Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a quick change over type rotatory assembly station comprising of a stationary base, a rotating dial placed over a stationary base, the rotating dial divided into at least two segments, each of the at least two segments having at-least one material storage bin, assembly fixture, place for holding standard operating procedure (SOP) and a tool box. A bearing-shaft based rotating mechanism enables rotation of the rotating dial so as to put a desired segment in front of an operator, and a handle cum stopper configured to allow the operator to rotate the rotating dial and lock the rotating dial in a desired position.
Claims:1. An assembly station comprising:
a stationary base;
a rotating dial placed over the stationary base, wherein the rotating dial is divided in to at least two segments, each of the at least two segments having atleast one material storage bin, assembly fixture, place for holding standard operating procedure (SOP) and a tool box;
a bearing-shaft based rotating mechanism configured to enable rotation of the rotating dial so as to position a desired segments out of the at least two segments in front of an operator; and
a handle cum stopper configured to facilitate rotation of the rotating dial and lock the rotating dial in desired position so as to lock the desired segments in front of the operator.
2. The assembly station of claim 1, wherein the assembly station further comprises an enclosure to protect the rotating dial from dust and dirt.
3. The assembly station of claim 2, wherein the enclosure is made of a crylic.
4. The assembly station of claim 2, wherein the enclosure comprises atleast one sliding type door for each of the at least two segments, wherein the at-least one sliding type door is kept in close position when the assembly station is in idle condition.
5. The assembly station of claim 1, wherein each of the at least two segments have the atleast one material storage bin arranged in an arc shape.
6. The assembly station of claim 1, wherein the bearing-shaft based rotating mechanism is operated manually or through a servo motor.
7. The assembly station of claim 1, wherein the bearing-shaft based rotating mechanism rotates the rotating dial in clockwise direction or in anti-clockwise direction.
8. The assembly station of claim 1, wherein the at-least one material storage bin is covered with a hinge type cover.
9. The assembly station of claim 1, wherein the at-least one material storage bin is fed with components from side of the at least two segments that is away from the operator.
10. The assembly station of claim 1, wherein the handle cum stopper locks the rotary dial when any one of the at least two segments is in front of the operator.
11. The assembly station of claim 1, wherein the at least one material storage bin and the place for holding SOP incorporate poka-yoke features.
, Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of assembly lines or assembly stations for assembly of various products. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a quick change over type work station for the assembly lines.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Assembly lines are preferred mode of assembling a product as it caters to challenges of faster production and is now a common method for assembling complex items such as automobiles, household appliances and electronic goods. An assembly line is a progressive manufacturing process in which parts are added in sequence as the semi-finished assembly moves from one assembly station to another, until the final product is ready. By mechanically or automatically moving the parts to the assembly stations and moving the semi-finished assembly to next station, a finished product can be assembled faster and with less labor.
[0004] As rate of production from an assembly line may be higher than required and multiple products may need assembly, it is not uncommon to see a single assembly line being used for multiple products to optimize utilization of space and manufacturing resources like storage bins, tools, test stations etc. In such a scenario, when production of one product gets over, components/parts for next product get loaded. However, loading the components/parts of next product can be quite time consuming and also requires replacement of assembly fixture, assembly tools, raw material, SOPs etc., and completion of these activities may take considerable time and can be a major limitation in using a common assembly line for multiple products.
[0005] However, as setting up separate assembly lines may call for huge infrastructure and manpower investment and will also add up to the investment on duplication of testing infrastructure, manufactures are always looking for solutions that facilitate quick change over from one product to other in the same assembly line with minimum manpower.
[0006] There is, therefore, a need in the art for an efficient quick changeover of material, tools, fixture and SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) within few seconds that will make handling of variety of products on same assembly line simpler
[0007] All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply.
[0008] In some embodiments, the numbers expressing quantities of ingredients, properties such as concentration, reaction conditions, and so forth, used to describe and claim certain embodiments of the invention are to be understood as being modified in some instances by the term “about”. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.
[0009] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0010] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0011] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide a quick changeover type assembly station.
[0012] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a quick change over of fixture and standard operating procedure (SOP) within a few seconds over assembly stations for assembling different products.
[0013] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a rotatory assembly station with mechanism for quick changeover of material storage bins and fixtures within a few seconds.
[0014] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an enclosed assembly station for protection from dust or dirt.
SUMMARY
[0015] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a quick change over type assembly station that can enable changeover of material storage bins, assembly fixtures, tools and other assembly aids all at one time within a few seconds and can thus facilitate assembly of multiple products in a single assembly line.
