HIGH RATE PULSING WING ASSEMBLY LINE

摘要

A single piece pulsed flow wing assembly method providing for horizontal wing manufacture is accomplished using synchronized automated vehicles guided in a predetermined manner to move and, locate wing structure in a plurality of assembly positions. Multi-axis assembly positioning systems (MAPS) are used at each assembly position to support and index components in the wing structure and determinant assembly techniques are used for indexing of the components. Modular automated manufacturing processes employing magnetic assembly clamping, drilling, fastener insertion, and sealant application are employed.

主权项

1. An apparatus for determinant assembly of an aircraft structure comprising:
a plurality of multi-axis positioning systems (MAPS) positioned in a second plurality of assembly positions, each MAPS having a 3-axis motion assembly supporting a fixture receiver; a plurality of mechanical equipment interface fixtures (MEs) mountable to wing components, said MEs removably received and secured by respective fixture receivers; wherein said 3 axis motion assemblies are positionable to place the plurality of MEs in a wing reference frame for alignment of determinant assembly holes in components to be assembled as a wing structure.