Patents by Inventor Yee-Ying Chung

Yee-Ying Chung has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Utilization of CNC machining in composite part rework
    Patent number: 11865647
    Abstract: A method for repairing a composite structure is provided. A rework zone is defined on the composite structure. A theoretical scarfing bottom surface is identified for the rework zone from a model of the composite structure. An actual scarfing bottom surface in a local axis system is identified for the rework zone. Parameters for a rework program for an automated scarfing tool are modified based on deviations between the theoretical scarfing bottom surface and the actual scarfing bottom surface. Plies in the rework zone are removed using the automated scarfing tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Hongda Zhang, Yee-Ying Chung, Steven Dysievick, Michael Victor Forster
  • Tube fixture and system
    Patent number: 11400553
    Abstract: A fixture for holding a barrel-shaped part, including an interior surface, in a fixed position includes a body configured to fit inside the barrel-shaped part and a support ring coupled to the body. The support ring includes a peripheral channel. The fixture further includes a bladder tube engaged with the peripheral channel of the support ring and inflatable to engage the interior surface of the barrel-shaped part when the body is inside the barrel-shaped part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Hongda Zhang, Gang Qi, Yee-Ying Chung, Garth Cook
  • Utilization of CNC Machining in Composite Part Rework
    Publication number: 20210283702
    Abstract: A method for repairing a composite structure is provided. A rework zone is defined on the composite structure. A theoretical scarfing bottom surface is identified for the rework zone from a model of the composite structure. An actual scarfing bottom surface in a local axis system is identified for the rework zone. Parameters for a rework program for an automated scarfing tool are modified based on deviations between the theoretical scarfing bottom surface and the actual scarfing bottom surface. Plies in the rework zone are removed using the automated scarfing tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Hongda Zhang, Yee-Ying Chung, Steven Dysievick, Michael Victor Forster
  • TUBE FIXTURE AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190184508
    Abstract: A fixture for holding a barrel-shaped part, including an interior surface, in a fixed position includes a body configured to fit inside the barrel-shaped part and a support ring coupled to the body. The support ring includes a peripheral channel. The fixture further includes a bladder tube engaged with the peripheral channel of the support ring and inflatable to engage the interior surface of the barrel-shaped part when the body is inside the barrel-shaped part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Hongda Zhang, Gang Qi, Yee-Ying Chung, Garth Cook