[0016] In an aspect, the disclosed quick change over assembly station can be a rotatory assembly stations wherein rotation of the assembly stations results in changeover from one product to other.
[0017] An aspect of the present disclosure provides a assembly station that includes a stationary base, a rotating dial placed over the stationary base and having two or more segments/parts (the terms part, segment and section have been used interchangeably hereinafter), wherein each of the two and more segments/parts can incorporate at-least one material storage bin, assembly fixture, place for holding standard operating procedure (SOP) and a tool box case. The assembly station can further incorporate a bearing-shaft based rotating mechanism to rotate the rotating dial so as to put a selected segment of the two and more segments in front of an operator. There can further be a handle cum stopper configured to facilitate rotation of the rotating dial and lock the rotating dial so as to lock the desired segment of the two and more segments in front of the operator.
[0018] The assembly station can further include an enclosure to protect the rotating dial from dust and dirt, wherein the enclosure can be an acrylic type enclosure. The enclosure includes sliding type doors which cover each segment of the two or more segments, wherein the at-least one sliding type door is kept in closed position when the assembly station is in idle condition and the at-least one sliding type door is kept in open position when the assembly station is being used to assemble a product.
[0019] In an exemplary implementation, each of the two and more segments can have at-least one material storage bin that can be arranged in arc shape.
[0020] In an exemplary implementation, the bearing shaft based rotating mechanism can be operated manually or through a servo motor. The bearing shaft based rotating mechanism can rotate the rotating dial when the operator moves the handle cum stopper in one direction. The bearing-shaft based rotating mechanism can rotate the rotating dial in clockwise direction or anti-clockwise direction.
[0021] In an aspect, the at-least one material storage bin can be covered with a hinge type cover. The at-least one material storage bin of other segments of the two or more segments that is away from the operator can be fed automatically with appropriate components.
[0022] In an aspect, the handle cum stopper locks the one segment of the two and more segments in front of the operator using a spring loaded locking mechanism.
[0023] In another aspect the assembly station can have up to four equally divided sections/segments/parts where each section/part/segment can be used for handling and making different/separate varieties of product. In an exemplary implementation, the assembly station can consist of a rotating dial that can be divided into two halves/parts/segments and each half/part/segment can be used for making a particular assembly/product. The rotating dial can be placed on the stationary base. Rotating dial can be rotated manually or by a motorizes means through a bearing-shaft arrangement and can have a stopper to position it in such a way that assembly area comes in front of operator. The rotating dial having two parts/segments can be stopped after 180 degrees rotation and can be locked at that position As would be apparent, it is possible to divide the rotating dial in three or four parts and can be rotated for 120 or 90 degrees respectively to make it suitable to run assembly of three or four parts different products. Once the table has been locked, operator can assemble the product using the tool, material, components etc. That are arranged in the respective parts of the dial and appear in front of him/her on the assembly station. After completion assembly of a product to the required numbers, the dial can be rotated and a second desired assembly section can be brought in front of the operator.
[0024] In one more aspect, an acrylic type enclosure for assembly station can be provided for protection from dust or dirt. The enclosure can minimize entry of unwanted foreign particles like dust/dirt in the assembly area so that the assembly station can be done in a clean environment. Also, pivot type revolving covers can be connected to bins that can be kept in closed position when the assembly station is in idle state/condition.
[0025] In another aspect, the assembly station also complies with lean single person workstation concept. The assembly stations can be used in any manufacturing industry having small products or assemblies, for example, in switchgear industries that does the manufacturing of products like Switches, MCBs, MCCBs, Contactors, Fuses, and RCDs etc.
[0026] The disclosed mechanism can also be used in automobile ancillary industryas well for manufacturing products such as speedometers, gear boxes, etc.
[0027] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0028] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0029] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary detailed view of assembly station in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0030] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary close view of assembly station in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0031] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary top view of assembly station in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0032] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary cross sectional view in elevation taken along the line B-B of FIG.3 and showing bins, SOP holder, hinge cover of bins and fixture in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0033] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary front plan cross sectional view of assembly station displaying the basic working principle exact arrangement of SOP, light and stand in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0034] FIG. 6A illustrates an exemplary material storage case for assembly station in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0035] FIG. 6B illustrates an exemplary material storage case with cover in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0036] FIGs. 7A-7C illustrate exemplary sequence of rotation of the rotary dial and locking in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0037] FIG. 8A illustrates an exemplary view showing use of quick changeover type assembly station in straight manufacturing line in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0038] FIG. 8B illustrates an exemplary view showing use of quick change over type assembly station in U or C type manufacturing line in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0039] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0040] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[0041] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0042] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a quick change over type assembly station that can enable changeover of material storage bins, assembly fixtures, tools and other assembly aids all at one time within a few seconds and can thus facilitate assembly of multiple products in a single assembly line.
[0043] In an aspect, the disclosed quick change over assembly station can be a rotatory assembly stations wherein rotation of the assembly stations results in changeover from one product to other.
[0044] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a assembly station that includes a stationary base, a rotating dial placed over the stationary base and having two or more segments/parts, wherein each of the two and more segments (also referred to as part/parts and section/sections and the terms used interchangeably hereinafter) can incorporate at-least one material storage bin, assembly fixture, place for holding standard operating procedure (SOP) and a tool box case. The assembly station can further incorporate a bearing-shaft based rotating mechanism to rotate the rotating dial so as to put a selected part of the two and more parts in front of an operator. There can further be a handle cum stopper configured to facilitate rotation of the rotating dial and lock the rotating dial so as to lock the desired part of the two and more parts in front of the operator.
[0045] The assembly station can further include an enclosure to protect the rotating dial from dust and dirt, wherein the enclosure can be an acrylic type enclosure. The enclosure includes sliding type doors which covers each sections of the two or more sections wherein the at-least one door is kept in closed position when the assembly station is in idle condition and the at-least one door is kept in open position when the assembly station is being used to assemble a product.
[0046] In an exemplary implementation, each of the two and more parts can have at-least one material storage bin that can be arranged in arc shape.
[0047] In an exemplary implementation, the bearing shaft based rotating mechanism can be operated manually or through a servo motor. The bearing shaft based rotating mechanism can rotate the rotating dial when the operator moves the handle cum stopper in one direction. The bearing-shaft based rotating mechanism can rotate the rotating dial in clockwise direction or anti-clockwise direction.
[0048] In an aspect, the at-least one material storage bin can be covered with a hinge type cover. The at-least one material storage bin of other parts of the two or more parts that is away from the operator can be fed automatically with appropriate components.
[0049] In an aspect, the handle cum stopper locks the one part of the two and more parts in front of the operator using a spring loaded locking mechanism.
[0050] In another aspect the assembly station can have up to four equally divided sections/parts where each section/part can be used for handling and making different/separate varieties of product. In an exemplary implementation, the assembly station can consist of a rotating dial that can be divided into two halves/parts and each half/part can be used for making a particular assembly/product. The rotating dial can be placed on the stationary base. Rotating dial can be rotated manually by bearing-shaft arrangement and can have a stopper to position it in such a way that assembly area comes in front of operator. The rotating dial having two parts can be stopped after 180 degrees rotation and can be locked at that position As would be apparent, it is possible to divide the rotating dial in three or four parts and can be rotated for 120 or 90 degrees respectively to make it suitable to run assembly of three or four parts different products. Once the table has been locked, operator can assemble the product using the tool, material, components etc. that are arranged in the respective parts of the dial and appear in front of him/her on the assembly station. After completion assembly of a product to the required numbers, the dial can be rotated and a second desired assembly section can be brought in front of the operator.
[0051] In one more aspect, an acrylic type enclosure for assembly station can be provided for protection from dust or dirt. The enclosure can minimize entry of unwanted foreign particles like dust/dirt in the assembly area so that the assembly station can be done in a clean environment. Also, pivot type revolving covers can be connected to bins that can be kept in closed position when the assembly station is in idle state/condition.
[0052] In another aspect, the assembly station also complies with lean single person workstation concept. The assembly stations can be used in any manufacturing industry having small products or assemblies, for example, in switchgear industries that does the manufacturing of products like Switches, MCBs, MCCBs, Contactors, Fuses, and RCDs etc.
[0053] The disclosed mechanism can also be used in automobile ancillary industry as well for manufacturing products such as speedometers, gear boxes, etc.
[0054] Various embodiments of the disclosure shall now be disclosed with reference to drawings.
[0055] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary detailed view 100 of the disclosed assembly station in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in detailed view 100, the assembly station can include a rectangular table 102, a rotatory circular table top (rotatory dial) 104, acrylic transparent closure 106, acrylic sliding front door 108, acrylic sliding back door 110, standard operating procedures (SOP) holder 112, material storage bins 114, light for illumination 116, handle cumstopper with spring loaded locking mechanism 118 and fixture 122 used in the assembly. Also shown in the view 100 is operator 120 who can carry out assembly operation on the work station.
