Automated fixture
The automated fixture system enables unidirectional assembly of the aircraft wing box, solving the complexity of disassembly and cleaning holes in the traditional assembly process and improving assembly efficiency and accuracy.
CN113580175BActive Publication Date: 2026-03-24AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE(GB)
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2021-04-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-24
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
The assembly process of traditional aircraft wing boxes requires disassembly and cleaning of drilled holes before reassembly, which is complex and time-consuming and makes unidirectional assembly impossible.
Method used
An automated clamping system, including a clamping frame, a robot end effector, and position sensors, is used to automatically position and clamp the ribs and webs, enabling drilling and fastening operations and avoiding intermediate disassembly steps.
Benefits of technology
It enables automated drilling and fastening of ribs and spars without disassembling the skin cover, reducing assembly time and improving assembly efficiency and precision.
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Abstract
The invention relates to an automated clamp having a clamp frame, motorized clamp jaw portions, and a robot end effector connector. One of the clamp jaw portions can receive a drilling tool and / or a fastening tool. One of the clamp jaw portions has a position sensor for detecting the position of the clamp. The clamp forms part of an automated clamping system. The clamping system is used to automatically clamp a rib web to a rib strut or integrated rib foot of an aircraft wing box for automated drilling of the rib web rib strut or integrated rib foot and / or fastening of the rib web to the rib strut or integrated rib foot.
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