The concept of an aircraft hull structures assembly process robotization

摘要

This article presents the concept of an aircraft hull structures assembly process robotization, primary analysis and detailing were carried out. The essence of this solution is in the cooperation between worker and collaborative robot within the framework of one technological process – drilling and riveting. The collaborative robot performs the most of monotonous operations, the worker is involved when performing operations in a work area inaccessible to the robot. Such a combination makes it possible to reduce the total operational time and overall labor intensity with minimal interference with the existing process. The proposed concept of assembly robotization allows bringing a significant part of human labor out of the technological chain. The key element to achieve this advantage is the development of collaborative robotic tools based on existing technological rigging, taking into account their adaptation to the capabilities of modern collaborative robots, as well as the achievement of a high level of ergonomics and safety. Wherein, the basic technical solutions of the concept have a relatively low total cost.