Device and method for supplying structural components to an assembly zone

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for the preferably automated supply of structural components to an assembly zone for producing a fuselage portion of an aircraft by multi-shell construction, comprising: a) at least one side shell support for introducing at least one side shell, b) at least two positioning towers for moving and aligning at least one side shell inside the device. The device according to the invention enables side shells to be quickly and precisely supplied to an assembly zone for production of an entire fuselage portion. It is possible to dispense completely with the hitherto required manual and therefore time-consuming “hovering” of side shells and other large structural components, such as upper shells, lower shells, floor frames and other technical equipment systems necessary for the production of a fuselage portion, this process being prone to problems and difficult to control.

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