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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 15, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 26, 2007
Bobby Joe Marsh, Lake Stevens, WA (US);
Kinson D. Vanscotter, Stanwood, WA (US);
Bobby Joe Marsh, Lake Stevens, WA (US);
Kinson D. VanScotter, Stanwood, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Methods and systems provide for the controlled application of forces to a structure during leveling and securing procedures. According to embodiments described herein, a force distribution system includes a number of force application devices that are communicatively linked to a computing system. The computing system controls the force application devices to apply calculated forces to the structure, monitor the forces, and adjust the forces when deviations occur. According to one embodiment, the force application devices include jack assemblies and the system is operative to level a structure and maintain the level position when the structure shifts. According to another embodiment, the force application devices include clamp assemblies and the system is operative to apply and maintain a constant and uniform pressure on a structure to secure the structure during machining. Other embodiments include using force application devices to secure a structure during transport.