The Boeing Company

William M Brunner, Jr

Scott Lee Rule

Arnold J Fabris

Michael Kevin Jones

Benny Granot

Curtis Everson

Maher A Matteeka

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

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Rochester Hills, MI, United States of America

William M Brunner, Jr