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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2007
Filed:
Jun. 07, 1995
Koichi Kitamura, Yokohama, JP;
Shigeru Masuda, Yokohama, JP;
Shunji Mohri, Yokohama, JP;
Tadamasa Kamikubo, Yokohama, JP;
Koichi Kitamura, Yokohama, JP;
Shigeru Masuda, Yokohama, JP;
Shunji Mohri, Yokohama, JP;
Tadamasa Kamikubo, Yokohama, JP;
Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An autonomous and decentralized production control system comprising a plurality of production cells for performing the assembly and machining work. Each production cell proceeds with the production procedure by performing jobs in accordance with the works charged thereinto. A first embodiment comprises working cells each including a device for determining the working cell for executing an intended job. A second embodiment comprises a pallet for carrying an object of a job, and a device for determining the order of job priority in order to meet the product delivery time. Each working cell decides on the advisability and time of performing the job on the object, thereby autonomously implementing the production control.