CN105235914A

CN105235914A - Towers for accessing an interior of a fuselage assembly

Info

Publication number: CN105235914A
Application number: CN201510387516.0A
Authority: CN
Inventors: H·S·奥贝罗伊; R·G·里斯四世; K·M·巴里克; Q·T·杜; A·S·德雷珀; Y·C·胡; A·J·杰罗萨; M·J·科扎克
Original assignee: Boeing Co
Current assignee: Boeing Co
Priority date: 2014-07-09
Filing date: 2015-07-03
Publication date: 2016-01-13
Anticipated expiration: 2035-07-03
Also published as: CN105235914B; CA2895736C; CA2895736A1

Abstract

A method and apparatus for accessing an interior of a fuselage assembly. A tower having a number of platform levels may be driven into a selected tower position within an assembly area. The interior of the fuselage assembly may be accessed using the number of platform levels.

Description

For the pylon of the inside of frame assembly of coming in and going out

Technical field

The disclosure relates in general to aircraft, and particularly builds the frame assembly being used for aircraft.Also more particularly, the disclosure relates to and is building the work pylon that to use during frame assembly for internal machine robot system and operator to the method, apparatus and system of the inside of frame assembly of coming in and going out.

Background technology

Build skin panel and supporting construction that fuselage can comprise assembling fuselage.Skin panel and supporting construction can combine to form frame assembly.Can load-carrying element be had such as, but not limited to, skin panel, such as framework and longeron, this load-carrying element be attached to skin panel by the surface towards frame assembly inside.These load-carrying elements can be used for the supporting construction forming frame assembly.Skin panel can relative to each other be located, and load-carrying element can bundle to form this supporting construction.

Then tightening operation can be performed, skin panel and load-carrying element to be combined and to form frame assembly.Such as, these tightening operation can comprise riveting operation, the operation of interference fit bolt, the attachment operation of other type or some combinations of these operations.The mode that outer loft (OML) requires and mold line (IML) requires that frame assembly may need to meet frame assembly is assembled.

Utilize some methods for building frame assembly available at present, for together with skin panel is assembled into load-carrying element and the tightening operation performed can manually perform.The first human operator such as, but not limited to, the outside being positioned at frame assembly can use hand-held tool to perform these tightening operation with the second human operator of the inside being positioned at frame assembly.In some cases, compared to expection, such manual fastening procedure may labour intensity more greatly, more consuming time, have more human engineering challenge or more expensive.In addition, what some were current relate to manual fastening procedure may not allow originally to build fuselage at the assembling facility expected or factory with the assembling rate expected or being assembled into of expectation for the assemble method building fuselage.

In some cases, at present may require specifying specially for building fuselage and building these fuselages in permanently structured facility or factory for the assemble method and system building fuselage.These current assemble methods and system possibly cannot hold dissimilar and fuselage that is shape.For good and all may be attached to factory such as, but not limited to, the large-scale and heavy apparatus built required for fuselage, and be configured to only for the fuselage of particular type.

In addition, come in and go out during the assembling fuselage inside of fuselage of the assemble method utilizing some current may be difficult.Therefore, expect to have the method and apparatus at least considering some problems discussed above and other possibility problem.

Summary of the invention

In an illustrative embodiment, a kind of method of the inside for frame assembly of coming in and going out can be provided.The pylon with some plateau levels can be driven in the selected pylon position in assembling region.Described some plateau levels can be used to the described inside of described frame assembly of coming in and going out.

In another illustrative embodiment, a kind of equipment can comprise pylon and vehicle.Some plateau levels that described pylon can have base construction and associate with described base construction.Described vehicle can with described base construction physical connection.

In another illustrative embodiment, a kind of operator's pylon can comprise: can drive-type base construction; Some plateau levels, described some plateau levels can associate by drive-type base construction with described; Draw bail, described draw bail can associate by drive-type base construction with described; And pylon connection unit, described pylon connection unit can associate by drive-type base construction with described.

In another illustrative embodiment, a kind of robot pylon can comprise: can drive-type base construction; Some plateau levels, described some plateau levels can associate by drive-type base construction with described; Draw bail, described draw bail can associate by drive-type base construction with described; Pylon connection unit, described pylon connection unit can associate by drive-type base construction with described; Some inner mobile platforms, described some inner mobile platforms are positioned on described some plateau levels; And some cable management system.Described some cable management system can at least one in drive-type base construction or described some plateau levels can associate with described.

Characteristic and function can realize independently in various embodiment of the present disclosure, or can combine in other embodiments, and wherein further details can be found out with reference to following description and accompanying drawing.

Accompanying drawing explanation

The novel features being considered to the feature of illustrative embodiment is set forth in appended claims.But, understand illustrative embodiment and its preferred using forestland, other target and feature thereof best with reference to the following specifically describes of illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Fig. 1 is the diagram of the manufacturing environment of the form of the block diagram taked according to illustrative embodiment;

Fig. 2 is the diagram of the frame assembly of the form of the block diagram taked according to illustrative embodiment;

Fig. 3 is the diagram of the multiple mobile systems taking the FMS flexible manufacturing system in the manufacturing environment of the form of the block diagram according to illustrative embodiment;

Fig. 4 is the diagram of the multiple mobile platforms taking the form of the block diagram according to illustrative embodiment;

Fig. 5 is the diagram taking some res communeses (utility) of the form of the block diagram according to illustrative embodiment to flow across distributed res communes network;

Fig. 6 is the diagram of some pylons of the block diagram format taked according to illustrative embodiment;

Fig. 7 is the diagram of the isometric view of manufacturing environment according to illustrative embodiment;

Fig. 8 is the diagram of the first pylon of the res communes fixture be connected to according to illustrative embodiment;

Fig. 9 is the diagram of the isometric view of mounting system according to illustrative embodiment;

Figure 10 uses mounting system to be formed and is connected to the diagram of the isometric view of the module fixture of the first pylon according to illustrative embodiment;

Figure 11 is the diagram of the isometric view in a stage of packaging technology for building frame assembly, supports this frame assembly by according to the module fixture of illustrative embodiment;

Figure 12 is the diagram of the isometric view in another stage of packaging technology for building the frame assembly according to illustrative embodiment;

Figure 13 is the diagram of the isometric view in another stage of packaging technology for building frame assembly, supports this frame assembly by according to the module fixture of illustrative embodiment;

Figure 14 is the diagram of the isometric view in another stage of packaging technology for building the frame assembly according to illustrative embodiment;

Figure 15 is the diagram being connected to res communes fixture and supporting according to the isometric view of the second pylon of the module fixture of the frame assembly of illustrative embodiment;

Figure 16 is the diagram of the isometric cross-sectional view of the multiple mobile platforms performing fastening procedure in the inside of the frame assembly according to illustrative embodiment;

Figure 17 is in the diagram according to the cross sectional drawing of the FMS flexible manufacturing system of executable operations on the frame assembly of illustrative embodiment;

Figure 18 is the diagram of the isometric view of the frame assembly built up completely according to illustrative embodiment;

Figure 19 is the diagram at the isometric view according to the frame assembly built in the manufacturing environment of illustrative embodiment;

Figure 20 is the diagram of the amplification isometric view of the first pylon according to illustrative embodiment;

Figure 21 is the diagram of the isometric view of the first pylon of the res communes fixture be connected to according to illustrative embodiment;

Figure 22 is the diagram of the amplification isometric view of the second pylon according to illustrative embodiment;

Figure 23 is not according to the diagram of the isometric view of the second pylon of the roof panel of the second pylon of illustrative embodiment;

Figure 24 is the diagram of the inside mobile platform in the frame assembly medial movement according to illustrative embodiment;

Figure 25 is the diagram of the technique of the inside for frame assembly of coming in and going out of taking the form of the diagram of circuit according to illustrative embodiment;

Figure 26 be take the form of the diagram of circuit according to illustrative embodiment for using the first pylon and the second pylon to come in and go out the diagram of technique of inside of frame assembly;

Figure 27 is the diagram of the technique of the inside for frame assembly of coming in and going out of taking the form of the diagram of circuit according to illustrative embodiment;

Figure 28 is the diagram of the technique of the inside for frame assembly of coming in and going out of taking the form of the diagram of circuit according to illustrative embodiment;

Figure 29 is the diagram of the data processing system of the block diagram format taked according to illustrative embodiment;

Figure 30 is the diagram taking aircraft manufacture according to the block diagram format of illustrative embodiment and repair method; And

Figure 31 is the diagram of the aircraft of the form of the block diagram taking the embodiment property demonstrate,proved embodiment.

Detailed description of the invention

Illustrative embodiment is familiar with and is considered different considerations.Such as, illustrative embodiment is familiar with and is considered, may expect the automation technolo of the frame assembly making construction aircraft.Make the automation technolo of the frame assembly of construction aircraft can improve efficiency of construction, improve build guality and reduce the relevant cost of building frame assembly.Illustrative embodiment is also familiar with and is considered, make the automation technolo of construction frame assembly can improve the accuracy and precision performing assembly operation, thus guarantee that the outer loft (OML) of observing frame assembly better requires and mold line (IML) requirement.

In addition, illustrative embodiment is familiar with and is considered, the automation for building the technique of the frame assembly of aircraft significantly can reduce the time quantum of production cycle.Can reduce such as, but not limited to, making tightening operation automation and eliminate in some cases as performing the assembly operation of these tightening operation and other type and the needs to human operator.

In addition, compared to this technique of the dynamic execution of main armrest, the automation possibility labour intensity of the technique of such frame assembly for building aircraft is lower, consuming time less, human engineering challenge is lower and more cheap.The hand labour reduced can have the benefit of expectation for hand labor person.In addition, the automation of fuselage packaging technology can allow originally to build frame assembly with the assembling rate expected and being assembled into of expectation in the assembling facility expected and factory.

Illustrative embodiment is also familiar with and is considered, may expect that use independently can be driven and operate the apparatus of the automation technolo to make construction frame assembly.Especially, may expect that there is autonomous FMS flexible manufacturing system, it comprises such mobile system, this mobile system independently can be driven in whole factory floor, as built independently being located relative to factory floor required for frame assembly, independently operated to build frame assembly, and then left by independently driving when the construction of frame assembly completes.

As used herein, independently perform any operation, action or step and may mean that performing this when there is no any artificial input operates.Can substantially independent of the driven platform of any artificial input such as, but not limited to, the platform that can independently drive.By this way, platform can be independently driven can be substantially to drive or driven platform independent of artificial input.

Thus, illustrative embodiment provides the method, apparatus and system of the frame assembly for building aircraft.Especially, illustrative embodiment provides the autonomous FMS flexible manufacturing system making the major part of the technique of construction frame assembly (if not all) automation.Mounting fastener can be made fuselage skin panel and supporting fuselage structure to be combined and to build the automation technolo of frame assembly such as, but not limited to, autonomous FMS flexible manufacturing system.

But illustrative embodiment is familiar with and is considered, use autonomous FMS flexible manufacturing system to make the automation technolo of construction frame assembly may occur unique technological challenge, namely need unique technical scheme.Such as, illustrative embodiment is familiar with and is considered, may expect for all various system in autonomous FMS flexible manufacturing system provides res communes.Especially, may expect with the technique can not interrupting or postpone building frame assembly or retrain the mode of the various mobile systems in autonomous FMS flexible manufacturing system in the motion of whole factory floor to provide these res communeses.

Such as, but be not limited to, may expect to use basic design to provide one group of res communes, such as electric power, communication and air for autonomous FMS flexible manufacturing system, this basic design only comprises and being directly connected with providing each the single of res communes source in one of one group of res communes group of res communes source.These directly connect can on the ground, ground or underground.Such as (but being not limited to) res communes fixture can be used directly to connect to set up these.Thus, basic design can comprise: res communes fixture, and each res communes source that this res communes fixture is one group of res communes source provides direct connection; And assembling region, this assembling region has greatly to enough allowing the various systems of autonomous FMS flexible manufacturing system to be connected to res communes fixture and the floor space be one another in series.By this way, then this group res communes from this group res communes source and course to res communes fixture, can flow to the downstream of the various systems of the autonomous FMS flexible manufacturing system in assembling region.

Thus, illustrative embodiment provides distributed res communes network, and it can be used for for the various systems of autonomous FMS flexible manufacturing system provide res communes.Distributed res communes network can not retrain or not hinder the mode of the motion of the various mobile systems of autonomous FMS flexible manufacturing system to provide these res communeses.The different mobile system of autonomous FMS flexible manufacturing system can independently be coupled to each other, to form this distributed res communes network.

In addition, illustrative embodiment is familiar with and is considered, may expect to have easily and the equipment of the inside of frame assembly of coming in and going out in a secured manner and method.Illustrative embodiment is familiar with and is considered, uses the pylon with some plateau levels that can coordinate with some floors of frame assembly can improve human operator or the mobile platform that comprises robot device can move into the ease for use of the inside of frame assembly.Thus, illustrative embodiment provides operator's pylon and the robot pylon of the inside that can be used for discrepancy frame assembly.

Referring now to accompanying drawing, and especially with reference to figure 1-Fig. 6, take the diagram depicting manufacturing environment according to the form of the block diagram of illustrative embodiment.Especially, in Fig. 1-Fig. 6, describe the various system can be used for construction frame assembly in frame assembly, FMS flexible manufacturing system, FMS flexible manufacturing system and distributed res communes network.

Turn to Fig. 1 now, take the diagram depicting manufacturing environment according to the form of the block diagram of illustrative embodiment.In this illustrative example, manufacturing environment 100 can be fuselage 102 at least partially can the example of manufactured a kind of environment for aircraft 104.

Manufacturing environment 100 can take some different forms.Following form can be taked: the manufacturing environment 100 being at least partially suitable for building fuselage 102 of factory, manufacturing facility, outdoor plant area, closed fabrication region, offshore platform or some other types such as, but not limited to, manufacturing environment 100.

Manufacturing process 108 can be used to build fuselage 102.FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 can be used for implementing manufacturing process 108 at least partially.In an illustrative example, FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 can be used to make the basic automation of manufacturing process 108.In other illustrative example, only one or more stages of manufacturing process 108 can automation substantially.

FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 can be configured to independently perform manufacturing process 108 at least partially.By this way, FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 can be described as autonomous FMS flexible manufacturing system 112.In other illustrative example, FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 can be described as the FMS flexible manufacturing system of automation.

As depicted, manufacturing process 108 can comprise the packaging technology 110 for building frame assembly 114.FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 can be configured to independently perform packaging technology 110 at least partially.

In any stage before completing manufacturing process 108 during manufacturing process 108, frame assembly 114 can be fuselage 102.In some cases, frame assembly 114 can be used to the fuselage 102 referring to sections fit.Depend on embodiment, other parts one or more may need to be attached to frame assembly 114, to complete the assembling of fuselage 102 comprehensively.In other cases, frame assembly 114 can be used to the fuselage 102 that refers to assemble completely.FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 can build frame assembly 114, until need next stage frame assembly 114 being shifted to the manufacturing process for building aircraft 104 a bit.In some cases, FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 can be used at least partially at one or more later stage of the manufacturing process for building aircraft 104.

In an illustrative example, frame assembly 114 can be the assembly of the particular section for the formation of fuselage 102.As an example, frame assembly 114 can take the form of the rear body assembly 116 of the back segment for the formation of fuselage 102.In another example, frame assembly 114 can take the form of the forebody assembly 117 of the leading portion for the formation of fuselage 102.In another example, frame assembly 114 can take the form of middle frame assembly 118, for the formation of some other interludes of the central section of fuselage 102 or the fuselage 102 between the back segment and leading portion of fuselage 102.

As depicted, frame assembly 114 can comprise multiple panel 120 and supporting construction 121.Supporting construction 121 can comprise multiple component 122.Multiple component 122 can be used for not only supporting multiple panel 120 but also be connected to each other by multiple panel 120.Supporting construction 121 can contribute to for frame assembly 114 provides intensity, rigidity and load support.

Multiple component 122 can associate with multiple panel 120.As used herein, when parts or structure " associate " with another parts or structure, described in be associated in described example be physical interconnection.

Such as, by at least one in following, first component (in such as multiple component 122) be can be considered to associate with second component (in such as multiple panel 120), that is: be fixed to second component, bond to second component, be attached to second component, be attached to parts, be connected to parts, be welded to second component, be fastened to second component, be attached to second component, be glued onto second component or other suitable mode is connected to second component with some.Also can use other parts one or more that first component is connected to second component.Such as, can use the 3rd parts that first component is connected to second component.In addition, by be formed as a part for second component, the extension of second component or both, first component can be considered and to associate with second component.In another example, by with second component co-curing, first component can be considered a part for second component.

As used herein, phrase " (in) at least one/at least one " when using with a list of items, meaning to use the one or more various combination in Listed Items and only may need a project in row.Described project can be specific object, things, action, technique or classification.In other words, " (in) at least one/at least one " mean any combination that can use the project in row or the number of entry, but all items in row may not be needed.

Such as, " in project A, project B and project C at least one " or " in project A, project B or project C at least one " may mean: project A; Project A and project B; Project B; Project A, project B and project C; Or project B and project C.In some cases, " in project A, project B and project C at least one " may mean such as (but being not limited to): two project A, a project B and ten project C; Four project B and seven project C; Or some other suitable combinations.

In these illustrative example, the component in multiple component 122 can associate with at least one in multiple panel 120 in several different ways.Such as, but be not limited to, one component of multiple component 122 can directly be attached to single panel, be attached to two or more panels, be attached to another component being directly attached at least one panel, be attached at least one component being directly or indirectly attached at least one panel, or associate with at least one in multiple panel 120 in some other way.

In an illustrative example, before starting the packaging technology 110 for building frame assembly 114, substantially all or all multiple components 122 can associate with multiple panel 120.Such as, before multiple panel 120 is bonded to each other via packaging technology 110, the appropriate section of multiple component 122 can associate with each panel of multiple panel 120.

In another illustrative example, before beginning packaging technology 110, only the Part I of multiple component 122 can associate with multiple panel 120.Packaging technology 110 can comprise the remainder of multiple component 122 is attached to multiple panel 120, at least one in providing support for multiple panel 120 or being connected together by multiple panel 120.The Part I being attached to multiple panel 120 before packaging technology 110 of multiple component 122 and the remainder being attached to multiple panel 120 during packaging technology 110 of multiple component 122 can form supporting construction 121 together.

In another illustrative example, during packaging technology 110, all multiple components 122 can associate with multiple panel 120.Such as, before packaging technology 110, multiple panel 120 " exposed ", without the need to any attaching components to or associate with panel in another manner.During packaging technology 110, then multiple component 122 can associate with multiple panel 120.

By this way, the supporting construction 121 for frame assembly 114 can be built in several different ways.The frame assembly 114 comprising multiple panel 120 and supporting construction 121 is described in Fig. 2 below in more detail.

Build frame assembly 114 can comprise multiple panel 120 is combined.Can perform in several different ways in conjunction with multiple panel 120.Depend on embodiment, multiple panel 120 is combined other component that can comprise and one or more in multiple component 122 are attached to one or more in multiple panel 120 or be attached in multiple component 122.

Especially, can comprise in conjunction with multiple panel 120: at least one panel is attached at least one other panel, at least one component is attached at least one other component, or at least one component is attached at least one panel, or their some combinations.As an illustrative example, first panel and the second panel are combined can comprise following at least one: the first panel is directly fastened to the second panel, the first component associated with the first panel is attached to the second component associated with the second panel, the component associated with the first panel is directly attached to the second panel, another component is attached to by with the component that the first panel and the second panel all associate, selected component is attached to the first panel and the second panel, or the binding operation of some other types.

Packaging technology 110 can comprise operation 124, can executable operations 124 be combined to build frame assembly 114 by multiple panel 120.In this illustrative example, FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 can be used to come independently, and executable operations 124 is at least partially.

Operation 124 can comprise such as (but being not limited to): the assembly operation of interim attended operation 125, drilling operation 126, fastener update 128, fastener fitting operation 130, inspection operation 132, other type or some combinations of these operations.Interim attended operation 125 can be performed to be connected together by multiple panel 120 temporarily.Can comprise such as, but not limited to, interim attended operation 125 uses nail fastener to be received together by multiple panel 120 temporary nail.

Drilling operation 126 can comprise: that holes through in multiple panel 120 is one or more, and in some cases, that holes through in multiple component 122 is one or more.Fastener update 128 can comprise and being inserted in the hole got out by drilling operation 126 by fastener.

Fastener fitting operation 130 can comprise each fastener installed inserted in the hole completely.The fastener fitting operation of the operation of riveting operation that fastener fitting operation 130 can comprise such as (but being not limited to), interference fit bolt, other type or some combinations of these operations.Inspection operation 132 can comprise the fastener that inspection is installed completely.Depend on embodiment, FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 can be used for substantially independently performing these dissimilar operations 124 any amount of.

As depicted, FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 can comprise multiple mobile system 134, control system 136 and res communes system 138.Multiple mobile system 134 can be all drivable mobile system.In some cases, multiple mobile system 134 can be all the mobile system that can independently drive.All can comprise in manufacturing environment 100, can be independently driven into one or more parts in another place from the three unities such as, but not limited to, multiple mobile system 134.Multiple mobile system 134 is described in Fig. 3 below in more detail.

In this illustrative example, control system 136 can be used for the operation controlling FMS flexible manufacturing system 106.Can be used for controlling multiple mobile system 134 such as, but not limited to, control system 136.Especially, control system 136 can be used for the motion of each mobile system in manufacturing environment 100 that guide in multiple mobile system 134.Control system 136 can associate with multiple mobile system 134 at least in part.

In an illustrative example, control system 136 can comprise a group controller 140.As used herein, " one group " project can comprise one or more project.By this way, a group controller 140 can comprise one or more controller.

One group controller 140 all can use hardware, firmware, software or their some combinations to implement.In an illustrative example, a group controller 140 can associate with multiple mobile system 134.Such as, but not limited to, the one or more parts being embodied as multiple mobile system 134 in a group controller 140.In other example, one or more in a group controller 140 can implement independent of multiple mobile system 134.

One group controller 140 can generate order 142, to control the operation of multiple mobile systems 134 of FMS flexible manufacturing system 106.One group controller 140 can use in the communication link of wireless communication link, wired communications links, optical communication link or other type at least one communicate with multiple mobile system 134.By this way, any amount of dissimilar communication link can be used for communicating with a group controller 140 and communicating between a group controller 140.

