Device and process for automatic setting of a window element, headlining or the like
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1. An apparatus for the automatic setting of an element onto an automobile body mounted on a conveyor line and including a frame for said element, said apparatus comprising:
- a movable setting tool;
drive means for moving said tool in at least two orthogonal directions;
first sensor means on said tool for detecting the proximity of said body;
holder means on said tool for gripping said element;
hanging means on said tool for holding said body frame; and
signal processing means for receiving signals from said first sensor means and controlling said drive means as a function of said signals.
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Abstract
A device is disclosed for automatic setting of a window element or headliner, particularly onto a vehicle body disposed on a support connected to a conveyor line. A movable setting tool is equipped with means for retaining said element and sensors for detecting the proximity of the vehicle body and particularly the frame to receive said element. The sensors send, possibly by processing means, control signals to drive means of said tool, in order to position the tool correctly with respect to the body onto which is rests.
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1. An apparatus for the automatic setting of an element onto an automobile body mounted on a conveyor line and including a frame for said element, said apparatus comprising:
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a movable setting tool; drive means for moving said tool in at least two orthogonal directions; first sensor means on said tool for detecting the proximity of said body; holder means on said tool for gripping said element; hanging means on said tool for holding said body frame; and signal processing means for receiving signals from said first sensor means and controlling said drive means as a function of said signals. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A process for the automatic setting of an element onto a vehicle body disposed on a support connected to a conveyor line, said process comprising:
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equipping a movable setting tool with means for retaining said element and sensors for detecting the proximity of said body; processing signals sent by said sensors; positioning said tool with respect to the body by drive means controlled by signals from said sensors, thereby assuring the mechanical cooperation of body and tool; and setting said element in said body.
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