APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR KITTING AND AUTOMATION ASSEMBLY

摘要

A method, system and apparatus for a kitting and automation assembly. The system includes an inspection apparatus that captures information of a component. A controller is coupled to the inspection apparatus for receiving and evaluating the information to determine a conforming component. The assembly apparatus includes a datum tool that is operatively configured to contact a datum reference of a part to determine a proper position of the part. The method includes capturing a data set indicative of a characteristic of a component and comparing the data set to a stored data set having a desired characteristic to determine a conforming component. The method also includes picking and positioning the conforming component at an installation position, contacting a datum reference of a part with a datum tool to confirm a proper position, and placing the conforming component on to the part at the proper position.

主权项

1. A method for a kitting and automation process, the method comprising the steps of:
scanning a component within a kit tray using an inspection apparatus; capturing a data set indicative of a characteristic of the component using the inspection apparatus; comparing the data set with a stored data set having a desired characteristic; determining that the component is a conforming component if the data set matches the desired characteristic of the stored data set; picking the conforming component using a part holder, wherein the part holder is adapted to retain the conforming component; positioning the conforming component at an installation position with respect to a part; contacting a datum reference of the part with a tool, the tool having a datum finder configured to locate the datum reference at a proper alignment; generating a signal confirming the tool has made contact with the datum reference at the proper alignment; and moving the part holder to the part at the installation position, the part holder being in operative communication with the tool to receive the signal, wherein the part holder places the conforming component onto the part at the installation position.