In these illustrative example, control system 136 can use the data 141 received from sensing system 133 to control the operation of multiple mobile system 134.Sensing system 133 can comprise any amount of independent sensing system, sensor device, controller, the parts of other type or their combination.In an illustrative example, sensing system 133 can comprise laser tracking system 135 and radar system 137.Laser tracking system 135 can comprise any amount of laser tracker, laser eyepiece or their combination.Radar system 137 can comprise any amount of radar sensor, radar target or their combination.

Sensing system 133 can be used for coordinating the motion in manufacturing environment 100 of various mobile systems in multiple mobile system 134 and operation.As an illustrative example, radar system 137 can be used for the system in mobile system, mobile system, the parts in mobile system or their some Macro orientations combined.In addition, laser tracking system 135 can be used for the system in mobile system, mobile system, the parts in mobile system or their some micro-positions combined.

Multiple mobile system 134 can be used for forming distributed res communes network 144.Depend on embodiment, one or more in multiple mobile system 134 form distributed res communes network 144.Some res communeses 146 can flow to the various mobile systems of multiple mobile systems 134 of the distributed res communes network 144 of composition from some res communes sources 148.

In this illustrative example, some res communes sources 148 all can be positioned at manufacturing environment 100.In other illustrative example, the one or more outsides being positioned at manufacturing environment 100 in some res communes sources 148.Then the corresponding res communes provided by the one or more res communes source can use such as (but being not limited to) one or more res communes cable to be carried in manufacturing environment 100.

In an illustrative example, distributed res communes network 144 can allow some res communeses 146 directly to flow to a mobile system multiple mobile system 134 from some res communes sources 148 via some res communes cables.Then some res communeses 146 can be distributed to other mobile system of multiple mobile system 134 by this mobile system, make these other mobile systems not need the some res communeses 146 directly received from some res communes sources 148.

As depicted, res communes system 138 can be used and form distributed res communes network 144.Res communes system 138 can comprise res communes fixture 150.Res communes system 138 can be configured to be connected to some res communes sources 148, makes some res communeses 146 can flow to res communes fixture 150 from some res communes sources 148.Depend on embodiment, res communes fixture 150 can on the ground or in ground.Can embedding in the floor in manufacturing environment 100 such as, but not limited to, res communes fixture 150.

It is one or more that then some res communeses 146 can be distributed in multiple mobile system 134 by res communes fixture 150.Especially, one of multiple mobile system 134 to res communes fixture 150 a kind of autonomous connection after can be the autonomous connection that any amount of mobile system is one another in series, to form a distributed res communes network 144.Some res communeses 146 downstream of res communes fixture 150 in the series connection of the autonomous connection of mobile system can be distributed to each mobile system in multiple mobile system 134 by res communes fixture 150.

Depend on embodiment, distributed res communes network 144 can have chain columnar structure or tree-like construction.In an illustrative example, multiple mobile system 134 can comprise mobile system A, B, C and D (not shown in FIG.), and mobile system A is independently connected to res communes fixture 150 and mobile system B, C and D are independently connected to mobile system A and are one another in series.Example for the chain columnar structure of distributed res communes network 144 can comprise some res communeses 146, some res communeses 146 flow to res communes fixture 150 from some res communes sources 148 via some res communes cables, mobile system A is flowed to from res communes fixture 150, mobile system B is flowed to from mobile system A, flow to mobile system C from mobile system B, and flow to mobile system D from mobile system C.Example for the tree-like construction of distributed res communes network 144 can comprise some res communeses 146, some res communeses 146 flow to res communes fixture 150 from some res communes sources 148 via some res communes cables, mobile system A is flowed to from res communes fixture 150, flow to mobile system B and mobile system C from mobile system A, and flow to mobile system D from mobile system C.Describe in further detail in Fig. 5 below and multiple mobile system 134 can be used to implement the example of a kind of mode of distributed res communes network 144.

In some illustrative example, multiple FMS flexible manufacturing system can be used for building multiple frame assembly simultaneously.Such as, FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 can be the first FMS flexible manufacturing system in many FMS flexible manufacturing system.

In an illustrative example, FMS flexible manufacturing system 106, second FMS flexible manufacturing system 152 and the 3rd FMS flexible manufacturing system 154 can be respectively used to build rear body assembly 116, middle frame assembly 118 and forebody assembly 117.Then rear body assembly 116, middle frame assembly 118 and forebody assembly 117 can combine, to form the fuselage 102 assembled completely.By this way, in this example, FMS flexible manufacturing system 106, second FMS flexible manufacturing system 152 and the 3rd FMS flexible manufacturing system 154 can together with form flexible fuselage manufacturing system 158.

Thus, any amount of FMS flexible manufacturing system that the mode that can use to be similar to FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 is implemented builds any amount of frame assembly (such as frame assembly 114) in manufacturing environment 100.Similarly, can use any amount of flexible fuselage manufacturing system implemented in the mode being similar to flexible fuselage manufacturing system 158 in manufacturing environment 100, build any amount of fuselage completely (such as fuselage 102).

With reference now to Fig. 2, take the diagram of the frame assembly 114 carrying out depiction 1 according to the form of the block diagram of illustrative embodiment.As described above, frame assembly 114 can comprise multiple panel 120 and supporting construction 121.Frame assembly 114 can be used to any stage referring to build frame assembly 114.Such as, frame assembly 114 can be used to refer to the frame assembly or being just incorporated into multiple panels together, frame assembly that part is built or building up completely of the single panel of multiple panel 120, multiple panel 120.

As depicted, frame assembly 114 can be constructed to and make frame assembly 114 have multiple fuselage sections 205.It is one or more that multiple fuselage sections 205 all can comprise in multiple panel 120.In this illustrative example, multiple fuselage sections 205 all can be taked cylinderical fuselage section, barrel-shaped fuselage sections, convergent cylinderical fuselage section, taper fuselage section, arch fuselage sections or have the form of section of shape of some other types.Depend on embodiment, the fuselage sections of multiple fuselage sections 205 can have following shape: the polygon cross-sectional shape of basic circular cross sectional shape, elliptical cross sectional shape, oval cross-sectional shape, band fillet or the shape of cross section in another manner in loop curve.

As a concrete illustrative example, multiple fuselage sections 205 can be all the part two radial cross-sections being limited to the frame assembly 114 being basically perpendicular to central axis or intercept through the longitudinal axis of frame assembly 114 of frame assembly 114.By this way, multiple fuselage sections 205 can be arranged along the longitudinal axis of frame assembly 114.In other words, multiple fuselage sections 205 can be arranged by end wise.

Fuselage sections 207 can be the example of one of multiple fuselage sections 205.It is one or more that fuselage sections 207 can comprise in multiple panel 120.In an illustrative example, can circumferentially arrange multiple panel section around fuselage sections 207, to form the covering of fuselage sections 207.In some cases, two or more longitudinal adjacent panels of many rows can circumferentially be arranged around fuselage sections 207, to form the covering of fuselage sections 207.

In an illustrative example, frame assembly 114 can have machine top 200, keel 202 and side 204.Side 204 can comprise the first side 206 and the second side 208.

Machine top 200 can be the top of frame assembly 114.Keel 202 can be the bottoms of frame assembly 114.The side 204 of frame assembly 114 can be the part of frame assembly 114 between machine top 200 and keel 202.In an illustrative example, the machine top 200 of frame assembly 114, keel 202, first side 206 and the second side 208 all can being formed by least one panel of multiple panel 120 at least partially.In addition, the part of each fuselage sections in multiple fuselage sections 205 can forming machine top 200, each in keel 202, first side 206 and the second side 208.

Panel 216 can be the example of one of multiple panel 120.Depend on embodiment, panel 216 also can be described as skin panel, fuselage panel or fuselage skin panel.In some illustrative example, panel 216 can take the form of the larger panel comprising multiple comparatively small panel (this can be described as sub-panel).Larger panel also can be described as super panel.In these illustrative example, panel 216 can comprise at least one in the material of metal, metal alloy, the metallic material of some other types, composite material or some other types.As an illustrative example, panel 216 can comprise aluminum alloy, steel, titanium, stupalith, composite material, the material of some other types or their some combinations.

When keel 202 for the formation of frame assembly 114, panel 216 can be described as keel panel or bottom panel.When the side 204 for the formation of frame assembly 114 for the moment, panel 216 can be described as side panel.When machine top 200 for the formation of frame assembly 114, panel 216 can be described as machine top panel or top panel.As an illustrative example, multiple panel 120 can comprise the machine top panel 218 for the formation of machine top 200, the side panel 220 for the formation of side 204 and the keel panel 222 for the formation of keel 202.Side panel 220 can comprise the first side panel 224 for the formation of the first side 206 and the second side panel 226 for the formation of the second side 208.

In an illustrative example, the fuselage sections 207 of multiple fuselage sections 205 of frame assembly 114 can comprise a machine top panel 218, two side panels 220 and a keel panel 222.In another illustrative example, fuselage sections 207 can form the end of frame assembly 114.

In some cases, fuselage sections 207 can only comprise single panel, such as panel 216.The form of end plates 228 can be taked such as, but not limited to, panel 216.

End plates 228 can be used for the one end forming frame assembly 114.Such as, when frame assembly 114 takes the form of the rear body assembly 116 in Fig. 1, end plates 228 can form the rearmost end of frame assembly 114.When frame assembly 114 takes the form of the forebody assembly 117 in Fig. 1, end plates 228 can form frame assembly 114 foremost.

In an illustrative example, end plates 228 can take the form of cylindricality panel, tapered panel, barrel-shaped panel or convergent cylindricality panel.Such as, end plates 228 can be have the single cylindricality panel of diameter about the changeable basic circular cross sectional shape of central axis of frame assembly 114.

By this way, as described above, fuselage sections 207 can only comprise end plates 228.In some illustrative example, fuselage sections 207 can be the end fuselage sections only comprising single panel (it can be end plates 228).In some cases, when fuselage sections 207 is end fuselage sections, bulkhead (bulkhead) 272 can associate with end plates 228.Depend on embodiment, bulkhead 272 (it also can be described as pressure bulkhead) can be considered the part being separated or being considered as end plates 228 with end plates 228.In these illustrative example, bulkhead 272 can have arch form shape.

When frame assembly 114 takes the form of the rear body assembly 116 in Fig. 1, bulkhead 272 can be the part being positioned at the rearmost end place of rear body assembly 116 of fuselage sections 207.When frame assembly 114 takes the form of the forebody assembly 117 in Fig. 1, bulkhead 272 can be the part located foremost being positioned at rear body assembly 116 of fuselage sections 207.Middle frame assembly 118 in Fig. 1 can not comprise bulkhead at the either end place of middle frame assembly 118, such as bulkhead 272.By this way, multiple fuselage sections 205 can be implemented with any amount of different modes.

Panel 216 can have first surface 230 and second surface 232.First surface 230 can be structured as the surface towards outside.In other words, first surface 230 can be used for the outside 234 forming frame assembly 114.Second surface 232 can be structured as the surface towards inside.In other words, second surface 232 can be used for the inside 236 forming frame assembly 114.Multiple panel 120 all can be implemented in the mode being similar to panel 216.

As previously described, supporting construction 121 can associate with the corresponding panel of multiple panel 120.Supporting construction 121 can comprise the multiple components 122 associated with panel 216.In an illustrative example, appropriate section 240 can be the part of the multiple components 122 corresponding to panel 216.Appropriate section 240 can form the support section 238 corresponding to panel 216.Support section 238 can form a part for supporting construction 121.

Multiple component 122 can comprise load-carrying element 242.At least one in the structural elements of load-carrying element 242 can comprise such as (but being not limited to) transom 244, framework 246, longeron 248, reinforced rib 250, pillar 252, intercostal structural elements 254 or other type.

The load-carrying element 242 of other type can connect together by transom 244.In some cases, load-carrying element 242 also can be connected to multiple panel 120 by transom 244.Transom 244 can comprise such as (but being not limited to) shears folder 256, be material 258, splice 260, intercostal transom 262, the mechanical connecting element of other type or their some combinations.

In an illustrative example, when panel 216 comprises multiple sub-panel, transom 244 can be used for such as (but being not limited to) connects together the complementary frame extended on the hoop direction of adjacent sub-panel of framework 246 with the complementary longeron extended on the longitudinal direction of adjacent sub-panel of longeron 248.In other illustrative example, transom 244 can be used for the load-carrying element of complementary frame, longeron or other type on two or more adjacent panels of multiple panel 120 to connect together.In some cases, transom 244 can be used for the complementary support component on two or more adjacent fuselage section to connect together.

The operation 124 as described in Fig. 1 can being performed, building frame assembly 114 to be combined by multiple panel 120.In an illustrative example, multiple fastener 264 can be used for multiple panel 120 to combine.

As described above, can perform in several different ways multiple panel 120 is combined.Multiple panel 120 is combined at least one that can comprise in following means: at least one panel in multiple panel 120 is attached to another panel in multiple panel 120, at least one panel in multiple panel 120 is attached at least one component in multiple component 122, at least one component in multiple component 122 is attached to another component in multiple component 122, or the binding operation of some other types.Multiple panel 120 can combine, and makes the final supporting construction 121 formed for frame assembly 114 of multiple component 122.

As depicted, some floors 266 can associate with frame assembly 114.In this illustrative example, some floors 266 can be parts for frame assembly 114.Some floors 266 can comprise such as at least one in the floor of (but being not limited to) passangers floor, cargo deck or some other types.

With reference now to Fig. 3, take the diagram of the multiple mobile systems 134 depicting the FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 in the manufacturing environment 100 of Fig. 1 according to the form of the block diagram of illustrative embodiment.As depicted, frame assembly 114 is built on the floor 300 that FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 is used in manufacturing environment 100.When manufacturing environment 100 takes the form of factory, floor 300 can be described as factory floor 302.

In an illustrative example, floor 300 can be smoothly basic and substantially flat.Such as, floor 300 can be basic horizontal.In other illustrative example, one or more parts on floor 300 can be tilt, band inclined-plane or other is uneven.

Assembling region 304 can be the region of the packaging technology 110 for building frame assembly (such as frame assembly 114) of specifying in manufacturing environment 100 for performing Fig. 1.Assembling region 304 also can be described as compartment or work compartment.In this illustrative example, assembling region 304 can be the designated area on floor 300.But in other illustrative example, assembling region 304 can comprise the designated area on floor 300 and the region above this designated area.Any amount of assembling region can be present in manufacturing environment 100, makes can build any amount of frame assembly in manufacturing environment 100 simultaneously.

As depicted, multiple mobile system 134 can comprise multiple autonomous vehicle 306, mounting system 308, tower system 310 and autonomous system of processing 312.Multiple mobile system 134 all can be able to be driven across floor 300.In other words, multiple mobile system 134 all can independently be driven, and arrives another place 317 across floor 300 from the three unities 315 floor 300.

In an illustrative example, multiple autonomous vehicle 306 all can take the form of automatically guided vehicle (AGV), automatically guided vehicle can operate independently and without the need to manually guide or guiding.In some cases, multiple autonomous vehicle 306 can be described as multiple automatically guided vehicle (AGV).

In this illustrative example, during the packaging technology 110 of Fig. 1, mounting system 308 can be used for supporting and keeps frame assembly 114.In some cases, can be described as can drive-type mounting system for mounting system 308.When also having other, mounting system 308 can be described as can autonomous drive-type mounting system.

Mounting system 308 can comprise some fixtures 313.As used herein, " some " projects can comprise one or more project.By this way, some fixtures 313 can comprise one or more fixture.In some illustrative example, some fixtures 313 can be described as some can drive-type fixture.In some other illustrative example, some fixtures 313 can be described as some can autonomous drive-type fixture.

Some fixtures 313 can comprise some stent holders 314.In some illustrative example, some stent holders 314 can be described as some can drive-type stent holder.In other illustrative example, some stent holders 314 can be described as some can autonomous drive-type stent holder.Stent holder 322 can be the example of one of some stent holders 314.

Some holding structures 326 can associate with each stent holder of some stent holders 314.Can to engage with frame assembly 114 with each some holding structures 326 associated of some stent holders 314 and for supporting frame assembly 114.Such as, the some holding structures 326 associated with stent holder 322 can be one or more with the one or more joint in multiple panel 120 and for what support in multiple panel 120.

Some stent holders 314 can be independently driven into assembling region 304 across the floor 300 of manufacturing environment 100.In an illustrative example, some stent holders 314 all can use the corresponding autonomous vehicle of multiple autonomous vehicle 306 independently to be driven across floor 300.In other words, but be not limited to, the some corresponding autonomous vehicle 316 in multiple autonomous vehicle 306 can be used for being driven in assembling region 304 by some stent holders 314 across floor 300.

In this illustrative example, some corresponding autonomous vehicles 316 can be driven into assembling region 304 from such as (but being not limited to) storage areas 318 across floor 300.Storage areas 318 can be such region: when FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 is not by during use or when this specific device or system be not by use, can store at least one in the control system 136 of multiple autonomous vehicle 306, mounting system 308, tower system 310, autonomous system of processing 312 or Fig. 1 in this region.

Depend on embodiment, storage areas 318 can be described as a region, storage area or base area.Although storage areas 318 depicted as being positioned in manufacturing environment 100, in other illustrative example, storage areas 318 can be arranged in some other region or environment outside manufacturing environment 100.

Some stent holders 314 can be driven into some selected backing positions 320 by the some corresponding autonomous vehicle 316 in multiple autonomous vehicle 306.As used herein, " position (position) " can comprise place (location), orientation or both.Described place can be on two-dimensional coordinate or three-dimensional coordinate about reference frame.Described orientation can be two dimension about reference frame or 3 D tropism.This reference frame can such as (but being not limited to) be fuselage coordinates system, aircraft system of axes, for the system of axes of manufacturing environment 100 or the system of axes of some other types.

When some stent holders 314 comprise more than one stent holder make some selected backing positions 320 comprise more than one backing positions time, these backing positions can be the positions relative to each other selected.By this way, some stent holders 314 can be positioned such that some stent holders 314 are relative to each other in some selected backing positions 320.

In these illustrative example, some corresponding autonomous vehicles 316 are used in assembling region 304 and are driven in some selected backing positions 320 by some stent holders 314.Across floor 300, " driving " parts or system may mean, such as (but being not limited to), substantially the entirety of these parts or system are shifted to another place from the three unities.May mean such as, but not limited to, carrying out driving arm fixture 322 across floor 300 entirety of stent holder 322 is shifted to another place from the three unities.In other words, all or substantially all parts comprising stent holder 322 can shift to another place from the three unities simultaneously together.

Once some stent holders 314 have been driven among the some selected backing positions 320 in assembling region 304, some stent holders 314 just can be coupled to each other and be connected to tower system 310.Once be positioned in some selected backing positions 320 by some stent holders 314 in selected tolerance, then some corresponding autonomous vehicles 316 just can be driven into such as (but being not limited to) storage areas 318 away from some stent holders 314.In other illustrative example, some corresponding autonomous vehicles 316 can comprise single autonomous vehicle, and this single autonomous vehicle is used for each of some stent holders 314 being driven in the corresponding select location of some selected backing positions 320 in assembling region 304 one at a time.

In assembling region 304, some stent holders 314 can be configured to define module fixture 324.When the different support fixture in some stent holders 314 has relative to each other been placed in some selected backing positions 320, module fixture 324 can be formed.In some cases, when when some stent holders 314 have been coupled to each other while, some stent holders 314 are in some selected backing positions 320, and when having been received frame assembly 114 by adjusting with each some holding structures 326 associated of some stent holders 314, module fixture 324 can be formed.

By this way, some stent holders 314 can form single clamp entity, such as module fixture 324.Module fixture 324 can be used for supporting and keeps frame assembly 114.In some cases, module fixture 324 can be described as module fixture system or chucking appliance system.In some cases, can be described as can drive-type module fixture for module fixture 324.In other cases, can be described as can autonomous drive-type module fixture for module fixture 324.

Once form module fixture 324, some stent holders 314 just can receive frame assembly 114.In other words, multiple fuselage sections 205 can engage with some stent holders 314.Especially, multiple fuselage sections 205 can engage with some holding structures 326, and this some holding structure 326 associates with some each of stent holder 314.Multiple fuselage sections 205 can engage with some stent holders 314 in any number of ways.

When some stent holders 314 comprise single stent holder, this stent holder can be used for supporting and keeps substantially whole frame assembly 114.When some stent holders 314 comprise multiple stent holder, these stent holders all can be used for supporting and keep at least one respective fuselage sections of multiple fuselage sections 205.

In an illustrative example, multiple fuselage sections 205 all can one next engage with some stent holders 314.Such as, but not limited to, the specific fuselage sections for multiple fuselage sections 205 all panels can relative to each other and the respective holder fixture of some stent holders 314 position, then engage with respective holder fixture.Then the residue fuselage sections of multiple fuselage sections 205 can be formed and engage with some stent holders 314 in a similar fashion.By this way, by making engaging with each some holding structures 326 associated of some stent holders 314 of composition module fixture 324 at least partially of multiple panel 120, multiple panel 120 can be engaged with some stent holders 314, thus multiple panel 120 is supported by some stent holders 314.

As described in Fig. 2, multiple panel 120 can comprise keel panel 222, side panel 220 and machine top panel 218.In an illustrative example, can first position relative to some stent holders 314 for the formation of the keel panel 222 in all Fig. 2 of the keel 202 of the frame assembly 114 in Fig. 2 and engage with some stent holders 314.Then, can position relative to keel panel 222 for the formation of the side panel 220 in all Fig. 2 of the side 204 of the frame assembly 114 in Fig. 2 and engage with keel panel 222.Then, can position relative to side panel 220 for the formation of the machine top panel 218 in all Fig. 2 on the machine top 200 of the frame assembly 114 in Fig. 2 and engage with side panel 220.By this way, multiple fuselage sections 205 can be assembled simultaneously, to form frame assembly 114.

