17900114. AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING FRONT-END MODULE FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING FRONT-END MODULE FOR VEHICLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jung Su Gong of Anyang-si (KR)
AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING FRONT-END MODULE FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17900114 titled 'AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING FRONT-END MODULE FOR VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an automated system for mounting a front-end module (FEM) on a vehicle body. The system includes a FEM gripper mounted on a first handling robot's arm and a vision sensor mounted on a second handling robot's arm. The vision sensor is used to capture images of reference portions and vehicle body coupling holes on the FEM and the vehicle body. A controller analyzes the vision data and controls the position of the first handling robot.
- The system automates the process of mounting a front-end module on a vehicle body.
- A FEM gripper is used to handle and position the front-end module.
- A vision sensor captures images of reference portions and vehicle body coupling holes.
- The vision data is analyzed by a controller to determine the position of the front-end module.
- The controller applies a position control signal to the first handling robot to ensure accurate mounting.
Potential Applications
- Automotive manufacturing industry
- Assembly line automation
Problems Solved
- Manual mounting of front-end modules can be time-consuming and prone to errors.
- Ensures accurate positioning of the front-end module on the vehicle body.
- Reduces the need for manual labor in the assembly process.
Benefits
- Increased efficiency and productivity in the assembly process.
- Improved accuracy and precision in mounting front-end modules.
- Reduces the risk of errors and rework.
- Cost savings through automation and reduced labor requirements.
Original Abstract Submitted
An automated system for mounting a front-end module (FEM) including a first headlamp assembly and a second headlamp assembly assembled to both sides of a carrier body, and a FEM installation portion of a vehicle body, the automated system includes a FEM gripper mounted on an arm of a first handling robot, a vision sensor mounted on an arm of a second handling robot through a mounting bracket and configured to vision-photograph a first reference portion formed on the vehicle body and a first vehicle body coupling hole formed on the first headlamp assembly and vision-photograph a formed on the vehicle body second a second vehicle body coupling hole formed on reference portion and the second headlamp assembly, while the front-end module is loaded on the FEM installation portion by the FEM gripper, and a controller configured to analyze vision data obtained from the vision sensor and apply a position control signal to the first handling robot.
