CABLE SUPPORT DEVICE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

The present invention provides a cable support device for supporting a cable harness at an electrical connector, including a bracket member configured to be mounted adjacent to an electrical connector, wherein the bracket member defines a path for the cable harness through a bend adjacent to the electrical connector to provide a drip loop in the cable harness. 1. A cable support device for supporting a cable harness at an electrical connector , comprising:a bracket member configured to be mounted adjacent an electrical connector,wherein the bracket member defines a path for the cable harness through a bend adjacent to the electrical connector to provide for a drip loop in the cable harness.2. The cable support device as defined in claim 1 , wherein the bend in the path of the cable harness defined by the bracket member is through an angle of at least about 15° claim 1 , with respect to an orientation of the cable harness at the electrical connector.3. The cable support device as defined in claim 2 , wherein the bend in the path of the cable harness defined by the bracket member is through an angle in the range of 30° to 150°.4. The cable support device as defined in claim 1 , wherein the bend in the path of the cable harness lies between a first portion of the bracket member proximate to the electrical connector and a second portion of the bracket member claim 1 , wherein the first portion defines an orientation of the cable harness at the electrical connector and the second portion defines an orientation of the cable harness after the bend claim 1 , wherein the second portion is configured to define an orientation of the cable harness extending away from the electrical connector at a downward angle of at least about 15° below a horizontal axis.5. The cable support device as defined in claim 4 , wherein the second portion is configured to define an orientation of the cable harness extending away from the electrical connector at a downward angle of at least 25° below ...

Assembly System For An Automated Internal Assembly Of An Aircraft Fuselage

An assembly system for an automated internal assembly on a curved assembly surface of an aircraft fuselage includes two assembly rails shaped in accordance with a curvature of the assembly surface such that they follow a longitudinal direction or a peripheral direction of the aircraft fuselage, so that the assembly rails are fastenable in the aircraft fuselage, along the longitudinal direction or along the peripheral direction of the aircraft fuselage, parallel to one another and parallel to the assembly surface of the aircraft fuselage; an assembly slide configured to slide along the assembly rails; and a tool supported by the assembly slide and configured to perform an assembly step; wherein the assembly slide has an assembly axis, along which the tool is movable relative to the assembly slide; and wherein the assembly axis is configured such that it follows the curvature of the assembly surface of the aircraft fuselage.

Robot System And Method Of Operating A Robot System

A robot system for carrying out a plurality of operations during assembly or maintenance of an aircraft or spacecraft includes a first robot having a base portion, a movable robot arm having a first coupling portion, and a first control means for controlling the robot arm, a plurality of second robots having movement means, a drive portion operable to drive the movement means, a tool portion having a tool for carrying out a specific one of the operations, a second coupling portion adapted to be selectively and releasably coupled with the first coupling portion in a predetermined positional relationship, and a second control means for controlling the respective second robot. The first and second control means are adapted to control the drive portion of one of the second robots and the robot arm to couple the first coupling portion and the respective second coupling portion in the predetermined positional relationship. 1. A robot system for carrying out a plurality of operations during assembly or maintenance of an aircraft or spacecraft , the robot system comprising: a base portion;', 'a movable robot arm connected at one end to the base portion and having at an opposite end a first coupling portion; and', 'a first control means adapted to control the robot arm; and, 'a first robot adapted to be positioned in proximity of a fuselage of an aircraft or spacecraft and comprising movement means allowing the respective second robot to be supported on a ground surface and allowing translational movement of the second robot along the ground surface and rotary motion about an axis perpendicular to the ground surface;', 'a drive portion operable to drive the movement means to effect at least the translational movement of the respective second robot;', 'a tool portion comprising a tool adapted to carry out a specific operation of the plurality of operations;', 'a second coupling portion adapted to be selectively and releasably coupled with the first coupling portion in a ...

