End effector for cleaning objects having multiple surfaces

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United States of America

PATENT NO 11235893
APP PUB NO 20150158601A1
SERIAL NO

14097845

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A method and apparatus for cleaning surfaces of an object. A platform may be moved along a path relative to the object using a robotic device. A liquid may be applied onto the plurality of surfaces of the object using an applicator associated with the platform. The liquid may be worked into the plurality of surfaces using a plurality of cleaning elements associated with the platform to dislodge undesired material from the plurality of surfaces. A plurality of flexible members may be moved along the plurality of surfaces to dry the plurality of surfaces and remove the undesired material from the plurality of surfaces. An airflow may be generated that moves the undesired material into a vacuum duct in a vacuum system.

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  • THE BOEING COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Davancens, Angelica Reseda, US 46 463
Drenth, Steven E Cypress, US 2 4
Esparza, Steve Inglewood, US 2 4
Guirguis, Martin Hanna Long Beach, US 15 130
Tomuta, Raul Long Beach, US 44 244
Topf, Richard Philip Orange, US 13 175

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