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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 2006
Filed:
Sep. 23, 2003
Paul J. Cecil, Milton, WA (US);
Roger G. Rae, Sumner, WA (US);
Daniel R. Healy, Auburn, WA (US);
Elton R. Rice, Auburn, WA (US);
Edward O. Jorgenson, Auburn, WA (US);
Brian S. Hughey, Renton, WA (US);
Paul J. Cecil, Milton, WA (US);
Roger G. Rae, Sumner, WA (US);
Daniel R. Healy, Auburn, WA (US);
Elton R. Rice, Auburn, WA (US);
Edward O. Jorgenson, Auburn, WA (US);
Brian S. Hughey, Renton, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
To prepare a surface with a surface preparation device, an apparatus including a mount, a platform, and a suspension system is utilized. The mount supports and positions the surface preparation device. The platform moves the apparatus. The suspension system is disposed between the mount and the platform and controls an amount of force pressing the mount towards the surface. The suspension system and mount are operable to position the surface preparation device in contact with the surface.