Patent ID: 6595505
Filing Date: 2003-07-22
Classification: B25H,Y10S

Abstract:
A work station for carrying out one or more determined repetitive tasks by an operator during manufacture of a product manufactured from several components for assembly, machining, and inspection, comprising:a framework having at least two subunits with complementary shapes so that said at least two subunits are assembled with one another and interchangeable with one another defining a plurality of modules, each of said at least two subunits of said framework being mounted on a support table and arranged to define a plurality of compartments, said at least two subunits having an assembly of plates and multidirectional joining pieces, said plates having ends with shapes complementary to said joining pieces, wherein said plates are assembled with one another to form said plurality of compartments; a plurality of elements connected to said support table, said plurality of elements being selected from the group consisting of a storage zone, a support zone, a transfer zone and any combinations thereof; and each of said compartments having a form adapted to receive said plurality of elements, said plurality of elements being selectively held on said at least two subunits by removable assembly means, wherein said plurality of elements can be assembled depending on the components handled, apparatuses, machines and accessories used, wherein the work station is manufactured according to a pre-selected specification of the operator to interact with the work station in a healthy, comfortable, and efficient manner.