Method for automated assembly of assemblies such as automotive
assemblies and system utilizing same
    2.
    发明授权
    Method for automated assembly of assemblies such as automotive assemblies and system utilizing same 失效
    用于自动组装诸如汽车组件的组件和利用其的系统的方法

    公开(公告)号:US4894908A

    公开(公告)日:1990-01-23

    申请号:US251341

    申请日:1988-09-30

    IPC分类号: B23P21/00 B23Q7/14

    摘要: Method and system for the automated assembly of power train components along a plurality of interconnected, closed loops within cells of the system wherein parts and/or subassemblies of the components are assembled on the same assembly pallet on which they were robotically kitted. Along some of the loops, the assembly pallets are automatically transferred from kitting stations to assembly stations and from the assembly stations to an unload station where the components or subassemblies are robotically unloaded. The unloaded assembly pallets are then automatically transferred from the unload station to the kitting stations to repeat the assembly process. A mechanical guided vehicle system (MGVS) asynchronously conveys the assembly pallets along the closed loops which form guide tracks between the different stations. An automated guided vehicle system (AGVS) preferably transports part storage pallets to the system from a receiving area. Automated stacking cranes transfer the part storage pallets to and from predetermined part positions within queuing rack structures adjacent the kitting and assembly stations. The queuing rack structures and the automatic stacking cranes form part of an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) which interconnect the different closed loop guide tracks. The queuing rack structure also stores subassemblies loaded on assembly pallets. Manual kitting and assembly areas are also provided. Fastening robots are provided at fastening stations located along selected ones of the guide tracks. A distributed or hierarchial control system controls each of the elements of the system.

    摘要翻译: 用于沿着系统的单元内的多个相互连接的闭合回路自动组装动力传动系组件的方法和系统,其中部件和/或组件的部件组装在与机器人装配在其上的相同的组装托盘上。 沿着一些回路,组装托盘将自动从配套站转移到组装站,并从组装站自动转移到组件或子组件机械式卸载的卸载站。 然后,卸载的组装托盘将从卸载站自动转移到起重站,以重复组装过程。 机械引导车辆系统(MGVS)沿着封闭回路异步传送组装托盘,其形成不同站之间的导轨。 自动导引车辆系统(AGVS)优选地将部件储存托盘从接收区域运送到系统。 自动堆垛起重机将零件存放托盘运送到与定位和装配站相邻的排队架结构内的预定零件位置。 排队机架结构和自动堆垛起重机构成了互连不同闭环导轨的自动化存储和检索系统(AS / RS)的一部分。 排队架结构还存储装载在装配托盘上的子组件。 还提供手动接头和装配区域。 紧固机器人设置在沿选定导轨的固定台上。 分布式或分层控制系统控制系统的每个元件。

    Method for automated assembly of assemblies such as automotive assemblies
    3.
    发明授权
    Method for automated assembly of assemblies such as automotive assemblies 失效
    用于自动组装诸如汽车组件的组件的方法

    公开(公告)号:US4815190A

    公开(公告)日:1989-03-28

    申请号:US87690

    申请日:1987-08-20

    IPC分类号: B23P21/00 B23Q7/14

    摘要: Method and system for the automated assembly of power train components along a plurality of interconnected, closed loops within cells of the system wherein parts and/or subassemblies of the components are assembled on the same assembly pallet on which they were robotically kitted. Along some of the loops, the assembly pallets are automatically transferred from kitting stations to assembly stations and from the assembly stations to an unload station where the components or subassemblies are robotically unloaded. The unloaded assembly pallets are then automatically transferred from the unload station to the kitting stations to repeat the assembly process. A mechanical guided vehicle system (MGVS) asynchronously conveys the assembly pallets along the closed loops which form guide tracks between the different stations. An automated guided vehicle system (AGVS) preferably transports part storage pallets to the system from a receiving area. Automated stacking cranes transfer the part storage pallets to and from predetermined part positions within queuing rack structures adjacent the kitting and assembly stations. The queuing rack structures and the automatic stacking cranes form part of an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) which interconnect the different closed loop guide tracks. The queuing rack structure also stores subassemblies loaded on assembly pallets. Manual kitting and assembly areas are also provided. Fastening robots are provided at fastening stations located along selected ones of the guide tracks. A distributed or hierarchial control system controls each of the elements of the system. When finally assembled, the power train components are robotically unloaded from their assembly pallets and transported by the AGVS to a vehicle assembly area.

