Boeing had 54 patents in robotics during Q2 2024. The Boeing Co filed patents in Q2 2024 for a system with a robotic manipulator and end effector for processing workpieces, collision detection devices for robots, a system for managing missions of a vehicle, a frangible sensor assembly, and an aerial vehicle design with unique features like forward protrusions and wings. GlobalData’s report on Boeing gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Boeing had no grants in robotics as a theme in Q2 2024.
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Application: Systems and methods for automated processing of a workpiece (Patent ID: US20240198537A1)
The patent filed by The Boeing Co. describes a system for processing a workpiece using a robotic manipulator with an end effector that includes a machine tool and a vacuum clamp. The end effector can be coupled to the workpiece surface to apply a processing force. The system also includes features such as a tool drive, vision systems, and additional components like extractors and applicators for enhanced functionality.
The claims detail the components and functionalities of the system, including the vacuum clamp design, vision systems for positioning, tool configurations, and additional features like extractors and applicators. The method outlined in the patent involves positioning the end effector on the workpiece surface, coupling it using vacuum clamping, processing the workpiece with the machine tool, and reacting the processing force through the end effector. The method also includes steps for determining locations, such as the processing axis and the end effector relative to the processing location, and specific processing actions like drilling holes or removing fasteners from the workpiece. Additionally, the method involves coupling the robotic manipulator to the workpiece surface using vacuum clamping for stability during processing.
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