Intelligent fasteners 1

[shingouz]

Hello everyone,

Do you know where can I get more info on intelligent fasteners (like i-bolt or ultrasonic fasteners) that are installed on the 787 Dreamliner?
Is there any article or web ressources that can help?
Thanks

 

[rb1957]

a simple google search "intelligent fasteners B787" found Textron's Intevia ...

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[CoryPad]

I do not think Intevia is a continuing concern. Textron Fastening Systems has devolved into Acument Global Technologies plus the spin-off Infastech, which was purchased by Stanley. The Intevia trademark is dead according to USPTO and none of the companies advertise the product.

 

[rb1957]

true enough ... more digging shows these posts were from 2004

though there is a patent application from the Boeing Company et al from 2010 ...

Inventors:

GAMBOA, James, D. (1636 South Songish Street, Anaheim, California, 92804, US)
SLESINSKI, Raymond, J. (4183 Summerwood Drive, Arnold, Missouri, 63010, US)
ZANTESON, William, P. (521 Terrado Drive, Monrovia, California, 91016, US)
HOECKELMAN, Leslie, A. (509 Duchesne Avenue, O'Fallon, Missouri, 63366, US)

Application Number:
US2010/044663

Publication Date:
March 10, 2011

Filing Date:
August 06, 2010

... which'd suggest proprietry data ?

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[TVP]

This is probably the best place to start:

AMG Intellifast

http://www.intellifast.de/en/index_en.php

 

[shingouz]

Is it qualified for B787?

 

[rb1957]

are you doing work on a B787 (if so ask them about qualified processes ... i'd'be willing to bet they'd insisit that you use their approved processes),
or are you trying to replicate the B787 ?

is that rodent i smell ??

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