Autonomous Flexible Manufacturing System for Building a Fuselage

Riveting machine and corresponding method

METHOD AND MACHINING SYSTEM FOR MACHINING AN AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL COMPONENT

Autonomous flexible manufacturing system for building a fuselage

Assembly tool and assembly system for connecting components

Mechanical part with pre-integrated through-fastening element

Ergonomic Riveting Tool System

Apparatus for threading a tool unit onto an elongate structural element

Pull-type fastener, method, and system for reduction of debris

System and method for drilling holes and installing fasteners in vehicle structures

Sensor based control of swage tools

Method for automated installation of semi-tubular fastener rivets

Mobile robot platform

Ergonomic riveting tool system

Offset collar delivery for swage tools

System and method for drilling holes and installing fasteners in vehicle structures

Fastener insertion gun for installing fasteners in vehicle structures

Shape holding fixture and method for manufacturing aircraft panel

Fastener installation

Riveting method for aircraft

Automated rivet apparatus for automated installation of semi-tubular fastener rivets

Tool and associated method for installing a blind fastener

Riveting machine and method

Machining system for aircraft structural components

Fastening system and fastening method

Compound contour vacuum track for automation of final assembly from the interior of a fuselage

Rivet element supply unit

Processing system for aircraft structural components

MACHINING FACILITY FOR AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

Method for assembling at least two parts by means of main and secondary definitive connections and assembly obtained using this method

Shank-fastener apparatuses and methods for joining panels

Dual-interface coupler

SETTING TOOL FOR A BLIND FASTENER, SETTING METHOD AND SUITABLE BLIND FASTENER

Method for supplying a riveting machine with rivet elements

Sensor based control of swage tools

Offset collar delivery for swage tools

Towers for accessing an interior of a fuselage assembly

Offset fastener installation system

Collar positioning system

Installation tool for a blind fastener and installation procedure for a fastener

Sliding adjustable toggle clamp

Autonomous flexible manufacturing system for building a fuselage

Clamping feet for an end effector

System and method for assembly manufacturing

Automatic double-action fastener installation tool

Aircraft fuselage assembling jig and method of handling aircraft fuselage panel

Component mounting system and component mounting method

Method and system for connecting two aircraft components from a thermoplastic composite material

Holding fixture fixing apparatus

Aircraft panel production method and aircraft panel production system

Holding fixture

Processing station

Coatings and coating systems containing high density metal material

Metrology-based system for operating a flexible manufacturing system

Fluid application device for a mechanical fastener

End effector for a riveting device

Assembly body manufacturing device and assembly body manufacturing method

Mobile platforms for performing operations along an exterior of a fuselage assembly

Camera assisted robotic system for locating the end of a fastener extending through an aircraft part during manufacture thereof

MACHINING SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

Apparatus and method for mechanically joining advanced high strength steel

Self-aligning riveting method

Clamping systems and methods for robotic tools

Two-stage fastener installation

Assembly body manufacturing device and assembly body manufacturing method

Inspection of drilled features in objects

Method and system for defining the position of a fastener with a peen mark

Automated fastening machine using a compound contour vacuum track for automation of final assembly from the interior of a fuselage

Compound contour vacuum track for automation of final assembly from the interior of a fuselage

Enhanced tooling for interference-fit fasteners

Utility fixture for creating a distributed utility network

Assembly manufacturing apparatus and assembly manufacturing method

Pneumatic tool system

SYSTEM FOR RIVET FASTENING

Feeder mechanism for feeding mechanical fasteners

Method for screwing a locking ring onto a threaded bolt

Hole inspection device

Gripping device for mechanical fasteners

Processing system for aircraft structural components

Dual hidden point bars

Manipulator comprising a manipulator arm

Methods for processing a confined area of a workpiece

Manufacturing system

Method of installing a structural blind fastener

System and method for manufacturing a wing panel

AUTONOMOUS CRAWLING SYSTEM

Mobile platforms for performing operations along an exterior of a fuselage assembly

Geodesic structure forming systems and methods

System and method for assembly manufacturing

Method and system for defining the position of a fastener with a peen mark

Reaction tool and method for forming openings in an aircraft fuselage joint

METHOD FOR JOINING TWO FUSELAGE SECTIONS AND MOUNTING DEVICE

Method for crimping a ring on an attachment rod using an automaton

Head and automated mechanized method with vision

System using an air gap for workpiece protection in a fastener machine

Preventing cracks at bolted or riveted joints of aircraft structural parts

Apparatuses and methods for processing a confined area of a workpiece

Mobile platforms for performing operations along an exterior of a fuselage assembly

