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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2017
Filed:
Nov. 06, 2014
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Steven A. Best, Marysville, WA (US);
Eric M. Reid, Kenmore, WA (US);
Donald Joe Best, III, Arlington, WA (US);
Daniel M. McDonagh, Seattle, WA (US);
Paul Edward Jennerjohn, Sammamish, WA (US);
David McCaig, Mill Creek, WA (US);
Paul G. Solecki, Bothell, WA (US);
Eric J. Schaefer, Issaquah, WA (US);
THE BOEING COMPANY, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A low-profile, automated guided vehicle (AGV) performs surface treatments over large areas of a structure having limited access, such as an aircraft underbelly. The AGV includes a movable gantry provided with automated robot. The robot has interchangeable end effectors for carrying out the surface treatments. Travel of the AGV relative to structure is controlled by a ground guidance system.