A roof integrated automatic installation system and method of using the same

Abstract

The application discloses a roof integrated automatic mounting system and a use method thereof, which comprises an installation operation X-direction sliding rail, a material taking operation X-direction sliding rail, an installation operation frame, an installation manipulator, a material taking manipulator, a transfer operation table and a roof integrated storage rack; the installation operation X-direction sliding rail and the material taking operation X-direction sliding rail are horizontally arranged and are both installed above an operation surface; the material taking manipulator is installed on the material taking operation X-direction sliding rail, and the transfer operation table and the roof integrated storage rack are arranged below the material taking operation X-direction sliding rail; the installation operation frame is installed on the installation operation X-direction sliding rail, the installation operation frame is internally provided with an installation operation Y-direction sliding rail which is perpendicular to the installation operation X-direction sliding rail, the installation manipulator is installed on the installation operation Y-direction sliding rail, the installation manipulator can grab the roof integration from the transfer operation table, and the state of the roof integration on the transfer operation table is same as the installation state. The system has reasonable structure design, high operation efficiency and good application prospect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive automated production line technology, and specifically to a roof-mounted integrated automatic installation system and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] Automobiles are an important industrial product in modern society. With social development, cars have become a common household item. Automobile production lines, also known as assembly line production lines, involve processes such as welding, stamping, painting, and powertrain assembly, enabling automobile manufacturers to improve their automation levels. Currently, intelligent driving functions are increasingly becoming a primary factor for consumers when purchasing cars. To achieve intelligent driving, automobiles require components such as LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) for support. Currently, LiDAR is generally installed on the roof of the car, often as part of the roof-mounted integrated system. Because intelligent driving requires compatibility with LiDAR, the LiDAR must meet the requirements for installation angle and accuracy on the roof mounting surface.

[0003] Current automotive assembly lines generally employ a semi-automatic design. Automated equipment assembles components to a certain extent, followed by manual completion of the final assembly. This is because manual verification of the installation position and status is often required during the final assembly. Due to the high precision required for the assembly and installation of roof-mounted components, this process is time-consuming, which impacts the efficiency of the assembly line.

[0004] Therefore, developing a roof-mounted integrated automatic installation system that can improve the overall operating efficiency of the production line and increase installation accuracy and speed is of great application potential. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned defects in the existing technology, the present invention provides a roof-mounted integrated automatic installation system that can improve the overall operating efficiency of the production line and improve the installation accuracy and speed, so as to solve the problems of low efficiency and the need to improve the installation accuracy of the roof-mounted integrated installation process.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] An integrated automatic installation system on a vehicle roof includes an X-axis slide rail for installation operations, an X-axis slide rail for material handling operations, an installation operation frame, an installation robot arm, a material handling robot arm, a transfer work platform, and an integrated storage rack on the vehicle roof.

[0008] The installation X-axis slide rail and the material handling X-axis slide rail are arranged horizontally and are both installed above the working surface. The installation X-axis slide rail and the material handling X-axis slide rail are parallel and are not installed on the same straight line.

[0009] The material handling robot is mounted on the material handling X-axis slide rail and can slide along the material handling X-axis slide rail. A transfer work platform and an integrated storage rack on the roof are arranged below the material handling X-axis slide rail.

[0010] The installation work frame is mounted on the installation work X-axis slide rail and can slide along the installation work X-axis slide rail. The installation work frame is provided with an installation work Y-axis slide rail that is perpendicular to and horizontally arranged with the installation work X-axis slide rail. The installation robot is mounted on the installation work Y-axis slide rail and can slide along the installation work Y-axis slide rail. The installation robot can grab the roof assembly from the transfer work platform. The roof assembly is in the same state as the installation state on the transfer work platform.

