MANUFACTURING SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A manufacturing system comprising:
- a plurality of work stations having one or more tools for processing a work item;
at least one carrier for moving said work item among said plurality of work stations; and
a platform for connecting said plurality of work stations.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a manufacturing system comprising a plurality of work stations having one or more tools for processing a work item, at least one carrier for moving a work item among the plurality of work stations, and a platform for connecting the plurality of work stations. In a further embodiment, at least one of the plurality of work stations is not on a line with the other work stations and may include a lift machine for raising and/or lowering the at least one carrier and the work item. The platform also may preferably comprise at least one rotator for changing the direction of movement of the at least one carrier on the platform. The system also may preferably comprise at least one conveyer for transporting the at least one carrier to the platform.
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20 Claims
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1. A manufacturing system comprising:
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a plurality of work stations having one or more tools for processing a work item; at least one carrier for moving said work item among said plurality of work stations; and a platform for connecting said plurality of work stations. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A manufacturing system for moving an assembly jig, said system comprising:
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a plurality of work stations; and at least one rail that receives said assembly jig, wherein said assembly jig moves between said plurality of work stations via said at least one rail. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A manufacturing system comprising:
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a plurality of work stations; at least one carrier for moving a work item among said plurality of work stations, wherein at least one of said plurality of work stations is a lift machine for lifting or lowering said at least one carrier and said work item; and a platform for connecting said plurality of work stations. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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