In an illustrative example, each panel in multiple panel 120 all can have being fully formed before panel engages with one of some stent holders 314 and the appropriate section associated with panel of multiple component 122.This appropriate section of multiple component 122 can be described as support section.Such as, before panel 216 engages with another panel of the multiple panels 120 in one of some stent holders 314 or Fig. 2, the support section 238 in Fig. 2 can be fully formed and associate with the panel 216 in Fig. 2.In other words, before the panel 216 of Fig. 2 engages with one of some stent holders 314, the appropriate section of the load-carrying element 242 in Fig. 2 can be attached to panel 216, and the appropriate section of transom 244 in Fig. 2 has been installed into this part of load-carrying element 242 is connected to each other.

In other illustrative example, after multiple panel 120 has been engaged with each other and has engaged with some stent holders 314, multiple component 122 can associate with multiple panel 120.In other illustrative example, before multiple panel 120 is engaged with each other and engages with some stent holders 314, an only part for multiple component 122 can associate with multiple panel 120, then once multiple panel 120 has been engaged with each other and engage with some stent holders 314, the remainder of multiple component 122 associates with multiple panel 120.

In some illustrative example, when panel 216 and one of some stent holders 314 of Fig. 2 or when engaging with one of other panel of multiple panel 120, the one or more load-carrying elements 242 in Fig. 2, the one or more transoms 244 in Fig. 2 or both can not associate with panel 216.After engaging with stent holder 322 at panel 216, the framework 246 described in Fig. 2 can be attached to the panel 216 of Fig. 2.In another example, after panel 216 engages with stent holder 322, the reinforced rib 250 described in Fig. 2 can be attached to the panel 216 of Fig. 2.

Build frame assembly 114 can comprise: along with multiple panel 120 is built on some stent holders 314 of module fixture 324, multiple panel 120 is engaged with each other.Such as, by least connecting the part associated with panel of load-carrying element, the adjacent panels in multiple panel 120 can be connected.Depend on embodiment, at least one in the splice of overlap joint splice, docking splice or other type can be used for connecting adjacent panels (except or replace the connection of respective support component of adjacent panels).

As an illustrative example, the load-carrying element associated with two adjacent panels in multiple panel 120 can use transom and connect together, thus is connected to two adjacent panels.Two load-carrying elements associated with these two adjacent panels can such as (but being not limited to) with some other mode be spliced, bundle, clamp, nail joint, pin joint, combine or be fastened to together with.When two adjacent panels are adjacent along hoop, complementary frame can be connected on hoop direction.When two adjacent panels are longitudinally adjacent, complementary longeron can be connected in a longitudinal direction.

In some cases, be connected to the longeron of the complementation on these two adjacent panels, framework or other load-carrying element can become these panel splicings to a part together.Adjacent panels can use the splice of any amount of panel splicing part, longeron splice, framework splice or other type and connect together.

In an illustrative example, by using temporary fastener or permanent fastener at least one in multiple panel 120 or multiple component 122 to be fastened to provisionally together, multiple panel 120 can be connected to each other provisionally.Can be used for two panels in multiple panel 120 connect provisionally together and keep putting in place such as, but not limited to, interim clamp.Perform by least one in following means and multiple panel 120 is connected together provisionally: at least two multiple panels 120 are connected together provisionally, at least two multiple components 122 are connected together provisionally, or at least one in multiple panel 120 is connected at least one in multiple component 122 provisionally, makes the multiple components 122 associated with multiple panel 120 define supporting construction 121 for frame assembly 114 in Fig. 2.

As an illustrative example, temporary fastener 328 can be used the nail joint or be pinned to together provisionally of multiple panel 120, until multiple fastener 264 is installed into, the plurality of panel 120 is combined to form frame assembly 114.Connect multiple panel 120 provisionally multiple fuselage sections 205 that Fig. 2 is formed by multiple panel 120 to be connected together provisionally.Once multiple fastener 264 installs, then with regard to dismountable temporary fastener 328.

By this way, multiple panel 120 can connect together in several different ways.Once multiple panel 120 connects together, multiple component 122 just can be considered the supporting construction 121 defined for frame assembly 114.Multiple panel 120 being connected together and formed supporting construction 121 can keep the outer loft of desirably observing frame assembly 114 to require and mold line requirement.In other words, multiple panel 120 can relative to each other keep putting in place together, makes to use multiple panel 120 and outer loft that the frame assembly 114 that formed meets frame assembly 114 in selected tolerance requires and mold line requirement.

Especially, the supporting construction 121 that module fixture 324 can support multiple panel 120 and associate with multiple panel 120, makes to use multiple panel 120 and supporting construction 121 and the frame assembly 114 built has shape in selected tolerance and structure.By this way, this shape and structure can maintain in selected tolerance, the multiple components 122 that support multiple panel 120 and associate with multiple panel 120 during building frame assembly 114 simultaneously.Can to be required by the outer loft of such as (but being not limited to) frame assembly 114 at least in part and this shape is determined in mold line requirement.In some cases, this shape can be determined by the framework of frame assembly 114 and the place of longeron and orientation at least in part.

In some cases, when the assembly comprising frame assembly 114 of multiple panel 120 and supporting construction 121 has arrived desired point, module fixture 324 can have been driven out assembling region 304 by some corresponding autonomous vehicles 316.Such as, frame assembly 114 can be driven in the zones of different in manufacturing environment 100 across floor 300, is driven on another floor different manufacturing environment from floor 300, or is driven into another floor of some other regions or environment from floor 300.

In an illustrative example, module fixture 324 can be driven to some other places that another module fixture is positioned at, and makes two module fixtures to connect and to form larger module fixture.As an illustrative example, module fixture 324 can be used for keeping and supports the rear body assembly 116 in Fig. 1, and can be used for keeping with another module fixture that the mode being similar to module fixture 324 is implemented and support the forebody assembly 117 in Fig. 1.The another module fixture implemented in the mode being similar to module fixture 324 can be used for keeping and supports the middle frame assembly 118 in Fig. 1.

Once these three frame assemblies have been built complete, three module fixtures just can be brought to together to form larger module fixture to keep rear body assembly 116, middle frame assembly 118 and forebody assembly 117, make these three frame assemblies can be combined to form the fuselage 102 described in Fig. 1.Especially, this larger module fixture can keep rear body assembly 116, middle frame assembly 118 and forebody assembly 117 aligned with each other, makes to build fuselage 102 in selected tolerance.

In another illustrative example, the first module fixture implemented in the mode being similar to module fixture 324 and the second module fixture can be respectively used to keep and support rear body assembly 116 and the forebody assembly 117 of Fig. 1.Once these two frame assemblies have been built complete, then two module fixtures can be brought to together to form larger module fixture to keep two frame assemblies, make these frame assemblies can be combined to form fuselage 102.Larger module fixture can keep rear body assembly 116 and forebody assembly 117 aligned with each other, make to build fuselage 102 in selected tolerance.

As depicted, tower system 310 comprises some pylons 330.Pylon 332 can be the example of an embodiment of one of some pylons 330.Pylon 332 can be constructed to the inside 236 that frame assembly 114 describes in fig. 2 and provide entrance.In some illustrative example, pylon 332 can be described as can drive-type pylon.In other illustrative example, pylon 332 can be described as can autonomous drive-type pylon.

In an illustrative example, pylon 332 can take the form of the first pylon 334.In some cases, the first pylon 334 also can be described as operator's pylon.In another illustrative example, pylon 332 can take the form of the second pylon 336.In some cases, the second pylon 336 also can be described as robot pylon.By this way, some pylons 330 can comprise both the first pylon 334 and the second pylon 336.

First pylon 334 can be configured to substantially be used by human operator, and the second pylon 336 can be configured to substantially be used by mobile platform, and this mobile platform has at least one robot device associated with this mobile platform.In other words, the first pylon 334 can allow human operator close and enter the inside 236 of frame assembly 114.Second pylon 336 can allow mobile platform close and enter the inside 236 of frame assembly 114.

First pylon 334 and the second pylon 336 can position relative to module fixture 324 during packaging technology 110 in the different time.As an illustrative example, one of multiple autonomous vehicle 306 can be used for being moved from storage areas 318 by the first pylon 334 or being independently driven into the selected pylon position 338 in assembling region 304.Then some stent holders 314 can use some corresponding autonomous vehicles 316 to be independently driven into some selected backing positions 320 relative to the first pylon 334 of the selected pylon position 338 be in assembling region 304.

Some later stages during the packaging technology 110 of Fig. 1, the second pylon 336 is replaceable is the first pylon 334.Such as, one of multiple autonomous vehicle 306 can be used for the first pylon 334 independently being driven out assembling region 304 and getting back in storage areas 318.Then identical autonomous vehicle in multiple autonomous vehicle 306 or different autonomous vehicle can be used for independently being driven into from storage areas 318 by the second pylon 336 the previous selected pylon position 338 occupied by the first pylon 334 in assembling region 304.Depend on embodiment, the first pylon 334 can be replaced by the second pylon 336 after a while.

In other illustrative example, the first pylon 334 and the second pylon 336 all can have the autonomous vehicle associated regularly with pylon in multiple autonomous vehicle 306.In other words, one of multiple autonomous vehicle 306 can with first pylon 334 one, and one of multiple autonomous vehicle 306 can with second pylon 336 one.Such as, one of multiple autonomous vehicle 306 can be considered a part for the first pylon 334 or is built in the first pylon 334.Then first pylon 334 can be considered and independently can drive across floor 300.In a similar fashion, one of multiple autonomous vehicle 306 can be considered a part for the second pylon 336 or is built in the second pylon 336.Then second pylon 336 can be considered and independently can drive across floor 300.

Tower system 310 and module fixture 324 can be configured to define interface 340 each other.Interface 340 can be the physical interface between tower system 310 and module fixture 324.Tower system 310 also can be configured to define the interface 342 with res communes system 138.In an illustrative example, independently can form interface 340 and interface 342.

Interface 342 can be the physical interface between tower system 310 and res communes system 138.In these illustrative example, except physical interface, interface 340 and interface 342 can also be res communes interfaces.Such as, about the res communes of electric power, interface 340 and interface 342 can be considered electrical interface.

Res communes system 138 be configured to when tower system 310 and res communes system 138 via interface 342 by physical connection and electrically connect time some res communeses 146 are distributed to tower system 310.Tower system 310 then some res communeses 146 can be distributed to when module fixture 324 and tower system 310 via interface 340 by physical connection and electrically connect time the module fixture 324 that formed by mounting system 308.Some res communeses 146 can comprise at least one in the res communes of electric power, air, hydraulic fluid, communication, water or some other types.

As depicted, res communes system 138 can comprise res communes fixture 150.Res communes fixture 150 can be configured to receive the some res communeses 146 from some res communes sources 148.Some res communes sources 148 can comprise such as at least one in (but being not limited to) following res communes source: the res communes source of electrical generator, battery system, water system, electric wire, communication system, hydraulic fluid system, air holder or some other types.Such as, res communes fixture 150 can receive the electric power of self generator.

In an illustrative example, res communes fixture 150 can position relative to assembling region 304.Depend on embodiment, res communes fixture 150 can be positioned on the inner side in assembling region 304 or the outside in assembling region 304.

In some illustrative example, res communes fixture 150 can associate with floor 300.Depend on embodiment, res communes fixture 150 can for good and all associate with floor 300 or associate provisionally with floor 300.In other illustrative example, res communes fixture 150 can with some other structure connections in other surface of some of manufacturing environment 100 (such as ceiling) or manufacturing environment 100.In some cases, res communes fixture 150 can be embedded in floor 300.

In an illustrative example, the first pylon 334 independently can be driven in selected pylon position 338 about floor 300 relative to res communes fixture 150, and interface 342 can be formed between the first pylon 334 and res communes fixture 150.Once interface 342 is formed, some res communeses 146 just can flow to the first pylon 334 from res communes fixture 150.Then module fixture 324 independently can form the interface 340 with the first pylon 334, to form the network of res communes cable between the first pylon 334 and module fixture 324.Once both interface 342 and interface 340 are formed, the some res communeses 146 received at res communes fixture 150 place just can flow to the first pylon 334 from res communes fixture 150, and flow to each stent holder of the some stent holders 314 forming module fixture 324.By this way, the first pylon 334 can serve as pipeline or " middleman " for some res communeses 146 being distributed to module fixture 324.

When interface 340 has been formed between the second pylon 336 and module fixture 324 and interface 342 has been formed between the second pylon 336 and res communes fixture 150, some res communeses 146 can be supplied to the second pylon 336 and module fixture 324 in mode similar as described above.Thus, some res communeses 146 can be distributed to tower system 310 and module fixture 324 by res communes fixture 150, and tower system 310 and bracket component fixture 324 are without the need to being connected to some res communes sources 148 or other res communes source any discretely.

Autonomous system of processing 312 can be supported by module fixture 324 at frame assembly 114 and for assembling multiple panel 120 and supporting construction 121 while keeping.Autonomous system of processing 312 can comprise multiple mobile platform 344.Multiple mobile platform 344 all can be configured to the one or more operations 124 performing the packaging technology 110 described in Fig. 1.Especially, multiple mobile platform 344 can be independently driven in select location relative to multiple panel 120 in selected tolerance, independently to perform, multiple panel 120 is combined to build the operation 124 of frame assembly 114.Multiple mobile platform 344 is describe in further detail in Fig. 4 below.

In this illustrative example, a group controller 140 in control system 136 can generate the order 142 as described in Fig. 1, to control the operation of at least one in mounting system 308, tower system 310, res communes system 138, autonomous system of processing 312 or multiple autonomous vehicle 306.A group controller 140 in Fig. 1 can use the communication link of any amount of wireless communication link, wired communications links, optical communication link, other type or their combination and communicate with at least one in mounting system 308, tower system 310, res communes system 138, autonomous system of processing 312 or multiple autonomous vehicle 306.

By this way, the multiple mobile systems 134 in FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 can be used for the automation technolo making construction frame assembly 114.Multiple mobile system 134 can substantially independently can build frame assembly 114, to reduce required overall time, energy and human resources about being combined by multiple panel 120.

FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 can build frame assembly 114, until frame assembly 114 shifted to the next stage of the manufacturing process 108 for building fuselage 102 or be used for the point (depending on embodiment) of next stage of the manufacturing process of building aircraft 104.In some cases, during one or more stages of these later stages of the manufacturing process 108 for building fuselage 102 and aircraft 104, take the mounting system 308 of the form of module fixture 324 can continue to deliver and support frame assembly 114.

With reference now to Fig. 4, depict the diagram of the multiple mobile platforms 344 taking Fig. 3 of the form of the block diagram according to illustrative embodiment.As depicted, multiple mobile platform 344 can comprise some outside mobile platforms 400 and some inner mobile platforms 402.By this way, multiple mobile platform 344 can comprise at least one outside mobile platform and at least one inner mobile platform.

In some illustrative example, some outside mobile platforms 400 can be described as some can the outside mobile platform of drive-type.Similarly, in some cases, some inner mobile platforms 402 can be described as some can the inner mobile platform of drive-type.In other illustrative example, some outside mobile platforms 400 and some inner mobile platforms 402 can be called some can independently the outside mobile platform of drive-type and some can autonomous drive-type inside mobile platform.

Outside mobile platform 404 can be the example of one of some outside mobile platforms 400, and inner mobile platform 406 can be the example of one of some inner mobile platforms 402.Outside mobile platform 404 and inner mobile platform 406 can be the platforms that can independently drive.Depend on embodiment, outside mobile platform 404 and inner mobile platform 406 all can be configured to by oneself or independently drive across floor 300 under the assistance of multiple autonomous vehicles 306 of Fig. 3.

As an illustrative example, but be not limited to, outside mobile platform 404 can use the corresponding autonomous vehicle of multiple autonomous vehicle 306 independently to be driven across floor 300.In some illustrative example, this corresponding autonomous vehicle of outside mobile platform 404 and multiple autonomous vehicle 306 can be integral with one another.Such as, autonomous vehicle can associate regularly with outside mobile platform 404.Whole loads of outside mobile platform 404 can be transferred to autonomous vehicle, make to drive autonomous vehicle can drive outside mobile platform 404 across floor 300 across floor 300.

Outside mobile platform 404 can be driven to the position of the outside 234 relative to frame assembly 114 from such as (but being not limited to) storage areas 318, to perform the one or more operations 124 in Fig. 1.As depicted, at least one external robots device 408 can associate with outside mobile platform 404.In this illustrative example, external robots device 408 can be considered a part for outside mobile platform 404.In other illustrative example, external robots device 408 can be considered the separating component being physically attached to outside mobile platform 404.The form of external robots device 408 can be taked such as (but being not limited to) mechanical arm.

External robots device 408 can have the first end-effector 410.Any amount of instrument can associate with the first end-effector 410.At least one in the instrument of these instruments can comprise such as (but being not limited to) boring bar tool, fastener insertion tool, fastener installation tool, checking tool or some other types.Especially, any amount of tightening device can associate with the first end-effector 410.

As depicted, the first instrument 411 can associate with the first end-effector 410.In an illustrative example, the first instrument 411 can be any instrument associated with the first end-effector 410 in a removable manner.In other words, along with needs perform various operation, the first instrument 411 associated with the first end-effector 410 can change.The form of the instrument (such as boring bar tool) of a type can be taked, to perform the operation of a type such as, but not limited to, the first instrument 411.This instrument is then replaceable is the instrument (such as fastener insertion tool) of another type, to become the first new instrument 411 of associating with the first end-effector 410 to perform dissimilar operation.

In an illustrative example, the first instrument 411 can take the form of the first rivet tool 412.First rivet tool 412 can be used for performing riveting operation.In some illustrative example, some different instruments are replaceable to be the first rivet tool 412 and to associate with the first end-effector 410.Replaceable such as, but not limited to, the first rivet tool 412 is the instrument of boring bar tool, fastener insertion tool, fastener installation tool, checking tool or some other types.

Outside mobile platform 404 can independently be driven across floor 300 and be positioned relative to the module fixture 324 supporting frame assembly 114 in Fig. 3, with first instrument 411 of locating the first end-effector 410 relative to one of multiple panel 120 and associate with the first end-effector 410.Such as, outside mobile platform 404 can be independently driven into external position 414 relative to module fixture 324 across floor 300.By this way, first instrument 411 that outside mobile platform 404 can be used to carry out Macro orientation delivered by outside mobile platform 404.

Once be in external position 414, at least external robots device 408 just can be used to locate the first instrument 411 of associating with the first end-effector 410 relative to the locality towards outer side of one of multiple panel 120 and independently to control the first end-effector 410.By this way, micro-position first instrument 411 can be carried out relative to locality.

When inner mobile platform 406 is not by use, inner mobile platform 406 can be arranged on second pylon 336 of Fig. 3.When the interface 342 described in Fig. 3 is formed between the second pylon 336 and module fixture 324, inner mobile platform 406 can be driven to the inside 236 of frame assembly 114 from the second pylon 336 and for performing one or more operation 124.In an illustrative example, inner mobile platform 406 can have and allows inner mobile platform 406 from the kinematic scheme the floor that the second pylon 336 moves to inside frame assembly 114.

At least one internal robot device 416 can associate with inner mobile platform 406.In this illustrative example, internal robot device 416 can be considered a part for inner mobile platform 406.In other illustrative example, internal robot device 416 can be considered the separating component being physically attached to inner mobile platform 406.The form of internal robot device 416 can be taked such as (but being not limited to) mechanical arm.

Internal robot device 416 can have the second end-effector 418.Any amount of instrument can associate with the second end-effector 418.Can associate with the second end-effector 418 such as, but not limited to, at least one in the instrument of boring bar tool, fastener insertion tool, fastener installation tool, checking tool or some other types.Especially, any amount of tightening device can associate with the second end-effector 418.

As depicted, the second instrument 419 can associate with the second end-effector 418.In an illustrative example, the second instrument 419 can be any instrument associated with the second end-effector 418 in a removable manner.In other words, along with needs perform various operation, the second instrument 419 associated with the second end-effector 418 can change.The form of the instrument (such as boring bar tool) of a type can be taked, to perform the operation of a type such as, but not limited to, the first instrument 411.This instrument is then replaceable is the instrument (such as fastener insertion tool) of another type, to become the first new instrument 411 of associating with the first end-effector 410 to perform dissimilar operation.

In an illustrative example, the second instrument 419 can take the form of the second rivet tool 420.Second rivet tool 420 can associate with the second end-effector 418.Second rivet tool 420 can be used for performing riveting operation.In some illustrative example, some different instruments are replaceable to be the second rivet tool 420 and to associate with the second end-effector 418.Replaceable such as, but not limited to, the second rivet tool 420 is the instrument of boring bar tool, fastener insertion tool, fastener installation tool, checking tool or some other types.

Inner mobile platform 406 can be driven to frame assembly 114 and relative to the inside 236 of frame assembly 114 from the second pylon 336 and position, with second instrument 419 of locating the second end-effector 418 relative to one of multiple panel 120 and associate with the second end-effector 418.In an illustrative example, inner mobile platform 406 can on one of some floors 266 in fig. 2 relative to frame assembly 114 by the interior location 422 that is independently driven in frame assembly 114.By this way, the second instrument 419 can use inner mobile platform 406 by Macro orientation in interior location 422.

Once be in interior location 422, just independently can control the second end-effector 418, locate with the locality towards private side towards one of the multiple components 122 forming supporting construction 121 in private side or Fig. 2 relative to one of multiple panel 120 the second instrument 419 associated with the second end-effector 418.By this way, micro-position second instrument 419 can be carried out relative to locality.

In an illustrative example, for the external position 414 of outside mobile platform 404 and perform fastening procedure 424 for place 426 place that the interior location 422 of inner mobile platform 406 can be selected such that to use outside mobile platform 404 and inner mobile platform 406 on frame assembly 114.Fastening procedure 424 can comprise any amount of operation.In an illustrative example, fastening procedure 424 can comprise at least one in following operation: drilling operation 428, fastener update 430, fastener fitting operation 432, check the operation of operation 434 or some other types.

As a concrete example, the first instrument 411 associated with the first end-effector 410 of outside mobile platform 404 or the second instrument 419 associated with the second end-effector 418 of inner mobile platform 406 can be used independently to perform drilling operation 428.The form being used in the boring bar tool performed in drilling operation 428 can be taked such as, but not limited to, the first instrument 411 or the second instrument 419.The first instrument 411 or the second instrument 419 can be used independently to perform drilling operation 428, with in formation hole, place 426 place 436.Hole 436 can through at least one of two panels in multiple panel 120, two components in multiple component 122 or one of panel and multiple component 122.

