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System and method for assembling a vehicle body structure

  • US 8,046,895 B2
  • Filed: 01/21/2008
  • Issued: 11/01/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/21/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for assembling a vehicle body structure, the system comprising:

  • a first manipulator having a first end effector for positioning a first body structure component; and

    a second manipulator having a second end effector for positioning a second body structure component;

    wherein the second end effector engages the first end effector to position the second body structure component relative to the first body structure component; and

    wherein the first end effector is fixedly positioned on a member of a set of stationary base docking units, the second end effector does not engage any member of the set of stationary base docking units, and each member of the set of stationary base docking units has an arm that is rotated to secure the first end effector.

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