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公开(公告)号：US11420853B2
公开(公告)日：2022-08-23
申请号：US17039250
申请日：2020-09-30
Applicant: Comau LLC
Inventor： Velibor Kilibarda , Freddie Tappo
Abstract: System devices and methods for logistical handling and transfer of components and consumable assembly materials to support assembly or manufacturing operations. Through use of a transport vehicle having first and second container supports, the method allows in a component storage area and an assembly area, the transport vehicle both engaging or picking up a full or empty container and disengaging or depositing a full or empty container. In an alternate example, two separate transport vehicles can coordinatingly move together to engage or pick up a full or empty container and disengage or deposit a full or empty container in the component storage area or assembly area.
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公开(公告)号：US20180273243A1
公开(公告)日：2018-09-27
申请号：US15927160
申请日：2018-03-21
Applicant: Comau LLC
Inventor： Velibor Kilibarda , Freddie Tappo
Abstract: A modular reconfigurable vehicle assembly pallet system and method are disclosed. In one example, a plurality of modular assembly plates are assembled having vehicle locators positioned specifically for a particular model vehicle. The assembled vehicle-specific plates are easily installed on a universal pallet positioned along an assembly line in an assembly sequence. The vehicle-specific modular plates can be quickly interchanged on the assembly pallet to thereby reconfigure the assembly pallet to coordinate with changing vehicle build assembly sequences.
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公开(公告)号：US09815511B2
公开(公告)日：2017-11-14
申请号：US14700396
申请日：2015-04-30
Applicant: Comau LLC
Inventor： Velibor Kilibarda , Michael R. Dugas
CPC classification number: B62D65/026 , B62D65/022 , B62D65/024 , B62D65/18 , Y10T29/49622 , Y10T29/49829 , Y10T29/49947 , Y10T29/53313 , Y10T29/5337 , Y10T29/53435 , Y10T403/39
Abstract: A method for positioning a vehicle assembly support device in a vehicle assembly station positioned along an assembly line. The method includes use of a plurality of locator pads selectively engaged with respective receiver sockets to position a vehicle support pallet in the X and Y coordinate directions. Vertical supports are used to position the vehicle support pallet in the Z coordinate direction. In one example, at least one receiver is a four-way positional receiver and at least one receiver is a two-way positional receiver. In another example, each receiver socket includes rollers which engage the respective locator pad to bias the vehicle support pallet towards the desired X and Y coordinate position.
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公开(公告)号：US20160167724A1
公开(公告)日：2016-06-16
申请号：US14968126
申请日：2015-12-14
Applicant: Comau LLC
Inventor： Velibor Kilibarda
CPC classification number: B62D65/022 , B23K11/115 , B23K11/3063 , B23K37/047 , B23K2101/006 , B23P21/004 , B23P2700/50 , B62D65/02
Abstract: A modular vehicle assembly system and methods for increased flexibility and adaptability of a high volume assembly facility which builds several vehicle models. In one example, the invention includes modular assembly equipment (AE) support pallets which are shipped to vendors for installation of selected AE equipment devices that are specific to a predetermined assembly operation and then validation tested prior to shipment. The modular AE pallets and AE devices are quickly installed and easily removable for maintenance or replacement. In other examples, modular AE support platforms and safety fencing are used to support ground level assembly operation and safer working environment.
Abstract translation: 一种模块化车辆组装系统和用于增加构建几种车辆模型的大容积装配设施的灵活性和适应性的方法。 在一个示例中，本发明包括模块化组装设备（AE）支撑托盘，其运送到供应商以安装特定于预定组装操作的所选AE设备设备，然后在出货前进行验证。 模块式AE托盘和AE设备快速安装，易于拆卸，可进行维护或更换。 在其他示例中，模块化AE支持平台和安全栅栏用于支持地面组装操作和更安全的工作环境。
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公开(公告)号：US20150246700A1
公开(公告)日：2015-09-03
申请号：US14700396
申请日：2015-04-30
Applicant: Comau LLC
Inventor： Velibor Kilibarda , Michael R. Dugas
CPC classification number: B62D65/026 , B62D65/022 , B62D65/024 , B62D65/18 , Y10T29/49622 , Y10T29/49829 , Y10T29/49947 , Y10T29/53313 , Y10T29/5337 , Y10T29/53435 , Y10T403/39
Abstract: A vehicle body positioning device for use in assembling a vehicle body positioned on a movable vehicle support positioned at a vehicle build station. The movable vehicle support includes a support pallet which is accurately and precisely positioned at a build station through alignment and inserting engagement of locating pads in at least one four-way and at least one two way receiver mounted to a build station foundation.
