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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2009
Filed:
Feb. 14, 2005
Robert A. Kisch, Auburn, WA (US);
Robert A. Kramp, Sumner, WA (US);
Matthew K. Lum, Mercer Island, WA (US);
Robert R. Wampler, Augusta, KS (US);
Robert A. Kisch, Auburn, WA (US);
Robert A. Kramp, Sumner, WA (US);
Matthew K. Lum, Mercer Island, WA (US);
Robert R. Wampler, Augusta, KS (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A composite item is fabricated with a device. The device includes and end effector and a positioning device. The end effector places a tow. The end effector includes a spindle, compaction device, and a path. The spindle detachably secures a spool of tow and the path is disposed from the spool to the compaction device. The positioning device positions the end effector. The end effector is detachably secured to the positioning device.