A production line includes a plurality of cells provided along the production line so that components are transferred through the plurality of cells to produce products. The plurality of cells includes at least one first cell including an automatic work machine configured to perform work on the components, and at least one second cell provided next to the at least one first cell and constructed such that the components are capable of being repaired or ejected from the production line at the at least one second cell.

A method for producing an electrically driveable vehicle which has a sealed space for accommodating a high-voltage (HV) energy storage. A body structure delimits the space for accommodating the HV energy storage at least in an upward direction and which sealingly closes off the space at least in the upward direction and which has attachment points for the direct or indirect connection of at least one energy storage module. At least one energy storage module is connected to the body structure. A space for accommodating the HV energy storage is open at least in partial regions. An installation protection structure delimits the space for accommodating the HV energy storage in the downward direction and which sealingly closes off the space at least in the downward direction. The body structure is connected to the installation protection structure, whereby the space for accommodating the HV energy storage is sealingly closed.

A leaking oil dipstick adapter is repaired by removing a flanged nut from a threaded extension of the dipstick adapter. A gasket and preferably also gasket seal forming material are applied surrounding the threaded extension of the dipstick adapter and adjacent to an exterior side of the wall of the oil pan. A washer is applied adjacent to this gasket. A nut is threaded onto the threaded extension of the dipstick adapter and applies a compression force on the washer, compressing the gasket against the exterior surface of the wall of the oil pan. A tool is preferably used to retain the dipstick adapter and keep it from falling into an interior of the oil pan during the repair.

Systems, methods and apparatus for automated vehicle wheel removal and replacement are provided. One system includes a computer system with applications for scheduling the replacement of tires for the vehicle. An electronically controlled lift device and robotic apparatus is configured for interaction with the computer system. The lift device mechanically adjusts arms for placement on lift points of vehicles. The robotic apparatus detects positioning of lug nut configuration for a wheel, removes lug nuts, and then removes the wheel from the wheel hub with gripping arms. The wheel and tire are then handed off to a separate tire changing machine. When a new tire is replaced the robotic apparatus then mounts the wheel to the original wheel hub, and then secures the lug nuts to the lug nut bolts.

Systems, methods and apparatus for automated vehicle wheel removal and replacement are provided. One system includes a computer system with applications for scheduling the replacement of tires for the vehicle. An electronically controlled lift device and robotic apparatus is configured for interaction with the computer system. The lift device mechanically adjusts arms for placement on lift points of vehicles. The robotic apparatus detects positioning of lug nut configuration for a wheel, removes lug nuts, and then removes the wheel from the wheel hub with gripping arms. The wheel and tire are then handed off to a separate tire changing machine. When a new tire is replaced the robotic apparatus then mounts the wheel to the original wheel hub, and then secures the lug nuts to the lug nut bolts.

A system for automatic wheel alignment adjustment of a vehicle in an inspection line is provided. The system is disposed under a mounting table mounted with a vehicle and includes a front wheel adjustment apparatus disposed in correspondence with a front wheel of the vehicle and configured to adjust alignment of the front wheel by adjusting a tie-rod and a lock-nut employed in a linkage structure of the front wheel, a rear wheel moving apparatus disposed in correspondence with a rear wheel of the vehicle and slidable in a vehicle width direction, and a rear wheel adjustment apparatus disposed in correspondence with the rear wheel of the vehicle, connectable to the rear wheel moving apparatus, and configured to adjust alignment of the rear wheel by adjusting a cam-bolt and a cam-nut employed in a linkage structure of the rear wheel.

A radiating structure assembly system includes a movable conveyor that supports fixtures. Work stations are spaced about the conveyor such that the fixtures are moved sequentially to position the fixtures at the plurality of work stations. A first work station includes a loading assembly for loading the radiating elements on the fixtures. A second work station includes a first automated vertical assembly machine for mounting a first printed circuit board to the radiating element. A third work station includes a second automated vertical assembly machine for mounting a second printed circuit board to the radiating element to create a dipole assembly. A holding device is movable with the conveyor aligns and supports the first and second printed circuit boards relative to the radiating element. A fourth work station includes an unloading assembly for removing the dipole assembly from the conveyor.

The invention relates to a system and method for controlling access to production line nests which include access request means, configured to send an access request signal when an automated guided supply vehicle reaches a predetermined distance to a nest vehicle access area; occupation detection means for detecting occupation inside the nest; connection means configured to allow or deny the vehicle access to the inside of the nest depending on whether said space is occupied and whether there is an incident on the production line, and means for opening and closing the parts collection area.

A method of assembling a flexible sleeve on a steering gear, wherein the steering gear has a receptacle pin which protrudes axially in the direction of a longitudinal axis and from which a tie rod protrudes in a manner so as to be articulated relative to the longitudinal axis, and the sleeve has a flexible hose-shaped bellows which toward the gear has an annular connecting flange that is configured so as to be coaxial with a flange axis and toward the tie rod has an annular seal.

Disclosed is a wheel airtight rubber ring press-fitting device, consisting of a frame, first servo motors, ball screw pairs, first guide rails, a first cylinder and the like. The device may be used for automatic continuous production. The central axis of an airtight rubber ring coincides with the central axis of the outer rim of a wheel, so that the positioning precision is improved, and high-precision press-fitting is realized. Through cyclic switching of double manipulators, the press-fitting feeding time is nested, the press-fitting cycle is shortened, and the working efficiency is improved.