Systems and methods for treating materials with inflatable tools
By combining a portable modular confinement container with an expandable medium, the problem of high costs associated with large equipment is solved, enabling efficient material handling in unconventional locations.
CN122401922APending Publication Date: 2026-07-17THE BOEING CO
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE BOEING CO
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-17
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
When existing large industrial equipment is used for material handling, it suffers from problems such as being large, complex, expensive, and unable to meet on-site and remote processing needs.
Method used
Using a portable and modular confinement container, combined with an expandable medium and pressure-triggered couplings, the workpiece is processed by applying positive pressure inside the confinement container, achieving material bonding, curing, and consolidation.
Benefits of technology
It enables high-quality material processing in non-traditional locations, reduces equipment costs, and improves processing flexibility and efficiency.
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Abstract
本申请涉及使用可膨胀工具处理材料的系统和方法。一种用于处理工件的系统，所述系统包括约束容器、压力触发联接件和可膨胀介质。约束容器包括内部容积，并且被构造成包围将被处理的工件的至少一部分。压力触发联接件被构造成将约束容器固定成闭合构造，并且被构造成，在约束容器的内部容积的内部压力达到触发压力时，释放约束容器。所述可膨胀介质被构造成在所述内部容积内被设置在所述约束容器的至少一部分与所述工件的至少一部分之间，并且被构造成膨胀，使得所述可膨胀介质向所述约束容器和所述工件施加正压力。
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