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Methods for using an automated guided cart

  • US 9,581,983 B2
  • Filed: 05/28/2013
  • Issued: 02/28/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/29/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for precisely transporting and positioning vehicle build devices in a manufacturing assembly line using an automated guided cart (AGC), the method comprising the steps of:

  • defining a cart path with a guide path device, the cart path including a first location proximate a build operation area;

    placing an AGC in communication with the guide path device;

    engaging at least one vehicle build device with the AGC;

    supporting a vehicle component by the vehicle build device;

    selectively and automatically moving the AGC along the cart path to the first location through sensing of the guide path device by a sensor connected to the AGC in communication with a memory device having programmed instructions, a processor and a drive device; and

    stopping the AGC in the first location thereby precisely dimensionally positioning the vehicle component at the first location without further movement of the vehicle component relative to the vehicle build device.

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