A plurality of balls inserted in the gap space between an outer ring raceway surface and an inner ring raceway surface are arranged at equally spaced intervals in a circumferential direction. The procedure of this ball arranging method for a ball bearing includes a ball holding step of holding any ball in the gap space by a ball holding mechanism provided at a tip of a robot arm and a ball moving step of moving the ball held by the ball holding mechanism along a pitch circle, and these steps are repeatedly performed for the plurality of balls based on a control program. Accordingly, the plurality of balls are arranged at equally spaced intervals on the pitch circle.

A plurality of balls inserted in the gap space between an outer ring raceway surface and an inner ring raceway surface are arranged at equally spaced intervals in a circumferential direction. The procedure of this ball arranging method for a ball bearing includes a ball holding step of holding any ball in the gap space by a ball holding mechanism provided at a tip of a robot arm and a ball moving step of moving the ball held by the ball holding mechanism along a pitch circle, and these steps are repeatedly performed for the plurality of balls based on a control program. Accordingly, the plurality of balls are arranged at equally spaced intervals on the pitch circle.

A common CRP cart for multiple vehicle models is disclosed. The common CRP cart may clamp a cowl panel, a roof rail and a package tray for assembling a vehicle body, and may move upwardly and downwardly at a working room for a build-up process. The common CRP cart may include a frame; a first aligning unit connected to one portion of the frame for clamping a cowl panel of various vehicle models having different specifications; a second aligning unit connected to another portion of the frame for clamping a roof rail of various vehicle models having different specifications; and a third aligning unit connected to the other portion of the frame for clamping a package tray of various vehicle models having different specifications.

Disclosed are a parts delivery system and a method of operating the same. The parts delivery system includes a production line configured to receive parts and assemble a finished product, a parts loading site configured to have a space where the parts are loaded; a parts transportation unit configured to load the parts in the parts loading site or discharge the parts from the parts loading site to supply the parts to the production line, and a processor configured to provide virtual space data on the parts loading site, to establish a parts loading schedule and a parts discharging schedule on the virtual space data according to an assembly schedule of the finished product of the production line, and to control the parts transportation unit to load or discharge the parts in the actual parts loading site according to the parts loading schedule and the parts discharging schedule.

A method and apparatus for performing manufacturing functions on a workpiece. The apparatus may comprise a base, a plurality of autonomous functional components, and a plurality of autonomous movement systems. Each functional component of the plurality of autonomous functional components may be configured to perform a respective function. The plurality of autonomous movement systems may be associated with the base. Each of the plurality of autonomous movement systems may be connected to a respective functional component of the plurality of autonomous functional components.

A method and apparatus for performing manufacturing functions on a workpiece. The apparatus may comprise a base, a plurality of autonomous functional components, and a plurality of autonomous movement systems. Each functional component of the plurality of autonomous functional components may be configured to perform a respective function. The plurality of autonomous movement systems may be associated with the base. Each of the plurality of autonomous movement systems may be connected to a respective functional component of the plurality of autonomous functional components.

A universal automation line is configured for the assembly of electronics and mechanical devices. The universal automation line includes universal cells or stations that can be programmed to perform a variety of automated assembly tasks such as glue dispensing, screw driving, pick and place, etc. The stations are interchangeable by different module design such as selective soldering, heat stacking, bottom lead trimming, bottom screwing and ultrasonic welding. Each station can also include an automated robot, which is also interchangeable, to perform different tasks and complete fully automated assemblies. The stations can be sequenced inline for a fully automated line or combined with some manual operation. The stations can communicate by standardized interfaces and local networks, and can be expanded to an intranet or the internet for remote control.

A method of manufacture for a vaginal insert. The vaginal insert may have a core, a cover, and a removal element. In various embodiments, the cover can be conformed to the vaginal insert.

A seat frame assembling unit includes: a setting device and a setting robot. The setting device is driven in a state where side frames, a connecting frame, a pan frame, a member frame and an upper frame are arranged. The setting robot installs the side frames side by side and subsequently installs the connecting frame, the pan frame, the member frame and the upper frame between the side frames. The setting device moves the side frames to positions in which the side frames are to be assembled with the connecting frame, the pan frame, the member frame and the upper frame.

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.