End Effector for Cleaning Objects Having Multiple Surfaces

摘要

A method and apparatus for cleaning surfaces of an object. A platform may be moved along a path relative to the object using a robotic device. A liquid may be applied onto the plurality of surfaces of the object using an applicator associated with the platform. The liquid may be worked into the plurality of surfaces using a plurality of cleaning elements associated with the platform to dislodge undesired material from the plurality of surfaces. A plurality of flexible members may be moved along the plurality of surfaces to dry the plurality of surfaces and remove the undesired material from the plurality of surfaces. An airflow may be generated that moves the undesired material into a vacuum duct in a vacuum system.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a platform; a robotic interface associated with the platform and configured for attachment to a robotic device in which the robotic device is configured to move the platform along a path relative to an aircraft structure; a first set of cleaning elements associated with the platform and configured to clean a first surface of the aircraft structure using a liquid as the platform is moved along the path; a second set of cleaning elements associated with the platform and configured to clean a second surface of the aircraft structure using the liquid as the platform is moved along the path in which the second surface is angled relative to the first surface; and a vacuum system associated with the platform and configured to dry the first surface and the second surface and remove undesired material from the first surface and the second surface as the platform is moved along the path.