[0011] The automatic roof integration installation system of this invention features a rational structural design. A transfer workbench prepares the roof integration components for installation, and the roof integration storage rack serves as a transport vehicle, conveying them from the assembly workshop to the installation workshop. This eliminates the need for preparing the roof integration components in the installation workshop, simplifying the overall process and improving overall operational efficiency. The installation operation Y-axis slide rail transports the roof integration components to an installation line parallel to the roof integration preparation line. The parallel spacing between the roof integration preparation and installation lines prevents interference and ensures smooth operation of the installation line. The installation frame and the installation operation X-axis slide rail (installation line slide rail) provide additional adjustment options, allowing the installation robot to work synchronously with the vehicle body and operators to install roof integration components as the line moves. This system boasts high overall efficiency and promising application prospects.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution:

[0013] As described above, in a vehicle roof integrated automatic installation system, the installation robot includes an installation lift and an installation clamp;

[0014] The installation lift is equipped with installation lift pulleys, which are mounted on the Y-axis slide rail for installation operations. The installation clamp is mounted on the lower side of the installation lift and can move up and down under the drive of the installation lift. The design of the installation lift is basically the same as that of the lift described in CN113696208A, although other equipment capable of achieving this function can be selected.

[0015] As described above, in a vehicle roof integrated automatic installation system, the installation fixture includes an installation fixture base frame, an installation fixture suction cup, an installation fixture protective hook, an installation fixture operating handle, and an installation fixture fixing component;

[0016] The mounting clamp fixing component is fixed on the mounting clamp base frame and is arranged at the symmetrical axis position of the mounting clamp base frame. The mounting clamp operation handle is connected to the mounting clamp fixing component, and the mounting clamp fixing component is fixedly connected to the installation lifting machine.

[0017] Multiple mounting clamp suction cups and multiple mounting clamp protective hooks are arranged around the circumference of the mounting clamp base frame. A mounting clamp protective hook fixing plate is fixed to the mounting clamp base frame. The mounting clamp protective hooks are fixed to the mounting clamp protective hook fixing plate via a rotating joint. The rear side of the mounting clamp protective hook is connected to the drive end of the mounting clamp protective hook drive cylinder, which is mounted on the mounting clamp protective hook fixing plate. Operators can complete the installation of the roof assembly using the mounting clamp operating handle. The presence of the mounting clamp protective hooks provides secondary protection for the roof assembly, preventing damage to the expensive roof assembly.

[0018] As described above, in a vehicle roof integrated automatic installation system, the mounting fixture base frame is an octahedral frame;

[0019] There are four protective hooks for the mounting clamp, and the four protective hooks are installed at intervals on the four sides of the regular octagonal frame;

[0020] There are four mounting clamp suction cups, which are installed at intervals on the other four sides of the regular octagonal frame.

[0021] There are two operating handles for the installation fixture, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the base frame of the installation fixture.

[0022] As described above, in a vehicle roof integrated automatic installation system, the material handling robot includes a material handling lift and a material handling clamp;

[0023] The material handling elevator is equipped with material handling elevator pulleys, which are mounted on the X-axis slide rail for material handling. The material handling clamp is mounted on the lower side of the material handling elevator and can move up and down under the drive of the material handling elevator. The material handling elevator is the same as the installation elevator.

[0024] As described above, in a vehicle roof integrated automatic installation system, the material handling fixture includes a material handling fixture base frame, a material handling fixture suction cup, a material handling fixture protective hook, a material handling fixture rotation device, and a material handling fixture pitching device.

[0025] The material handling clamp rotating device is fixed on the material handling clamp base frame, the material handling clamp pitching device is installed on the side of the material handling clamp rotating device away from the material handling clamp base frame, and the material handling elevator is fixedly connected to the side of the material handling clamp pitching device away from the material handling clamp rotating device.

[0026] Multiple material-picking clamp suction cups and multiple material-picking clamp protective hooks are arranged around the circumference of the material-picking clamp base frame. A material-picking clamp protective hook fixing plate is fixed to the material-picking clamp base frame. The protective hooks are fixed to the fixing plate via a rotating joint. The rear side of each protective hook is connected to the drive end of a material-picking clamp protective hook drive cylinder, which is mounted on the fixing plate. The presence of the protective hooks provides secondary protection for the roof assembly, preventing damage to the expensive roof assembly. The material-picking clamp rotation device and the material-picking clamp pitch device are mainly used to adjust the three-dimensional state of the roof assembly, aligning it with the transfer worktable.

[0027] As described above, in the vehicle roof integrated automatic installation system, the material handling fixture base frame is an octahedral frame;

[0028] The material handling clamp has four protective hooks, which are installed at intervals on the four sides of the octagonal frame.

[0029] There are four material handling suction cups, which are installed at intervals on the other four sides of the octagonal frame.

