SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT WITH ROBOT SYSTEM MOUNTINGS THAT HAVE ONE OR MORE END EFFECTORS THAT ADAPT TO THE UNDERLYING MANUFACTURING ITEM
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing robotic manufacturing systems for large, immovable objects like airplanes require flexible tracks that are time-consuming to set up, cause damage to the manufactured item, and limit access to surfaces that need painting or cleaning, leading to inefficiencies and downtime.
A robotic manufacturing system with rigid, non-contact tracks that follow the contour of the manufactured item, allowing for multiple end effectors to perform tasks like drilling, fastening, inspection, and painting without direct engagement, and enabling simultaneous operation of multiple end effectors on a single jointed member.
This system reduces setup time, minimizes damage to the manufactured item, and allows for simultaneous multi-tasking, adapting to existing environments, and enabling efficient painting and cleaning without downtime.