| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates to an automated product assembly system of the type comprising a plurality of work stations (14) for performing assembly operations on a product, a source of components (10) for use in the assembly operations, an output station (18) for receiving fully assembled products, land a conveyor system for conveying carriers (40, 41) for partially assembled products, fully assembled products and components as required between the source of components (10), the work stations (14) and the output station (18),</p><p>An automated assembly system in accordance with the invention is characterised in that the con-Iveyor system comprises a random storage facility - (15) located adjacent to the work stations (14) for storing component carriers (40) holding components and empty product carriers (41), and transfer means for transferring selected stored carriers (40, 41) from the random storage facility (15) to selected work stations (14) as required.</p> |
