IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0265946
(2014-04-30)
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등록번호 |
US-9272793
(2016-03-01)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Larson, Kim Marie
- Eng, Raymond Cho
- Munk, Clayton Lynn
- Day, Dan Dresskell
- Davis, Gordon Dale
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
1 인용 특허 :
8 |
초록
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An apparatus for supporting a wing assembly at a wing assembly support height. Base sections are provided, each having a different predetermined height with respect to one another. A movable platform carries a plurality of base sections, and a plurality of wing assembly support sections rest on base
An apparatus for supporting a wing assembly at a wing assembly support height. Base sections are provided, each having a different predetermined height with respect to one another. A movable platform carries a plurality of base sections, and a plurality of wing assembly support sections rest on base sections and include wing assembly connectors, which are movable in a first plane and a second plane generally perpendicular relative to the first plane. A differential height is defined between the wing assembly support height and the combined heights of the platform and the height of wing assembly connector, relative to the bottom of the wing assembly support section. At least one of the base sections is of a predetermined height approximating the differential height and is carried on the platform. The wing assembly support section is carried on such base section.
대표청구항
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1. An apparatus for supporting a wing assembly at a wing assembly support height relative to a support surface, the apparatus comprising: at least one movable platform having a first height;a plurality of base sections, each having a different predetermined height with respect to one another;a plura
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An apparatus for supporting a wing assembly at a wing assembly support height relative to a support surface, the apparatus comprising: at least one movable platform having a first height;a plurality of base sections, each having a different predetermined height with respect to one another;a plurality of wing assembly support sections, wherein each wing assembly support section corresponds to a respective one of base sections;a wing assembly connector connected to each of the plurality of wing assembly support sections;at least one wing assembly connector being configured to be movable in a first plane and a second plane generally perpendicular with respect to the first plane;each of the wing assembly support sections defining a bottom and the wing assembly connector being at a second height from the bottom;at least one movable platform and at least one wing assembly connector being configured such that the aggregate of the first height and the second height is less than a height of at least one of the wing assembly supports and such that the difference between the aggregate of the first height and the second height and the wing assembly support height defines a differential height;at least one of the multiple base sections being of a predetermined height approximating the differential height;the at least one of the base sections being of a predetermined height approximating the differential height being carried on the movable platform;at least one of the wing assembly support sections carried on at least one of the multiple base sections being of a predetermined height approximating the differential height;at least two of the wing assembly connectors each including an arm, and wherein the first plane is generally perpendicular to the support surface and the second plane is generally parallel to the support surface;at least two of the wing assembly connectors each having a respective load cell connected thereto, each load cell being configured to automatically determine the load placed on one arm;at least two of the wing assembly connectors each having a respective metrology device connected thereto, each metrology device being configured to automatically determine positional data for one connector; anda control system in communication with each load cell and each metrology device. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the arms are each movable in a third plane that is generally parallel to the first plane and generally perpendicular to the second plane. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: an elevator device connected to each of the at least two wing assembly connectors, the elevator devices being in communication with the control system, and the control system being operable to direct the elevator devices to automatically move the arms in the second plane. 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control system is operable to automatically operate the elevator devices to move the arms in the second plane in a manner which serves to distribute or re-distribute load on the at least two arms. 5. The apparatus of claim 3, further comprising: the at least one movable platform including a plurality of movable platforms; andand each of the plurality of movable platforms including at least one clamp mechanism that selectively joins the plurality of movable platforms to one another. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: the at least one movable platform including a plurality of movable platforms, each of the plurality of movable platforms including a first side and a second side generally opposite the first side;at least one first clamp mechanism on the first side of each of the plurality of movable platforms;at least one second clamp mechanism on the second side of each of the plurality of movable platforms; andwherein, the first clamping mechanism and the second clamping mechanism cooperate with one another to selectively join the plurality of movable platforms to one another. 7. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: the at least one movable platform including a plurality of movable platforms;and each of the plurality of movable platforms including a front side and a rear side generally opposite the front side;at least one male index mechanism on the front side of each of the plurality of movable platforms;at least one female index mechanism on the rear side of each of the plurality of movable platforms; andwherein, the male index mechanism and the female index mechanism cooperate with one another to selectively register the plurality of movable platforms to one another. 8. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: the at least one movable platform defining a first side and a second side generally opposite the first side;the first side and the second side each defining an opening;a compartment extending between the first side and the second side and communicating with the opening in each of the first side and the second side; anda door pivotally attached to the movable platform for selectively allowing access to the compartment. 9. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: the at least one movable platform including a plurality of wheels that permit the movable platform to move about the support surface. 10. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: at least one wing assembly support section defining a compartment; andat least one access door that is in communication with the compartment. 11. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: at least one wing assembly support section including a movable table interposed between the at least one wing assembly support section and at least one of the base sections being of a predetermined height approximating the differential height; andthe movable table being configured to allow relative generally rectilinear movement between the at least one wing assembly support section and the at least one base section being of a predetermined height approximating the differential height. 12. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a movable bracket connected to the wing assembly connector that allows the arm to move in the third plane. 13. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: the wing assembly connector including an arm, and wherein the first plane is generally perpendicular to the support surface and the second plane is generally parallel to the support surface;an elevator device connected to wing assembly connector that automatically moves the arm in the second plane; anda motor connected to the elevator device that powers the elevator device. 14. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: at least one outrigger connected to the at least one movable platform that stabilizes the at least one movable platform. 15. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: the at least one movable platform including a plurality of movable platforms;and each of the plurality of movable platforms including at least one clamp mechanism that selectively joins the plurality of movable platforms to one another; andthe at least one movable platform including a plurality of wheels that permit the movable platform to move about the support surface. 16. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: at least one wing assembly support section including a movable table interposed between the at least one wing assembly support section and the at least one of the multiple base sections being of a predetermined height approximating the differential height;the movable table being configured to allow relative generally rectilinear movement between the at least one wing assembly support section and the at least one of the multiple base sections being of a predetermined height approximating the differential height;the wing assembly connector including an arm, and wherein the first plane is generally perpendicular to the support surface and the second plane is generally parallel to the support surface; andan elevator device that automatically moves the arm in the second plane. 17. A method for supporting a wing assembly at a wing assembly support height relative, to a support surface, the method comprising the steps of: providing at least one wing assembly;providing at least one movable platform having a first height;providing a plurality of base sections, each having a different predetermined height with respect to one another;providing a plurality of wing assembly support sections wherein each wing assembly support sections corresponds to a respective one of the base sections, and a wing assembly connector movable in a first plane and a second plane generally perpendicular with respect to the first plane on each of the wing assembly support sections; the wing assembly support section defining a bottom and the wing assembly connector being at a second height from the bottom;providing each of at least two of the wing assembly connectors with load cells connected thereto, wherein each load cell automatically determines load placed on one connector;providing each of at least two of the wing assembly connectors with metrology devices connected thereto, wherein each metrology device automatically determines positional data for one connector;providing a control system in communication with the load cells and the metrology devices;aggregating the first height of the movable platform and the second height of the wing assembly connector from the bottom of the wing assembly section;determining a differential height by comparing the aggregated first height and second height to the wing assembly support height;selecting one of the multiple base sections of a predetermined height approximating the differential height and positioning the selected one of the multiple base sections upon the platform;positioning the wing assembly support section on top of the selected one of the multiple base sections; andconnecting the wing assembly connector to the wing assembly for supporting the wing assembly. 18. The method of claim 17, further comprising: providing an elevator device connected to each of the at least two wing assembly connectors, the elevator devices being operable to automatically move the arms in the second plane one or more planes. 19. The method of claim 18, further comprising: moving the wing assembly across the support surface. 20. The method of claim 19, further comprising: adjusting the wing assembly connectors along the second plane with the elevator devices in order to distribute or re-distribute load on the connectors as measured by the load cells. 21. The method of claim 19, further comprising: adjusting wing assembly connectors along one or more planes with the elevator devices in order to establish or reestablish a jigged position as measured by the metrology devices.
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