The first instrument 411 associated with the first end-effector 410 of outside mobile platform 404 or the second instrument 419 associated with the second end-effector 418 of inner mobile platform 406 can be used independently to perform fastener update 430.Fastener update 430 can cause in fastener 438 patchhole 436.

Then at least one instrument in the first instrument 411 associated with the first end-effector 410 of outside mobile platform 404 or the second instrument 419 associated with the second end-effector 418 of inner mobile platform 406 can be used independently to perform fastener fitting operation 432.In an illustrative example, can use and take the first instrument 411 of the form of the first rivet tool 412 and take the second instrument 419 of the form of the second rivet tool 420 independently to perform fastener fitting operation 432, fastener 438 be become be arranged on the rivet 442 at place 426 place.Rivet 442 can be the rivet installed completely.Rivet 442 can be one of multiple fasteners 264 described in Fig. 2.

In an illustrative example, fastener fitting operation 432 can take the form of bolt-nut type mounting process 433.The first instrument 411 associated with the first end-effector 410 can be used for such as (but being not limited to) and carrys out hold-down bolt 435 through hole 436.Then the second instrument 419 associated with the second end-effector 418 is used in mounting nuts 437 on bolt 435.In some cases, mounting nuts 437 can comprise enough moments of torsion are applied to nut 437, makes a part for nut 437 broken.In these cases, nut 437 can be described as the frangible axle collar (frangiblecollar).

In another illustrative example, fastener fitting operation 432 can take the form of interference fit bolt type mounting process 439.The first instrument 411 associated with the first end-effector 410 can be used for such as (but being not limited to) and carrys out hold-down bolt 435 through hole 436, makes to form interference fit between bolt 435 and hole 436.Then the second instrument 419 associated with the second end-effector 418 is used in mounting nuts 437 on bolt 435.

In another illustrative example, fastener fitting operation 432 can take the form of two benches riveting process 444.First rivet tool 412 that such as (but being not limited to) can be used to associate with outside mobile platform 404 and the second rivet tool 420 of associating with inner mobile platform 406 are to perform two benches riveting process 444.

Such as, the first rivet tool 412 and the second rivet tool 420 can relative to each other be positioned by outside mobile platform 404 and inner mobile platform 406 respectively.Such as, outside mobile platform 404 and external robots device 408 can be used for locating the first rivet tool 412 relative to the place 426 at outside 234 place of frame assembly 114.Inner mobile platform 406 and internal robot device 416 can be used for locating the second rivet tool 420 relative to the same place 426 at inside 236 place of frame assembly 114.

Then first rivet tool 412 and the second rivet tool 420 can be used for performing two benches riveting process 444, to form rivet 442 at place 426 place.Panel in multiple panel 120 by least two basic change in multiple panel 120 to together, can be attached to the supporting construction 121 formed by multiple component 122, or two panels in multiple panel 120 is attached to supporting construction 121 by rivet 442.

In this example, each place place in multiple places 446 on frame assembly 114 two benches riveting process 444 can be performed, to install the multiple fasteners 264 as described in Fig. 2.Two benches riveting process 444 can guarantee that the multiple fasteners 264 in Fig. 2 are installed in multiple place 446 place with the level of accuracy of the quality expected and expectation.

By this way, inner mobile platform 406 can independently be driven in the inner side of frame assembly 114 and be operated, with the second rivet tool 420 carrying out localization of internal mobile platform 406 relative to the multiple places 446 on frame assembly 114 and associate with inner mobile platform 406, for performing the packaging technology 110 described in Fig. 1.Similarly, outside mobile platform 404 can independently be driven around frame assembly 114 and be operated, with the first rivet tool 412 carrying out localized external mobile platform 404 relative to the multiple places 446 on frame assembly 114 and associate with outside mobile platform 404, for executable operations 124.

With reference now to Fig. 5, take to depict the diagram of some res communeses 146 across distributed res communes network 144 flowing of Fig. 1 according to the form of the block diagram of illustrative embodiment.As depicted, some res communeses 146 can distribute across distributed res communes network 144.

Distributed res communes network 144 can comprise such as (but being not limited to) some res communeses source 148, res communes fixture 150, some pylons 330, module fixture 324, some outside mobile platforms 400 and some res communes unit 500.In some cases, distributed res communes network 144 also can comprise some inner mobile platforms 402.In some illustrative example, some res communes sources 148 can be considered and to be separated with distributed res communes network 144.

In this illustrative example, in some pylons 330, each only pylon can be included in distributed res communes network 144.When use first pylon 334, when res communes fixture 150 is connected to some res communes sources 148, first pylon 334 is connected to res communes fixture 150, module fixture 324 is connected to the first pylon 334, and when some outside mobile platforms 400 are connected to some res communes unit 500, distributed res communes network 144 can be formed.

Some res communes unit 500 can associate with some stent holders 314 of module fixture 324 or be separated with some stent holders 314.One or more double nip unitor can be used to be formed in some outside mobile platforms 400, between some res communes unit 500 and some stent holders 314 such as, but not limited to, some double nips.

When use second pylon 336, when res communes fixture 150 is connected to some res communes sources 148, second pylon 336 is connected to res communes fixture 150, module fixture 324 is connected to the second pylon 336, some inner mobile platforms 402 are connected to the second pylon 336, and when some outside mobile platforms 400 are connected to some res communes unit 500, can form distributed res communes network 144, some res communes unit 500 can associate with some stent holders 314 or be separated with some stent holders 314.Some inner mobile platforms 402 can via the some cable management system associated with the second pylon 336 to receive some res communeses 146.

By this way, single res communes fixture 150 can be used across distributed res communes network 144 to distribute some res communeses 146.Such distributed res communes network 144 can reduce the device required for various parts be supplied to by some res communeses 146 in distributed res communes network 144 of some res communes parts, res communes cable and other type.In addition, utilize such distributed res communes network 144, at least from res communes fixture 150, the floor 300 of the manufacturing environment of Fig. 1 fully can provide some res communeses 146.

With reference now to Fig. 6, depict the diagram of the some pylons 330 taking Fig. 3 of the block diagram format according to illustrative embodiment.As depicted, some pylons 330 can comprise pylon 332.Depend on the embodiment of pylon 332, pylon 332 can take the form of the first pylon 334 or the second pylon 336.

Pylon 332 can be used for for the inside 236 of the frame assembly 114 in Fig. 2 provides entrance.In some illustrative example, the first pylon 334 can be described as operator's pylon 601, and the second pylon 336 can be described as robot pylon 602.

Pylon 332 can have base construction 604.Multiple stabilizing member 606 can associate with base construction 604.Multiple stabilizing member 606 can be used for pylon 332 is stablized relative to floor 300.In some cases, multiple stabilizing member 606 can have multiple component leveling 608, and multiple component leveling 608 is for making base construction 604 relative to floor 300 leveling.In an illustrative example, multiple stabilizing member 606 can be embodied as multiple hydraulic ram.

Multiple stabilizing member 606 can be used for the degree of irregularity of the one or more parts compensating floor 300.Can be used for when base construction 604 is in the upper of the unevenness on floor 300 or inclination, base construction 604 being aimed at horizontal plane such as, but not limited to, multiple component leveling 608.In other illustrative example, multiple stabilizing member 606 can be used for adjusting pylon 332, and some plateau levels 600 of pylon 332 can be aimed at substantially with some floors 266 of the frame assembly 114 in Fig. 2.

Multiple stabilizing member 606 can provide the space 607 between the bottom side 611 of base construction 604 and floor 300.One of space 607 multiple autonomous vehicles 306 that can allow Fig. 3 move to below the bottom side 611 of base construction 604.Autonomous vehicle 605 can be the example of one of multiple autonomous vehicles 306 in Fig. 3.Autonomous vehicle 605 may correspond in pylon 332.Autonomous vehicle 605 can be used for across floor 300 to drive pylon 332.More specifically, autonomous vehicle 605 can be used for independently driving pylon 332 across floor 300.

Autonomous vehicle 605 can be connected to pylon 332, to drive pylon 332 across floor 300.In an illustrative example, autonomous vehicle 605 can physically be connected to pylon 332, and then the load 613 of pylon 332 be can be transferred on autonomous vehicle 605.Autonomous vehicle 605 can working load transfer system 625, the load 613 of pylon 332 to be transferred on autonomous vehicle 605.

The base construction 604 relative to the vertical-lifting on floor 300 can be used such as, but not limited to, autonomous vehicle 605, the whole load 613 of pylon 332 is fully supported by autonomous vehicle 605.Base construction 604 can be promoted, and makes multiple stabilizing member 606 can not contact floor 300.

By this way, autonomous vehicle 605 can be connected to base construction 604.In an illustrative example, load transfer system 625 can comprise the some bonts 619 associated with autonomous vehicle 605.Some bonts 619 can be used for promoting base construction 604, and the load 613 of pylon 332 is transferred on autonomous vehicle 605.Some bonts 619 can comprise at least one in the bont of lifting beam, lift arm, vertically mobile platform or some other types.Thus, by delivering and driving base construction 604, autonomous vehicle 605 can deliver and drive pylon 332.By this way, also can be called as can drive-type base construction for base construction 604.

Once the whole load 613 of pylon 332 is supported by autonomous vehicle 605, autonomous vehicle 605 can come independently across floor 300 and freely drive pylon 332.Such as, pylon 332 can be driven into selected pylon position 338 from the storage areas 318 Fig. 3 across floor 300 by autonomous vehicle 605, and selected pylon position 338 can be arranged in the assembling region 304 of Fig. 3.

In other illustrative example, autonomous vehicle 605 can be built into pylon 332 or the part as pylon 332.In other words, autonomous vehicle 605 can with pylon 332 one.By this way, pylon 332 can use autonomous vehicle 605 with across floor 300 independently and freely drive self.

Autonomous vehicle 605 can use the some radar sensors 609 associated with autonomous vehicle 605, to be positioned in selected pylon position 338 by pylon 332 in selected tolerance.Autonomous vehicle 605 can have the controller 623 communicated with some radar sensors 609.Controller 623 can use the data generated by some radar sensors 609, is driven in selected pylon position 338 by pylon 332 across floor 300 with the kinematic scheme (not shown) of order autonomous vehicle 605.Depend on embodiment, this location of pylon 332 can be described as roughly location or Macro orientation.Autonomous vehicle 605 also can use some radar sensors 609, while driving across floor 300 at autonomous vehicle 605, avoid obstacle.

In some illustrative example, once pylon 332 is in selected pylon position 338, autonomous vehicle 605 just can depart from pylon 332 or cancel and associates, and the whole load 613 of pylon 332 is no longer supported by autonomous vehicle 605.Then autonomous vehicle 605 can be left pylon 332 by driving.In an illustrative example, autonomous vehicle 605 can by refoulement in the storage areas 318 of Fig. 3.

In other illustrative example, the vehicle of some other types or kinematic scheme can be used to be moved in selected pylon position 338 by pylon 332.Such as, but not limited to, in multiple autonomous vehicles 306 of Fig. 3 two autonomous vehicles can be used, pylon 332 is moved in selected pylon position 338.In another illustrative example, crane system can be used independently to pick up pylon 332 from the storage areas 318 Fig. 3 and be placed in selected pylon position 338 by pylon 332.

As depicted, pylon connection unit 610 can associate with base construction 604 with draw bail 641.One group of connection unit 612 can associate with draw bail 641.Draw bail 641 can associate with base construction 604.Depend on embodiment, one group of connection unit 612 can be considered draw bail 641 a part or independent of draw bail 641.In an illustrative example, draw bail 641 and one group of connection unit 612 can together be called res communes unitor.In addition, in some illustrative example, when the connection unit in one group of connection unit 612 is used for providing connection at least one res communes, this connection unit also can be described as res communes connection unit.

One group of connection unit 612 can be used for pylon 332 to be connected to res communes fixture, the res communes fixture 150 in such as Fig. 1 and Fig. 3.Especially, one group of connection unit 612 is used in the interface 342 formed between pylon 332 in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 and res communes fixture 150 in Fig. 3.One group of connection unit 612 can be connected to such as corresponding one group of connection unit (not shown) that (but being not limited to) associates to res communes fixture 150.

Pylon connection unit 610 can be used for one of some stent holders 314 in pylon 332 Mating graph 3.Stent holder 615 can be the example of one of some stent holders 314.In an illustrative example, stent holder 615 can be connected to pylon 332, and the stent holder 332 in Fig. 3 can be connected to stent holder 615, and pylon 332, stent holder 332 and stent holder 615 all can be connected each other directly or indirectly.In other illustrative example, the stent holder 332 in Fig. 3 can be configured to be connected to pylon 332.Depend on embodiment, any one or more stent holders in some stent holders 314 can have the ability to be connected to pylon 332.

In an illustrative example, pylon connection unit 610 can be configured to be connected to the support connection unit 617 associated with stent holder 615, to form interface between pylon 332 and stent holder 615.As depicted, pylon 332 can have the some plateau levels 600 associated with base construction 604.In this illustrative example, some plateau levels 600 can be considered a part for base construction 604.In other example, some plateau levels 600 can be considered and to be separated with base construction 604.

Some plateau levels 600 also can be described as some platforms.In an illustrative example, some plateau levels 600 can comprise the first plateau levels 614 and the second plateau levels 616.In other illustrative example, some plateau levels 600 only can comprise single platform level, three plateau levels, four platforms level or some some other plateau levels.In one example, the first plateau levels 614 can be end plateau levels, and the second plateau levels 616 can be roof panel level.In some cases, the first plateau levels 614 and the second plateau levels 616 also can be called the first platform and the second platform.

First plateau levels 614 can have first surface 618, first surface 618 can be configured to frame assembly 114 inside respective surfaces (such as the first floor 622) basic in a plane.Similarly, the second plateau levels 616 can have second surface 620, second surface 620 can be configured to frame assembly 114 inside respective surfaces (such as the second floor 624) basic in a plane.The form of cargo deck 626 can be taked in first floor 622.The form of passangers floor 628 can be taked in second floor 624.

In this illustrative example, some sensing systems 630 can associate with pylon 332.Such as, some sensing systems 630 can associate with at least one in base construction 604 or some plateau levels 600.Such as, some sensing systems 630 can combine with base construction 604, first plateau levels 614, second plateau levels 616 or its and associate.

Some sensing systems 630 can comprise such as (but being not limited to) laser tracking system 632, some radar targets 633, the sensing system of some other types or device or their some combinations.Some radar targets 633 also can associate with base construction 604.Some radar targets 633 can be used by one or more in the multiple autonomous vehicles 306 in such as (but being not limited to) Fig. 3.

Can be appointed as such as, but not limited to, stent holder 615 and be connected to pylon 332.Stent holder 615 can be the example of one of some stent holders 314 in Fig. 3.Autonomous vehicle 635 can be the example of one of multiple autonomous vehicles 306 in Fig. 3, can be used for carrying out driving arm fixture 615 across floor 300.Autonomous vehicle 635 can scan and use some radar targets 633, with by stent holder 615 Macro orientation to relative in the selected backing positions of pylon 332.

Laser tracking system 632 can associate at least in part with base construction 604.Laser tracking system 632 can comprise the some laser trackers 640 associated with pylon 332.In addition, laser tracking system 632 also can comprise the laser eyepiece that can associate with the some stent holders 314 in such as (but being not limited to) Fig. 3.At least one laser tracker in some laser trackers 640 in laser tracking system 632 can be used for relative to pylon 332 to construct some stent holders 314, with the construction of the module fixture 324 in auxiliary view 3.Module fixture 324 can be built into close to pylon 332.

Can associate with the pedestal 639 of stent holder 615 such as, but not limited to, some laser eyepieces 637.Some laser trackers 640 can scan some laser eyepieces 637.The data generated by some laser trackers 640 can be processed and one of control system 136 or a group controller 140 in the Fig. 1 associated with stent holder 615 by such as (but being not limited to) uses, to control the operation of one or more kinematic schemes associated with each holding structure in some holding structures 326 in Fig. 3 of associated bracket fixture 615, thus locate subtly or some holding structures 326 in micro-position Fig. 3.

When the form of operator's pylon 601 taked by pylon 332, human operator 634 and mobile platform in some cases (the inside mobile platform 406 in such as Fig. 4) can use operator's pylon 601 to come in and go out the inside 236 of frame assembly 114.Turn to the beginning of packaging technology 110 in Fig. 1, operator's pylon 601 can be independently driven in selected pylon position 338 across floor 300 from the storage areas 318 such as Fig. 3 by such as (but being not limited to) autonomous vehicle 605 in selected tolerance, and selected pylon position 338 can be arranged in the assembling region 304 of Fig. 3.Then some stent holders 314 can be positioned in Fig. 3 relative in the some selected backing positions 320 of operator's pylon 601.Laser tracking system 632 can be used for the some holding structures 326 associated with each stent holder in some stent holders 314 in constructional drawing 3.

Operator's pylon 601 also can be used for supporting the various system in the inside 236 of frame assembly 114 and the installation of parts.These systems and parts can comprise such as at least one in (but being not limited to) following device: the system of insulating part, inner panel, electronic circuit, air conditioner system, speaker system or some other types or parts.

When the form of robot pylon 602 taked by pylon 332, robot pylon 602 can allow at least one mobile platform (the inside mobile platform 406 in such as Fig. 4) and human operator 634 in some cases to come in and go out the inside 236 of frame assembly 114.As an illustrative example, robot pylon 602 can allow the first inner mobile platform 636 and the second inner mobile platform 638 and human operator in some cases 634 to come in and go out the inside 236 of frame assembly 114.First inner mobile platform 636 and the second inner mobile platform 638 can be the examples of the embodiment of inside mobile platform 406 in Fig. 4.

As depicted, the first inner mobile platform 636 can comprise the first internal robot device 642 and the second internal robot device 644.In other illustrative example, only the first internal robot device 642 can associate with the first inner mobile platform 636 with the one in the second internal robot device 644.First inner mobile platform 636 can be positioned on the first plateau levels 614 of robot pylon 602.First inner mobile platform 636 can be configured to move to the first floor 622 inside frame assembly 114 from the first plateau levels 614.

Second inner mobile platform 638 can comprise the 3rd internal robot device 646 and the 4th internal robot device 648.In other illustrative example, only the 3rd internal robot device 646 can associate with the second inner mobile platform 638 with the one in the 4th internal robot device 648.Second inner mobile platform 638 can be positioned on the second plateau levels 616 of robot pylon 602.Second inner mobile platform 638 can be configured to move to the second floor 624 inside frame assembly 114 from the second plateau levels 616.

Laser tracking system 632 can be used for the first inner mobile platform 636 and the motion guide of the second inner mobile platform 638 in the inside 236 of frame assembly 114.The laser eyepiece that mobile platform inner with these can be used to associate such as, but not limited to, laser tracking system 632 generates and can be processed and for the data of motion guide of inner mobile platform.

In an illustrative example, the control system 136 in Fig. 1 can be configured to receive the data generated by laser tracking system 632.Can use control system 136 processing data in Fig. 1 and generate order, this order is sent to the first inner mobile platform 636 and the second inner mobile platform 638, to control the motion of these inner mobile platforms.

In this illustrative example, robot pylon 602 can comprise the first cable management system 650 and the second cable management system 652.First cable management system 650 can associate with the first plateau levels 614, and the second cable management system 652 can associate with the second plateau levels 616.

When to be coupled to the res communes fixture 150 in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 via draw bail 641 when robot pylon 602, the first cable management system 650 and the second cable management system 652 can be used for the some res communeses 146 in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 being supplied to respectively the first inner mobile platform 636 and the second inner mobile platform 638.Especially, the some res communeses 146 in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 can to flow into from the res communes fixture 150 Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 through draw bail 641 can use the first cable management system 650 and the second cable management system 652 ordering and in the cable managed.First cable management system 650 and the second cable management system 652 also can be used for managing the cable some res communeses 146 being distributed to respectively the first inner mobile platform 636 and the second inner mobile platform 638 from robot pylon 602.

In addition, in some cases, some res communes connecting devices 654 can associate with at least one in base construction 604 or some plateau levels 600.Some res communeses 146 can be supplied to the some manually-operated instrument (not shown) that can be connected to some res communes connecting devices 654 by some res communes connecting devices 654.In an illustrative example, some res communes connecting devices 654 can take the form of some plug-in connectors.

Diagram in Fig. 1-Fig. 6 is not intended to hint and wants physics or framework to be restricted to the enforceable mode of illustrative embodiment.Except or replace graphic parts, other parts can be used.Some parts can be optional.In addition, each frame is rendered as some functional components of diagram.When implementing in illustrative embodiment, one or more in these frames are combined, split or combine and are divided into different frames.

Such as, in some cases, more than one FMS flexible manufacturing system can be present in manufacturing environment 100.These multiple FMS flexible manufacturing system are used in manufacturing environment 100 and build multiple frame assembly.In other illustrative example, FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 can comprise multiple mounting system, multiple tower system, multiple res communes system, multiple autonomous system of processing and multiple autonomous vehicle, and multiple frame assembly can be built in manufacturing environment 100.

In some illustrative example, res communes system 138 can comprise the multiple res communes fixtures being regarded as being separated with FMS flexible manufacturing system 106.These multiple res communes fixtures all can be configured to for FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 and other FMS flexible manufacturing system any amount of.

In addition, the difference that independently can perform the mobile system in multiple mobile system 134 in these illustrative example connects.But, in other illustrative example, manually can perform another connect of one of multiple mobile system 134 and multiple mobile system 134 in other illustrative example.

In addition, in other illustrative example, one or more in multiple mobile system 134 can be driven by such as (but being not limited to) human operator.Such as, but not limited to, in some cases, the first pylon 334 can drive with manual work guiding.

With reference now to Fig. 7, depict the diagram of the isometric view of the manufacturing environment according to illustrative embodiment.In this illustrative example, manufacturing environment 700 can be the example of an embodiment of manufacturing environment 100 in Fig. 1.

