Production moving line system and method
US7599756B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0263
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A production moving line system. An illustrative embodiment of the production moving line system includes at least one metallic guide strip and at least one tow vehicle which may be adapted to follow the guide strip. The tow vehicle may include control circuitry and a power source and a wireless transceiver connected to the control circuitry. An assembly fixture cart may be coupled to the tow vehicle. A wireless communication link may be provided between a central control computer and the wireless transceiver of the tow vehicle. A production moving line method is also disclosed.
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