17937227. ROBOTICS FOR INKJET PRINTING VEHICLE LIVERY simplified abstract (The Boeing Company)
Contents
- 1 ROBOTICS FOR INKJET PRINTING VEHICLE LIVERY
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ROBOTICS FOR INKJET PRINTING VEHICLE LIVERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
ROBOTICS FOR INKJET PRINTING VEHICLE LIVERY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Shane Edward Arthur of Kirkland WA (US)
Matthew Mellin of Seattle WA (US)
John Eric Miller of Savannah OH (US)
Kjersta Larson-smith of Seattle WA (US)
ROBOTICS FOR INKJET PRINTING VEHICLE LIVERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17937227 titled 'ROBOTICS FOR INKJET PRINTING VEHICLE LIVERY
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure describes a method and apparatus for ink jet printing an exterior surface of a vehicle using a system with moveable crossbeams and robotic manipulators.
- The system includes a moveable crossbeam mounted above an open pit, with tracks for moveable monuments and robotic manipulators.
- The first and second moveable monuments each have an end effector with a range of motion based on the movement of the robotic manipulators.
- The end effector range of motion of the first and second monuments overlap, allowing for efficient printing on the vehicle surface.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in the automotive industry for customizing vehicles with intricate designs or branding.
Problems Solved
This system solves the problem of efficiently and accurately printing on the exterior surface of a vehicle, which can be challenging due to the size and shape of the vehicle.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include precise and consistent printing, reduced production time, and the ability to create complex designs on vehicles.
Potential Commercial Applications
One potential commercial application of this technology could be in vehicle customization shops, where customers can request personalized designs on their vehicles.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include robotic systems used for painting or printing on various surfaces, but the specific combination of moveable crossbeams, tracks, and overlapping end effector ranges as described in this disclosure may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
How does this system handle different shapes and sizes of vehicles for printing?
The system is designed to be adaptable to different vehicle sizes and shapes, with the moveable crossbeam and tracks allowing for flexibility in positioning the robotic manipulators for printing.
What types of ink or materials can be used with this system for printing on vehicles?
The system is designed to work with ink jet printing technology, so a variety of inks suitable for this method could potentially be used, depending on the desired outcome for the vehicle surface.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure includes a method and apparatus for ink jet printing an exterior surface of a vehicle including a reversibly moveable crossbeam mounted above an open pit; a first track located above the reversibly moveable crossbeam, a first reversibly moveable monument including a first serial robotic manipulator including a first end effector defining a first end effector range of motion based on fully extended reversible movement of the first serial robotic manipulator; a second track located in the open pit beneath the reversibly moveable crossbeam; a second reversibly moveable monument coupled to the second pair of rails, the second reversibly moveable monument including a second end effector defining a second end effector range of motion based on fully extended reversible movement of the second serial robotic manipulator. The first end effector range of motion overlaps the second end effector range of motion.
