FASTENING APPARATUS AND FASTENING METHOD

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FASTENING APPARATUS AND FASTENING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240326184 titled 'FASTENING APPARATUS AND FASTENING METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a fastening apparatus that uses imaging technology to accurately fasten components together.

An imaging device captures an image of the fastening holes on the assembly and assembled components.
A control device calculates the positions of the fastening holes based on the captured image.
A robot is controlled to insert the fastening member into the first hole and fasten it in the second hole.

Key Features and Innovation

Use of imaging technology to accurately position fastening holes.
Robot-controlled fastening process for precision and efficiency.

Potential Applications

This technology can be used in manufacturing industries where precise assembly of components is required, such as automotive or electronics.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of inaccuracies in manual fastening processes, ensuring components are securely and accurately assembled.

Benefits

Increased efficiency in the assembly process.
Improved accuracy in fastening components together.

Commercial Applications

Automotive manufacturing for precise assembly of parts.
Electronics industry for accurate fastening of components.

Questions about the Technology

How does the imaging device ensure accurate positioning of the fastening holes?

The imaging device captures detailed images of the fastening holes, allowing the control device to calculate their positions accurately.

What are the potential cost savings associated with using this technology in manufacturing processes?

By increasing efficiency and accuracy in the assembly process, this technology can lead to cost savings through reduced errors and rework.

Original Abstract Submitted

a fastening apparatus assembles an assembly component to an assembled component by fastening a fastening member. the fastening apparatus includes: an imaging device that captures, in a state where the assembly component having a first fastening hole is mounted on an upper portion of the assembled component having a second fastening hole, an image of a region including at least the first fastening hole; and a control device that calculates a first position of the first fastening hole and a second position of the second fastening hole based on the captured image. the control device controls a robot to cause the fastening member to be moved to and inserted into the first fastening hole based on the first position and to move the assembly component in a state where the fastening member is inserted in the first fastening hole in a direction of the second position, and controls the robot to fasten the fastening member in response to detection of the fastening member being inserted into the second fastening hole.