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US 2008/0153403 A1Published application
Aircraft transparency polisher and/or surface refinisher
AssigneeGary Douglas Burks
InventorGary Douglas Burks
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Abstract
A machine for polishing aircraft windows including a window positioner device securable to the side of an aircraft, a frame for holding a polishing system attachable to the window positioner device, a robot seat frame system attachable to the frame, and a robot secured to the robot seat including a robot arm with capability to pick up, use and discard abrasive pads useful for polishing aircraft windows.
Claims12
A machine for polishing aircraft windows that have been removed from an aircraft comprising
- a bench for holding and securing the aircraft window in position;
- a frame for holding a polishing system at a location adjacent to the work bench;
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- a robot secured to the frame including a robot arm with motor and capability to pick up, use and discard abrasive pads useful for polishing aircraft windows.
1 more element
A process for polishing aircraft windows comprising
- removing an aircraft window from an aircraft,
- accurately positioning and securing the aircraft window on a bench or console by use of a window positioner device, and
- polishing the aircraft window by use of a robot polishing device, which is also secured to the bench or console.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.