Sleeve removal device
AssigneeThe Boeing Company
InventorsRichard R. Fengler, Mark A. Schmier, II
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Abstract
Methods and systems for use in releasing tubing sleeves coupled to one or more bandoliers are disclosed. In one example, an apparatus for use in releasing tubing sleeves coupled to a bandolier includes a feed system and a dislodge system. The feed system is configured to engage a bandolier and selectively position the bandolier in the apparatus. The dislodge system is configured to dislodge tubing sleeves from an initial position on a bandolier propelled by the feed system.
Claims20
An apparatus for use in releasing tubing sleeves coupled to a bandolier, said apparatus comprising:
- a feed system configured to engage a bandolier and to selectively position the bandolier in said apparatus;
- and
- a dislodge system configured to dislodge tubing sleeves from an initial installed position on a bandolier propelled by said feed system.
A method for releasing tubing sleeves coupled to a bandolier, said method comprising:
- engaging a bandolier with a feed wheel;
- propelling the bandolier into a dislodge system using the feed wheel;
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- dislodging tubing sleeves from an initial position on the bandolier with the dislodge system.
A system for use in removing heat shrink tubing from a bandolier having a spine and a plurality of ribs extending from the spine, the heat shrink tubing coupled to the ribs of the bandolier by partial shrinking of the heat shrink tubing, said system comprising:
- a feed assembly configured to engage a bandolier and selectively position the bandolier in said system;
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- a dislodge assembly configured to dislodge heat shrink tubing from an initial installed position on a bandolier propelled by said feed system, said dislodge assembly configured to dislodge heat shrink tubing by breaking a friction bond formed by partially heat shrinking the heat shrink tubing to the ribs.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.