MODULAR ROBOT ASSEMBLY KIT, SWARM OF MODULARIZED ROBOTS AND METHOD OF FULFILLING TASKS BY A SWARM OF MODULARIZED ROBOT

A modularized robot includes a robot platform configured to convey mobility and connectivity to external components to the modularized robot, a robot workhead configured to convey the ability to perform an operational task to the modularized robot, and a robot adapter attached to either the robot platform or the robot workhead and configured to mechanically link the robot platform to the robot workhead. Moreover, a swarm of modularized robots and a robot system include such modularized robots. 1. A modularized robot , comprising:a robot platform configured to convey mobility and connectivity to external components to the modularized robot;a robot workhead configured to convey the ability to perform an operational task to the modularized robot; anda robot adapter attached to either the robot platform or the robot workhead and configured to mechanically link the robot platform to the robot workhead.2. The modularized robot of claim 1 , wherein the robot adapter comprises a mechanical connector configured to mechanically interlock with a corresponding mechanical receptacle in either the robot workhead or the robot platform.3. The modularized robot of claim 2 , wherein the robot adapter is further configured to form a data communication link between the robot platform and the robot workhead.4. The modularized robot of claim 1 , wherein each of the robot platform and the robot workhead comprises a microprocessor which executes software or firmware responsible for the autonomous functionality of the robot platform and the robot workhead claim 1 , respectively.5. The modularized robot of claim 1 , wherein the robot adapter is further configured to provide an electrical power supply connection between the robot platform and the robot workhead.6. A modular robot assembly kit claim 1 , comprising:a plurality of robot platforms, each configured to convey mobility and connectivity to external components to an assembled modular robot; anda plurality of robot workheads, each ...

WEARABLE MANUFACTURING ASSISTANCE DEVICE

A wearable manufacturing assistance device () for supporting a manufacturing tool (), the manufacturing assistance device () includes a body unit () including a fastener () for fastening the body unit () to the back () of a technician () in a wearing position (), and an arm member () which has an attachment end () attached to the body unit () and a tool end () opposite to the attachment end (), wherein at the tool end () a mounting device () for mounting the manufacturing tool () to the arm member () is provided. While the wearable manufacturing assistance device () is fastened to the back () of the technician () and is in a wearing position (), the arm member () extends from the attachment end () at the body unit () over a shoulder () and laterally past a head () of the technician (). 1. A wearable manufacturing assistance device configured to support a manufacturing tool , the manufacturing assistance device comprisinga body unit including a fastener configured to fasten the body unit to a back of a technician in a wearing position,an arm member including an attachment end attached to the body unit and a tool end opposite to the attachment end, anda mounting device at the attachment end configured to mount the manufacturing tool to the arm member,wherein while the body unit is fastened to the back of the technician in the wearing position, the arm member extends from the attachment end at the body unit over a shoulder and laterally past a head of the technician.2. The manufacturing assistance device according to claim 1 , wherein the arm member includes flexibility to allows the arm member to bend in such a way that the tool end is movable out of a neutral position where the arm member is undeformed claim 1 , within a radius of between 10 and 50 cm.3. The manufacturing assistance device according to claim 1 , wherein the arm member includes a flexibility to allow the arm member to bend in such a way that the tool end is movable out of a neutral position where the ...

Exoskeleton System

An exoskeleton system for supporting a person during an installation process includes a first exoskeleton unit for stabilizing a first body part of the person and a second exoskeleton unit for stabilizing a second body part of the person. Furthermore, the exoskeleton system includes a detection unit which is configured to detect a condition of the first body part and a control unit which is configured to control the second exoskeleton unit based on the detected condition of the first body part such that a specified condition of the second body part is adjusted by the second exoskeleton unit. 1. An exoskeleton system for supporting a person during an installation process , comprising:a first exoskeleton unit for stabilizing a first body part of the person;a second exoskeleton unit for stabilizing a second body part of the person;a detection unit configured to detect a condition of the first body part; anda control unit configured to control the second exoskeleton unit based on the detected condition of the first body part such that a specified condition of the second body part is adjusted by the second exoskeleton unit.2. The exoskeleton system according to claim 1 , wherein the detection unit is configured to detect a movement of the first body part supported by the first exoskeleton unit claim 1 , andwherein the control unit is configured to adjust a movement of the second exoskeleton unit based on the detected movement of the first body part such that a movement of the second body part is supported by the adjusted movement of the second exoskeleton unit.3. The exoskeleton system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured to control the second exoskeleton unit based on the detected condition of the first body part only if the condition of the first body part is detected over a predetermined time span.4. The exoskeleton system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured to independently control the first exoskeleton unit and the ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ATTACHING AN AIRCRAFT OR SPACECRAFT COMPONENT TO A FUSELAGE SECTION

