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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 17, 2015
Filed:
May. 13, 2004
Dickory Rudduck, Chicago, IL (US);
John Ker Wilson, Winnetka, IL (US);
Dickory Rudduck, Chicago, IL (US);
John Ker Wilson, Winnetka, IL (US);
Telezygology, Inc., Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
The invention deals with methods for assembly and disassembly, especially suitable for assembly and disassembly by a computer. In relation to assembly, a component () is positioned in assembly () in accordance with a proposed position. The composent () is confirmed as being in its correct spatial position in the assembly () by sensing means () or () capable of sensing spatial relationship and/or connection of the component () in relation to the assembly (). Information regarding the sensed spatial relationship and/or connection is communicated to information processing means. A method for disassembly is also disclosed. The assembly and disassembly methods may require steps to be taken in a chosen sequence. The component () itself is also described, as is an improved assembly system which includes the component () together with information processing means.