METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INSPECTING AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE FRAMES
First Claim
Patent Images
1. a method for inspecting an aircraft fuselage using an inspection system including a moveable detector, said method comprising:
- coupling a collision avoidance system to the inspection system detector;
monitoring the collision avoidance system during operation of the inspection system; and
controlling operation of the inspection system with the collision avoidance system.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A method for inspecting an aircraft fuselage using an inspection system including a moveable detector, wherein the method includes coupling a collision avoidance system to the inspection system detector, monitoring the collision avoidance system during operation of the inspection system, and controlling operation of the inspection system with the collision avoidance system.
23 Citations
22 Claims
-
1. a method for inspecting an aircraft fuselage using an inspection system including a moveable detector, said method comprising:
-
coupling a collision avoidance system to the inspection system detector;
monitoring the collision avoidance system during operation of the inspection system; and
controlling operation of the inspection system with the collision avoidance system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
-
-
8. An apparatus for inspecting an aircraft fuselage comprising:
-
a moveable detector; and
a collision avoidance system in electrical communication with said moveable detector to control said moveable detector for inspecting the aircraft fuselage. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
-
-
17. An inspection system for inspecting an aircraft fuselage comprising:
-
a moveable detector;
at least one proximity sensor electrically coupled to said moveable detector; and
a collision avoidance system in electrical communication with said moveable detector and said at least one proximity sensor for controlling said moveable detector during the inspection of the aircraft fuselage. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
-
Specification