This relate to a method for attaching a component to a fuselage section of an aircraft or spacecraft. In a step of the method, a rail is arranged within a fuselage section of an aircraft, which rail extends in a longitudinal direction of the fuselage section. In another step, a support structure is movably mounted to the rail such that the support structure can be moved along the rail in the longitudinal direction of the fuselage section. The support structure comprises a positioning unit for positioning a tool for attaching the component to the fuselage section at a location where the component is to be attached to the fuselage section. The embodiments also relate to a device for attaching a component to a fuselage section of an aircraft. 1. A method for attaching a component to a fuselage section of an aircraft or spacecraft , the method comprising:arranging a rail within the fuselage section of the aircraft or spacecraft, which rail extends in a longitudinal direction of the fuselage section; andmovably mounting a support structure to the rail such that the support structure can be moved along the rail in the longitudinal direction of the fuselage section;wherein the support structure comprises a positioning unit for positioning a tool for attaching the component to the fuselage section at a location where the component is to be attached to the fuselage section.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:attaching the component to the fuselage section with the tool.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:dismounting the support structure from the rail after attaching the component.4. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:replacing the rail from the fuselage section after attaching the component.5. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein the support structure comprises a supply unit for supplying the tool with electrical power and/or compressed air.6. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:fastening a ...

Mobile manufacturing module

A mobile manufacturing module comprising a platform configured to receive and support one or more interchangeable manufacturing elements and engageable with a removable positioning device that when engaged is configured to enable movement of the platform relative to a work piece, and one or more supports connected to the platform that are configured to contact a floor in order to support the platform when the removable positioning device is disengaged.

Magnetically levitated arrangement and use of magnetically levitated arrangement of this kind

A magnetically levitated arrangement for contactless movement over a surface comprising a magnetizable reaction surface and a magnetically levitated unit arranged to interact with the reaction surface. The levitated unit has at least one pair of rotatable rotary magnet units, each unit rotatable about a rotation axis and having magnetic elements arranged with alternating poles and respectively substantially parallel to the rotation axis in a pole connection direction. Each rotary unit pair is formed to interact, due to rotation of the two rotary units in opposite directions relative to one another and relative to the reaction surface, in such a way with the reaction surface, that forces are generated holding the levitated unit at a distance from the reaction surface, and due to the opposite rotation directions of the rotary units of each pair, a directed drive force moving the levitated unit relative to the reaction surface is generated.

A wearable manufacturing assistance device

Described and illustrated is a wearable manufacturing assistance (1) device for supporting a manufacturing tool (3), the manufacturing assistance device (1) comprising a body unit (7) including fastening means (11) for fastening the body unit (7) to the back (13) of a technician (5) in a wearing position (15), and an arm member (9) which has an attachment end (19) attached to the body unit (7) and a tool end (21) opposite to the attachment end (19), wherein at the tool end (21) a mounting device (23) for mounting the manufacturing tool (3) to the arm member (9) is provided. The object of the invention, to provide a wearable manufacturing assistance device (1) which has a possibly simply and slender construction and which is practical specifically for the work overhead and in narrow spaces, is achieved in that, when the body unit (7) is fastened to the back (13) of the technician (5) in the wearing position (15), the arm member (9) extends from the attachment end (19) at the body unit (7) over a shoulder (17) and laterally past a head (27) of the technician (5).

Wearable manufacturing assistance device

A wearable manufacturing assistance device (1) for supporting a manufacturing tool (3), the manufacturing assistance device (1) includes a body unit (7) including a fastener (11) for fastening the body unit (7) to the back (13) of a technician (5) in a wearing position (15), and an arm member (9) which has an attachment end (19) attached to the body unit (7) and a tool end (21) opposite to the attachment end (19), wherein at the tool end (21) a mounting device (23) for mounting the manufacturing tool (3) to the arm member (9) is provided. While the wearable manufacturing assistance device (1) is fastened to the back (13) of the technician (5) and is in a wearing position (15), the arm member (9) extends from the attachment end (19) at the body unit (7) over a shoulder (17) and laterally past a head (27) of the technician (5).

