Patent ID: 6554040
Filing Date: 2003-04-29
Classification: B23P,B60J,Y10T

Abstract:
Device for placing a seal on a motor vehicle body, said device comprising:a jig (1) able to be placed in contact with the body of the vehicle; a carriage (8) borne by the jig (1) and able to move on the jig (1) so as to ensure placing of the seal (9); and means for guiding and orientating the carriage (8) on the jig (1), characterized in that the means for guiding and orientating the carriage include three rails, which are approximately parallel, with a circular cross section and integral with the jig (1), namely a first rail (11) with a shape matching the shape of the receiving surface (10) of the seal and defining the path the carriage (8) is to follow along the body (4) of the vehicle, a second rail (12) keeping the application force of the seal (9) on the receiving surface (10) of the seal along a directions still normal to the application surface of the seal, and a third rail (13) ensuring along a direction transversal to the vehicle a correct positioning of the carriage (8) with respect to the vehicle so that the seal (9) is fully flush with the geometry of the body.