APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR KITTING AND AUTOMATION ASSEMBLY
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Abstract
A method, system and apparatus for a kitting and automation assembly. The system includes an inspection apparatus that captures information of a component. A controller is coupled to the inspection apparatus for receiving and evaluating the information to determine a conforming component. The assembly apparatus includes a datum tool that is operatively configured to contact a datum reference of a part to determine a proper position of the part. The method includes capturing a data set indicative of a characteristic of a component and comparing the data set to a stored data set having a desired characteristic to determine a conforming component. The method also includes picking and positioning the conforming component at an installation position, contacting a datum reference of a part with a datum tool to confirm a proper position, and placing the conforming component on to the part at the proper position.
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17 Claims
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1-2. -2. (canceled)
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13. A pick and place apparatus for securing a component to a part, the apparatus comprising:
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a tool configured to make contact with a datum reference of a part, wherein the datum reference defines a present position of the part; a controller operatively coupled to the tool, the controller having a stored data set establishing a proper position of the part, wherein the tool transmits a signal when the tool makes contact with the datum reference; a part holder in operative communication with the controller, the part holder adapted to pick and retain the component at an installation position, wherein the part holder places the component on to the part at the installation position upon receiving the signal. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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