| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention is directed to systems and methods for clamping along a workpiece. In one embodiment, a clamping system (20) includes an elongated member (40) adapted to be positioned across a workpiece, and an elongated bladder (48) adapted to be positioned between the member and the workpiece. The bladder (48) applies a clamping force to the workpiece when the bladder (48) is inflated. In another aspect of the invention, the system includes a plurality of clamp supports (34), supporting clamp bars (42). A high temperature hose is positioned between the clamp bar and the workpiece. The hose applies a clamping force to the workpiece when the hose is inflated. In accordance with other aspects of the invention, a method of clamping includes bridging the skin and substructure with an elongated clamp support, and inflating an elongated bladder (48) between the clamp support (34) and the skin, thereby clamping the skin to the substructure.</p> |