As depicted, manufacturing environment 700 can comprise storage environment 701 and assembling environment 702.Storage environment 701 can be when multiple FMS flexible manufacturing system 706 does not use for store multiple FMS flexible manufacturing system 706 the floor 703 being positioned at manufacturing environment 700 on and the designated area of top.Multiple FMS flexible manufacturing system 706 can be all the example of an embodiment of the FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 described in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3-Fig. 5.Especially, multiple FMS flexible manufacturing system 706 can be all the example of an embodiment of autonomous FMS flexible manufacturing system 112 in Fig. 1.

Storage environment 701 can comprise multiple accumulation compartment 704.In this illustrative example, multiple accumulation compartment 704 all can be considered the example of an embodiment of the storage areas 318 in Fig. 3.In other illustrative example, whole storage environment 701 can be considered the example of an embodiment of the storage areas 318 in Fig. 3.

Multiple FMS flexible manufacturing system 706 all can be stored in a corresponding accumulation compartment of multiple accumulation compartment 704.Especially, multiple accumulation compartment 704 all can be specified for the concrete FMS flexible manufacturing system in multiple FMS flexible manufacturing system 706.But in other illustrative example, any one accumulation compartment in multiple accumulation compartment 704 can be used for storing any one FMS flexible manufacturing system in multiple FMS flexible manufacturing system 706.

As depicted, FMS flexible manufacturing system 708 can be the example of one of multiple FMS flexible manufacturing system 706.FMS flexible manufacturing system 708 can comprise multiple mobile system 711, and it can be the example of an embodiment of multiple mobile systems 134 in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3.

FMS flexible manufacturing system 708 can be stored in the accumulation compartment 710 of multiple accumulation compartment 704.In this example, all storage environments 701 can be considered the example of an embodiment of the storage areas 318 in Fig. 3.But in other example, the multiple accumulation compartment 704 in storage environment 701 all can be considered the example of an embodiment of the storage areas 318 in Fig. 3.

The floor 703 of manufacturing environment 700 can be substantially level and smooth, to allow the various parts and the system that independently drive multiple FMS flexible manufacturing system 706 like a cork across the floor 703 of manufacturing environment 700.When a FMS flexible manufacturing system in multiple FMS flexible manufacturing system 706 prepares to use, this FMS flexible manufacturing system can be driven to assembling environment 702 from storage environment 701 across floor 703.

Assembling environment 702 can be positioned on floor 703 and the designated area of top for what build frame assembly.When neither one in multiple FMS flexible manufacturing system 706 in use, the floor 703 of assembling environment 702 can remain basic open and substantially clean and tidy.

As depicted, assemble environment 702 and can comprise multiple work compartment 712.In an illustrative example, multiple work compartment 712 can be all the example of an embodiment in assembling region 304 in Fig. 3.Thus, multiple work compartment 712 all can be specified for performing fuselage packaging technology (packaging technology 110 in such as Fig. 1), for building the frame assembly 114 in Fig. 1.In other illustrative example, whole assembling environment 702 can be considered the example of an embodiment in the assembling region 304 in Fig. 3.

In this illustrative example, the Part I 714 of multiple work compartment 712 can be specified for building forebody assembly, forebody assembly 117 in such as Fig. 1, and the Part II 716 of multiple work compartment 712 can be specified for building rear body assembly, the rear body assembly 116 in such as Fig. 1.By this way, multiple work compartment 712 can allow to build multiple frame assembly simultaneously.Depend on embodiment, can in identical time or the construction starting these frame assemblies in the different time in multiple work compartment 712.

In an illustrative example, the multiple mobile systems 711 belonging to FMS flexible manufacturing system 708 can be driven to work compartment 713 from accumulation compartment 710 across floor 703.In work compartment 713, multiple mobile system 711 can be used for building frame assembly (not shown).Describe in further detail in Fig. 8-Figure 18 below and FMS flexible manufacturing system 708 can be used to build the example of a kind of mode of this frame assembly.

In some illustrative example, sensing system can associate with the one or more work compartments in multiple work compartment 712.Such as, but not limited to, in some cases, sensing system 718 can associate with the work compartment 719 of multiple work compartment 712.The sensing data generated by sensing system 718 can be used for helping to drive the appointment in multiple FMS flexible manufacturing system 706 for building the various mobile systems of a corresponding FMS flexible manufacturing system of frame assembly in work compartment 719.In an illustrative example, sensing system 718 can take the form of metering system 720.

Depend on embodiment, sensing system 718 can be optional.Such as, but not limited to, other sensing system not describing to associate with other work compartment of multiple work compartment 712.Do not use the sensing system of such as sensing system 718 can contribute to keeping the floor 703 of manufacturing environment 700 more neatly open, contribute to more freely across floor 703 to drive the various mobile systems of multiple FMS flexible manufacturing system 706.

As depicted, multiple res communes fixture 724 can for good and all be attached to floor 703.Multiple res communes fixture 724 can be all the example of an embodiment of res communes fixture 150 in Fig. 1.

Multiple res communes fixture 724 can set up interface with some res communes sources (not shown in this view).These res communes source (not shown) can such as (but being not limited to) be positioned under floor 703.Res communes fixture 726 can be the example of one of multiple res communes fixture 724.

In this illustrative example, multiple res communes fixture 724 is all arranged in a corresponding work compartment of multiple work compartment 712.Any one FMS flexible manufacturing system in multiple FMS flexible manufacturing system 706 can be driven to any one res communes fixture of multiple res communes fixture 724 and set up interface with any one res communes fixture of multiple res communes fixture 724.By this way, multiple res communes fixture 724 can be used for one or more res communes to be supplied to multiple FMS flexible manufacturing system 706.

Referring now to Fig. 8-Figure 18, depict the diagram of building frame assembly in the manufacturing environment 700 of Fig. 7 according to illustrative embodiment.In Fig. 8-Figure 18, the FMS flexible manufacturing system 708 of Fig. 7 can be used for building frame assembly.The construction of frame assembly can be performed in any one work compartment of multiple work compartments 712 of Fig. 7.Such as, but not limited to, the construction that can perform frame assembly in the Part II 716 of multiple work compartments 712 of Fig. 7 one work compartment.

Turn to Fig. 8 now, depict the diagram being connected to the isometric view of the first pylon of the res communes fixture 726 of Fig. 7 according to illustrative embodiment.In this illustrative example, the first pylon 800 can be connected to res communes fixture 726.First pylon 800 can be the example of one of multiple mobile systems 711 of the FMS flexible manufacturing system 708 of Fig. 7.Especially, the first pylon 800 can be the example of an embodiment of the first pylon 334 in Fig. 3.

First pylon 800 can to electrically connect with physical connection (at least one) to res communes fixture 726, and interface 802 is formed between the first pylon 800 and res communes fixture 726.Interface 802 can be the example of an embodiment of interface 342 in Fig. 3.

As depicted, the first pylon 800 can have base construction 804.Base construction 804 can comprise roof panel 806 and end platform 807.In some cases, roof panel 806 and end platform 807 can be called roof panel level and end plateau levels.Roof panel 806 can be used for the gangway of top layer floor (passangers floor inside the such as frame assembly) (not shown) providing frame assembly for human operator.End platform 807 can be used for the gangway of cellar floor (cargo deck inside the such as frame assembly) (not shown) providing frame assembly for human operator.

In this illustrative example, aisle 808 can provide the gangway from floor (floor 703 such as Fig. 7) platform 807 on earth.Aisle 810 can provide the gangway from end platform 807 to roof panel 806.In order to protect the human operator of walking about on roof panel 806, railing 812 associates with roof panel 806.In order to protect the human operator of walking about on end platform 807, railing 814 associates with end platform 807.

Autonomous vehicle 816 can be used independently to drive the first pylon 800 across floor 703.In this example, autonomous vehicle 816 can be automatically guided vehicle (AGV).Autonomous vehicle 816 can be the example of the multiple autonomous vehicles 306 in Fig. 3.As depicted, autonomous vehicle 816 can be used for, relative to res communes fixture 726, first pylon 800 is driven into selected pylon position 818 from the storage environment 701 Fig. 7.Selected pylon position 818 can be the example of an embodiment of selected pylon position 338 in Fig. 3.

Once the first pylon 800 has independently been driven in selected pylon position 818, the first pylon 800 just can independently be connected to res communes fixture 726.Especially, the first pylon 800 can independently electrically connect and physical connection to res communes fixture 726, to form interface 802.Such connection can enable some res communeses flow to the first pylon 800 from res communes fixture 726.By this way, the first pylon 800 and res communes fixture 726 can set up distributed res communes network at least partially, and it is similar to the distributed res communes network 144 described in Fig. 1 and Fig. 5.

With reference now to Fig. 9, depict the diagram of the isometric view of the mounting system according to illustrative embodiment.In this illustrative example, mounting system 900 can be the example of an embodiment of mounting system 308 in Fig. 3.In addition, mounting system 900 can be the example of one of multiple mobile systems 711 of FMS flexible manufacturing system 708 in Fig. 7.By this way, mounting system 900 can be the example of one of the multiple mobile systems 711 be stored in the accumulation compartment 710 of Fig. 7.

As depicted, mounting system 900 can comprise some fixtures 903.Some fixtures 903 can be the examples of an embodiment of some fixtures 313 in Fig. 3.Some fixtures 903 can comprise some stent holders 902 and fixture 904.Some stent holders 902 can be the examples of an embodiment of some stent holders 314 in Fig. 3.

Some stent holders 902 can comprise stent holder 906, stent holder 908 and stent holder 910.Fixture 904 can associate regularly with stent holder 906.In this illustrative example, fixture 904 can be considered a part for stent holder 906.But in other illustrative example, fixture 904 can be considered and the fixture that stent holder 906 is separated.

As depicted, stent holder 906, stent holder 908 and stent holder 910 have pedestal 912, pedestal 914 and pedestal 916 respectively.Some holding structures 918 can associate with pedestal 912.Some holding structures 920 can associate with pedestal 914.Some holding structures 922 can associate with pedestal 916.Some holding structures 918, some holding structures 920 and some holding structures 922 can be all the examples of the embodiment of some holding structures 326 in Fig. 3.

Each holding structure in some holding structures 918, some holding structures 920 and some holding structures 922 can have the curved shape of the curvature being substantially matched with the respective fuselage sections that will be received by holding structure.Holding structure 923 can be the example of one of some holding structures 920.As depicted, holding structure 923 can have curved shape 925.

Curved shape 925 can be selected such that curved shape 925 is matched with the curvature of the corresponding keel panel (not shown) that will engage to holding structure 923 substantially.More specifically, holding structure 923 can have the radius of curvature substantially identical with the corresponding keel panel (not shown) that will engage with holding structure 923.

In this illustrative example, multiple stabilizing member 924, multiple stabilizing member 926 can associate with pedestal 916 with pedestal 912, pedestal 914 respectively with multiple stabilizing member 928.Multiple stabilizing member 924, multiple stabilizing member 926 and multiple stabilizing member 928 can be used for floor 703 stabilizing base 912, pedestal 914 and the pedestal 916 respectively relative to manufacturing environment 700.

In an illustrative example, these stabilizing members can keep its respective pedestal to be basic horizontal relative to floor 703.In addition, multiple stabilizing member 924, multiple stabilizing member 926 and multiple stabilizing member 928 all can support its respective pedestal substantially, until pedestal will shift to the new place of side in or beyond manufacturing environment 700.In an illustrative example, hydraulic ram can be used to implement each stabilizing member in multiple stabilizing member 924, multiple stabilizing member 926 and multiple stabilizing member 928.

Some fixtures 903 all can be used for supporting and are kept for the respective fuselage sections (not shown) of the frame assembly (not shown) of aircraft (not shown), such as one of multiple fuselage sections 205 of the frame assembly 114 of the aircraft 104 in Fig. 2.The platform 930 associated with pedestal 932 can be had such as, but not limited to, fixture 904.Depend on embodiment, platform 930 can be configured to support and be kept for forebody section (not shown) or the rear body section (not shown) of aircraft (not shown).Forebody section (not shown) can be frame assembly (not shown) by the part closest to aircraft (not shown) nose.Rear body section (not shown) can be frame assembly (not shown) by the part closest to aircraft (not shown) afterbody.

With reference now to Figure 10, depict the diagram of the isometric view of the module fixture according to illustrative embodiment, use the mounting system 900 of Fig. 9 to form this module fixture, and this module fixture is connected to first pylon 800 of Fig. 8.In this illustrative example, stent holder 910 is connected to the first pylon 800, and stent holder 910, stent holder 906 and stent holder 908 are coupled to each other.

Stent holder 910, stent holder 908 and stent holder 906 can use some corresponding autonomous vehicle (not shown) (the some corresponding autonomous vehicle 316 of such as Fig. 3) to be independently driven into selected backing positions 1000, selected backing positions 1002 and selected backing positions 1004 respectively across the floor 703 of manufacturing environment 700.When fixture 904 becomes the stent holder 906 illustrated a part of, driving arm fixture 906 also can cause fixture 904 to be driven.Selected backing positions 1000, selected backing positions 1002 and selected backing positions 1004 can be the examples of an embodiment of some selected backing positions 320 in Fig. 3.

After respectively stent holder 910, stent holder 908 and stent holder 906 being driven into selected backing positions 1000, selected backing positions 1002 and selected backing positions 1004, some corresponding autonomous vehicle (not shown) independently can be driven and be left.In other illustrative example, some corresponding autonomous vehicle (not shown) can be used as the integral part of stent holder 910, stent holder 908 and stent holder 906.

Selected backing positions 1000 can be the position of the selected pylon position 818 relative to the first pylon 800.When stent holder 910 is in selected backing positions 1000 relative to the first pylon 800, stent holder 910 can electrically connect and physical connection to the first pylon 800, to form interface 1006.In some cases, stent holder 910 independently can be connected to the first pylon 800, to form interface 1006.In an illustrative example, form interface 1006 by stent holder 910 is independently connected to the first pylon 800.Interface 1006 can be enable the some res communeses flowing to the first pylon 800 from res communes fixture 726 flow to the electric of stent holder 910 and physical interface in addition.By this way, interface 1006 is formed by independently connecting some res communeses between stent holder 910 and the first pylon 800.Interface 1006 can be the example of an embodiment of interface 340 in Fig. 3.In this illustrative example, the stent holder 910 being connected to the first pylon 800 can be described as main support fixture 1011.

In addition, as depicted, stent holder 906, stent holder 908 and stent holder 910 can be coupled to each other.Especially, stent holder 908 can be connected to stent holder 910, to form interface 1008.Similarly, stent holder 906 can be connected to stent holder 908, to form interface 1010.In an illustrative example, form both interface 1008 and interface 1010 by independently being connected each other by these stent holders.

Especially, interface 1008 and interface 1010 can be taked to enable some res communeses flow to the form of the electric and physical interface of stent holder 908 and stent holder 906 from stent holder 910.By this way, form interface 1008 by independently connecting some res communeses between stent holder 910 and stent holder 908, and form interface 1010 by independently connecting some res communeses between stent holder 908 and stent holder 906.By this way, some res communeses 146 can independently be connected between the adjacent stent fixture of some stent holders 314.

Thus, when res communes fixture 726, first pylon 800, stent holder 910, stent holder 908 and stent holder 906 all as described above coupled in series time, some res communeses can be assigned to the first pylon 800, stent holder 910, stent holder 908 and stent holder 906 from res communes fixture 726 to downstream.In this illustrative example, any res communes flowing to stent holder 906 also can be assigned to fixture 904.

The element of any amount of connection unit, structural elements, connecting device, cable, other type or their combination can be used for forming interface 1008 and interface 1010.Depend on embodiment, interface 1008 and interface 1010 can take to make stent holder 910, stent holder 908 and stent holder 906 physical connection and the form of the connection unit of electrical connection each other.In other illustrative example, other mode can implement interface 1008 and interface 1010 with some.

When stent holder 910, stent holder 908 and stent holder 906 are in selected backing positions 1000, selected backing positions 1002 and selected backing positions 1004 respectively and are coupled to each other, these stent holders together form module fixture 1012.Module fixture 1012 can be the example of an embodiment of module fixture 324 in Fig. 3.By this way, the interface 1006 between the first pylon 800 and stent holder 910 also can be considered the electric and physical interface between the first pylon 800 and module fixture 1012.

With reference now to Figure 11, depict the diagram of the isometric view in a stage of the packaging technology for building frame assembly according to illustrative embodiment, this frame assembly is just supported by the module fixture 1012 of Figure 10.In this illustrative example, build frame assembly 1100 along with on module fixture 1012, module fixture 1012 can support frame assembly 1100.

Frame assembly 1100 can be the rear body assembly of the example of an embodiment of rear body assembly 116 in Fig. 1.In this illustrative example, can partly assemble frame assembly 1100.In this example, frame assembly 1100 can be in the commitment of assembling.

At this one-phase of packaging technology, frame assembly 1100 comprises end plates 1101 and multiple keel panel 1102.In this illustrative example, end plates 1101 can have convergent cylindrical shape.By this way, a part of end plates 1101 can be formed as a part for the keel 1105 for frame assembly 1100, another part of end plates 1101 can be formed as a part for the side (not completely shown) for frame assembly 1100, and the another part of end plates 1101 can be formed as the part on the machine top (not completely shown) for frame assembly 1100.

In addition, as depicted, bulkhead 1103 can associate with end plates 1101.Bulkhead 1103 can be pressure bulkhead.Bulkhead 1103 can be the example of an embodiment of bulkhead 272 in Fig. 2.

Multiple keel panel 1102 comprises keel panel 1104, keel panel 1106 and keel panel 1108.End plates 1101 and multiple keel panel 1102 engage with module fixture 1012.Especially, end plates 1101 engage with fixture 904.Keel panel 1104, keel panel 1106 and keel panel 1108 engage with stent holder 906, stent holder 908 and stent holder 910 respectively.

In an illustrative example, first end plates 1101 engage with fixture 904, and then keel panel 1104, keel panel 1106 and keel panel 1108 engage with stent holder 906, stent holder 908 and stent holder 910 respectively successively.By this way, the keel 1105 of frame assembly 1100 can be assembled in the direction from the rear end of frame assembly 1100 to the front end of frame assembly 1100.

Stent holder 906, stent holder 908 and stent holder 910 all can as required and independently or manually (at least one) adjustment, to hold multiple keel panel 1102, frame assembly 1100 can be built the outer loft met in selected tolerance requires and mold line requirement.In some cases, at least one in stent holder 906, stent holder 908 and stent holder 910 can have at least one holding structure, this at least one holding structure can adjust during packaging technology, to adapt to the displacement of the frame assembly 1100 caused owing to making load increase along with the construction of frame assembly 1100.

As depicted, component 1111 can associate with multiple keel panel 1102 with end plates 1101.In this illustrative example, component 1111 can comprise framework and longeron.But depend on embodiment, component 1111 also can include, but is not limited to reinforced rib, pillar, intercostal structural elements, transom, the structural elements of other type or their some combinations.Transom can comprise such as (but being not limited to) shears folder, be material, splice, intercostal transom, the mechanical connecting element of other type or their some combinations.

The part being attached to end plates 1101 of component 1111 can form support section 1110.The part being attached to keel panel 1104, keel panel 1106 and keel panel 1108 of component 1111 can form support section 1112, support section 1114 and support section 1116 respectively.

In this illustrative example, end plates 1101 can form the fuselage sections 1118 for frame assembly 1100.Keel panel 1104, keel panel 1106 and keel panel 1108 all can form the part for the fuselage sections 1120 of frame assembly 1100, fuselage sections 1122 and fuselage sections 1124 respectively.Fuselage sections 1118, fuselage sections 1120, fuselage sections 1122 and fuselage sections 1124 can together with form multiple fuselage sections 1125 for frame assembly 1100.Fuselage sections 1118, fuselage sections 1120, fuselage sections 1122 and fuselage sections 1124 can be all the examples of an embodiment of fuselage sections 207 in Fig. 2.

End plates 1101 and multiple keel panel 1102 can use temporary fastener (such as, such as, but not limited to, nail fastener) to connect together provisionally.Especially, along with panel all engages with module fixture 1012 and other panel, end plates 1101 can be connected each other provisionally with multiple keel panel 1102.

The edge of each keel panel of end plates 1101 and multiple keel panel 1102 can be present in such as, but not limited to, coordination hole (not shown).In some cases, coordinating hole can through panel and at least one component 1111 associated with panel.Make a panel engage can comprise with another panel: to aim at these and coordinate hole, make temporary fastener (such as nail fastener) that can be arranged on these and coordinate in hole.In some cases, a panel is made to engage can comprise with another panel: to be aimed at the coordination hole through (associating with another panel) component 1111 in the coordination hole through a panel.

In another illustrative example, the first panel is made to engage can comprise with another panel: to be aimed at the edge of two panels and dock splice to be formed.By being aimed at the hole of the respective numbers on the first panel in the coordination hole of the first quantity in such as splice plate and being aimed at the hole of the respective numbers on the second panel in the coordination hole of the second quantity in this splice plate, then these two panels can connect together provisionally.Then temporary fastener can be inserted through these coordination holes aimed at, so that the first panel is connected to the second panel provisionally.

By this way, panel can be engaged with each other with component and connect together provisionally in several different ways.Once end plates 1101 are connected together provisionally with multiple keel panel 1102, each keel panel that module fixture 1012 just can contribute to maintaining end plates 1101 and multiple keel panel 1102 position relative to each other and orientation.

Turning to Figure 12 now, depicting the diagram of the isometric view in another stage of the packaging technology for building frame assembly according to illustrative embodiment.In this illustrative example, cargo deck 1200 has been retrofitted to frame assembly 1100.Especially, cargo deck 1200 can associate with multiple keel panel 1102.

As depicted, cargo deck 1200 at least partially can be substantially concordant with the end platform 807 of the first pylon 800.Especially, at least the part near the first pylon 800 of cargo deck 1200 can be aimed at substantially with the end platform 807 of the first pylon 800.By this way, human operator (not shown) can use the end platform 807 of the first pylon 800, easily to walk on the cargo deck 1200 and inside 1201 of frame assembly 1100 of coming in and going out.

As depicted, the first side panel 1202 and the second side panel 1204 have been retrofitted to frame assembly 1100.First side panel 1202 and the second side panel 1204 can be the example of an embodiment of the first side panel 224 in Fig. 2 and the second side panel 226 respectively.The Part I of the first side panel 1202, second side panel 1204 and end plates 1101 and Part II can form the side 1205 of frame assembly 1100.In this illustrative example, multiple keel panel 1102, end plates 1101, first side panel 1202 all can use such as (but being not limited to) nail fastener to connect together provisionally with the second side panel 1204.

