Integrated vehicle part delivery and build system
US9513625B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53417
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method for assembling parts, products or machines in a random build order that integrates or combines the delivery of loose components to be assembled on a carriage that itself supports the device being assembled along an assembly line path of travel. The loose parts onboard the carriage that also supports the device being progressively assembled substantially improves the logistics in an assembly plant and efficiency in building the part, product or device, for example a vehicle sheet metal body.
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