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Automated installation for processing large objects

  • US 4,697,239 A
  • Filed: 01/04/1985
  • Issued: 09/29/1987
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/27/1984
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An automated mobile workshop comprising:

  • (a) a workstation equipped with at least one tool for performing work;

    (b) means for transporting said workstation from one location to another location operably connected to said workstation;

    (c) means for sensing the environment of said workstation in operable communication with said workstation for detecting the location of said workstation;

    (d) a programming center for receiving and storing information relating to objects on which work is to be performed and descriptions of the capabilities of tools available to perform the work, said programming center being in electronic communication with said workstation and including;

    (i) a database for receiving and storing data relating to objects on which work is to be performed;

    (ii) a database provided with technical specifications for said at least one tool; and

    (iii) a database containing standards for work to be performed;

    (e) a supervisory station electronically connected to said programming center, said means for transporting, and said means for sensing for receiving programmed information from said programming center, detecting the presence of said at least one tool, and for communicating instructions to said means for transporting based on said programmed information;

    (f) a work preparation station electronically connected to said programming center for preparing a work sequence corresponding to data relating to objects on which work is to be performed, said work preparation station including;

    (i) visual simulation facilities for depicting said objects; and

    (ii) a database for receiving and storing data regarding said work sequence;

    (g) a database electronically connected to said supervisory station and said database for receiving and storing data regarding said work sequence for receiving and transmitting said data regarding said work sequence to said supervisory station;

    (h) a statistical control database electronically connected to said database for receiving and storing data regarding said work sequence and to said work preparation station.

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