First side panel 1202 can comprise side panel 1206, side panel 1208 and side panel 1210, and side panel 1206, side panel 1208 and side panel 1210 have engaged respectively and be connected to keel panel 1104, keel panel 1106 and keel panel 1108 provisionally.Similarly, second side panel 1204 can comprise side panel 1212, side panel 1214 and side panel 1216, and side panel 1212, side panel 1214 and side panel 1216 have engaged respectively and be connected to keel panel 1104, keel panel 1106 and keel panel 1108 provisionally.In addition, both side panel 1206 and side panel 1212 engage with end plates 1101.

As depicted, component 1218 can associate with the first side panel 1202.Other component (not shown) can associate with the second side panel 1204 similarly.Can to be similar to the mode of component 1111 to implement component 1218.In this illustrative example, the appropriate section 1220 of component 1218 can associate with side panel 1206.The appropriate section 1220 of component 1218 can form the support section 1222 associated with side panel 1206.Support section 1222 can be the example of an embodiment of support section 238 in Fig. 2.

With reference now to Figure 13, depict the diagram of the isometric view in another stage of the packaging technology for building frame assembly according to illustrative embodiment.In this illustrative example, passangers floor 1300 has been retrofitted to frame assembly 1100.As depicted, passangers floor 1300 can be substantially concordant with the roof panel 806 of the first pylon 800.Human operator 1302 can use the roof panel 806 of the first pylon 800, to walk on the passangers floor 1300 and inside 1201 of frame assembly 1100 of coming in and going out.

With reference now to Figure 14, depict the diagram of the isometric view in another stage of the packaging technology for building frame assembly according to illustrative embodiment.In this illustrative example, multiple machine top panel 1400 has been retrofitted to frame assembly 1100.Multiple machine top panel 1400 can be the example of an embodiment of machine top panel 218 in Fig. 2.

In this illustrative example, multiple machine top panel 1400 can comprise machine top panel 1402, machine top panel 1404 and machine top panel 1406.These machine top panels can form the machine top 1407 of frame assembly 1100 together with the top of end plates 1101.Machine top panel 1402 can engage and be connected to end plates 1101, side panel 1206 (shown in Figure 12), side panel 1212 and machine top panel 1404 provisionally.Machine top panel 1404 can engage and be connected to machine top panel 1402, machine top panel 1406, side panel 1208 (shown in Figure 12) and side panel 1214 provisionally.In addition, machine top panel 1406 can engage and be connected to machine top panel 1404, side panel 1210 and side panel 1216 provisionally.

End plates 1101, multiple keel panel 1102, first side panel 1202, second side panel 1204 and multiple machine top panel 1400 can together with form multiple panels 1408 for frame assembly 1100.Multiple panel 1408 can be the example of an embodiment of multiple panels 120 in Fig. 1.

Multiple panel 1408 all can be connected to each other provisionally, makes can maintain during construction frame assembly 1100 desirably to observe outer loft requirement and mold line requirement.In other words, multiple panel 1408 that is connected to each other provisionally can require and mold line requirement building during frame assembly 1100 and can meet outer loft in selected tolerance especially during being combined by multiple panel 1408.

Component (not shown) can associate with multiple machine top panel 1400 with the mode of the first side panel 1202 interrelational form to be similar to component 1218.Can to be similar to these components that the component 1218 as shown in Figure 12-Figure 13 and the mode of component 1111 are implemented to associate with multiple machine top panel 1400.The various components associated with the second side panel 1204 with end plates 1101, multiple keel panel 1102, multiple machine top panel 1400, first side panel 1202 can form the multiple components 1410 for frame assembly 1100.When multiple panel 1408 is incorporated into together, multiple component 1410 can form the supporting construction (not yet illustrating) for frame assembly 1100, is similar to the supporting construction 131 in Fig. 1.

After multiple machine top panel 1400 has been retrofitted to frame assembly 1100, the first pylon 800 independently can depart from from module fixture 1012 and res communes fixture 726.Then first pylon 800 can use such as the autonomous vehicle 816 in (but being not limited to) Fig. 8 independently to be driven and leave res communes fixture 726.In an illustrative example, the first pylon 800 can by independently refoulement to the storage environment 701 in Fig. 7.

When the first pylon 800 departs from from module fixture 1012 and res communes fixture 726, in distributed res communes network, form a gap.The second pylon (not shown) that the mode that can use the second pylon 336 be similar in Fig. 3 is implemented is to fill this gap.

With reference now to Figure 15, depict the diagram of the isometric view of the second pylon according to illustrative embodiment, this second pylon is connected to the module fixture 1012 of the frame assembly 1100 of res communes fixture 726 and support Figure 14.In this illustrative example, the second pylon 1500 is located relative to module fixture 1012 and res communes fixture 726.Second pylon 1500 can be the example of an embodiment of the second pylon 336 in Fig. 3.

The autonomous vehicle (not shown) of the autonomous vehicle 816 be similar in Fig. 8 can be used independently to drive the second pylon 1500 across floor 703.Second pylon 1500 can be independently driven into selected pylon position 1518 relative to res communes fixture 726.Selected pylon position 1518 can be the example of an embodiment of selected pylon position 338 in Fig. 3.In this illustrative example, selected pylon position 1518 can be substantially identical with the selected pylon position 818 in Fig. 8.

Once the second pylon 1500 has independently been driven in selected pylon position 1518, the second pylon 1500 just can independently be connected to res communes fixture 726.Especially, the second pylon 1500 can independently electrically connect and physical connection to res communes fixture 726, to form interface 1502.Interface 1502 can be another example of an embodiment of interface 342 in Fig. 3.Such connection can enable some res communeses flow to the second pylon 1500 from res communes fixture 726.

In addition, the second pylon 1500 can independently be connected to stent holder 910, thus is independently connected to module fixture 1012, to form interface 1505.Interface 1505 can enable some res communeses flow to downstream from the second pylon 1500.By this way, some res communeses can flow to stent holder 910, stent holder 908 from the second pylon 1500, then flow to stent holder 906.By this way, the second pylon 1500 can fill the gap in distributed res communes network, forms this gap when the first pylon 800 in Figure 14 departs from from module fixture 1012 and res communes fixture 726 and left by driving.

The first pylon 800, second pylon 1500 be similar in Fig. 8 can comprise base construction 1504, roof panel 1506 and end platform 1507.But roof panel 1506 and end platform 1507 can be used for the gangway of the inside 1201 providing frame assembly 1100 for inner mobile platform (but not human operator).

In this illustrative example, inner mobile platform 1508 can be positioned on roof panel 1506.Roof panel 1506 can be aimed at substantially with passangers floor 1300, and inner mobile platform 1508 independently can be driven on passangers floor 1300 across roof panel 1506.

Similarly, inner mobile platform (not shown in this view) can be positioned on end platform 1507.End platform 1507 can be aimed at substantially with the cargo deck 1200 (not shown in this view) of Figure 12, and this another inner mobile platform (not shown in this view) independently can be driven on cargo deck across end platform 1507.Inner mobile platform 1508 and another inner mobile platform (not shown in this view) can be the examples of the embodiment of inside mobile platform 406 in Fig. 4.

As depicted, internal robot device 1510 can associate with inner mobile platform 1508 with internal robot device 1512.Associate with identical inside mobile platform 1508 although internal robot device 1510 and internal robot device 1512 are shown as, but in other illustrative example, internal robot device 1510 can associate with an inner mobile platform, and internal robot device 1512 can associate with another inner mobile platform.Internal robot device 1510 and internal robot device 1512 can be all the examples of an embodiment of internal robot device 416 in Fig. 4.

Executable operations in the inside 1201 that internal robot device 1510 and internal robot device 1512 are used in frame assembly 1100, in conjunction with multiple panel 1408.Inside 1201 interior execution tightening operation, the such as riveting operation of frame assembly 1100 is used in such as, but not limited to, internal robot device 1510 and internal robot device 1512.

In an illustrative example, res communes case 1520 can associate with base construction 1504.Some res communeses that res communes case 1520 ALARA Principle receives from res communes fixture 726 via interface 1502, and these res communeses can be assigned to and use cable management system 1514 and cable management system 1516 to carry out in the res communes cable managed.

As described in this example, cable management system 1514 can associate with roof panel 1506, and cable management system 1516 can associate with end platform 1507.Cable management system 1514 and cable management system 1516 can be implemented similarly.

Cable management system 1514 can comprise cable wheel 1515, and cable management system 1516 can comprise cable wheel 1517.Cable wheel 1515 can be used for reeling and is connected to the res communes cable of inner mobile platform 1508.Such as, but not limited to, being biased cable wheel 1515 in some way, maintain selected amount of tension with basic in res communes cable.Such as one or more spring device can be used this biased to realize.

Along with inner mobile platform 1508 moves along passangers floor 1300 away from the second pylon 1500, res communes cable can take turns 1515 extensions from cable, support to maintain with the res communes of inner mobile platform 1508 and manage res communes cable, making res communes cable to become entanglement.Can to be similar to the mode of cable wheel 1515 to implement cable wheel 1517.

By using cable wheel 1515 to reel res communes cable, res communes cable can leave inner mobile platform 1508, thus decreases the weight of inner mobile platform 1508 and be applied to the load of passangers floor 1300 by inner mobile platform 1508.The some res communeses being supplied to inner mobile platform 1508 can comprise such as (but being not limited to) electric power, air, water, hydraulic fluid, communication, the res communes of some other types or their some combinations.

With reference now to Figure 16, depict the diagram performing the isometric cross-sectional view of multiple mobile platforms of fastening procedure in the inside 1201 of frame assembly 1100 according to illustrative embodiment.In this illustrative example, multiple mobile platform 1600 can be used for performing fastening procedure, to be combined by multiple panel 1408.

Especially, multiple panel 1408 can be incorporated into together along frame assembly 1100 in selected place.Multiple panel 1408 can be combined, to form at least one in the joint of overlapped joint, abutment joint or other type.By this way, multiple panel 1408 can be combined, and at least one in the attachment of circumferential attachment, longitudinal attachment or some other types is formed between the various panels of multiple panel 1408.

As depicted, multiple mobile platform 1600 can comprise inner mobile platform 1508 and inner mobile platform 1601.Inner mobile platform 1508 and inner mobile platform 1601 can be the examples of an embodiment of some inner mobile platform 402 in Fig. 4.Inner mobile platform 1508 can be configured to move along passangers floor 1300, and inner mobile platform 1601 can be configured to move along cargo deck 1200.

As depicted, internal robot device 1602 can associate with inner mobile platform 1601 with internal robot device 1604.Internal robot device 1602 and internal robot device 1604 can be all the examples of an embodiment of internal robot device 416 in Fig. 4.Internal robot device 1602 and internal robot device 1604 can be similar to internal robot device 1510 and internal robot device 1512.

Multiple mobile platform 1600 also can comprise outside mobile platform 1605 and outside mobile platform 1607.Outside mobile platform 1605 and outside mobile platform 1607 can be the examples of at least partially embodiment of some outside mobile platform 400 in Fig. 4.Outside mobile platform 1605 and outside mobile platform 1607 can be the examples of the embodiment of outside mobile platform 404 in Fig. 4.

External robots device 1606 can associate with outside mobile platform 1605.External robots device 1608 can associate with outside mobile platform 1607.External robots device 1606 and external robots device 1608 can be all the examples of an embodiment of external robots device 408 in Fig. 4.

As depicted, external robots device 1606 and internal robot device 1512 can work synergistically, to be independently arranged in frame assembly 1100 by fastener.These fasteners can take the form of following at least one: such as (but being not limited to), the fastener of rivet, interference fit bolt, non-interference barrel bolt or other type or closure system.Similarly, external robots device 1608 and internal robot device 1604 can work synergistically, to be independently arranged in frame assembly 1100 by fastener.As an illustrative example, the end-effector 1610 of internal robot device 1512 and the end-effector 1612 of external robots device 1606 can position relative to the same place 1620 on frame assembly 1100, to perform fastening procedure at place 1620 place, the fastening procedure 424 in such as Fig. 4.

Fastening procedure can comprise at least one in following operation: such as (but being not limited to), drilling operation, fastener update, fastener fitting operation, checks operation or the operation of some other types.Fastener fitting operation can take following form: such as (but being not limited to), the bolt-nut type mounting process 433 described in the interference fit bolt type mounting process 439 described in the two benches riveting process 444 described in Fig. 4, Fig. 4, Fig. 4 or the fastener fitting operation of some other types.

In this illustrative example, autonomous vehicle 1611 can associate regularly with outside mobile platform 1605.Autonomous vehicle 1611 can be used for independently driving outside mobile platform 1605.Such as, autonomous vehicle 1611 can be used for independently driving outside mobile platform 1605 relative to module fixture 1012 across the floor 703 of manufacturing environment 700.

Similarly, autonomous vehicle 1613 can associate regularly with outside mobile platform 1607.Autonomous vehicle 1613 can be used for independently driving outside mobile platform 1607.Such as, autonomous vehicle 1613 can be used for independently driving outside mobile platform 1607 relative to module fixture 1012 across the floor 703 of manufacturing environment 700.

By associating regularly with outside mobile platform 1607 with outside mobile platform 1605, autonomous vehicle 1611 and autonomous vehicle 1613 can be considered respectively with outside mobile platform 1605 and outside mobile platform 1607 one.But in other illustrative example, these autonomous vehicles can independent of outside mobile platform in other illustrative example.

Once frame assembly 1100 has completed all fastening procedure, inner mobile platform 1508 and inner mobile platform 1601 just can across passangers floor 1300 by difference independently refoulements to the roof panel 1506 and end platform 1507 of the second pylon 1500.Then second pylon 1500 independently can depart from from both res communes fixture 726 and module fixture 1012.Then autonomous vehicle 1614 can be used for independently driving or move the second pylon 1500 makes it to leave.

In this illustrative example, the construction of frame assembly 1100 can be considered that this stage in the overall packaging technology of fuselage completes now.Thus, across floor 703, module fixture 1012 can independently be driven that frame assembly 1100 is shifted to some other places.In other illustrative example, first pylon 800 of Fig. 8 can relative to res communes fixture 726 by independently refoulement in the selected pylon position 818 of Fig. 8.Then first pylon 800 of Fig. 8 independently can be connected to res communes fixture 726 and module fixture 1012 again.First pylon 800 of Fig. 8 can enable human operator (not shown) come in and go out the inside 1201 of frame assembly 1100 to perform other operation, includes, but is not limited at least one in the operation of inspection operation, tightening operation, system fitting operation or other type.System fitting operation can comprise the operation of the system for installing at least one in the such as such as system of (but being not limited to) fuselage res communes system, air conditioner system, inner panel, electronic circuit, some other types or their some combinations.

With reference now to Figure 17, depict the diagram of the cross sectional drawing of the FMS flexible manufacturing system 708 of executable operations on the frame assembly 1100 of Figure 16 according to illustrative embodiment.In this illustrative example, depict the cross sectional drawing of the frame assembly 1100 of Figure 16 that the direction of line 17-17 in figure 16 intercepts.

As depicted, inner mobile platform 1508 and inner mobile platform 1601 executable operations in the inside 1201 of frame assembly 1100.Outside mobile platform 1605 and outside mobile platform 1607 perform assembly operation along the outside 1700 of frame assembly 1100.

In this illustrative example, the first side 1710 that outside mobile platform 1605 is used in frame assembly 1100 is between axis 1704 and axis 1706 carrys out executable operations along the part 1702 of outside 1700.The external robots device 1606 of outside mobile platform 1605 can work with the internal robot device 1510 of inner mobile platform 1508, to perform fastening procedure synergistically.

Similarly, the part 1708 of the outside 1700 that the second side 1712 that outside mobile platform 1607 is used in frame assembly 1100 is in along frame assembly 1100 between axis 1704 and axis 1706 carrys out executable operations.The external robots device 1608 of outside mobile platform 1607 can work with the internal robot device 1604 of inner mobile platform 1601, to perform fastening procedure synergistically.

Although outside mobile platform 1605 depicted as being positioned at the first side 1710 place of frame assembly 1100, but outside mobile platform 1605 independently can be driven into the second side 1712 of frame assembly 1100 by autonomous vehicle 1611, carry out executable operations with the part 1711 of the outside 1700 along frame assembly 1100 between axis 1704 and axis 1706.Similarly, outside mobile platform 1607 independently can be driven into the second side 1712 of frame assembly 1100 by autonomous vehicle 1613, carry out executable operations with the part 1713 of the outside 1700 along frame assembly 1100 between axis 1704 and axis 1706.

Although not shown in this illustrative example, the outside mobile platform being similar to outside mobile platform 1605 can have the external robots device being configured to work synergistically at the second side 1712 place of frame assembly 1100 and the internal robot device 1512 of inner mobile platform 1508.Similarly, the outside mobile platform being similar to outside mobile platform 1607 can have the external robots device being configured to work synergistically at the first side 1710 place of frame assembly 1100 and the internal robot device 1602 of inner mobile platform 1601.

These four different outside mobile platforms and two inner mobile platforms can be controlled, the operation performed by the inside mobile platform 1508 be positioned on passangers floor 1300 can be occurred in about the longitudinal axis of frame assembly 1100 place different from the operation performed by the inside mobile platform 1601 be positioned on cargo deck 1200.Can control four outside mobile platforms, two the outside mobile platforms making to be positioned at frame assembly 1100 the same side can not be impinging one another or hinder.In this illustrative example, two the outside mobile platforms being positioned at frame assembly 1100 the same side possibly cannot occupy identical track.

In this illustrative example, outside mobile platform 1605 independently can be connected to module fixture 1012 to form interface 1722, makes some res communeses can flow to outside mobile platform 1605 from module fixture 1012.In other words, some res communeses independently can be connected between outside mobile platform 1605 and module fixture 1012 via interface 1722.Especially, outside mobile platform 1605 is connected to stent holder 910 by interface 1722.

Similarly, outside mobile platform 1607 independently can be connected to module fixture 1012 to form interface 1724, makes some res communeses can flow to outside mobile platform 1607 from module fixture 1012.In other words, some res communeses independently can be connected between outside mobile platform 1607 and module fixture 1012 via interface 1724.Especially, outside mobile platform 1607 is connected to stent holder 910 by interface 1724.

Carry out executable operations along with by outside mobile platform 1605, outside mobile platform 1607 and other outside mobile platform any along frame assembly 1100, these outside mobile platforms can be connected to module fixture 1012 as required and depart from from module fixture 1012.Such as, along with outside mobile platform 1607 moves backward along frame assembly 1100, outside mobile platform 1607 can depart from from stent holder 910, makes outside mobile platform 1607 then independently can be connected to stent holder 908 (not shown) of Fig. 9-Figure 16.In addition, these outside mobile platforms can be connected to module fixture 1012 and depart from from module fixture 1012, to prevent outside mobile platform from hindering each other at outside mobile platform relative to module fixture 1012 and frame assembly 1100 collision free of motor-driven period.

As depicted, autonomous vehicle 1714 is shown as below the module fixture 1012 that is positioned at and formed by mounting system 900.In this illustrative example, autonomous vehicle 1714, autonomous vehicle 1611 and autonomous vehicle 1613 can have directional wheel 1716, directional wheel 1718 and directional wheel 1720 respectively.In some illustrative example, metering system 1726 can be used for contributing to coming localized external mobile platform 1605 and outside mobile platform 1607 relative to frame assembly 1100.

Turn to Figure 18 now, depict the diagram of the isometric view of the frame assembly built up completely according to illustrative embodiment.In this illustrative example, when multiple panel 1408 by completely in conjunction with time, frame assembly 1100 can be considered and completes.

In other words, multiple panel 1408 is combined required all fasteners to be fully assembled.Utilize the multiple panels 1408 combined, supporting construction 1800 can be fully formed.Supporting construction 1800 can be the example of an embodiment of supporting construction 121 in Fig. 1.Frame assembly 1100 (for rear body assembly) can prepare to be attached to corresponding middle frame assembly (not shown) and forebody assembly (not shown) now.

As depicted, the autonomous vehicle (not shown in this view) being similar to the autonomous vehicle 1614 shown in Figure 16 can be positioned at below the pedestal 916 of the pedestal 912 of stent holder 906, the pedestal 914 of stent holder 908 and stent holder 910 respectively.The autonomous vehicle of the some corresponding autonomous vehicle 316 in such as Fig. 3 can lift pedestal 912, pedestal 914 and pedestal 916 respectively, makes multiple stabilizing member 924, multiple stabilizing member 926 no longer contact floor with multiple stabilizing member 928 respectively.

Then these autonomous vehicle (not shown) independently can drive the mounting system 900 that carry frame assembly 1100, frame assembly 1100 has built up and completely away from the assembling environment 702 in Fig. 7, and in some cases, away from the manufacturing environment 700 in Fig. 7.These autonomous vehicle (not shown) can guarantee to make along with moving of frame assembly 1100 some stent holders 902 to maintain its position relative to each other by computer-controlled motion.

With reference now to Figure 19, depict the diagram of the isometric view of the frame assembly built in manufacturing environment 700 according to illustrative embodiment.In this illustrative example, in multiple work compartments 712 of manufacturing environment 700, build multiple frame assembly 1900.

Multiple frame assembly 1900 can be included in the multiple forebody assembly 1901 built in the Part I 714 of multiple work compartment 712 and the multiple rear body assembly 1902 built in the Part II 716 of multiple work compartment 712.Multiple frame assembly 1900 can be all the example of an embodiment of frame assembly 114 in Fig. 1.

As depicted, build multiple frame assembly 1900 simultaneously.But in this illustrative example, multiple frame assembly 1900 is in the different assembling stages.

Forebody assembly 1904 can be the example of one of multiple forebody assembly 1901.Forebody assembly 1904 can be the example of an embodiment of forebody assembly 117 in Fig. 1.Rear body assembly 1905 can be the example of one of multiple rear body assembly 1902.Rear body assembly 1905 can be the example of an embodiment of rear body assembly 116 in Fig. 1.In this illustrative example, rear body assembly 1905 can be in the assembling stage more Zao than forebody assembly 1904.

