Flexible assembly system and method
US11724344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J15/08
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible assembly system includes an industrial personal computer, a data collection card, a motion control card, a six-degree-of-freedom assembly platform, a first visual platform, a second visual platform and a supporting platform. The six-degree-of-freedom assembly platform includes a four-degree-of-freedom motion platform and a two-degree-of-freedom adjustment device, the two-degree-of-freedom adjustment device includes a two-degree-of-freedom motion platform and a clamping mechanism, and the clamping mechanism includes an outer frame, a flexible wrist rotatably connected in the outer frame, two clamping sheets mounted on the flexible wrist, two driving parts corresponding to the two clamping sheets, two first force sensors provided on the outer frame and two second force sensors provided on the flexible wrist; a first image collection apparatus is mounted on the first visual platform, and a second image collection apparatus is mounted on the second visual platform. A flexible assembly method is also disclosed.
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