Patent classifications
B21J15/40
Autonomous Flexible Manufacturing System for Building a Fuselage
A method and apparatus for building a fuselage assembly for an aircraft. A number of fixtures may be drive across a floor to an assembly area to form an assembly fixture. The fuselage assembly may be built on the assembly fixture.
Punch for riveting, device in which punch for riveting is disposed, and method for joining members
A novel punch for riveting with reduced load on a shaft of a rivet is provided. Alternatively, a device that is disposed with a novel punch for riveting with reduced load on a shaft of a rivet is provided. Alternatively, a method for joining members using a novel punch for riveting with reduced load on a shaft of a rivet is provided. A punch for riveting according to an embodiment of present invention includes joining a first member having a convex part and a second member having a through hole fitting with the convex part by plastically deforming the convex part, wherein a contact surface with the convex part is inclined in a range of 80 to 89 with respect to a center axis.
Autonomous flexible manufacturing system for building a fuselage
A method and apparatus for building a fuselage assembly for an aircraft. A number of fixtures may be drive across a floor to an assembly area to form an assembly fixture. The fuselage assembly may be built on the assembly fixture.
Autonomous flexible manufacturing system for building a fuselage
A method and apparatus for building a fuselage assembly for an aircraft. A number of fixtures may be drive across a floor to an assembly area to form an assembly fixture. The fuselage assembly may be built on the assembly fixture.
Two-stage riveting
A method and apparatus for fastening two parts together. An initial interference fit may be created between a fastener and at least a portion of a hole extending through the two parts while maintaining a force equilibrium. A final interference fit may be created between the fastener and the hole, while maintaining a new force equilibrium.
Two-stage riveting
A method and apparatus for fastening two parts together. An initial interference fit may be created between a fastener and at least a portion of a hole extending through the two parts while maintaining a force equilibrium. A final interference fit may be created between the fastener and the hole, while maintaining a new force equilibrium.