Assembly system and method for installing a roof module into a vehicle body
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B23Q-017/00
B23P-021/00
출원번호
US-0234853
(2002-09-05)
우선권정보
DE-0043379 (2001-09-05)
발명자
/ 주소
Zirbs, Thomas
출원인 / 주소
DaimlerChrysler AG
대리인 / 주소
Crowell &
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
6인용 특허 :
3
초록▼
An assembly system for automatic installation of a roof module in a vehicle body comprises an adhesive bonding station, in which a cylindrical dose of adhesive is applied to the inside of the roof module, and an assembly robot, whereby the roof module is then inserted into the body delivered on an a
An assembly system for automatic installation of a roof module in a vehicle body comprises an adhesive bonding station, in which a cylindrical dose of adhesive is applied to the inside of the roof module, and an assembly robot, whereby the roof module is then inserted into the body delivered on an assembly line. For accurate positioning and fixing of the roof module in the roof opening of the body, the assembly robot is provided with a floatingly mounted assembly tool. On the assembly tool are provided centering tools by which the assembly tool can be positioned with high accuracy relative to the roof module and the body. In addition, fixing hooks are provided on the assembly tool and permit a controlled firm pressing on the roof module into the roof opening of the body.
대표청구항▼
1. An assembly system for installing a roof module with respect to a roof opening of a vehicle body delivered on an assembly line, comprising:an adhesive bonding station comprising a bonding robot for applying a dose of adhesive to an inside of the roof module; an insertion station comprising an ass
1. An assembly system for installing a roof module with respect to a roof opening of a vehicle body delivered on an assembly line, comprising:an adhesive bonding station comprising a bonding robot for applying a dose of adhesive to an inside of the roof module; an insertion station comprising an assembly robot for inserting the roof module provided with adhesive into the body; a first handling device for supplying the roof module to the adhesive bonding station and positioning it therein; a second handling device for removing the roof module from the adhesive bonding station and supplying it to the insertion station; and a control system for controlling the bonding robot, the assembly robot and the handling devices. 2. The assembly system according to claim 1, wherein a protective adhesive tape in a joint region of the roof module is removed before supplying the roof module to the adhesive bonding station.3. The assembly system according to claim 2, wherein the bonding robot possesses an adhesive nozzle having a spring, the spring pressing the adhesive nozzle onto the joint region of the roof module.4. The assembly system according to claim 3, wherein the assembly robot comprises an assembly tool for gripping and transferring the roof module and mounted to float relative to the robot.5. The assembly system according to claim 4, wherein the assembly tool comprises centering tools to receive the roof module with accurate positioning.6. The assembly system according to claim 4, wherein the assembly tool comprises centering tools for accurate positioning relative to the roof opening of the body.7. The assembly system according to claim 4, wherein the assembly tool comprises fixing hooks which engage into window openings of the body while the roof module is under contact pressure.8. The assembly system according to claim 3, and further comprising an optical sensor for measuring an installed position of the roof module in the body.9. The assembly system according to claim 3, wherein the control system of the assembly system is linked to a production control system and receives information therefrom relating to a sequence of vehicle bodies on the assembly line.10. The assembly system according to claim 3, wherein the control system of the assembly system is linked to a sensor on the assembly line from which the control system receives information relating to a sequence of vehicle bodies on the assembly line.11. The assembly system according to claim 2, wherein the assembly robot comprises an assembly tool for gripping and transferring the roof module and mounted to float relative to the robot.12. The assembly system according to claim 11, wherein the assembly tool comprises centering tools to receive the roof module with accurate positioning.13. The assembly system according to claim 11, wherein the assembly tool comprises centering tools for accurate positioning relative to the roof opening of the body.14. The assembly system according to claim 11, wherein the assembly tool comprises fixing hooks which engage into window openings of the body while the roof module is under contact pressure.15. The assembly system according to claim 2, and further comprising an optical sensor for measuring an installed position of the roof module in the body.16. The assembly system according to claim 2, wherein the control system of the assembly system is linked to a production control system and receives information therefrom relating to a sequence of vehicle bodies on the assembly line.17. The assembly system according to claim 2, wherein the control system of the assembly system is linked to a sensor on the assembly line from which the control system receives information relating to a sequence of vehicle bodies on the assembly line.18. The assembly system according to claim 1, wherein the first handling device comprises a pivot device by which the roof module can be pivoted through approximately 80°.19. The assembly system according to claim 18, wherein the assembly robot comprises an assembly tool for gripping and transferring the roof module and mounted to float relative to the robot.20. The assembly system according to claim 19, wherein the assembly tool comprises centering tools to receive the roof module with accurate positioning.21. The assembly system according to claim 19, wherein the