17900114. AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING FRONT-END MODULE FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
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AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING FRONT-END MODULE FOR VEHICLE
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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, a vision sensor mounted on a second handling robot's arm, and a controller.
- The FEM gripper is used to load the front-end module onto the FEM installation portion of the vehicle body.
- The vision sensor is used to capture images of reference portions and vehicle body coupling holes on both the vehicle body and the headlamp assemblies.
- The controller analyzes the vision data obtained from the sensor and applies a position control signal to the first handling robot.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Automotive manufacturing industry
- Assembly line automation
Problems solved by this technology:
- Streamlines the process of mounting a front-end module on a vehicle body
- Reduces the need for manual labor and human intervention
- Improves accuracy and precision in the assembly process
Benefits of this technology:
- Increased efficiency and productivity in the assembly line
- Improved quality control and consistency in the assembly process
- Reduced labor costs and potential for human error
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.