Rear body assembly 1906 can be another example of the embodiment of rear body assembly 116 in Fig. 1, can be all combined frame assembly of all panels.As depicted, rear body assembly 1906 is independently driven into some other places of the next stage of integral body and aircraft manufacture technique.

As described above, rear body assembly 1905 can partly be assembled.In this illustrative example, rear body assembly 1905 has keel 1910, end plates 1911 and the first side 1912.End plates 1911 can form the end fuselage sections of rear body assembly 1905.As depicted, side panel 1914 can be attached to rear body assembly 1905, to build the second side of rear body assembly 1905.

Forebody assembly 1915 can be another example of one of multiple forebody assembly 1901.In this illustrative example, forebody assembly 1915 has keel 1916 and end plates 1918.End plates 1918 can form the end fuselage sections of forebody assembly 1915.As depicted, side panel 1920 can be attached to forebody assembly 1915, to start first side of building forebody assembly 1915.

With reference now to Figure 20, depict the diagram of the amplification isometric view of first pylon 800 of the Fig. 8 according to illustrative embodiment.As described above, the first pylon 800 can be the example of an embodiment of the first pylon 334 in Fig. 3.Especially, the first pylon 800 can be the example of an embodiment of operator's pylon 601 in Fig. 6.

As above described in texts and pictures 8, the first pylon 800 can have base construction 804, roof panel 806 and end platform 807.The roof panel 806 of the first pylon 800 can have surface 2002.The end platform 807 of the first pylon 800 can have surface 2004.In addition, surface 2004 and surface 2002 can be the example of the embodiment of first surface 618 in Fig. 6 and second surface 620 respectively.

Surface 2002 and surface 2004 can be configured to substantially to aim at the cargo deck 1200 of the frame assembly 1100 in the passangers floor 1300 of the frame assembly 1100 in Figure 13 and Figure 12 or in a plane.Human operator 2005 can be walked on surface 2002 and surface 2004.

As depicted, multiple stabilizing member 2010 can associate with base construction 804.Multiple stabilizing member 2010 can be the example of an embodiment of multiple stabilizing members 606 in Fig. 6.Multiple stabilizing member 2010 can contribute to base construction 804 is stablized relative to the floor 703 in Fig. 8.Especially, multiple stabilizing member 2010 can contribute to during construction frame assembly 1100, keeping base construction 804 and keeping the first pylon 800 substantially to aim at the frame assembly 1100 in Figure 11-Figure 14 thus.

Depend on embodiment, multiple stabilizing member 2010 can be used for, by roof panel 806 and the passangers floor 1300 shown in Figure 13, being aimed at by end platform 807 with the cargo deck 1200 shown in Figure 12, or both.By the corresponding floor of these platforms of the first pylon 800 and frame assembly 1100 substantially to comfort feature and the safety that will definitely increase human operator (such as human operator 2005) and can enter from the first pylon 800 frame assembly 1100.

Once roof panel 806 and end platform 807 are aimed at the cargo deck 1200 shown in the passangers floor 1300 shown in Figure 13 and Figure 12 respectively, these platforms just can use some ramp systems to coordinate with floor.Can associate with roof panel 806 such as, but not limited to, ramp system 2011.Ramp system 2011 can be used for roof panel 806 coordinate with the passangers floor 1300 of Figure 13 and aim at, and covers any gap that can be present between roof panel 806 and passangers floor 1300.Depend on embodiment, ramp system 2011 can comprise any amount of ramp, this ramp can be lowered and raise, rotate, flexible or with some other mode handle.Similar ramp system (not shown) can be used for end platform 807 coordinate with the cargo deck 1200 of Figure 12 and aim at.

In addition, multiple stabilizing member 2010 can provide space 2012.Space 2012 can allow autonomous vehicle (not shown) (one of the autonomous vehicle 1614 in such as Figure 16 or the multiple autonomous vehicles 306 in Fig. 3) to move to below end platform 807.Space 2012 can be the example of an embodiment in space 607 in Fig. 6.

As depicted, draw bail 2013 can associate with base construction 804.Draw bail 2013 can be the example of an embodiment of draw bail 641 in Fig. 6.Draw bail 2013 can be used for the first pylon 800 to be connected to res communes fixture, all res communes fixtures 726 as shown in Figure 8.Especially, the first pylon 800 can use draw bail 2013 to be independently connected to res communes fixture 726.In other illustrative example, the first pylon 800 can manually be connected to res communes fixture 726.

In this illustrative example, one group of connection unit 2014 can associate with draw bail 2013.One group of connection unit 2014 can be the example of an embodiment of one group of connection unit 612 in Fig. 6.One group of connection unit 2014 can be configured to be connected to the corresponding one group of connection unit associated to res communes fixture (the res communes fixture 726 in such as Fig. 8).

In this illustrative example, res communes case 2016 can associate with base construction 804.Res communes case 2016 can comprise multiple unit, and described multiple unit can comprise such as at least one in (but being not limited to) power unit, communication unit, air feed unit, the unit of some other types or their some combinations.When draw bail 2013 is coupled to res communes fixture, res communes case 2016 can receive some res communeses via such as (but being not limited to) res communes cable (not shown) from draw bail 2013.

In addition, pylon connection unit 2018 can associate with base construction 804.Pylon connection unit 2018 can be the example of an embodiment of pylon connection unit 610 in Fig. 6.Pylon connection unit 2018 can be used for the first pylon 800 being connected to stent holder, the stent holder 910 in such as Fig. 9-Figure 18.

With reference now to Figure 21, depict the diagram being connected to the isometric view of first pylon 800 of Figure 20 of res communes fixture according to illustrative embodiment.In this illustrative example, the first pylon 800 has been coupled to the res communes fixture 726 of Fig. 8.

As depicted, the first pylon 800 can be connected to res communes fixture 726 by the one group of connection unit 2014 associated with draw bail 2013.The some res communeses being received in the first pylon 800 from res communes fixture 726 via one group of connection unit 2014 can distribute to res communes case 2016.

In this illustrative example, laser tracker 2100 can be depicted as with laser tracker 2102 and associate with base construction 804.Laser tracker 2100 and laser tracker 2102 can be the examples of at least partially embodiment of some laser trackers 640 in Fig. 6.Although only illustrate that two laser trackers associate with the first pylon 800, any amount of laser tracker can associate with the first pylon 800.Such as, the laser tracker of two, three, four, five, ten or some other quantity can associate with the first pylon 800.

Turn to Figure 22 now, depict the diagram of the amplification isometric view of second pylon 1500 of the Figure 15 according to illustrative embodiment.As above described in texts and pictures 15, the second pylon 1500 can have base construction 1504, roof panel 1506 and end platform 1507.In addition, inner mobile platform 1508 can be positioned on roof panel 1506, and inner mobile platform 1501 (not shown in this view) can be positioned on end platform 1507.

In this illustrative example, the second pylon 1500 can have the multiple stabilizing members 2200 associated with base construction 1504.Multiple stabilizing member 2200 can be the example of an embodiment of multiple stabilizing members 606 in Fig. 6.Multiple stabilizing member 2200 can be used for base construction 1504 is stablized relative to the floor 703 in Figure 15.Especially, multiple stabilizing member 2200 keeps base construction 1504 during being used in and building frame assembly 1100 and keeps the second pylon 1500 substantially to aim at the frame assembly 1100 in Figure 15 and Figure 16 thus.

Depend on embodiment, multiple stabilizing member 2200 to can be used for roof panel 1506 with the passangers floor 1300 shown in Figure 13, is aimed at the cargo deck 1200 shown in Figure 12 by end platform 1507, or both.By the corresponding floor of these platforms of the second pylon 1500 and frame assembly 1100 substantially to comfort feature and the safety that will definitely increase the inside mobile platform 1508 shown in Figure 16 and inner mobile platform 1601 and can enter from the second pylon 1500 frame assembly 1100.

Once roof panel 1506 and end platform 1507 are aimed at the cargo deck 1200 shown in the passangers floor 1300 shown in Figure 13 and Figure 12 respectively, these platforms just can use ramp system to coordinate with these floors.Can associate with roof panel 1506 such as, but not limited to, ramp system 2211.Ramp system 2211 can be used for roof panel 1506 coordinate with the passangers floor 1300 of Figure 13 and aim at, and covers any gap that can be present between roof panel 1506 and passangers floor 1300.Depend on embodiment, ramp system 2211 can comprise any amount of ramp, this ramp can be lowered and raise, rotate, flexible or with some other mode handle.Similar ramp system (not shown) can be used for end platform 1507 coordinate with the cargo deck 1200 of Figure 12 and aim at.

Res communes case 2202 can associate with base construction 1504.Res communes case 2202 can comprise multiple unit, and described multiple unit can comprise such as at least one in (but being not limited to) power unit, communication unit, air feed unit, the unit of some other types or their some combinations.

As depicted, cable management system 1514 can comprise some cables wheel 1515.Some cable wheels 1515 can be used for reeling and are connected to some res communes cables 2218 of one group of unit 2204.One group of unit 2204 can associate with inner mobile platform 1508.Some res communeses can distribute to one group of unit 2204 via some res communes cables 2218.When inner mobile platform 1508 such as moves up in the side being basically parallel to axis 2212, some cables can be used to take turns 1515 to some res communes cables 2218 that reels.

In this illustrative example, internal robot device 1510 can associate with the part 2208 of inner mobile platform 1508.Internal robot device 1512 can associate with the part 2210 of inner mobile platform 1508.As depicted, internal robot device 1510 can be in initial position 2214, and internal robot device 1512 can be in initial position 2216.

The side that inner mobile platform 1508 can be configured to being basically parallel to axis 2212 moves up.Such as, but be not limited to, inner mobile platform 1508 can move on the second pylon 1500 on the direction along axis 2212 or from the inside 1201 of the frame assembly 1100 Figure 15, or leaves the second pylon 1500 and enter the inside 1201 of the frame assembly 1100 in Figure 15.

As depicted, draw bail 2220 can associate with base construction 804.Draw bail 2220 can be the example of an embodiment of draw bail 641 in Fig. 6.Draw bail 2220 can be used for the second pylon 1500 to be connected to res communes fixture, all identical res communes fixtures 726 as shown in Figure 21.Especially, the second pylon 1500 can use draw bail 2220 to be independently connected to res communes fixture 726.In other illustrative example, the second pylon 1500 can manually be connected to res communes fixture 726.

In this illustrative example, one group of connection unit 2222 can associate with draw bail 2220.One group of connection unit 2222 can be the example of an embodiment of one group of connection unit 612 in Fig. 6.One group of connection unit 2222 can be configured to be connected to the corresponding one group of connection unit associated to res communes fixture (the res communes fixture 726 in such as Figure 21).When the one group of connection unit 2222 associated with draw bail 2220 is coupled to res communes fixture (not shown), res communes case 2202 can receive the some res communeses provided from one group of connection unit 2222 by res communes fixture via such as (but being not limited to) res communes cable (not shown).

In addition, pylon connection unit 2224 can associate with base construction 1504.Pylon connection unit 2224 can be the example of an embodiment of pylon connection unit 610 in Fig. 6.Pylon connection unit 2224 can be used for the second pylon 1500 being connected to stent holder, the stent holder 910 in such as Fig. 9-Figure 18.

With reference now to Figure 23, depict the diagram not having the isometric view of second pylon 1500 of Figure 22 of the roof panel 1506 of the second pylon 1500 according to illustrative embodiment.In this illustrative example, second pylon 1500 of Figure 22 is depicted as and there is no roof panel 1506, make to be more clearly visible end platform 1507.

As depicted, cable management system 1516 can be implemented in the mode being similar to the cable management system 1514 described in Figure 22.Cable management system 1516 can comprise some cables wheel 1517.Some cable wheels 1517 can reel and be connected to some res communes cables 2304 of one group of unit 2302.One group of unit 2302 can associate with inner mobile platform 1601.Some res communeses can distribute to one group of unit 2302 via some res communes cables 2304.

In this illustrative example, the ramp system 2311 associated with end platform 1507 is more clearly visible.Ramp system 2311 can be used for end platform 1507 to aim at the cargo deck 1200 of Figure 12.

In this illustrative example, internal robot device 1602 can associate with the part 2306 of inner mobile platform 1601.Internal robot device 1604 can associate with the part 2308 of inner mobile platform 1601.As depicted, internal robot device 1602 can be in initial position 2310, and internal robot device 1604 can be in initial position 2312.

The side that inner mobile platform 1601 can be configured to being basically parallel to axis 2212 moves up.Such as, but be not limited to, inner mobile platform 1601 can move on the second pylon 1500 on the direction along axis 2212 or from the inside 1201 of the frame assembly 1100 Figure 16, or leaves the second pylon 1500 and enter the inside 1201 of frame assembly 1100 as shown in Figure 17.

With reference now to Figure 24, depict the diagram of the inside mobile platform 1508 in frame assembly 1100 medial movement according to illustrative embodiment.In this illustrative example, inner mobile platform 1508 is mobile in the inside 1201 of frame assembly 1100.Especially, inner mobile platform 1508 moves up across the side of passangers floor 1300 at arrow 2400.Internal robot device 1510 has new location 2402, and internal robot device 1512 has new location 2404.

As depicted, some res communes cables 2218 extend from cable management system 1514.Cable management system 1514 can be guaranteed to make some res communes cables 2218 keep in order and untie along with inner mobile platform 1508 moves up in the side of arrow 2400.In this illustrative example, cable management system 1514 can maintain tensioning on some res communes cables 2218, moves up and keep some res communes cables 2218 in order and untie along with inner mobile platform 1508 in the side of arrow 2400.In addition, by keeping some res communes cables 2218 to make it to be in tensioning, can prevent from pulling some res communes cables 2218 on the surface of roof panel 1506 or passangers floor 1300.

In an illustrative example, cable management system 1514 can use such as (but being not limited to) biasing mechanism, is wound along with some res communes cables 2218 and keeps some res communes cables 2218 to make it to be in tensioning.Similarly, the cable management system 1516 (not shown in this view) of Figure 23 can use biasing mechanism, keeps the some res communes cables 2304 shown in Figure 23 to make it to be in tensioning to be wound along with some res communes cables 2304.

Diagram in Fig. 7-Figure 24 is not intended to hint and wants physics or framework to be restricted to the enforceable mode of illustrative embodiment.Except or replace graphic parts, other parts can be used.Some parts can be optional.

Different parts shown in Fig. 7-Figure 24 can be the illustrative example that how may be embodied as physical structure in Fig. 1-Fig. 6 with the parts shown in the form of frame.In addition, some parts in Fig. 7-Figure 24 with the component combination in Fig. 1-Fig. 6, can use together with parts in Fig. 1-Fig. 6, or both combinations.

Turn to Figure 25 now, depict the diagram of the technique of the inside for frame assembly of coming in and going out of taking the form of the diagram of circuit according to illustrative embodiment.The FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 in Fig. 1 can be used to implement graphic technique in Figure 25.Especially, the pylon 332 in Fig. 3 and Fig. 6 can be used to implement this technique.Especially, the first pylon 334 in Fig. 3 and Fig. 6 or any one in the second pylon 336 can be used to implement this technique.

This technique starts from: be driven into by the pylon 332 with some plateau levels 600 (operation 2500) in the selected pylon position 338 in assembling region 304.In an illustrative example, pylon 332 can independently be driven in selected pylon position 338.Then, some plateau levels 600 can be used to the inside 236 (operation 2502) of frame assembly 114 of coming in and going out, after this this process termination.While support frame assembly 114 by the module fixture 324 being connected to pylon 332, can executable operations 2502.

Turn to Figure 26 now, depict the diagram of the technique of the inside for frame assembly of coming in and going out of taking the form of the diagram of circuit according to illustrative embodiment.The FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 in Fig. 1 can be used to implement graphic technique in Figure 26.Especially, the first pylon 334 in Fig. 1 and Fig. 6 and the second pylon 336 can be used to implement this technique.

This technique can start from: be independently driven into by the first pylon 334 (operation 2600) in the selected pylon position 338 in assembling region 304.Some res communeses 146 (operation 2602) can be connected between the first pylon 334 and res communes fixture 150.In an illustrative example, in operation 2602, the first pylon 334 can independently be connected to res communes fixture 150, makes some res communeses 146 can flow to the first pylon 334 from res communes fixture 150.

Then some res communeses 146 (operation 2604) can be connected between the first pylon 334 and the module fixture 324 that support frame assembly 114.In an illustrative example, at least one stent holder in some stent holders 314 of composition module fixture 324 independently can be connected to the first pylon 334, makes some res communeses 146 can flow to module fixture 324 from the first pylon 334.

Then, human operator 634 can be come in and gone out from the first pylon 334 inside 236 of frame assembly 114, makes in the inside 236 of frame assembly 114, to perform some operations (operation 2606).In some cases, manually-operated instrument can be connected at least one the res communes connecting device in some res communes connecting devices 654 by human operator 634, makes at least one res communes in some res communeses 146 be assigned to manually-operated instrument.Then this manually-operated instrument can be carried in the inside 236 of frame assembly 114 to the human operator 634 in frame assembly 114 by walking from one of some plateau levels 600.

After this, the first pylon 334 can depart from from res communes fixture 150 and module fixture 324 (operation 2608).First pylon 334 independently can drive and leave res communes fixture 150 (operation 2610).In an illustrative example, in operation 2610, the first pylon 334 can be driven in storage areas 318.Then second pylon 336 independently can be driven into (operation 2612) in selected pylon position 338.

Then some res communeses 146 (operation 2614) can be connected between the second pylon 336 and res communes fixture 150.In an illustrative example, the second pylon 336 can independently be connected to res communes fixture 150, makes some res communeses 146 can flow to the second pylon 336 from res communes fixture 150.

Then some res communeses 146 (operation 2616) can be connected between the second pylon 336 and module fixture 324.In operation 2616, at least one stent holder in some stent holders 314 of composition module fixture 324 can be connected to the second pylon 336, makes some res communeses 146 can flow to module fixture 324 from the second pylon 336.

Then, some inner mobile platforms 402 can be come in and gone out from the second pylon 336 inside 236 of frame assembly 114, and some res communeses 146 are supplied to some inner mobile platforms 402 (operation 2618) by the second pylon 336 simultaneously.Then, some inner mobile platforms 402 executable operations (operation 2620) in the inside 236 of frame assembly 114 can be used.

Then second pylon 336 can depart from from res communes fixture 150 and module fixture 324 (operation 2622).Second pylon 336 independently can drive and leave res communes fixture 150 (operation 2624), after this this process termination.In an illustrative example, in operation 2624, the second pylon 336 can be driven in storage areas 318.

Turn to Figure 27 now, depict the diagram of the technique of the inside for frame assembly of coming in and going out of taking the form of the diagram of circuit according to illustrative embodiment.The FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 in Fig. 1 can be used to implement graphic technique in Figure 27.Especially, the operator's pylon 601 in Fig. 6 can be used to implement this technique.

This technique can start from: operator's pylon 601 with some plateau levels 600 is independently driven into (operation 2700) in the selected pylon position 338 in assembling region 304 relative to res communes fixture 150.Operator's pylon 601 can use one group of connection unit 612 to be connected to res communes fixture 150, makes some res communeses 146 can distribute to operator's pylon 601 (operation 2702) from res communes fixture 150.Depend on embodiment, operator's pylon 601 independently can connect or manually be connected to res communes fixture 150.

Then, the stent holder 615 of module fixture 324 can be connected to operator's pylon 601, makes some res communeses 146 can distribute to module fixture 324 (operation 2704) from operator's pylon 601.Frame assembly 114 can be built in (operation 2706) on module fixture 324.Some plateau levels 600 of operator's pylon 601 can coordinate with some floors of frame assembly 114 (operating 2708).Such as, in operation 2708, some plateau levels 600 can use multiple stabilizing member 606, one or more ramp system or their some combinations to aim at the passangers floor 628 of frame assembly 114 and cargo deck 626.In some illustrative example, can independently executable operations 2708.

After this, the inside 236 (operation 2710) of the frame assembly 114 that can use some plateau levels 600 of operator's pylon 601 that human operator 634 is come in and gone out to be supported by module fixture 324, after this this process termination.Human operator 634 can perform any amount of operation in the inside 236 of frame assembly 114.In other illustrative example, except or replace human operator 634, one or more mobile platform (the multiple mobile platforms 344 in such as Fig. 3 one or more) can be configured to come in and go out from operator's pylon 601 inside 236 of frame assembly 114.

Turn to Figure 28 now, depict the diagram of the technique of the inside for frame assembly of coming in and going out of taking the form of the diagram of circuit according to illustrative embodiment.The FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 in Fig. 1 can be used to implement graphic technique in Figure 28.Especially, the robot pylon 602 in Fig. 6 can be used to implement this technique.

This technique can start from: relative to res communes fixture 150 and the module fixture 324 that support frame assembly 114, the robot pylon 602 with some plateau levels 600 is independently driven into (operation 2800) in the selected pylon position 338 in assembling region 304.Robot pylon 602 can use draw bail 641 to be connected to res communes fixture 150, makes some res communeses 146 can distribute to robot pylon 602 from res communes fixture 150 and distributes to from res communes fixture 150 the some inner mobile platform 402 (operation 2802) be positioned at some plateau levels 600.Then, the stent holder 615 of module fixture 324 can be connected to robot pylon 602, makes some res communeses 146 can distribute to module fixture 324 (operation 2804) from robot pylon 602.

Then some plateau levels 600 of robot pylon 602 can coordinate with some floors of frame assembly 114 (operating 2806).Such as, in operation 2806, some plateau levels 600 can use multiple stabilizing member 606, one or more ramp system or their some combinations to aim at the passangers floor 628 of frame assembly 114 and cargo deck 626.In some illustrative example, can independently executable operations 2806.

After this, can use some plateau levels 600 that some inner mobile platforms 402 are come in and gone out the inside 236 (operation 2808) of the frame assembly 114 supported by module fixture 324.Along with some inner mobile platforms 402 move past the inside 236 of frame assembly 114, the some cable management system associated with robot pylon 602 can be used to manage some res communes cables, some res communeses 146 are carried to some inner mobile platforms 402 (operation 2810) by some res communes cables, after this this process termination.Some inner mobile platforms 402 can be configured to perform any amount of operation in the inside 236 of frame assembly 114.

