Repetitive or series assembly of parts - using optical signals generated at part removal positions in sequence with assembly stages

摘要

A light source (3) has base plate (1) screen disc (2) and glass fibre rods (12) to generate and pass on defined light signals which signals are produced by an adapter plate (16) corresponding to the required mounting position and/or removal position. Passageways (10) in the base plate allow the light to pass through and correspond in number and distribution to the movement steps of the light source (3). The adapter plate carrier connections (13) corresponding to the required mounting and/or removal positions. Movement of the light source is controlled by a programmable microprocessor.