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Edwards, Ca,
October, 2007
THB Design
Associates has been awarded the contract to design NASA's Orion Crew
Module's Work Stands. The Orion Crew Module is set to replace the Space
Shuttle in 2010. It is a part of the Constellation Program which will send
manned missions to the Moon and eventually onwards to Mars. THB Design will
provide NASA with the design and analysis of the work stands which are to
support the Abort Flight Test Program.
Tucson, Az, September, 2007
THB Design
Associates has been awarded the contract to design Lifecycle’s
System's Armament Containers.
Bakersfield, Ca, September, 2005
THB Design Associates has teamed with Kern Steel
Fabrication of Bakersfield, California to design and manufacture a C-5
Aircraft Mobile Empennage Stand for the United States Air Force. The C-5
Empennage Stand will allow maintenance personnel to gain full access to the
tail of the C-5 Aircraft. The tail of the C-5 Aircraft requires a stand
approximately 70 feet tall and 77 feet wide at the horizontal stabilizer
access level. The stand will have 6 working levels and will boast such
features as a 1500 lb Jib Hoist, a Freight & Crew Elevator and an
Enclosed Workroom.
The stand is completely autonomous and will be driven by
two geared hydrostatic motors which are powered by an onboard diesel power
unit. The stand will be controlled by means of a local PLC control console,
which will operate all main functions including the stand’s steering
and drive systems.
Each deck section will contain semi-automatic deck sliders
which can be adjusted to conform to the plane's unique geometry. The stand
also features four leveling screw jacks that will allow the operator to
level the stand once in position. Most importantly, the stand will be
loaded with many safety features from an automated folding fence system to
a multi-level personnel fall protection system. Following a rigorous
testing program outlined by the Air Force, the first stand should be
delivered within the first quarter of 2007.
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