Star cable socket for connection of number of electric lines in aircrafts, particularly in airplanes, has base plate opening and additional line case formed with two additional holding arms is arranged at clamping arm

The star cable socket (1) has a base plate opening (7,8) arranged between two clamping arms (5,6). The clamping arm forms a radial line case (9,10) for receiving an electric line with the base plate opening. An additional line case (16) formed with two additional holding arms (14,15) is arranged at a clamping arm.

Cable support device and electrical connector assembly

The present invention provides a cable support device (10) for supporting a cable harness (1) at an electrical connector (2), comprising: a bracket member configured to be mounted adjacent to an electrical connector (2), wherein the bracket member defines a path for the cable harness (1) through a bend (13) adjacent to the electrical connector (2) to provide a drip loop (14) in the cable harness (1).

Wearable apparatus for assisting a human when performing a load-involved task

Robot system and method of operating a robot system

Robot system and method of operating a robot system

The present invention relates to a robot system for carrying out a plurality of operations during assembly or maintenance of an aircraft or spacecraft. The system comprises a first robot (2) comprising a base portion (5), a movable robot arm (6) having a first coupling portion (19), and a first control means (17) adapted to control the robot arm (6). The system also comprises a plurality of second robots (3) comprising movement means (20), a drive portion (21) operable to drive the movement means (20), a tool portion (7) comprising a tool (9) adapted to carry out a specific one of the operations, a second coupling portion (23) adapted to be selectively and releasably coupled with the first coupling portion (19) in a predetermined positional relationship, and a second control means (18) adapted to control the respective second robot (3). The first and second control means (17, 18) are adapted to control the drive portion (21) of one of the second robots (3) and the robot arm (6) to couple the first coupling portion (19) and the respective second coupling portion (23) in the predetermined positional relationship, subsequently the robot arm (6) to move the tool portion (7) together with the second robot (3) held by the robot arm (6) to a selected location at which the specific operation, for which the tool portion (7) of the respective second robot (3) is adapted, is to be carried out, and then the second robot (3) to carry out the specific operation at the selected location.

Mobile manufacturing module

A mobile manufacturing module comprising a platform configured to receive and support one or more interchangeable manufacturing elements and engageable with a removable positioning device that when engaged is configured to enable movement of the platform relative to a work piece, and one or more supports connected to the platform that are configured to contact a floor in order to support the platform when the removable positioning device is disengaged.

Magnetically levitated arrangement and use of magnetically levitated arrangement of this kind

A magnetically levitated arrangement for contactless movement over a surface comprising a magnetizable reaction surface and a magnetically levitated unit arranged to interact with the reaction surface. The levitated unit has at least one pair of rotatable rotary magnet units, each unit rotatable about a rotation axis and having magnetic elements arranged with alternating poles and respectively substantially parallel to the rotation axis in a pole connection direction. Each rotary unit pair is formed to interact, due to rotation of the two rotary units in opposite directions relative to one another and relative to the reaction surface, in such a way with the reaction surface, that forces are generated holding the levitated unit at a distance from the reaction surface, and due to the opposite rotation directions of the rotary units of each pair, a directed drive force moving the levitated unit relative to the reaction surface is generated.

Konfokales endomikroskop mit sich im durchmesser verjüngenden lichtleitfasern

Es wird ein konfokales Endomikroskop vorgestellt, bei dem der Durchmesser von Lichtleitfasern am proximalen Ende (8) eines Lichtleiterbündels (9) größer ist als am distalen Ende (15). Hierdurch wird die Effizienz der Einkopplung von Licht einer Lichtquelle erhöht, ohne hierdurch die Auflösung des Endomikroskops zu verringern. Des Weiteren wird vorgeschlagen, die Lichtleiter (10) an ihrem proximalen Ende (8) in einem Raster, zum Beispiel mittels einer die einzelnen Lichtleiter (10) aufnehmenden Faseraufnahme-Einheit (11), anzuordnen. Des Weiteren kann eine Mikrolinsen-Einheit (13) vorgesehen sein, durch die jedem Lichtleiterende eine Mikrolinse (14) zugeordnet ist.