    摘要翻译: 用于沿着系统的单元内的多个相互连接的闭合回路自动组装动力传动系组件的方法和系统,其中部件和/或组件的部件组装在与机器人装配在其上的相同的组装托盘上。 沿着一些回路,组装托盘将自动从配套站转移到组装站,并从组装站自动转移到组件或子组件机械式卸载的卸载站。 然后,卸载的组装托盘将从卸载站自动转移到起重站,以重复组装过程。 机械引导车辆系统(MGVS)沿着封闭回路异步传送组装托盘,其形成不同站之间的导轨。 自动导引车辆系统(AGVS)优选地将部件储存托盘从接收区域运送到系统。 自动堆垛起重机将零件存放托盘运送到与定位和装配站相邻的排队架结构内的预定零件位置。 排队机架结构和自动堆垛起重机构成了互连不同闭环导轨的自动化存储和检索系统(AS / RS)的一部分。 排队架结构还存储装载在装配托盘上的子组件。 还提供手动接头和装配区域。 紧固机器人设置在沿选定导轨的固定台上。 分布式或分层控制系统控制系统的每个元件。 当最后组装时,动力传动系组件从其组装托盘机器人卸载并由AGVS运输到车辆组装区域。

    Multi-valve module having a ceramic piezoelectric actuator
    4.
    发明授权
    Multi-valve module having a ceramic piezoelectric actuator 失效
    具有陶瓷压电致动器的多阀模块

    公开(公告)号:US6086041A

    公开(公告)日:2000-07-11

    申请号:US143784

    申请日:1998-08-31

    摘要: A low energy consumption valve module (16) includes low energy consumption valves (20) having either bimorphs or monomorphs defined by a circular diaphragm (21) carrying one or more piezoelectric discs (22) (23) operative to position a sealing disc (36) for sealing a valve seat (34). In one embodiment the discs are energized across conductive seals (51,52,54,56) and in another embodiment the discs are energized by a pair of flexible conductors (150). A process for making the bimorphs or monomorphs comprises a tape cast process in which ceramic with piezoelectric properties is shaped without machining. A process for making the valve module providing a valve body (200) and valve cover (202) of either laser energy transparent or laser energy absorbent polyimide material that are joined at a line to line contact (210) and sealed upon application of a laser welding beam to the line to line contact between the valve body and the valve cover at the perimeter thereof.

    摘要翻译: 低能量阀模块(16)包括低能量阀(20),其具有由承载一个或多个压电盘(22)(23)的圆形隔膜(21)限定的双压电晶片或单晶体,所述压电盘(22)(23)用于定位密封盘 ),用于密封阀座(34)。 在一个实施例中,盘在导电密封件(51,52,54,56)之间通电,并且在另一个实施例中,盘由一对柔性导体(150)激励。 制造双晶型或单晶的方法包括其中具有压电特性的陶瓷成形而不加工的带铸工艺。 一种用于制造阀模块的方法,该阀模块提供激光能量透明或激光能量吸收聚酰亚胺材料的阀体(202)和阀盖(202),所述阀盖(202)在线对接触(210)处接合并且在施加激光时被密封 焊接梁在其周边处的阀体和阀盖之间的线与线接触。

    Cable attachment for a lumbar support
    5.
    发明授权
    Cable attachment for a lumbar support 失效
    用于腰部支撑的电缆附件

    公开(公告)号:US6045185A

    公开(公告)日:2000-04-04

    申请号:US108057

    申请日:1998-06-30

    IPC分类号: A47C7/46 B60N2/66 A47C3/025

    CPC分类号: B60N2/6671 B60N2/66

    摘要: A lumbar support mechanism includes a flexible support member, a spring and a cable assembly. The flexible support member has oppositely disposed first and second ends. The spring has a first end and a second end. The first end of the spring is connected to one of the first end and second ends of the flexible support member. The cable assembly includes a sleeve and a cable slidably disposed therein. The sleeve has a first end connected to the second end of the spring. The cable has a first end connected an other of the first and second ends of the flexible support member.

    摘要翻译: 腰部支撑机构包括柔性支撑构件,弹簧和电缆组件。 柔性支撑构件具有相对设置的第一和第二端。 弹簧具有第一端和第二端。 弹簧的第一端连接到柔性支撑构件的第一端和第二端之一。 电缆组件包括套筒和可滑动地设置在其中的电缆。 套筒具有连接到弹簧的第二端的第一端。 电缆具有连接柔性支撑构件的第一和第二端中的另一端的第一端。

    Cable attachment for a lumbar support
    6.
    发明授权
    Cable attachment for a lumbar support 有权
    用于腰部支撑的电缆附件

    公开(公告)号:US06227618B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-05-08

    申请号:US09541839

    申请日:2000-04-03

    IPC分类号: A47C3025

    CPC分类号: B60N2/6671 B60N2/6673

    摘要: A lumbar support mechanism includes a flexible support member, a spring and a cable assembly. The flexible support member has oppositely disposed first and second ends. The spring has a first end and a second end. The first end of the spring is connected to one of the first end and second ends of the flexible support member. The cable assembly includes a sleeve and a cable slidably disposed therein. The sleeve has a first end connected to the second end of the spring. The cable has a first end connected an other of the first and second ends of the flexible support member.

    摘要翻译: 腰部支撑机构包括柔性支撑构件,弹簧和电缆组件。 柔性支撑构件具有相对设置的第一和第二端。 弹簧具有第一端和第二端。 弹簧的第一端连接到柔性支撑构件的第一端和第二端之一。 电缆组件包括套筒和可滑动地设置在其中的电缆。 套筒具有连接到弹簧的第二端的第一端。 电缆具有连接柔性支撑构件的第一和第二端中的另一端的第一端。