Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Assembling or joining
Patent
1988-07-06
1990-01-23
Gorski, Joseph M.
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Assembling or joining
29559, 269 43, 269131, B25B 120, B23P 1100
Patent
active
048949035
ABSTRACT:
A jig is provided for assembling various different wing skin panels, all having different airfoil profiles. The jig includes a frame that has a plurality of colinear attachment points. These points define a center line axis that is generic for any panel assembled on the jig. A set of headers is distributed along the attachment points, such set being replaceable by another for a different panel. The headers have edge recesses in which are placed the panels' stringers. Both stringers and headers are covered by a skin sheet which is held in place by webbings that are pulled and tightened against the skin. The webbings hold the skin against the stringers while the stringers, skin, and headers are moved to a fastening location where the skin is riveted or otherwise fastened to the stringers.
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Gorski Joseph M.
Kaser Bruce A.
The Boeing Company
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