Charles W Kadell

US Patent:

44526547, Jun 5, 1984

Filed:

May 28, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/383373

Inventors:

Charles W. KaDell - Fullerton CA

Assignee:

General Dynamics, Pomona Division - Pomona CA

International Classification:

B32B 704

US Classification:

156 91

Abstract:

A highly accurate rapid gimbal assembly method utilizes two fixtures for establishing the critical gimbal assembly parameters of yield and axis of intersection and an adhesive for bonding each mating surface of the gimbal assembly for holding the components of the gimbal assembly in their adjusted positions. The fixtures include an inner/outer gimbal fixture for holding the inner and outer gimbals in relative position for bonding and a gimbal/post fixture for holding the gimbal assembly in alignment on the support post for bonding. These fixtures and assembly method eliminate the need for use of shims between the mating surfaces for establishing alignment of the critical parameters.