Method for assembling bodywork parts
First Claim
1. In a line for assembling bodywork parts having a plurality of assembly stations In each of which at least two separate parts are brought together, are held stationary by positioning means belonging to each said station in an accurate absolute position with respect to a fixed frame of reference of said station, and are joined together, a method comprising:
- a) combining one of the parts with a support by gripping said one part to the support with gripping means belonging to the support,b) transporting the support and said one part as a unit to an assembly station,c) transporting the other part to the assembly station,d) actuating said positioning means so that the positioning means act directly with said one part, with the support, and with said other part to complete a positioning of the said parts in the assembly station,e) proceeding to join said one part with said other part, andf) deactuating said positioning means, removing the joined parts with said support as a unit from said assembly station and transporting said unit to a next assembly station.
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Abstract
A method for assembling body parts wherein at least two originally separate elements are brought to an assembly station, where they are held stationary with respect to one another and with reference to the assembly station. Supports, uniquely adapted to handle a plurality of models of parts grip the elements and are used to bring the elements to the assembly station and are thereafter transported to further assembly stations for the addition of additional elements as appropriate. The elements are joined together, for example, by welding.
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8 Claims
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1. In a line for assembling bodywork parts having a plurality of assembly stations In each of which at least two separate parts are brought together, are held stationary by positioning means belonging to each said station in an accurate absolute position with respect to a fixed frame of reference of said station, and are joined together, a method comprising:
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a) combining one of the parts with a support by gripping said one part to the support with gripping means belonging to the support, b) transporting the support and said one part as a unit to an assembly station, c) transporting the other part to the assembly station, d) actuating said positioning means so that the positioning means act directly with said one part, with the support, and with said other part to complete a positioning of the said parts in the assembly station, e) proceeding to join said one part with said other part, and f) deactuating said positioning means, removing the joined parts with said support as a unit from said assembly station and transporting said unit to a next assembly station. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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