AUTONOMOUS CRAWLING ASSEMBLY SYSTEM

摘要

An automated motorized device may be configured to move on a structure for use in assembling of the structure. The automated motorized device may comprise an end effector configured to perform a plurality of assembling related functions; a first movement assembly, comprising a first plurality of dual function movement components; a second movement assembly, comprising a second plurality of dual function movement components; and a pivoting component connected concentrically to the end effector, and to at least one of the first movement assembly and the second movement assembly. Functions of each dual function movement component may comprise adhering and gliding; and during movement of the automated motorized device, one of the first movement assembly and the second movement assembly is secured to the structure while the other one of the first movement assembly and the second movement assembly moves over the structure.

主权项

1. An apparatus, comprising:
an automated motorized device operable to move on a structure for use in assembling of the structure, the automated motorized device comprising:
an end effector configured to perform a plurality of assembling related functions;a first movement assembly, comprising a first plurality of dual function movement components;a second movement assembly, comprising a second plurality of dual function movement components; anda pivoting component connected concentrically to the end effector, and to at least one of the first movement assembly and the second movement assembly; wherein:
functions of each dual function movement component comprise adhering and gliding; andduring movement of the automated motorized device, one of the first movement assembly and the second movement assembly is secured to the structure while the other one of the first movement assembly and the second movement assembly moves over the structure.