Curtis E Everson

US Patent:

20050049126, Mar 3, 2005

Filed:

Sep 2, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/653491

Inventors:

Curtis Everson - La Crosse WI, US
Everett Jones - Sunnyvale CA, US
Micahel Jones - Sunnyvale CA, US
Scott Rule - Black Diamond WA, US
Maher Matteeka - Warren MI, US
Arnold Fabris - Warren MI, US
William Brunner - Rochester Hills MI, US
Benny Granot - Huntington Woods MI, US
Omer Einav - Kefar Monash, IL

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B23Q003/157

US Classification:

483047000, 483056000

Abstract:

A multi-function end effector includes a plurality of tool change mechanisms in a housing in which a spindle is also mounted for translation along an axis of the spindle. Each tool change mechanism has a gripper that releasably grips a tool holder in which a tool is mounted. The gripper of each tool change mechanism is movable between a stowed position to a tool-change position in which the gripper is coaxially aligned with the axis of the spindle for placing a tool holder held in the gripper in a position to be received by the spindle and for positioning the gripper to receive a tool holder from the spindle. The tools mounted in the tool holders include a drill bit, a countersink tool, and a fastener insertion tool. The end effector also includes a fastener feed system, a hammer device, and a sealant applicator.