Automated structural laser cleaning system
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United States of America
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Abstract
In one embodiment, systems and methods include using an automated laser system to remove a portion of a coating for nutplate installation. An automated laser system comprises a laser scanner and a laser head, wherein the laser head is coupled to the laser scanner. The laser head comprises a containment unit and a vacuum connector wherein the vacuum connector is disposed on a first side of the containment unit. The laser head further comprises a camera system, a light source, a first actuator, and a second actuator all disposed on a top surface of the containment unit. The laser head further comprises an end piece, wherein the second actuator is configured to displace the end piece.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | 6801 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE BETHESDA MD 20817-1877 |
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- 2021 Application Filing Year
- B08B Class
- 1050 Applications Filed
- 522 Patents Issued To-Date
- 49.72 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Arthur, Alexandria Zoe | Williamsburg, US | 2 | 0 |
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Coleman, David Haynes | Weatherford, US | 9 | 2 |
# of filed Patents : 9 Total Citations : 2 | |||
Langevin, Jeffrey P | Fort Worth, US | 7 | 2 |
# of filed Patents : 7 Total Citations : 2 | |||
Stoddard, Michael Bryan | Fort Worth, US | 4 | 2 |
# of filed Patents : 4 Total Citations : 2 | |||
Twaddle, Steven E | Fort Worth, US | 9 | 2 |
# of filed Patents : 9 Total Citations : 2 |
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