Feature-based coordinate reference
AssigneeLockheed Martin Corporation
InventorsRick A. LUEPKE, Matthew A. SODERGREN
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Abstract
A method and system for creating a feature-based coordinate reference is provided. In one aspect, a system comprises a first, second, and third feature location block configured to engage a first, second, and third feature of an object, respectively. Each feature location block has a means for attachment to the object and a target placement feature. The target placement feature of each feature location block is configured to receive a respective target and guide placement of the respective target on the object. A target measuring system measures the locations of the targets on the object, and a coordinate system creates a coordinate reference based on the locations of the targets.
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A method for creating a feature-based coordinate reference using at least a first, second, and third feature of an object, the method comprising:
- placing a first, second, and third feature location block on the first, second, and third feature of the object, respectively;
- placing a first, second, and third target on the object using the first, second, and third feature location block, respectively, wherein each feature location block is configured with a target placement feature for guiding placement of the respective target on the object;
- measuring locations of the first, second, and third target;
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- creating a coordinate reference based on the locations of the first, second, and third target.
A system for creating a feature-based coordinate reference on an object with at least a first, second, and third feature of the object, the system comprising:
- a first, second, and third feature location block configured to engage the first, second, and third feature of the object, respectively, each feature location block having a means for attachment to the object and a target placement feature configured to receive a respective target and guide placement of the respective target on the object;
- a target measuring system configured to measure locations of the targets;
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- a coordinate system configured to create a coordinate reference based on the locations of the targets.
A method for syncing automation equipment to an aircraft using at least a first, second, and third feature of the aircraft, the method comprising:
- placing a first, second, and third feature location block on the first, second, and third feature of the aircraft, respectively;
- placing a first, second, and third target on the aircraft using the first, second, and third feature location block, respectively, wherein each feature location block is configured with a target placement feature for guiding placement of the respective target on the aircraft;
- measuring locations of the first, second, and third target;
- creating a coordinate reference based on the locations of the first, second, and third target;
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- syncing the automation equipment to the aircraft using the coordinate reference.
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