,  Bobby C. Philpott, Jr. ,  James N. Buttrick ,  Darrell D. Jones ,  Kostadinos D. Papanikolaou ,  David P. Banks ,  Terrence J. Rowe ,  Ronald Outous ,  Charles H. Glaisyer ,  Harry E. Townsend ,  Mark Boberg ,  Paul Elfes Nelson ,  John R. Porter

Inventor： Laurance N. Hazlehurst ,  Bobby C. Philpott, Jr. ,  James N. Buttrick ,  Darrell D. Jones ,  Kostadinos D. Papanikolaou ,  David P. Banks ,  Terrence J. Rowe ,  Ronald Outous ,  Charles H. Glaisyer ,  Harry E. Townsend ,  Mark Boberg ,  Paul Elfes Nelson ,  John R. Porter

IPC: G01M19/00

CPC classification number: B23Q17/2233 ,  B21C51/005 ,  B21J15/14 ,  B21J15/142 ,  B21J15/28 ,  B23Q9/0042 ,  B23Q16/00 ,  B23Q16/001 ,  B64F5/10 ,  B64F5/50 ,  Y10T29/49778 ,  Y10T29/4978 ,  Y10T29/49829 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T29/49943 ,  Y10T29/49948 ,  Y10T29/49956 ,  Y10T29/5118 ,  Y10T29/5191 ,  Y10T29/53052 ,  Y10T29/53061 ,  Y10T29/53087 ,  Y10T29/534 ,  Y10T29/53961 ,  Y10T29/53978 ,  Y10T408/03 ,  Y10T408/173 ,  Y10T408/175 ,  Y10T408/21 ,  Y10T408/5612 ,  Y10T408/56245 ,  Y10T408/567 ,  Y10T408/57 ,  Y10T408/93 ,  Y10T409/306384 ,  Y10T409/307672 ,  Y10T409/308176 ,  Y10T483/10 ,  Y10T483/1729 ,  Y10T483/1736 ,  Y10T483/1748 ,  Y10T483/1752

Abstract: A production system for manufacturing a workpiece comprises an index system including a plurality of index devices removably mounted on the workpiece at known longitudinally spaced locations therealong, and a longitudinally extending index member releasably engaged with at least two of the index devices such that a position and orientation of the index member are fixed relative to the workpiece by the index devices, the index member having position-indicating features distributed therealong. The production system further comprises a machine module mounted for longitudinal movement along the index member and operable to perform an operation, the machine module being operable to detect the position-indicating features on the index member and thereby determine a position of the machine module relative to the workpiece.

Abstract translation: 用于制造工件的生产系统包括折射系统，该折射系统包括可拆卸地安装在工件上的已知的纵向间隔位置处的多个折射器装置，以及可伸缩地与至少两个折射装置接合的纵向延伸的折射构件， 折射构件的取向由折射装置相对于工件固定，具有位置指示特征的折射构件分布在其上。 生产系统还包括机器模块，其安装成沿着分度构件纵向移动并可操作以执行操作，机器模块可操作以检测分度构件上的位置指示特征，从而确定机器模块相对于 工件。

公开(公告)号：US20080137259A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-12

申请号：US11608050

申请日：2006-12-07

Applicant: Russell J. Heeter ,  Jeffrey D. Morgan ,  Kevin D. Pate ,  John R. Porter ,  Darrin M. Hansen ,  Steven C. Steckmyer ,  Thu A. Nguyen ,  Dale B. Winter ,  Daniel Smith ,  Harry E. Townsend

Inventor： Russell J. Heeter ,  Jeffrey D. Morgan ,  Kevin D. Pate ,  John R. Porter ,  Darrin M. Hansen ,  Steven C. Steckmyer ,  Thu A. Nguyen ,  Dale B. Winter ,  Daniel Smith ,  Harry E. Townsend

IPC: B64D37/32 ,  B21D53/92 ,  H05F3/00

CPC classification number: B64D45/02 ,  B64D37/32 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A lightning-protected conductive composite fuel tank includes a conductive material arrayed on an outer surface to at least partially cover a fastener centerline. Through holes extend along the fastener centerline through the conductive material and the underlying fuel tank shell. These through holes are countersunk into the fuel tank shell to a depth such that a fastener in a through hole will avoid electrical continuity or communication with the conductive material on the fuel tank outer surface. The gap in the countersunk through holes, between the fastener heads and the coextensive outer surface of the fuel tank, is filled with a dielectric or nonconductive material.