assembly tool comprises centering tools for accurate positioning relative to the roof opening of the body.22. The assembly system according to claim 19, wherein the assembly tool comprises fixing hooks which engage into window openings of the body while the roof module is under contact pressure.23. The assembly system according to claim 18, and further comprising an optical sensor for measuring an installed position of the roof module in the body.24. The assembly system according to claim 18, wherein the control system of the assembly system is linked to a production control system and receives information therefrom relating to a sequence of vehicle bodies on the assembly line.25. The assembly system according to claim 18, wherein the control system of the assembly system is linked to a sensor on the assembly line from which the control system receives information relating to a sequence of vehicle bodies on the assembly line.26. The assembly system according to claim 1, wherein the assembly robot comprises an assembly tool for gripping and transferring the roof module and mounted to float relative to the robot.27. The assembly system according to claim 26, wherein the assembly tool comprises centering tools to receive the roof module with accurate positioning.28. The assembly system according to claim 27, and further comprising an optical sensor for measuring an installed position of the roof module in the body.29. The assembly system according to claim 27, wherein the control system of the assembly system is linked to a production control system and receives information therefrom relating to a sequence of vehicle bodies on the assembly line.30. The assembly system according to claim 27, wherein the control system of the assembly system is linked to a sensor on the assembly line from which the control system receives information relating to a sequence of vehicle bodies on the assembly line.31. The assembly system according to claim 26, wherein the assembly tool comprises centering tools for accurate positioning relative to the roof opening of the body.32. The assembly system according to claim 31, wherein the control system of the assembly system is linked to a production control system and receives information therefrom relating to a sequence of vehicle bodies on the assembly line.33. The assembly system according to claim 31, wherein the control system of the assembly system is linked to a sensor on the assembly line from which the control system receives information relating to a sequence of vehicle bodies on the assembly line.34. The assembly system according to claim 26, wherein the assembly tool comprises fixing hooks which engage into window openings of the body while the roof module is under contact pressure.35. The assembly system according to claim 31, and further comprising an optical sensor for measuring an installed position of the roof module in the body.36. The assembly system according to claim 34, wherein the control system of the assembly system is linked to a production control system and receives information therefrom relating to a sequence of vehicle bodies on the assembly line.37. The assembly system according to claim 34, and further comprising an optical sensor for measuring an installed position of the roof module in the body.38. The assembly system according to claim 34, wherein the control system of the assembly system is linked to a sensor on the assembly line from which the control system receives information relating to a sequence of vehicle bodies on the assembly line.39. The assembly system according to claim 26, and further comprising an optical sensor for measuring an installed position of the roof module in the body.40. The assembly system according to claim 26, wherein the control system of the assembly system is linked to a production control system and receives information therefrom relating to a sequence of vehicle bodies on the assembly line.41. The assembly system according to claim 26, wherein the control system of the assembly system is linked to a sensor on the assembly line from which the control system receives information relating to a sequence of vehicle bodies on the assembly line.42. The assembly system according to claim 1, and further comprising an optical sensor for measuring an installed position of the roof module in the body.43. The assembly system according to claim 42, wherein the control system of the assembly system is linked to a production control system and receives information therefrom relating to a sequence of vehicle bodies on the assembly line.44. The assembly system according to claim 42, wherein the control system of the assembly system is linked to a sensor on the assembly line from which the control system receives information relating to a sequence of vehicle bodies on the assembly line.45. The assembly system according to claim 1, wherein the control system of the assembly system is linked to a production control system and receives information therefrom relating to a sequence of vehicle bodies on the assembly line.46. The assembly system according to claim 1, wherein the control system of the assembly system is linked to a sensor on the assembly line from which the control system receives information relating to a sequence of vehicle bodies on the assembly line.47. The assembly system according to claim 1, wherein said roof module comprises a glass roof.48. The assembly system according to claim 1, wherein said dose of adhesive is cylindrical.49. A process of installing a roof module with respect to a roof opening of a vehicle body delivered on an assembly line, comprising:supplying the roof module to an adhesive bonding station by way of a conveyor device; applying a dose of adhesive to an inside of the roof module with a bonding robot; removing the roof module from the adhesive bonding station with a handling device and supplying the roof module to an insertion station; and inserting the roof module provided with adhesive into the body with an assembly robot.
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