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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 03, 2016
Filed:
May. 03, 2013
Embraer S.a., Sao Jose dos Campos/SP, BR;
Lallo Kametada Nou, Sao Jose dos Campos, BR;
Marcelo Andrey de Albuquerque Bonifacio, Sao Jose dos Campos, BR;
EMBRAER S.A., São José dos Campos—SP, BR;
Abstract
Assemblies and methods for the handling, transporting and/or positioning component parts include a jig assembly for supporting a component part is provided with an elongate spar assembly, a plurality of rib assemblies attached to the spar, and a plurality of tensionable strap assemblies operatively associated with the rib assemblies for capturing and holding the component part against the rib assemblies. The strap assemblies may include a strap ratchet mechanism and a strap, so that operation of the strap ratchet mechanism allows strap slack to be removed thereby tensioning the strap. The jig assembly may be positioned and oriented by suspension cables and a hoist mechanism to allow it to be removably connected to a moveable transport dolly.