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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 27, 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 attached to a workpiece, is moved along with the workpiece so as to transit a plurality of stations at which auxiliary steps related to the main operations are carried out. A main car is provided on which the workpiece is mounted and on which the main operator rides. A main operation platform apparatus is also provided that has a main operation platform for carrying out the main operations so as to be movable are used, and then when carrying out at least a portion of the main operations in the main car, the main car and the main operation platform are moved in synchrony. Furthermore, a subsidiary car is provided to travel together with the main car so as to be able to transfer parts and/or jigs.