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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 28, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2005
Takao Taniguchi, Toyota, JP;
Shigeharu Ikeda, Kariya, JP;
Kuniyuki Hashimoto, Nisio, JP;
Junji Sugawara, Nagoya, JP;
Takao Taniguchi, Toyota, JP;
Shigeharu Ikeda, Kariya, JP;
Kuniyuki Hashimoto, Nisio, JP;
Junji Sugawara, Nagoya, JP;
Aisin AW Co. Ltd., Aichi, JP;
Abstract
A cell manufacturing method in which a main operator, who carries out main operations that include a plurality of steps in which parts are installed on a workpiece, is moved along with the workpiece so as to transit a plurality of stations where auxiliary steps related to the main operations are carried out. At least a portion of operations in which parts and/or jigs are supplied to a main car are carried out via a main delivery apparatus by using a main car on which a workpiece is mounted and on which a main operator rides, and that travels automatically on a predetermined travel route that transits a plurality of stations. The main delivery apparatus has a main serving position and a main receiving position. Parts and/or jigs that have been disposed at the main receiving position are delivered to the main serving position.