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Tooling assembly for use with panels and method of supporting panels by tooling assembly

A tool assembly, panel technology, used in the manufacture of tools, workpiece holding devices, workbenches, etc., to solve problems such as expensive, difficult to repair or modify

Active Publication Date: 2021-08-13
THE BOEING CO
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This can cause problems, especially if the facility has limited storage space
Finally, many conventional tools can be difficult and expensive to repair or modify

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[0018] The tool holders or assemblies described herein are relatively quickly reconfigured to support panels having different profiles. More specifically, the tool assembly can be used with multiple sets of frames, where each set of frames corresponds to a particular shape of the panel. By changing the set of frameworks coupled to the tool component, the tool component can be reconfigured for use with different panels. For example, when a new part is to be processed, the current set of frames is removed from the tool assembly and a new set of frames is coupled to the supports of the tool assembly. The frames are slidable along the supports to adjust the position of each frame to define a predetermined shape corresponding to that part. Additionally, different numbers of frames may be used depending on the part. For example, a frame can be added to provide additional strength to support the part. For shorter parts, the frames can be removed and / or positioned closer together. ...

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Abstract

A tool assembly for use with a panel defining a tool side surface and a method for supporting the panel by the tool assembly are provided, and the tool side surface defines a profile. The tool assembly includes a base, a plurality of support members fixedly attached to the base, a plurality of frames, and a fixation system. The frames each define an upper surface, wherein each support member is releasably coupled to the corresponding frame by a fastening system. The upper surfaces of the frame are each shaped to correspond to a portion of the contour of the tool side surface of the panel. A securing system is used to provide suction configured to releasably secure the panel against the upper surface of the frame.

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technical field [0001] Embodiments of the subject matter described herein relate generally to tool holders, and in particular to a tool holder comprising a plurality of frames releasably coupled to a base of the tool holder and to a Frame panels. Background technique [0002] Various parts such as, for example, aircraft panels can be manufactured using tools. Conventional tools generally include a tool support or frame and a panel defining the surface of the tool, wherein the panel is integral with the support. Tools can be used to make various parts. For example, composite structures may be fabricated by placing composite material along a tool surface, and then applying a vacuum to hold the composite material during curing. [0003] While conventional tooling is widely used to fabricate a variety of parts, several challenges currently exist. For example, conventional tools are often heavy and bulky. Accordingly, extensive capital equipment is required to move the tools...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): B25B11/00B25H1/08
CPCB25B11/005B25H1/08B25B11/02
Inventor 杰弗里·H·奥尔伯格丹尼尔·J·佩龙沙恩·E·阿瑟
Owner THE BOEING CO