Autonomous flexible manufacturing system for building a fuselage

Adjustable retaining structure for a cradle fixture

Method for building an assembly fixture for supporting a fuselage assembly

Method of using a tower for accessing an interior of a fuselage assembly

Clamping feet for an end effector

Dual-interface coupler

Mobile platforms for performing operations inside a fuselage assembly

Wheel mounting system

Metrology-based system for operating a flexible manufacturing system

Utility fixture for creating a distributed utility network

Apparatus and methods for manipulating a fastener

Two-stage riveting

Method and apparatus for automated multi-drilling and multi-rivet machine

Normal-line detection device, processing device, and normal-line detection method

Automated apparatus for use in selectively installing temporary fasteners in an assembly

Fastener applying apparatus and fastener applying method

System and method for assembly manufacturing

Method for installing fasteners with electromagnetic effect protection

System for rivet fastening

Automated installation of frangible elements

Systems for in-process quality control during drill-fill assembly

Positioning system for electromagnetic riveting

Portable cleco type fastener dispenser

Machine tool comprising a longitudinal rail and a transverse arm

Automated drilling through pilot holes

Manufacturing method and robotic assembly system

Device and method for testing a drilling/rivet countersinking process carried out by a drilling/feed unit

Pressure foot offset nose piece

Electromagnetic clamping method

Small frame crawler system

Apparatus and method for realizing a plurality of riveted connections along the surface of a workpiece

Fastener driving device

Method and apparatus for automated multi-drilling and multi-rivet machine

Rivet/bolt injection system with ejection mechanism

Process for joining aircraft structural components

Manufacturing method and robotic assembly system

System and method for manufacturing a wing panel

Fastening method of composite material parts

Machine tool

Clamp assembly including permanent magnets and coils for selectively magnetizing and demagnetizing the magnets

Clamping and heating apparatus for joining tools

Electromagnetic clamping device

Fastener systems that provide EME protection

Riveting device for aircraft fuselages

Methods, systems, and formats for data, such as data used in laser projection of fasteners used in manufacturing

System for rivet fastening

Robot for clamping onto upright frame members

System and method for assembling aircraft components

Methods and systems for in-process quality control during drill-fill assembly

Force and normality sensing for end effector clamp

Method and a device for the formation of an overlap joint

SYSTEM FOR INJECTING FASTENERS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF AIRCRAFT OR OTHER ASSEMBLIES

Robot-deployed assembly tool and method for installing fasteners in aircraft structures

Agile manufacturing apparatus and method for high throughput

Methods, systems, and formats for data, such as data used in laser projection of fasteners used in manufacturing

Synchronous robotic operation on a structure having a confined space

Drilling system and method

Apparatus for installing fasteners

Device and process for assembly of panels using riveting

Method of preparing the connection between two fuselage sections of an aircraft

Production system and an associated index device for use as a reference feature

Method for producing a composite skin in the field of aeronautics and astronautics

Rivet installation system

Electromagnetic clamping device

Process for assembling two assemblies, such as aircraft fuselage assemblies

Machine for fitting fasteners of the rivet type, particularly for aircraft fuselage or subassembly components

Flexible fastening machine tool

Method for assembling sheets by riveting

Production system and an associated index device for use as a reference feature

Methods, systems and formats for data, such as data used in laser projection of fasteners used in manufacturing

Process for positioning an assembly tool on the end of an articulated arm and device for its implementation

Enhanced automatic riveting system

System for carrying out automatic drilling / riveting process in aeronautical assembly pieces

Methods and apparatus for an instrumented fastener

Robot hand and method for automatically placing an element

Method and apparatus for installing fasteners

Working equipment and method for working a structure

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL LENGTH OF SERVICE ENHANCEMENT

Robot-deployed assembly tool

Crawler robot equipped with a work unit, and governing equipment for such crawler robots

Hydraulic unit and method for providing a pressurized hydraulic fluid

Fastener automation system

Self-aligning collar swaging system for airplane panel bolts

Method for inserting fasteners

Assembly device for connecting cup-shaped longitudinal segments of a covering body by placing at least one longitudinal connecting joint

Device with at least one manipulator system for the shape-independent and/or size-independent connecting of individual components to form sections for transportation vehicles, such as aircraft

Indexing device for manufacturing system for aircraft structures and other large structures

INTEGRAL CLAMPING-AND-BUCKING APPARATUS FOR UTILIZING A CONSTANT FORCE AND INSTALLING RIVET FASTENERS IN A SHEET METAL JOINT

Methods, systems, and formats for data, such as data used in laser projection of fasteners used in manufacturing

Automated floor assembly machine

Automated drill process for two-diameter holes in multi-layer variable thickness composite materials

Method of and device for determination of penetration depth

Apparatus for fixing rivets in structural parts

Manufacturing system for aircraft structures and other large structures

Multi-function end effector