Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Assembling or joining
Patent
1990-09-13
1992-10-20
Eley, Timothy V.
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Assembling or joining
29525, 29821, B23P 1102
Patent
active
051558955
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for automatic orientation and assembly are provided. A first plurality of parts are mated with corresponding depressions or other irregularities formed in a pallet by vibrating the pallet and moving the parts thereover. A second plurality of parts are then oriented in a predetermined positional relationship with the first parts, for example matingly engaged therewith, by passing the parts over the pallet which is again vibrated, generally with different vibration parameters. The second parts may matingly engage corresponding irregularities in the first part, may be positioned and oriented by further irregularities on the pallet, or a template may be provided over the pallet with openings for positioning and orienting the second parts. The passing of parts over the pallel and vibration of the pallet may be repeated for additional parts to be assembled if desired. Matingly engaged parts may be secured together by applying pressure, preferably en masse, to at least one part of each part pair or by other suitable means.
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Jakiela Mark J.
Moncevicz Paul
Ulrich Karl T.
Eley Timothy V.
Martin C. Richard
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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