Patent ID: 8074335
Filing Date: 2011-12-13
Classification: B23P,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A cell manufacturing method in which a main operator, who carries out main operations including a plurality of steps in which parts are attached to a workpiece, is moved along with the workpiece so as to transit a plurality of stations at which auxiliary steps related to the main operations are carried out, the method comprising: providing a main car on which a workpiece is mounted and on which the main operator rides; and providing a subsidiary car in which a subsidiary operator rides, the subsidiary operator carrying out subsidiary operations in which at least one of a part and a jig that is necessary for at least one of the main operations is prepared; wherein the main car automatically travels along a predetermined travel route that transits the plurality of stations, and the subsidiary car travels together with the main car so as to enable operations of transferring the at least one of the part and the jig between the subsidiary car and the main car.