A method and apparatus for performing an operation (111) on a surface (116) of a structure (106). An assembly system (102) may comprise a motion platform (122) and a mobile platform (118). The motion platform (122) may be configured to be positioned below the surface (116) of the structure (106) to perform the operation (111) on the surface (116). The mobile platform (118) may be configured to carry the motion platform (122) across a floor (107) of a manufacturing environment (100) from a first location (117) to a second location (121).
Mobile automated assembly tool for aircraft structures
2015-12-23
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen |