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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 06, 2024
Filed:
Feb. 06, 2019
Abb Schweiz Ag, Baden, CH;
Jordi Artigas, Barcelona, ES;
Roger Pons Bertran, La Torre de Calaramunt, ES;
Jorge Vidal Ribas, Esplugues de Llobregat, ES;
Biao Zhang, West Hartford, CT (US);
Ramon Casanelles Moix, Sant Cugat del Valles, ES;
ABB Schweiz AG, Baden, CH;
Abstract
A method for assembling parts in an assembly line, such as an automotive final assembly line, is disclosed. The method includes advancing a part along the assembly line with an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV), arranging a first real time vision system to monitor the position of the AGV in at least two directions, and providing the readings of the first real time vision system to a controller arranged to control an assembly unit of the assembly line to perform an automated operation on the part that is advanced or supported by the AGV. An assembly line is also disclosed.