Patent ID: 6105239
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: B23P,B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
An automatic assembling system, comprising:an assembling cell;an assembling robot in the assembling cell;a buffer for storing pallets containing parts for assembly by the assembling robot;a first pallet transfer mechanism for transferring pallets between the buffer and the assembling cell;a plurality of pallet stands for supporting pallets, including a first pallet stand in the assembling cell, a second pallet stand within a range of motion of the first pallet transfer mechanism, and a third pallet stand within a range of motion of the assembling robot;an inspection cell;a first running rail extending along said assembling cell, said inspection cell, and said buffer, said buffer being on a side of said first running rail opposite that of said assembling cell and said inspection cell;a first stocker crane mounted to said first running rail for travel therealong;a warehouse unit;a second running rail extending along said buffer and said warehouse unit, said buffer and said warehouse unit being on opposite sides of said second running rail;a second stocker crane mounted to said second running rail for travel therealong; anda second pallet transfer mechanism moveably mounted to said second stocker crane for transferring pallets between said warehouse unit and said buffer.