[0030] As described above, in a vehicle roof integration automatic installation system, the transfer work platform is equipped with a bracket for matching vehicle roof integration;

[0031] The roof-integrated automatic installation system also includes a PLC, which is connected to the installation work frame, the installation robot, and the material handling robot via signals.

[0032] As described above, in the vehicle roof integrated automatic installation system, the installation work frame, the installation robot arm, and the material handling robot arm are all equipped with cameras for acquiring their current operating position information, and the cameras are connected to the PLC signal.

[0033] QR codes are affixed to the target positions of the X-axis slide rail for installation, the X-axis slide rail for material handling, and the Y-axis slide rail for installation, and the camera is aligned with the affixed positions of the QR codes. Of course, other methods can also be used to locate the three-dimensional positions of the installation robot and the material handling robot; this invention only provides one feasible technical solution.

[0034] Furthermore, the present invention also provides a method of using the roof-integrated automatic mounting system as described above, comprising the following steps:

[0035] (1) The PLC controls the material handling robot to move along the X-axis slide rail of the material handling operation to the top of the integrated storage rack on the vehicle roof, and to detect and pick up the integrated storage rack on the vehicle roof.

[0036] (2) The PLC obtains the current position of the installation robot. If there is no interference between the installation robot and the material handling robot, it controls the material handling robot to move to the top of the transfer work platform and install the roof assembly in place according to the bracket arrangement on the transfer work platform.

[0037] (3) After the PLC controls the material handling robot to move to the initial position, it controls the installation robot to move to the top of the transfer worktable and pick up the integrated parts from the car roof.

[0038] (4) The PLC controls the installation work frame to move along the X-axis slide rail of the installation work and the installation robot to move along the Y-axis slide rail of the installation work until the roof integration reaches the installation position and waits for the operator to install the roof integration.

[0039] (5) After installation, the PLC receives the completion signal and controls the installation work frame and the installation robot to return to the initial position.

[0040] The above technical solution is only one feasible technical solution of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art can reasonably adjust the specific design according to actual needs.

[0041] The above invention has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0042] (1) The roof-integrated automatic installation system of the present invention has a roof-integrated storage rack that can be used as a transport vehicle for roof integration, transporting it from the roof integration assembly workshop to the installation workshop. That is, there is no need to prepare the storage state of the roof integration in the installation workshop, which simplifies the overall process and improves the overall work efficiency.

[0043] (2) The automatic installation system for roof integration of the present invention has a reasonable structural design. The installation status of the roof integration is prepared by the transfer work platform, which can reduce the workload of manual operation of the operators in the later stage and thus improve the installation efficiency of the roof integration.

[0044] (3) The automatic installation system for roof integration of the present invention can transport the roof integration to the installation line parallel to the roof integration preparation line through the Y-axis slide rail of the installation operation. The parallel spacing between the roof integration preparation line and the installation line can avoid interference between the two and affect the operation of the installation line. The installation frame and the X-axis slide rail of the installation operation (installation line slide rail) also give it more adjustment dimensions, that is, the installation robot can work synchronously with the vehicle body, and the operator can install the roof integration as the operation line runs, further improving the overall operation efficiency and having great application prospects. Attached Figure Description

[0045] The invention, its features, shape, and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Like reference numerals denote like parts throughout the drawings. The drawings are not drawn to scale; their focus is on illustrating the gist of the invention.

[0046] Figure 1 This is a front view of the roof-mounted automatic mounting system of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 2 This is a left view of the roof-integrated automatic mounting system of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 3 This is a top view of the roof-integrated automatic mounting system of the present invention;

[0049] Figures 4-6 These are the front view, left view, and top view of the mounting fixture;

[0050] Figures 7-9 These are the front view, left view, and top view of the material handling fixture;

[0051] Among them, 1-vehicle body, 2-installation lift, 3-installation clamp, 31-installation clamp base frame, 32-installation clamp suction cup, 33-installation clamp protective hook drive cylinder, 34-installation clamp protective hook, 35-installation clamp protective hook fixing plate, 36-installation clamp operating handle, 37-installation clamp fixing component, 4-installation operation X-direction slide rail, 5-material picking operation X-direction slide rail, 6-material picking clamp, 61-material picking clamp base frame, 62-material picking clamp suction cup, 63-material picking clamp protective hook drive cylinder, 64-material picking clamp protective hook, 65-material picking clamp protective hook fixing plate, 66-material picking clamp rotating device, 67-material picking clamp pitching device, 7-transfer work platform, 8-roof integration, 9-roof integrated storage rack, 10-material picking lift, 11-installation operation Y-direction slide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0052] The structure of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but this is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0053] Example 1

[0054] A roof-mounted automatic installation system, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, it includes an X-axis slide rail 4 for installation, an X-axis slide rail 5 for material handling, an installation frame, an installation robot, a material handling robot, a transfer worktable 7, and an integrated storage rack on the roof 9.

