A method for assembling a composite housing fitted with a shaft and associated mounted elements

摘要

A method for assembling a composite housing (10) fitted with a shaft (20) and associated mounted elements (22) comprises the steps of: arranging the housing (10) in a predetermined position with respect to an actuator (28) , the housing having at least one opening adapted to receive a shaft (20); arranging the shaft (20) in a predetermined position with respect to the housing (10) and the actuator (28); selecting an element (22) to be mounted on the shaft within the housing (10) , the element (22) having an opening adapted to receive the shaft (20); conveying the element (22) into a predetermined position within the housing (10) , and pushing the shaft (20) by means of the actuator (28) so that it passes successively through the opening in the housing (10) and that in the element (22) to be mounted. According to the invention, the method further comprises the step of, subsequent to selecting the element (22) to be mounted on the shaft (20) within the housing (10) , and prior to conveying the element (22) into a predetermined position within the housing (10), holding it in a position adjacent a heat source (36) for a predetermined time. A device for assembling a composite housing is also described. The invention finds an application in the automotive field, the composite housing comprising a cylinder head cover of an automotive engine.