Different describe diagram of circuit in embodiment and block diagram illustrate equipment in illustrative embodiment and method some may the framework of embodiments, functional and operation.In this respect, each frame in diagram of circuit or block diagram can represent module, sections, function, part operation or step, their some combinations.

In some alternate embodiment of illustrative embodiment, one or more functions pointed out in frame can not with occurring in sequence of pointing out in scheming.Such as, in some cases, depend on and can perform relate to functional two frames illustrated successively substantially simultaneously, or sometimes can perform these frames in reverse order.In addition, except frame graphic in diagram of circuit or block diagram, other frame can be increased.

Turn to Figure 29 now, depict the diagram of the data processing system of the form of the block diagram taked according to illustrative embodiment.Data processing system 2900 can be used for implementing any above-mentioned controller, comprises the control system 136 in Fig. 1.In some illustrative example, data processing system 2900 can be used for implementing at least one in following controller: a controller in the group controller 140 in Fig. 1 or the controller 623 in Fig. 6.

As depicted, data processing system 2900 comprises communications framework 2902, and communications framework 2902 is provided in processor unit 2904, memory storage 2906, communication unit 2908, communication between I/O unit 2910 and telltale 2912.In some cases, communications framework 2902 can be embodied as bus system.

Processor unit 2904 is configured to executive software instruction to perform some operations.Depend on embodiment, processor unit 2904 can comprise at least one in the treater of some treaters, multi-processor core or some other types.In some cases, processor unit 2904 can take the form of hardware cell, such as the hardware cell of Circuits System, special IC (ASIC), programmable logic device (PLD) or some other suitable type.

Memory storage 2906 can be arranged in for the instruction of operating system, the application software run by processor unit 2904 and program.Memory storage 2906 can communicate with processor unit 2904 via communications framework 2902.As used herein, the memory storage also referred to as computer readable storage means be any can temporary base, permanent basis or both store the hardware of information.This information can include, but is not limited to data, program code, out of Memory or their some combinations.

Memory device 2914 and permanent storage 2916 are examples of memory storage 2906.Memory device 2914 can take the volatibility of such as random access memory or certain type or the form of Nonvolatile memory devices.Permanent storage 2916 can comprise any amount of parts or device.Such as, permanent storage 2916 can comprise hard disk drive, flash memory, CD-RW, can rewrite tape or more some combination.The medium used by permanent storage 2916 can maybe can not be removed.

Communication unit 2908 allows data processing system 2900 with other data processing system, device or communicates with both.Communication unit 2908 can use physical communication link, wireless communication link or both are to provide communication.

I/O unit 2910 allows input to be received from and to export other device being sent to and being connected to data processing system 2900.Such as, I/O unit 2910 can allow via the input media of keyboard, mouse, some other types or their combination to receive user's input.As another example, I/O unit 2910 can allow to export the chopping machine being sent to and being connected to data processing system 2900.

Telltale 2912 is configured to show information to user.The read out instrument of telltale 2912 can comprise such as (but being not limited to) monitoring device, touch-screen, laser writer, holoscope, virtual display device, some other types or their combination.

In this illustrative example, computer-implemented instruction can be used to perform the technique of different illustrative embodiment by processor unit 2904.These instructions can be described as program code, computer usable program code or computer readable program code, and can be read by the one or more treaters in treater unit 2904 and perform.

In these examples, program code 2918 is positioned on computer-readable medium 2920 with functionalised forms, and it can optionally be removed, and can be loaded into or transfer in data processing system 2900 and performed by processor unit 2904.Program code 2918 forms computer program 2922 together with computer-readable medium 2920.In this illustrative example, computer-readable medium 2920 can be computer-readable recording medium 2924 or computer-readable signal media 2926.

Computer-readable recording medium 2924 be for program code stored 2918 physics or tangible memory storage, and the medium of non-propagating or transmission procedure code 2918.Computer-readable recording medium 2924 can such as (but being not limited to) be CD or disk or the permanent memory device being connected to data processing system 2900.

Alternatively, program code 2918 can use computer-readable signal media 2926 to transfer to data processing system 2900.Computer-readable signal media 2926 can be such as the data-signal of the propagation comprising program code 2918.This data-signal can be electromagnetic signal, optical signal or some other types can via physical communication link, wireless communication link or both transmission signal.

The diagram of the data processing system 2900 in Figure 29 is not intended to framework and is restricted to the enforceable mode of illustrative embodiment.Different illustrative embodiment can be implemented in the data processing system of the parts comprised except or except replacing parts illustrated in data processing system 2900.In addition, the parts shown in Figure 29 can be different from the illustrative example illustrated.

Under the background of aircraft manufacture as shown in Figure 30 and repair method 3000 and aircraft 3100 as shown in Figure 31, illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure can be described.First turn to Figure 30, depict the aircraft manufacture of the form of the block diagram taked according to illustrative embodiment and the diagram of repair method.During pre-manufactured, aircraft manufacture and repair method 3000 can comprise the specification of the aircraft 3100 in Figure 31 and design 3002 and procurement of materials 3004.

At production period, parts and sub-component that the aircraft 3100 in Figure 31 occurs manufacture 3006 and system integration 3008.After this, the aircraft 3100 in Figure 31 can experience certification and pay 3010, to be placed among military service 3012.Be on active service while 3012 for client, the aircraft 3100 in Figure 31 regularly does daily attention and maintenance 3014, and it can comprise transformation, reconstruct, renovation and other maintenance or overhaul.

Often kind of technique of aircraft manufacture and repair method 3000 all can be performed by least one in system integrator, third party or operator or carry out.In these examples, operator can be client.For the object described this, system integrator can include, but is not limited to any amount of aircraft manufacturers and main system subcontractor; Third party can include, but is not limited to any amount of supplier, subcontractor and supplier; And operator can be airline company, leasing company, military unit, Servers Organization etc.

With reference now to Figure 31, depict the diagram of the aircraft of the form taking block diagram, illustrative embodiment may be implemented in this block diagram.In this example, aircraft 3100 is produced by the aircraft manufacture in Figure 30 and repair method 3000, and can comprise the frame 3102 with multiple system 3104 and inner 3106.The example of system 3104 comprises one or more systems in propulsion system 3108, electric system 3110, hydraulic efficiency pressure system 3112 and environmental system 3114.Other system any amount of can be comprised.Although show aerospace example, different illustrative embodiment may be used on other industry, such as auto trade.

The equipment and method that characterize can be adopted herein during at least one stage in the aircraft manufacture and repair method 3000 of Figure 30.Especially, the frame 3102 of aircraft 3100 is built at least partially during any one stage that the FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 of Fig. 1 is used in aircraft manufacture and repair method 3000.Such as, but be not limited to, manufacture 3006 at parts and sub-component, system integration 3008 or for the formation of during the aircraft manufacture of the fuselage of aircraft 3100 and at least one in some other stages of repair method 3000, the FMS flexible manufacturing system 106 of Fig. 1 can be used.

In an illustrative example, the parts produced in the parts and sub-component manufacture 3006 of Figure 30 or sub-component can be similar to the military service 3012 be at aircraft 3100 in Figure 30 time the parts produced or the mode of sub-component make or manufacture.As another example, during the production phase of the parts in such as Figure 30 and sub-component manufacture 3006 and system integration 3008, one or more equipment embodiment, method embodiment or their combination can be utilized.When aircraft 3100 is in military service 3012, during the maintenance and maintenance 3014 of Figure 30, or both, one or more equipment embodiment, method embodiment or their combination can be utilized.The use of some different illustrative embodiment greatly can be accelerated the assembling of aircraft 3100 and reduce the cost of aircraft 3100.

For diagram and the object that describes, presented the description to different illustrative embodiment, and not intended to be is exhaustive or be limited to the embodiment of disclosed form.Many amendments and modification will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art.In addition, compared with the embodiment expected with other, different illustrative embodiment can provide different features.Selected one or more embodiments are selected and described, to explain the principle of embodiment, practical application best, and enable other those of ordinary skill in the art understand various embodiment of the present disclosure there are the various amendments being suitable for contemplated special-purpose.

Thus, generally speaking, according to a first aspect of the invention, provide:

A kind of method of A1, inside for frame assembly of coming in and going out, described method comprises: be driven into by the pylon with some plateau levels in the selected pylon position in assembling region; And use described some plateau levels to the described inside of described frame assembly of coming in and going out.

A2, provide method according to paragraph A1 in addition, wherein, drive the step of described pylon to comprise: to be independently driven into by described pylon in described selected pylon position.

A3, provide method according to paragraph A1 in addition, described method comprises further: close to described pylon to build module fixture.

A4, provide method according to paragraph A3 in addition, described method comprises further: engaged with described module fixture by multiple panel, to build described frame assembly.

A5, provide method according to paragraph A3 in addition, wherein, the step of described inside of coming in and going out comprises: the described inside of described frame assembly of coming in and going out while described frame assembly is supported by described module fixture.

A6, provide method according to paragraph A3 in addition, described method comprises further: at least one floor from some floors that described some plateau levels of described pylon are come in and gone out in the described inside of described frame assembly.

A7, provide method according to paragraph A1 in addition, described method comprises further: coordinated with some floors of described frame assembly by described some plateau levels of described pylon.

A8, provide method according to paragraph A7 in addition, wherein, described some plateau levels of described pylon are comprised to the step that some floors of described frame assembly coordinate: aim at the ramp system that a plateau levels in described some plateau levels associates with the corresponding floor in described some floors.

A9, provide method according to paragraph A7 in addition, wherein, the step that described some plateau levels of described pylon coordinate with some floors of described frame assembly is comprised: use at least one in multiple stabilizing member or ramp system to be aimed at described some floors by described some plateau levels.

A10, provide method according to paragraph A9 in addition, wherein, the step that described some plateau levels are aimed at described some floors is comprised: use at least one in described multiple stabilizing member or described ramp system independently to be aimed at described some floors by described some plateau levels.

A11, provide method according to paragraph A1 in addition, described method comprises further: connect some res communeses between the described pylon in described assembling region and res communes fixture.

A12, provide method according to paragraph A11 in addition, wherein, the step connecting some res communeses between described pylon and res communes fixture comprises: be connected to one group of connection unit that described pylon associates the corresponding one group of connection unit associated with described res communes fixture, make described some res communeses flow to described pylon from described res communes fixture.

A13, provide method according to paragraph A11 in addition, wherein, the step connecting some res communeses between described pylon and res communes fixture comprises: described pylon is independently connected to described res communes fixture, flows to described pylon to enable described some res communeses from described res communes fixture to downstream.

A14, provide method according to paragraph A11 in addition, described method comprises further: between described pylon and module fixture, connect described some res communeses.

A15, provide method according to paragraph A11 in addition, described method comprises further: module fixture is connected to described pylon, flows to described module fixture to enable described some res communeses from described pylon.

A16, provide method according to paragraph A11 in addition, described method comprises further: stent holder is connected to described pylon, to form an interface; And across described interface, described some res communeses are distributed to described stent holder from described pylon.

A17, provide method according to paragraph A16 in addition, wherein, the step that described stent holder is connected to described pylon is comprised: described stent holder is independently connected to described pylon, to form described interface.

A18, provide method according to paragraph A16 in addition, described method comprises further: be driven into by described stent holder in the selected backing positions relative to described pylon.

A19, provide method according to paragraph A16 in addition, wherein, drive the step of pylon to comprise: described pylon to be driven into the described selected pylon position being arranged in described assembling region relative to described stent holder.

A20, provide method according to paragraph A11 in addition, described method comprises further: described some res communeses are distributed to inner mobile platform from described pylon.

A21, provide method according to paragraph A20 in addition, wherein, the step of distributing described some res communeses comprises: the described some res communeses in some res communes cables are carried to described inner mobile platform.

A22, provide method according to paragraph A21 in addition, described method comprises further: use cable management system to manage the described some res communes cables described some res communeses being carried to described inner mobile platform.

A23, provide method according to paragraph A11 in addition, described method comprises further: described in the chien shih of described pylon and described res communes fixture, some res communeses depart from.

A24, provide method according to paragraph A23 in addition, wherein, the step that described some res communeses are departed from comprises: independently depart from to corresponding one group of connection unit that described res communes fixture associates the one group of connection unit associated with described pylon, flow to described pylon to stop described some res communeses from described res communes fixture.

A25, provide method according to paragraph A1 in addition, wherein, the step of described inside of coming in and going out comprises: human operator is come in and gone out from a plateau levels described some plateau levels the described inside of described frame assembly.

A26, provide method according to paragraph A1 in addition, wherein, the step of described inside of coming in and going out comprises: the inside mobile platform be arranged on a plateau levels of described some plateau levels is driven into described frame assembly.

A27, provide method according to paragraph A26 in addition, described method comprises further: use cable management system to manage the some res communes cables some res communeses being carried to described inner mobile platform from described pylon.

A28, provide method according to paragraph A27 in addition, wherein, the step managing some res communes cables comprises: along with described inner mobile platform moves past the described inside of described frame assembly, uses the some cables in described cable management system to take turns the described some res communes cables that reel.

A29, provide method according to paragraph A26 in addition, wherein, the step of described inner mobile platform is driven to comprise: to be independently driven in the passangers floor inside described frame assembly and the one in cargo deck from the corresponding plateau levels described some plateau levels by described inner mobile platform.

A30, provide method according to paragraph A1 in addition, described method comprises further: to be driven into by autonomous vehicle in the position below described pylon across floor; And described autonomous vehicle is connected with described pylon.

A31, provide method according to paragraph A30 in addition, wherein, the step that described autonomous vehicle connects with described pylon is comprised: the load of described pylon is transferred on described autonomous vehicle.

A32, provide method according to paragraph A31 in addition, wherein, the step shifting described load comprises: use the some bonts associated with described autonomous vehicle to promote described pylon vertically and leave described floor.

A33, provide method according to paragraph A30 in addition, wherein, drive the step of described pylon to comprise: when described autonomous vehicle is connected to described pylon, use described autonomous vehicle to be independently driven in described selected pylon position by described pylon across described floor.

A34, provide method according to paragraph A33 in addition, described method comprises further: rolled back by described pylon on described floor; And use multiple stabilizing member to make described pylon stable relative to described floor.

According to a further aspect in the invention, provide:

B1, a kind of equipment, described equipment comprises: pylon, some plateau levels that described pylon has base construction and associates with described base construction; And vehicle, described vehicle connects with described base construction.

B2, provide equipment according to paragraph B1 in addition, wherein, described vehicle is and the autonomous vehicle of described pylon one.

B3, provide equipment according to paragraph B1 in addition, wherein, described vehicle is the autonomous vehicle being connected to described pylon in a removable manner.

B4, provide equipment according to paragraph B1 in addition, wherein, described pylon is selected from the one in operator's pylon and robot pylon.

B5, provide equipment according to paragraph B1 in addition, wherein, the inside that described some plateau levels are all configured to frame assembly provides entrance.

B6, provide equipment according to paragraph B1 in addition, wherein, described some plateau levels comprise: the first plateau levels, and described first plateau levels is that the cargo deck of frame assembly provides entrance; And second plateau levels, described second plateau levels is that the passangers floor of described frame assembly provides entrance.

B7, provide equipment according to paragraph B1 in addition, described equipment comprises further: draw bail, and described draw bail associates with the described base construction of described pylon.

B8, provide equipment according to paragraph B7 in addition, wherein, described draw bail comprises: one group of connection unit, and this group connection unit is configured to coordinate to the corresponding one group of connection unit associating res communes fixture.

B9, provide equipment according to paragraph B8 in addition, wherein, when this group connection unit is coupled to the corresponding one group of connection unit associating described res communes fixture, described draw bail receives some res communeses from described res communes fixture.

B10, provide equipment according to paragraph B9 in addition, described equipment comprises further: some res communes cables, and the described some res communeses received from this group connection unit are carried to some inner mobile platforms by described some res communes cables.

B11, provide equipment according to paragraph B10 in addition, described equipment comprises further: the some res communes connecting devices associated with described base construction, and described some res communeses are supplied to the some manually-operated instrument being connected to described some res communes connecting devices by described some res communes connecting devices.

B12, provide equipment according to paragraph B1 in addition, wherein, described pylon is arranged in the selected pylon position in assembling region relative to res communes fixture.

B13, provide equipment according to paragraph B1 in addition, described equipment comprises further: pylon connection unit, and described pylon connection unit associates with the described base construction of described pylon.

B14, provide equipment according to paragraph B13 in addition, wherein, described pylon connection unit is configured to coordinate with the support connection unit of associated bracket fixture, to connect some res communeses between described pylon and described stent holder.

B15, provide equipment according to paragraph B13 in addition, wherein, described pylon connection unit is used for connecting some res communeses between described pylon and module fixture.

B16, provide equipment according to paragraph B1 in addition, described equipment comprises further: cable management system, described cable management system associates with the described base construction of described pylon, and wherein said cable management system management carrys some res communes cables of some res communeses.

B17, provide equipment according to paragraph B1 in addition, described equipment comprises further: laser tracking system, and described laser tracking system associates with described pylon.

B18, provide equipment according to paragraph B17 in addition, wherein, described laser tracking system comprises: some laser trackers, and described some laser trackers associate with at least one in described base construction or described some plateau levels.

B19, provide equipment according to paragraph B1 in addition, described equipment comprises further: some radar targets, and described some radar targets associate with at least one in described base construction or described some plateau levels.

According to a further aspect in the invention, provide:

C1, a kind of operator's pylon, described operator's pylon comprises: can drive-type base construction; Some plateau levels, described some plateau levels can associate by drive-type base construction with described; Draw bail, described draw bail can associate by drive-type base construction with described; And pylon connection unit, described pylon connection unit can associate by drive-type base construction with described.

C2, provide operator's pylon according to paragraph C1 in addition, wherein, described draw bail connects some res communeses between described operator's pylon and res communes fixture.

C3, provide operator's pylon according to paragraph C2 in addition, wherein, described pylon connection unit connects described some res communeses between described operator's pylon and the module fixture that support frame assembly.

According to a further aspect in the invention, provide:

D1, a kind of robot pylon, described robot pylon comprises: can drive-type base construction; Some plateau levels, described some plateau levels can associate by drive-type base construction with described; Draw bail, described draw bail can associate by drive-type base construction with described; Pylon connection unit, described pylon connection unit can associate by drive-type base construction with described; Some inner mobile platforms, described some inner mobile platforms are positioned on described some plateau levels; And some cable management system, described some cable management system can at least one in drive-type base construction or described some plateau levels associate with described.

D2, provide robot pylon according to paragraph D1 in addition, wherein, described draw bail connects some res communeses between described robot pylon and res communes fixture.

D3, provide robot pylon according to paragraph D2 in addition, wherein, described pylon connection unit connects described some res communeses between described robot pylon and the module fixture that support frame assembly.

D4, provide robot pylon according to paragraph D3 in addition, wherein, described some res communeses are carried to some res communes cables of described some inner mobile platforms by described some cable management system management from described robot pylon.

Claims

1., for a method for the inside (236) of frame assembly of coming in and going out (114), described method comprises:

The pylon (332) with some plateau levels (600) is driven in the selected pylon position (338) in assembling region (304); And

Described some plateau levels (600) are used to come in and go out the described inside (236) of described frame assembly (114).

2. method according to claim 1, wherein, drives the step of described pylon (332) to comprise:

Described pylon (332) is independently driven in described selected pylon position (338).

3. method according to claim 1, described method comprises further:

Module fixture (324) is built close to described pylon (332).

4. method according to claim 1, described method comprises further:

Described some plateau levels (600) of described pylon (332) are coordinated with some floors (266) of described frame assembly (114).

5. method according to claim 1, described method comprises further:

Some res communeses (146) are connected between described pylon (332) in described assembling region (304) and res communes fixture (150).

6. method according to claim 1, wherein, the step of described inside (236) of coming in and going out comprising:

To be come in and gone out from a plateau levels described some plateau levels (600) by human operator (634) the described inside (236) of described frame assembly (114).

7. method according to claim 1, wherein, the step of described inside (236) of coming in and going out comprising:

The inside mobile platform (406) be arranged on a plateau levels of described some plateau levels (600) is driven into described frame assembly (114).

8. method according to claim 1, described method comprises further:

Across floor (300), autonomous vehicle (605) is driven in a position of described pylon (332) below; And

Described autonomous vehicle (605) is connected with described pylon (332).

9. an equipment, described equipment comprises:

Pylon (332), some plateau levels (600) that described pylon has base construction (604) and associates with described base construction (604); And

Vehicle, described vehicle connects with described base construction (604).

10. equipment according to claim 9, wherein, described vehicle is the autonomous vehicle (605) with described pylon (332) one.

11. equipment according to claim 9, wherein, described vehicle is the autonomous vehicle (605) being connected to described pylon (332) in a removable manner.

12. equipment according to claim 9, wherein, described pylon (332) is selected from the one in operator's pylon (601) and robot pylon (602).

13. equipment according to claim 9, wherein, the inside (236) that described some plateau levels (600) are all configured to frame assembly (114) provides entrance.

14. equipment according to claim 9, wherein, described some plateau levels (600) comprising:

First plateau levels (614), described first plateau levels is that the cargo deck (626) of frame assembly (114) provides entrance; And

Second plateau levels (616), described second plateau levels is that the passangers floor (628) of described frame assembly (114) provides entrance.

15. equipment according to claim 9, described equipment comprises further:

Draw bail (641), described draw bail associates with the described base construction (604) of described pylon (332).

16. equipment according to claim 9, wherein, described pylon (332) is arranged in the selected pylon position (338) of assembling region (304) relative to res communes fixture (150).

17. equipment according to claim 9, described equipment comprises further:

Pylon connection unit (610), described pylon connection unit associates with the described base construction (604) of described pylon (332).

18. equipment according to claim 9, described equipment comprises further:

Cable management system (650,652,1514,1516), described cable management system associates with the described base construction (604) of described pylon (332), and wherein said cable management system (650,652,1514,1516) management carrys some res communes cables (2218,2304) of some res communeses (146).

19. equipment according to claim 9, described equipment comprises further:

Laser tracking system (632), described laser tracking system associates with described pylon (332).