[0055] The installation X-axis slide rail 4 and the material handling X-axis slide rail 5 are arranged horizontally and are both installed above the working surface. The installation X-axis slide rail 4 and the material handling X-axis slide rail 5 are parallel and are not installed on the same straight line.

[0056] The material handling robot is installed on the material handling operation X-axis slide rail 5 and can slide along the material handling operation X-axis slide rail 5. A transfer work platform 7 and a roof integrated storage rack 9 are arranged below the material handling operation X-axis slide rail 5. The transfer work platform 7 is equipped with a bracket for matching the roof integrated 8. The roof integrated 8 is in the same state as the installation state on the transfer work platform 7.

[0057] The material handling robot includes a material handling elevator 10 and a material handling clamp 6. The material handling elevator 10 is equipped with a material handling elevator pulley and the material handling elevator pulley is installed on the X-direction slide rail 5 for material handling operations. The material handling clamp 6 is installed on the lower side of the material handling elevator 10 and can move up and down under the drive of the material handling elevator 10.

[0058] Material handling fixture 6 Figures 7-9 As shown, it includes a material handling fixture base frame 61 (octagonal frame), a material handling fixture suction cup 62, a material handling fixture protective hook 64, a material handling fixture rotating device 66, and a material handling fixture pitching device 67. The material handling fixture rotating device 66 is fixed on the material handling fixture base frame 61, and the material handling fixture pitching device 67 is installed on the side of the material handling fixture rotating device 66 away from the material handling fixture base frame 61. The material handling elevator 10 is fixedly connected to the side of the material handling fixture pitching device 67 away from the material handling fixture rotating device 66.

[0059] Four material-picking clamp suction cups 62 and four material-picking clamp protective hooks 64 are arranged around the circumference of the material-picking clamp base frame 61 (the spacing between them is installed on the four sides of the regular octagonal frame). A material-picking clamp protective hook fixing plate 65 is fixed on the material-picking clamp base frame 61. The material-picking clamp protective hooks 64 are fixed on the material-picking clamp protective hook fixing plate 65 through a rotating joint. The rear side of the material-picking clamp protective hooks 64 is connected to the driving end of the material-picking clamp protective hook driving cylinder 63, and the material-picking clamp protective hook driving cylinder 63 is installed on the material-picking clamp protective hook fixing plate 65.

[0060] The installation work frame is installed on the installation work X-axis slide rail 4 and can slide along the installation work X-axis slide rail 4. The installation work frame is provided with an installation work Y-axis slide rail 11 that is perpendicular to and horizontally arranged with the installation work X-axis slide rail 4. The installation robot is installed on the installation work Y-axis slide rail 11 and can slide along the installation work Y-axis slide rail 11. The installation robot can grab the roof integration 8 from the transfer work table 7.

[0061] The installation robot includes an installation lift 2 and an installation clamp 3. The installation lift 2 is equipped with installation lift pulleys and the installation lift pulleys are installed on the installation operation Y-axis slide rail 11. The installation clamp 3 is installed on the lower side of the installation lift 2 and the installation clamp 3 can move up and down under the drive of the installation lift 2.

[0062] Installing clamp 3 Figures 4-6 As shown, it includes a mounting fixture base frame 31 (octagonal frame), a mounting fixture suction cup 32, a mounting fixture protective hook 34, a mounting fixture operating handle 36, and a mounting fixture fixing component 37. The mounting fixture fixing component 37 is fixed on the mounting fixture base frame 31 and is arranged at the symmetrical axis position of the mounting fixture base frame 31. The mounting fixture operating handle 36 is connected to the mounting fixture fixing component 37, and two mounting fixture operating handles 36 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the mounting fixture base frame 31. The mounting fixture fixing component 37 is fixedly connected to the mounting elevator 2.

