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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 27, 2018
Filed:
Jan. 12, 2015
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Martin A. Szarski, Canterbury, AU;
David M. Bain, Ashburton, AU;
Phillip J. Crothers, Hampton East, AU;
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for generating a coordinate transformation are disclosed. The system can include a non-destructive imaging (NDI) device for detecting the location of local surface and subsurface features in an object (e.g., an aircraft). The system can compare the location of these local features to the location of features from engineering drawings (e.g., CAD files) to generate a coordinate transformation from a machine coordinate system, for example, to an absolute coordinate system. The system can then accurately locate a work piece to perform repairs or replacements, as necessary. The system can also include a robotic arm to enable repairs to be performed at reduced cost and with increased accuracy. The system can also compare two or more NDI scans to locate or relocate a machine that has been moved. This can enable the machine to be repositioned for repairs, maintenance, or to perform a two part repair.