[0056] In an embodiment, the rotatory circular table top with rotating dial 104 can be divided into two halves and each half can be used for making a particular assembly/product. The rotating dial 104 can be placed on the stationary base where the rotating dial 104 can be rotated manually by bearing-shaft arrangement and can have a handle cum stopper with spring loaded locking mechanism 118to position the table in such a way that the required assembly area comes in front of the operator 120. The handle cum stopper allows the operator 120 to rotate the rotating dial and lock the rotating dial so as to lock the one part of the two and more parts in front of the operator. In case the rotating dial incorporates two parts it can be stopped after 180 degrees rotation and can be locked in that position. In an alternate embodiment, the rotating dial can be divided in 3 or 4 parts and can be rotated for 120 degrees or 90 degrees respectively for changing the assembly area. Once the rotatory circular table top (rotatory dial) 104on the rectangular table top 102 has been locked, operator 120 can assemble the product using work station that appears in front of him/her on assembly table. After completion of total order, again the dial can be rotated and desired assembly section can be brought in front.
[0057] In another embodiment, each section/segment/part of rotary dial can have raw material storage bins 114, fixture 122, appropriate place for holding standard operating procedure SOP 112, and tool box case. Acrylic type enclosures including sliding front door 108 and sliding back door 110 that can be opened by sliding in upward direction while working can be provided to protect the station from dust and dirt. All the doors can be in closed position when work station happens to be in idle state. Pivot type revolving cover can be connected to bins that can be kept in close position while workstation stays in idle condition or even in open position for working.
[0058] In another embodiment, to help in quick changeover, the store person or operator can fill the empty bins of other sections that are not being used by the operator by opening the door from other side of the station even when assembly is going on,. Once the material filling has been completed, the doors can be closed again. The assembly station has protective acrylic enclosure around the table and doors for feeding the material. SOP holding stand can be provided to display SOP of running assembly.
[0059] In another embodiment, to prevent any mistakes such as those in stocking the components, placing the SOP, the bins 114 and the SOP holder 112 can incorporate poka-yoke features. For example the bins 114 for each of the segments can be specially designed so that they can hold only the desired components. Likewise the SOP holder 112 can be of different shape and size that suits only the corresponding SOP and thus prevent placing a wrong SOP.
[0060] In an embodiment, stands can be provided for placing the material storage bins having hinge type cover that can be closed when workstation happens to be in idle condition. Rotation of the circular rotatory top can be done either in clockwise direction or counter-clockwise direction for changing the sections quickly. Ball bearings can be used for rotating the circular dial and can be locked at the end position by spring loaded locks. Tool box for tools storage can also be provided on assembly station. Material feeding can be done from other side of the workstation. Front side will be always occupied by the person doing assembly. Simultaneously, material can be fed from side door for front section and back door for other section.
[0061] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary close view of assembly station in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in figure 200, the rectangular table 102 considered as work or assembly station has been kept in total covered and closed condition by means of a transparent acrylic cover 106 to avoid entry of foreign particles such as dust or dirt particles from entering the assembly area to make the work station suitable for assembly of sensitive and complex products like mobile phones, watches, MCBs, MCCBs, contactors, fuses, and RCDs among others that need clean environment for assembly.
[0062] In an embodiment, the front sliding door 108 can be opened by sliding it in upward direction for enabling operator 120, to work on the assembly station and the back door 110 can also be opened by sliding it in upward direction for feeding the materials to be used in assembly of the product.
[0063] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary plan view 300 of the assembly station in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in the view300the circular rotatory top 104 positioned above the rectangular table 102 can be divided into two equal halves as size 1 and size 2 work area comprising of two arc shaped material storage bins 114 placed in opposite directions. The material storage bins can be placed in such a position that they can enable the operator to have all the components within his/her reach for faster assembly of the product.
[0064] In an embodiment, the rotating dial can be placed on the stationary base where the rotating dial can be rotated manually by bearing-shaft arrangement and can have a handle cum stopper with spring loaded locking mechanism 118to position the table in such a way that assembly area comes in front of operator. Assembly fixtures such as 122 can also be available for use during the assembly operations.
[0065] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary cross sectional view taken along the line B-B of FIG.3showing bins, SOP holder, hinge cover of bins and fixture in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Each section of rotary dial can have raw material storage bins 114, fixture 122, appropriate place for holding standard operating procedure SOP 112, and tool box case. The arrangement of all assembly requirements in said manner can overcome the challenges of all previous work stations and can provide quick changeover type assembly station with optimum utilization of space and manpower.
[0066] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary cross sectional view of assembly station again showing arrangement of SOP, light and stand in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The assembly station comprises of a rectangular table 102, rotatory circular table top (rotatory dial) containing the arc shaped material storage enclosed bins 114, acrylic transparent closure 106, standard operating procedures (SOP) holder 112, light for illumination 116, and fixture 122 used in the assembly.
