The Boeing Company

Scott Lee Rule

Arnold J Fabris

Michael Kevin Jones

Carl A Lunnam

Benny Granot

David C Hamilton

Tracey B Loyd

William M Brunner, Jr

Maher A Matteeka

Curtis Everson

Omer Einav

A multi-function end effector includes a plurality of tool change mechanisms in a housing in which a spindle is also mounted for translation along an axis of the spindle. Each tool change mechanism has a gripper that releasably grips a tool holder in which a tool is mounted. The gripper of each tool change mechanism is movable between a stowed position to a tool-change position in which the gripper is coaxially aligned with the axis of the spindle for placing a tool holder held in the gripper in a position to be received by the spindle and for positioning the gripper to receive a tool holder from the spindle. The tools mounted in the tool holders include a drill bit, a countersink tool, and a fastener insertion tool. The end effector also includes a fastener feed system, a hammer device, and a sealant applicator.

Multi-function end effector

An apparatus for joining lengths of tubing to form tooling structures for high temperature and high pressure molding processes. The apparatus is shaped to join lengths of tubing in the configuration of the tooling structure, contact the joined lengths of tubing on at least one side, and enclose on three sides the joined lengths of tubing.

Graphite fittings for graphite tubing

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Black Diamond, WA, United States of America

Scott Lee Rule