[0063] Four mounting clamp suction cups 32 and four mounting clamp protective hooks 34 are arranged around the circumference of the mounting clamp base frame 31 (the spacing between them is installed on the four sides of the regular octagonal frame). A mounting clamp protective hook fixing plate 35 is fixed on the mounting clamp base frame 31. The mounting clamp protective hooks 34 are fixed on the mounting clamp protective hook fixing plate 35 through a rotating joint. The rear side of the mounting clamp protective hooks 34 is connected to the drive end of the mounting clamp protective hook drive cylinder 33, and the mounting clamp protective hook drive cylinder 33 is installed on the mounting clamp protective hook fixing plate 35.

[0064] The roof-integrated automatic installation system also includes a PLC. The PLC is connected to the installation work frame, the installation robot, and the material handling robot. Each of the installation work frame, the installation robot, and the material handling robot is equipped with a camera to obtain its current operating position information. The camera is connected to the PLC. QR codes are affixed to the target positions of the installation X-axis slide rail 4, the material handling X-axis slide rail 5, and the installation Y-axis slide rail 11. The camera is aligned with the affixed position of the QR code.

[0065] The above-mentioned roof-mounted automatic installation system is used in the following ways:

[0066] (1) The PLC controls the material handling robot to move along the X-axis slide rail of the material handling operation to the top of the integrated storage rack on the vehicle roof, and to detect and pick up the integrated storage rack on the vehicle roof.

[0067] (2) The PLC obtains the current position of the installation robot. If there is no interference between the installation robot and the material handling robot, it controls the material handling robot to move to the top of the transfer work platform and install the roof assembly in place according to the bracket arrangement on the transfer work platform.

[0068] (3) After the PLC controls the material handling robot to move to the initial position, it controls the installation robot to move to the top of the transfer worktable and pick up the integrated parts from the car roof.

[0069] (4) The PLC controls the installation work frame to move along the X-axis slide rail of the installation work and the installation robot to move along the Y-axis slide rail of the installation work until the roof integration reaches the installation position and waits for the operator to install the roof integration.

[0070] (5) After installation, the PLC receives the completion signal and controls the installation work frame and the installation robot to return to the initial position.

[0071] Those skilled in the art should understand that variations can be implemented by combining existing technology with the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated here. Such variations do not affect the essence of the present invention, and will not be elaborated here either.

[0072] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above. It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and the devices and structures not described in detail should be understood as being implemented in a conventional manner in the art. Any person skilled in the art can make many possible variations and modifications to the technical solutions of the present invention using the methods and techniques disclosed above, or modify them into equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, without departing from the scope of the present invention. This does not affect the essential content of the present invention. Therefore, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the present invention's technical solutions still fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A roof-mounted automatic installation system, characterized in that: It includes an X-axis slide rail for installation, an X-axis slide rail for material handling, an installation frame, an installation robot, a material handling robot, a transfer worktable, and an integrated storage rack on the roof; The installation X-axis slide rail and the material handling X-axis slide rail are arranged horizontally and are both installed above the working surface. The installation X-axis slide rail and the material handling X-axis slide rail are parallel and are not installed on the same straight line. The material handling robot is mounted on the material handling X-axis slide rail and can slide along the material handling X-axis slide rail. A transfer work platform and an integrated storage rack on the roof are arranged below the material handling X-axis slide rail. The installation work frame is mounted on the installation work X-axis slide rail and can slide along the installation work X-axis slide rail. The installation work frame is provided with an installation work Y-axis slide rail that is perpendicular to and horizontally arranged with the installation work X-axis slide rail. The installation robot is mounted on the installation work Y-axis slide rail and can slide along the installation work Y-axis slide rail. The installation robot can grab the roof assembly from the transfer work platform. The roof assembly is in the same state as the installation state on the transfer work platform.

2. The roof-mounted automatic installation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The installation robot includes an installation lift and an installation clamp; The installation lift is equipped with installation lift pulleys, which are mounted on the Y-axis slide rail for installation operations. The installation clamp is mounted on the lower side of the installation lift and can move up and down under the drive of the installation lift.