Abstract translation: 一种车身定位装置，其用于组装位于车辆制造站的可移动车辆支架上的车体。 可移动车辆支撑件包括支撑托盘，其通过在安装到建筑基座的至少一个四路和至少一个双向接收器中对准和插入定位垫的接合来精确地和精确地定位在建造站处。
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公开(公告)号：US20190329981A1
公开(公告)日：2019-10-31
申请号：US16507141
申请日：2019-07-10
Applicant: Comau LLC
Inventor： Velibor Kilibarda , William Maybee , Michael R. Dugas , Michael L. Gentile , Matthew P. Sosnowski , Lei Zhou , Freddie Tappo , Jeffrey W. Mason , Neil G. Greig
IPC: B65G13/02 , B65G49/04 , B65G47/61 , B65G19/02 , B65G17/20 , B62D65/18 , B65G1/14 , B65G1/12 , B65G1/04 , B65G1/02 , B65G1/16
Abstract: An inverted carrier lift and method is disclosed. The inverted carrier lift includes a trolley movable along an overhead conveyor and a carrier for supporting a workpiece to undergo an assembly or manufacturing process. The carrier is movable relative to the trolley from a raised position to a lowered position by a motor engaged with a lifting mechanism on the trolley. On rotation of the motor, the carrier and supported workpiece is lowered or raised to position the workpiece in the workstation for processing. The workpiece may be disengaged by the carrier for support of the workpiece by one of many different fixtures depending on the processing. Following processing, the workpiece is re-engaged by the carrier, moved to a raised position and the trolley is transferred to a subsequent workstation.
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公开(公告)号：US20190135549A1
公开(公告)日：2019-05-09
申请号：US16182275
申请日：2018-11-06
Applicant: Comau LLC
Inventor： Velibor Kilibarda , Michael R. Dugas , Lei Zhou , Freddie Tappo , Tracy Taylor , Radomir Senic
Abstract: A transport system and method useful for autonomously or semi-autonomously transporting and positioning materials or components in an industrial facility. In one example in use for passenger vehicle body assembly, a transport device includes a lift device and first and second build devices for alternately supporting a workpiece. The transport device includes a clearance opening for passage by the second build device along the path of travel. The transport device positions the first build device and workpiece over the second build device and deposits the workpiece on the lower second build device for processing. When the process is complete, the first build device re-engages the workpiece for movement to another workstation.
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公开(公告)号：US09962758B2
公开(公告)日：2018-05-08
申请号：US15688064
申请日：2017-08-28
Applicant: Comau LLC
Inventor： Velibor Kilibarda , William Maybee
CPC classification number: B21J15/323 , B21J15/025 , Y10T29/5377
Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for continuous fastener feeding for sequentially delivering single fasteners to a fastener installation device are disclosed. In one embodiment the apparatus includes a first fastener reel for supporting a first fastener tape securing a plurality of fasteners and a second fastener reel for supporting a second fastener tape for securing a plurality of fasteners. A fastener tape joining device positioned downstream of the first and second fastener reels receives the respective first and the second fastener tapes and selectively engage the first and second fastener tapes when one of the fastener tapes becomes depleted of fasteners.
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公开(公告)号：US11021200B2
公开(公告)日：2021-06-01
申请号：US16191950
申请日：2018-11-15
Applicant: Comau LLC
Inventor： Velibor Kilibarda
IPC: B62D65/02 , B23P21/00 , B23K37/047 , B23K11/11 , B23K11/30 , B23K101/00 , B23K101/06
Abstract: A modular vehicle assembly system and methods for increased flexibility and adaptability of a high-volume assembly facility which builds several vehicle models. In one example, the invention includes modular assembly equipment (AE) support pallets which are shipped to vendors for installation of selected AE equipment devices that are specific to a predetermined assembly operation and then validation tested prior to shipment to the assembly facility. The validated modular AE pallets and AE devices are then shipped to the assembly facility and quickly installed to support manufacturing, assembly or other operations.
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公开(公告)号：US10421582B2
公开(公告)日：2019-09-24
申请号：US15927160
申请日：2018-03-21
Applicant: Comau LLC
Inventor： Velibor Kilibarda , Freddie Tappo
IPC: B65D19/44 , B65D19/00 , B65D19/08 , B62D65/18 , B62D65/02 , B23K37/04 , B23K37/047 , B23K31/02 , B23K101/00
Abstract: A modular reconfigurable vehicle assembly pallet system and method are disclosed. In one example, a plurality of modular assembly plates are assembled having vehicle locators positioned specifically for a particular model vehicle. The assembled vehicle-specific plates are easily installed on a universal pallet positioned along an assembly line in an assembly sequence. The vehicle-specific modular plates can be quickly interchanged on the assembly pallet to thereby reconfigure the assembly pallet to coordinate with changing vehicle build assembly sequences.
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