A system and method for manufacturing shells for a ship
The system addresses the inefficiencies of traditional jig stations by using adjustable elongate supports and diaphragms with pull-down clips for precise shell formation, achieving cost-effective and waste-reducing shipbuilding with improved accuracy and consistency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/GB2025/050756
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-04-09
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-09
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-16
AI Technical Summary
Traditional jig stations for shipbuilding are bespoke, costly, and labor-intensive, leading to significant waste and inefficiencies, while mechanized jigs are expensive and prone to inaccuracies, with shells still suffering from weld distortion and scarring issues.
A system comprising an array of elongate supports and removably attachable diaphragms that define curvature, with adjustable lengths and pull-down clips to ensure precise shell formation, allowing for reusable and stackable components that reduce waste and labor costs.
The system provides modular, efficient, and cost-effective shell manufacturing with reduced material waste, improved accuracy, and consistent quality through reusable components and standardized alignment, enhancing volume shipbuilding efficiency.