Abstract translation: 雷电保护的导电复合燃料箱包括排列在外表面上以至少部分地覆盖紧固件中心线的导电材料。 通孔通过导电材料和下面的燃料箱壳沿着紧固件中心线延伸。 这些通孔被沉入燃料箱壳体中以使得贯通孔中的紧固件将避免与燃料箱外表面上的导电材料的电连接或连通的深度。 在紧固件头部和燃料箱的共同延伸的外表面之间的沉孔通孔中的间隙填充有电介质或非导电材料。

公开(公告)号：US06779272B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-24

申请号：US10231884

申请日：2002-08-30

Applicant: Dan D. Day ,  Clayton L. Munk ,  Luis A. Perla ,  Harry E. Townsend

Inventor： Dan D. Day ,  Clayton L. Munk ,  Luis A. Perla ,  Harry E. Townsend

IPC: B23P1500

CPC classification number: B64F5/10 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T29/49764 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T29/49947

Abstract: A method for assembling wings includes supporting a pair of wing spars, which include a plurality of coordination features, upon a pair of stanchions in a generally horizontal position. A plurality of ribs and wing panels are accurately fastened to the pair of wing spars at a first workstation using the coordination features to position accurately the parts. The combination is transferred to downstream workstations via a ground transport vehicle for further processing and assembly to define a pulsed flow wing assembly system.

公开(公告)号：US4951849A

公开(公告)日：1990-08-28

申请号：US251901

申请日：1988-09-30

Applicant: Harry E. Townsend ,  Paul J. Shemeta ,  Avinoam Zafir

Inventor： Harry E. Townsend ,  Paul J. Shemeta ,  Avinoam Zafir

IPC: B05C7/00 ,  B21J15/10

CPC classification number: B21J15/142 ,  B05C7/00 ,  B21J15/10 ,  Y10T29/49885 ,  Y10T29/5118

Abstract: An applicator for applying a fluid substance to a drilled hole as part of an automatic fastening machine. The fastener machine drills the hole in the workpiece, such as an aircraft wing panel, and then the substance applicator applies the substance to the hole, prior to subsequent installation of the fastener within the hole. The substance applicator, which is connected to a movable pressure foot, is pneumatically operated so that a head portion of the applicator is extended laterally over the hole, and a tip assembly in the head is extended vertically downward toward the hole. This operational sequence is accomplished by means of variable rate springs which bias the tip assembly and base to retracted positions. The substance is delivered to the tip assembly from a storage reservoir by means of a peristaltic pump. Positive shutoff of the substance to the tip assembly is achieved by a pivotally mounted shutoff arm assembly. When one end of the shutoff arm is engaged and elevated by the retracted head, the opposite end of the arm is depressed against the compressible tube to pinch off the sealant flow therethrough.

Abstract translation: 一种将流体物质作为自动紧固机的一部分施加到钻孔上的施加器。 紧固件机器钻出工件中的孔，例如飞机机翼板，然后物件施加器将物质施加到孔中，然后将紧固件安装在孔内。 连接到可移动压脚的物质施用器被气动地操作，使得施加器的头部横向延伸穿过孔，并且头部中的尖端组件垂直向下延伸到孔。 该操作顺序通过可变速率弹簧来实现，该弹簧将尖端组件和底座偏压到缩回位置。 该物质通过蠕动泵从储存容器输送到尖端组件。 通过枢转安装的关闭臂组件实现物体到尖端组件的正向切断。 当关闭臂的一端通过缩回的头部接合和升高时，臂的相对端被压靠在可压缩的管上以夹紧通过其的密封剂流动。