US 12,330,813 B1
Methods and apparatus for multi-axis determinant assembly control
Chester James Hill, IV, Grafton, IL (US)
Assigned to The Boeing Company, Arlington, VA (US)
Filed by The Boeing Company, Arlington, VA (US)
Filed on May 6, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/656,185.
Int. Cl. B64F 5/10 (2017.01); B25B 1/22 (2006.01); B25B 1/24 (2006.01); B25B 11/00 (2006.01); B64C 1/12 (2006.01)
CPC B64F 5/10 (2017.01) [B25B 11/00 (2013.01); B23P 2700/01 (2013.01); B25B 1/22 (2013.01); B25B 1/2484 (2013.01); B64C 1/12 (2013.01)] 18 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An apparatus comprising:
a base mounted to an assembly jig;
a support having an interface surface to support a portion of a panel component;
a pin to rotationally couple the support to the base, the support to rotate relative to the base about an axis of rotation of the pin; and
an adjuster to cause translation of the pin along a slot of the base to move the support;
wherein the adjuster includes a rod coupled to a collar, the collar to displace the pin in response to movement of the rod.