Method for a robot-assisted assembly of a supporting structure for a passenger transport system
US10562133B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66B23/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
What is described is a method for producing a framework-like supporting structure for a passenger transport system, such as a moving staircase, in which an entire production sequence is divided into at least three separate joining steps which can be performed by coordinated semi- or fully automated joining stations that cooperate with each other. Each of the joining stations comprises at least one retention device and at least one welding robot, as well as optionally at least one handling robot. The joining steps to be performed in the individual joining stations are configured so that interim products can be produced efficiently and harmonized with a subsequent joining step in a subsequent joining station. Interim products can be forwarded sequentially and at optimized, short intervals from joining station to joining station, to be able to provide a finished, load-bearing supporting structure at the end of the sequence.
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