AUTOMATIC ASSEMBLY APPARATUS

摘要

This invention relates to an apparatus for automatically mounting components such as an engine, suspensions, etc, on a work such as a chassis which is conveyed by a conveyor. The apparatus is equipped with a component carriage and a screwdriver carriage. The component carriage, which follows the running conveyor, includes an interconnection mechanism for interconnecting with the conveyor, and an approaching table for carrying components to the work. The screwdriver carriage, which follows the running conveyor, includes an interconnecting mechanism for interconnection with the conveyor, and a screwdriver mechanism that reaches the work to fasten components with screws. The component carriage and the screwdriver carriage are connected to the conveyor, and move in synchronism with the work. The components are positioned by the movement of the approach table, and screw fastening is made by the screwdriver mechanism. The components are mounted without stopping the work.