3. The roof-mounted automatic installation system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting fixture includes a mounting fixture base frame, a mounting fixture suction cup, a mounting fixture protective hook, a mounting fixture operating handle, and a mounting fixture fixing component; The mounting clamp fixing component is fixed on the mounting clamp base frame and is arranged at the symmetrical axis position of the mounting clamp base frame. The mounting clamp operation handle is connected to the mounting clamp fixing component, and the mounting clamp fixing component is fixedly connected to the installation lifting machine. Multiple mounting clamp suction cups and multiple mounting clamp protective hooks are arranged around the circumference of the mounting clamp base frame. A mounting clamp protective hook fixing plate is fixed on the mounting clamp base frame. The mounting clamp protective hook is fixed to the mounting clamp protective hook fixing plate through a rotating joint. The rear side of the mounting clamp protective hook is connected to the drive end of the mounting clamp protective hook drive cylinder, and the mounting clamp protective hook drive cylinder is mounted on the mounting clamp protective hook fixing plate.

4. The roof-mounted automatic installation system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting fixture base frame is an octahedral frame; There are four protective hooks for the mounting clamp, and the four protective hooks are installed at intervals on the four sides of the regular octagonal frame; There are four mounting clamp suction cups, which are installed at intervals on the other four sides of the regular octagonal frame. There are two operating handles for the installation fixture, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the base frame of the installation fixture.

5. The roof-mounted automatic installation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material handling robot includes a material handling elevator and a material handling clamp; The material handling elevator is equipped with a material handling elevator pulley, and the material handling elevator pulley is installed on the X-direction slide rail for material handling. The material handling clamp is installed on the lower side of the material handling elevator and can move up and down under the drive of the material handling elevator.

6. The roof-mounted automatic installation system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The material handling fixture includes a material handling fixture base frame, a material handling fixture suction cup, a material handling fixture protective hook, a material handling fixture rotation device, and a material handling fixture pitching device; The material handling clamp rotating device is fixed on the material handling clamp base frame, the material handling clamp pitching device is installed on the side of the material handling clamp rotating device away from the material handling clamp base frame, and the material handling elevator is fixedly connected to the side of the material handling clamp pitching device away from the material handling clamp rotating device. Multiple material handling suction cups and multiple material handling protective hooks are arranged around the circumference of the material handling fixture base frame. A material handling protective hook fixing plate is fixed on the material handling fixture base frame. The material handling protective hook is fixed on the material handling protective hook fixing plate through a rotating joint. The rear side of the material handling protective hook is connected to the driving end of the material handling protective hook driving cylinder, and the material handling protective hook driving cylinder is mounted on the material handling protective hook fixing plate.

7. The roof-mounted automatic installation system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The base frame of the material handling fixture is an octahedral frame; The material handling clamp has four protective hooks, which are installed at intervals on the four sides of the octagonal frame. There are four material handling suction cups, which are installed at intervals on the other four sides of the octagonal frame.

8. The roof-mounted automatic installation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer work platform is equipped with a bracket for matching the roof integration; The roof-integrated automatic installation system also includes a PLC, which is connected to the installation work frame, the installation robot, and the material handling robot via signals.

9. The roof-mounted automatic installation system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The installation work frame, the installation robot arm, and the material handling robot arm are all equipped with cameras for obtaining their current operating position information, and the cameras are connected to the PLC signal. QR codes are affixed to the target positions of the X-axis slide rail for installation, the X-axis slide rail for material handling, and the Y-axis slide rail for installation, and the camera is aligned with the affixed positions of the QR codes.

10. A method of using a roof-mounted integrated automatic installation system as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: (1) The PLC controls the material handling robot to move along the X-axis slide rail of the material handling operation to the top of the integrated storage rack on the vehicle roof, and to detect and pick up the integrated storage rack on the vehicle roof. (2) The PLC obtains the current position of the installation robot. If there is no interference between the installation robot and the material handling robot, it controls the material handling robot to move to the top of the transfer work platform and install the roof assembly in place according to the bracket arrangement on the transfer work platform. (3) After the PLC controls the material handling robot to move to the initial position, it controls the installation robot to move to the top of the transfer worktable and pick up the integrated parts from the car roof. (4) The PLC controls the installation work frame to move along the X-axis slide rail of the installation work and the installation robot to move along the Y-axis slide rail of the installation work until the roof integration reaches the installation position and waits for the operator to install the roof integration. (5) After installation, the PLC receives the completion signal and controls the installation work frame and the installation robot to return to the initial position.

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