[0067] FIG. 6A and 6B illustrate exemplary views 600 and 650 of material storage bins without and with covers respectively in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in the views600 and 650, the arc shaped material storage bin 114 can be placed on the circular rotatory top of the table used as work station. In an embodiment, the hinge type covering lid attached over the storage bins can protect the components from getting mixed up with each other and saves time of the operator, as well as protects them from dust and dirt.
[0068] FIGs. 7A-7C illustrate exemplary sequence of rotation of the rotary dial and locking in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in the FIG. 7A, station-1 on rotary dial appears may be in front of the operator and comprises of its own material storage bins, fixture, tools and SOP related to a first product. Once the production of the first product has been completed and assembly of a second product that can be done on the second part of the rotary dial is to be started, the operator can first unlock the station and rotate the dial as shown in FIG.7B to the2nd position. As shown in FIG. 7C, after 180 degrees rotation, station-2 appears in front of operator where the rotary dial can be locked. The second part of the rotary dial comprises of its own material storage bins, fixture, tools and SOP.
[0069] In an exemplary embodiment, the circular rotary dial can be divided into any convenient number of parts to enable the work station to be used for corresponding number of products. Changeover from one product too other can be achieved within a few seconds being the time required to rotate the rotary dial and lock it in desired position, and wherein the desired section can be stocked with components, fixtures, SOP and tools corresponding to the product to be assembled. Rotation of the circular rotatory top can be done either in clockwise direction or counter-clockwise for changing the sections quickly.
[0070] FIG. 8A illustrates an exemplary view 800 showing use of the disclosed quick changeover type assembly station in straight manufacturing line layout for which the circular disclosed assembly stations can be arranged side by side along with testing stations to function in a straight manufacturing assembly line layout. The operators can stand on one side of the assembly line and carryout respective assembly operations on the respective work stations. Material feeding can be done from other side of the line.
[0071] FIG. 8B illustrates an exemplary view showing use of the disclosed quick change over type assembly stations in U or C type manufacturing line layout wherein the disclosed quick change over type assembly stations can be arranged side by side along with testing stations in a U or C type manufacturing assembly line layout. The operators can stand inside of the assembly line and carryout the respective assembly operations on the respective work stations. Material feeding can be done from the outer side of the assembly line.
[0072] In an exemplary embodiment, the disclosed assembly station arranged in number of layouts for manufacturing line can be capable of handling different variety of products with quick changeover of assembly fixture, raw material, SOPs and assembly tools. The quick change over type assembly station with partitions provided on rotary dial can be designed in such a way that changeover from one product/assembly to another can be achieved within few seconds and filling of empty bins can be done simultaneously from the other side while assembly remains progressing and helps to eliminate the additional time required for material filling, and changing of settings for SOP.
[0073] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0074] The present disclosure provides a quick changeover type assembly station.
[0075] The present disclosure provides a quick change over of fixture and standard operating procedure (SOP) within few seconds over assembly stations for assembling different products.
[0076] The present disclosure provides a rotatory assembly station with mechanism of quick changeover of material storage bin within few seconds.
[0077] The present disclosure provides an enclosed assembly station for protection from dust or dirt.
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| 2 | 201621011490-FER.pdf | 2019-05-29 |
| 2 | Form 3 [31-03-2016(online)].pdf | 2016-03-31 |
| 3 | 201621011490-Correspondence-260916.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 3 | Drawing [31-03-2016(online)].pdf | 2016-03-31 |
| 4 | 201621011490-Form 1-260916.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 4 | Description(Complete) [31-03-2016(online)].pdf | 2016-03-31 |
| 5 | Other Patent Document [22-09-2016(online)].pdf | 2016-09-22 |
| 5 | 201621011490-Power of Attorney-260916.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 6 | 201621011490-Power of Attorney-260916.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 6 | Other Patent Document [22-09-2016(online)].pdf | 2016-09-22 |
| 7 | 201621011490-Form 1-260916.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 7 | Description(Complete) [31-03-2016(online)].pdf | 2016-03-31 |
| 8 | 201621011490-Correspondence-260916.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 8 | Drawing [31-03-2016(online)].pdf | 2016-03-31 |
| 9 | 201621011490-FER.pdf | 2019-05-29 |
| 9 | Form 3 [31-03-2016(online)].pdf | 2016-03-31 |
| 10 | Form 5 [31-03-2016(online)].pdf | 2016-03-31 |
| 10 | 201621011490-AbandonedLetter.pdf | 2020-03-04 |
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