Gary D Allen

US Patent:

20190171191, Jun 6, 2019

Filed:

Feb 11, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/272828

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Chris G. McInelly - Stanwood WA, US
Bret Hoeksema - Zeeland MI, US
Ryan Lillibridge - Marne MI, US
Tom Allen - Holland MI, US
Steve Solack - Nunica MI, US
Kevin Bowe - Grand Rapids MI, US
Gary K. Allen - South China ME, US

International Classification:

G05B 19/418
B32B 7/08
B23P 19/00
B23P 19/04
B32B 3/06
F16B 5/01
B32B 3/26

Abstract:

An automated fastener insert installation system for composite panels is provided. A first module receives and secures a composite panel with respect to an origin of a first coordinate system, wherein the composite panel has opposed major surfaces and defines an insert-receiving orifice extending through one of the major surfaces, and is secured such that one of the major surfaces is externally accessible. A second module engages each of a plurality of fastener inserts with an installation aide. Third module determines a configuration of the orifice defined by the composite panel, selects a corresponding one of the fastener inserts engaged with the installation aide, inserts the selected fastener insert into the orifice, and dispenses an adhesive material through the installation aide and into the orifice about selected fastener insert such that the adhesive material secures the selected fastener insert within the orifice. Associated systems are also provided.

US Patent:

20170144425, May 25, 2017

Filed:

Nov 23, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/949384

Inventors:

- HUNTINGTON BEACH CA, US
Chris G. Mclnelly - Stanwood WA, US
Bret Hoeksema - Zeeland MI, US
Ryan Lillibridge - Marne MI, US
Tom Allen - Holland MI, US
Steve Solack - Nunica MI, US
Kevin Bowe - Grand Rapids MI, US
Gary K. Allen - Everett WA, US

International Classification:

B32B 37/14
B32B 37/12

Abstract:

An automated fastener insert installation system for composite panels is provided. A first module receives and secures a composite panel with respect to an origin of a first coordinate system, wherein the composite panel has opposed major surfaces and defines an insert-receiving orifice extending through one of the major surfaces, and is secured such that one of the major surfaces is externally accessible. A second module engages each of a plurality of fastener inserts with an installation aide. Third module determines a configuration of the orifice defined by the composite panel, selects a corresponding one of the fastener inserts engaged with the installation aide, inserts the selected fastener insert into the orifice, and dispenses an adhesive material through the installation aide and into the orifice about selected fastener insert such that the adhesive material secures the selected fastener insert within the orifice. Associated systems are also provided.

US Patent:

20170146984, May 25, 2017

Filed:

Nov 23, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/949278

Inventors:

- HUNTINGTON BEACH CA, US
Chris G. Mclnelly - Stanwood WA, US
Bret Hoeksema - Zeeland MI, US
Ryan Lillibridge - Marne MI, US
Tom Allen - Holland MI, US
Steven Solack - Nunica MI, US
Kevin Bowe - Grand Rapids MI, US
Gary K. Allen - Everett WA, US

International Classification:

G05B 19/418

Abstract:

An automated fastener insert installation system for composite panels is provided. A first module receives and secures a composite panel with respect to an origin of a first coordinate system, wherein the composite panel has opposed major surfaces and defines an insert-receiving orifice extending through one of the major surfaces, and is secured such that one of the major surfaces is externally accessible. A second module engages each of a plurality of fastener inserts with an installation aide. Third module determines a configuration of the orifice defined by the composite panel, selects a corresponding one of the fastener inserts engaged with the installation aide, inserts the selected fastener insert into the orifice, and dispenses an adhesive material through the installation aide and into the orifice about selected fastener insert such that the adhesive material secures the selected fastener insert within the orifice. Associated systems are also provided.