Abstract:
A module transporting mechanism (1), comprising a lift means for delivery (6) moving a module assembled in a sub line (SL) through the underside of the floor surface (FL) of a main line (ML), a slide mechanism (5) moving the module parallel thereto under the floor of the main line (ML), and a lift means for assembly (4) raising the module received from the slide mechanism (5) to the position for assembly of a body (F).
Abstract:
A system for machining and/or assembling workpieces which are carried by generally rectangular pallets comprising self-steering wheel devices moving across a floor, wherein each pallet (21) is provided with devices or blocks (27) acting as a support for vertical-axis rotatable drive devices driven by a motor or geared motor (46) on the pallet, and one or more of which are designed to co-operate, according to a multiplicity of combinations, with lateral, mechanically biased, steering and support guide means which are partially integral with the floor (39) and impart rectilinear or curved, play-free movement, dependent on the support/guide combination for the pallet, which determines whether the spatial orientation of the latter is maintained or modified as it changes direction.
Abstract:
A vehicle body positioning and locking devices for use in assembling a vehicle body positioned on a movable vehicle support positioned at a vehicle build station (14). The locking device includes a remote vehicle locking device for selectively securing and locking a vehicle body to a support pallet (10). The support pallet is accurately and precisely positioned at a build station through alignment and inserting engagement of locating pads (86) in at least one four-way and at least one two way receiver mounted to a build station foundation. A compliant body clamp design is included to provide a desired clamping force between the pallet and a vehicle body across a range of motion of the body clamp to accommodate vehicle build variances.
Abstract:
Vehicle body assembly line apparatus includes a plurality of work pallets (14) having locators (18) with locator members (36) that are adjustable by a grab member (40) on each at a remote location below a vertical rest surface (37) mounted on each locator member. An adjusting station (16) provides either automatic adjustment of the adjustable locators (18) by one or more robots (52) or manual adjustment of the adjustable locators (18). A sensor (58) senses the location of a positioning target (56) on each locator member (36) at a known location from its vertical rest surface (37) and any locator pin (38) mounted thereon and generates a deviation signal when the positioning is not within a design tolerance. A control (60) readjusts the appropriate locator (18) as necessary to the design tolerance range.
Abstract:
A vehicle assembly line includes a plurality of carriers (10) that support, respective vehicle bodies (2) to which vehicle underbody parts, which are parts that are fitted to the vehicle bodies from below the vehicle bodies, are fitted, and convey the vehicle bodies along the vehicle assembly line. The carriers support the vehicle bodies in such a manner that the longitudinal direction of each of the vehicle bodies (A) is perpendicular to the conveyance direction in which the vehicle bodies are conveyed.
Abstract:
In an assembling object/component mounting pallet (1) used for mounting an assembling object (semi-finished product) (2) and a plurality of assembling components (3a-3e) when a small precision product is assembled, mounting position of the assembling object (2) on the mounting pallet (1) and mounting position of the assembling components (3a-3e) on the mounting pallet (1) have such a relationship that the mounting position of a predetermined assembling component (any one of the assembling components (3a-3e)), to be attached at a present attaching position set on the assembling object (2), on the mounting pallet (1) is located, with respect to the attaching position, on a line directed in a direction to pass the preset attaching position on the plan view. When the assembling component is attached to the assembling object, the moving mechanism of an assembling apparatus is minimized, the structure of the assembling equipment is simplified, facility cost is reduced, assemblage accuracy is enhanced by reducing mechanical error, and work efficiency is enhanced by shortening the time required for transferring the assembling component.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an automatic screwdriver device (3) for joining components (2) of a screwing station (1). Said screwdriver device (3) comprises a base support (8) that is provided with several automatic screwing tools (4, 5) which are mounted thereupon so as to be movable in a multiaxial fashion by means of adjusting mechanisms (9, 16, 17, 24, 25). Several of said automatic screwing tools (4, 5) are combined into at least one screwdriver group and are jointly mounted so as to be movable on the base support (8) by means of an adjusting mechanism (9). One or several screwing tools (4, 5) can be additionally mounted within the screwdriver group (6, 7) so as to be movable relative to each other by means of at least one other adjusting mechanism (9, 17, 25).
Abstract:
A vehicle body assembly line locator assembly (16) includes locators (18) having locator pins (82) received by vehicle body positioning holes (84) upon upward movement to provide accurate positioning. As the locator pins (82) are moved upwardly and initially move into the vehicle body positioning holes (84), horizontal power actuators (50,58) are deactuated to permit back driving of the locator pins to permit full insertion. The upward movement is continued so that vertical rest surfaces (80) of locator heads (78) contact the vehicle body (20) and provide lifting thereof upwardly off a system conveyor, and the power actuators then move the vehicle body to the proper positioning for further assembly.
Abstract:
A device for assembling a vehicle seat comprises a seat upholstery and a sensing mat (38). The device comprises a first supporting device having a receiving surface for receiving said sensing mat (38) and a second supporting device (18) for receiving said seat upholstery, said first (12) and second supporting devices (18) being movable with respect to each other so as to bring said seat upholstery and said sensing mat into contact with each other. The first supporting device (12) comprises at least one positioning means for positioning and maintaining said sensing mat in a predefined position with respect to said first supporting device (12) and at least one actuatable embedding means for embedding a portion of said sensing mat (38) into a recess of said seat upholstery, said actuatable embedding means being movable from an extended position, in which said embedding means extend above said receiving surface of said first supporting device (12) and a retracted position, in which said embedding means are positioned below said receiving surface of said first supporting device (12).