BODY WORKPLACE

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a bodywork workstation for processing vehicle bodies with features of the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] Bodywork workstations for processing vehicle bodies are known from the prior art, e.g., from DE 10 2017 105 292 A1. Such a bodywork workstation enables the processing of vehicle bodies with mixed materials, e.g., bodies made of aluminum, steel, and carbon fiber composites. However, there is potential for optimization regarding the safety and health of employees working at and within such a bodywork workstation.

[0003] AU 2018 101 351 A1 discloses a multi-source data acquisition system for automotive production, which has various sensors, with defined sensors assigned to different departments of the production facility, which are connected to a data integration server.

[0004] CN 208 424 449 U discloses a monitoring system for vehicle platforms based on a cloud platform, which, in addition to a local server, a display terminal, a gateway, an alarm system and an operating condition monitoring device, also includes environmental detection devices in the form of various sensors.

[0005] The invention is based on the objective of specifying a bodywork workstation in which the safety and health of the employees are guaranteed to the highest degree.

[0006] This problem is solved by the subject matter of claim 1.

[0007] The bodywork workshop is designed and / or intended for working on vehicle bodies. The workshop includes a work area, which in turn has a vehicle parking space. The vehicle being worked on can be parked in this space.

[0008] The bodywork workstation also features a lateral partition to separate the work area from its surroundings. Furthermore, the bodywork workstation has a floor or floor surface that defines the downward boundary of the work area along the direction of gravity.

[0009] The bodywork workstation is characterized by the presence of a monitoring device within the workspace. This monitoring device includes a dust and smoke detection unit for detecting dust and smoke in the workspace. Alternatively or additionally, the monitoring device includes a gas detection unit for detecting (defined) gases in the workspace.

[0010] This enables workplace monitoring for dust, smoke, and gases, contributing to the creation of the safest and healthiest possible working environment (protecting employees). Monitoring also prevents the formation of an explosive mixture ("EX zone") in the work area. The bodywork workstation can be used not only for processing conventional car bodies (steel or sheet metal) but also for mixed constructions such as bodies made of aluminum, steel, and / or carbon fiber composites ("multi-mix bodywork workstation"). The dust and smoke detection unit can detect dust and smoke and determine their concentration.

[0011] The gas detection unit, or rather its gas sensor, can detect a variety of different gases and their concentrations. The gas detection unit, or rather its gas sensor, is specifically designed to detect cyanide, benzene, hydrogen, and battery fluid (defined gases). In other words, the gas detection unit, or rather its gas sensor, is designed to detect several of the aforementioned gases, particularly their gas concentrations. Alternatively or additionally, the gas detection unit can have a separate hydrogen sensor (targeted detection of hydrogen or hydrogen concentration). The proposed bodywork workstation can safely process not only the bodies of conventional vehicles with internal combustion engines, but also the bodies of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), fuel cell vehicles (FCHVs), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Regarding the bodywork...The vehicle body could, for example, be the body of a passenger car that may have one of the aforementioned drive units.

[0012] The lateral partition can be designed as a curtain guided in a preferably circumferential track or as doors / folding walls, by means of which the workspace can be separated from the surroundings on several or all sides, in particular on four sides. The lateral partition can be made of fire-resistant material. Preferably, the lateral partition can extend to the floor or rest on the floor, so that the lateral partition is largely gas-tight at the floor level. Preferably, the lateral partition is flexible (not pressure-tight) so that, for example, in the event of a sudden overpressure in the workspace, no pressure reflections occur at the lateral partition.

[0013] The term "vehicle parking space" refers to the area within the workspace where a vehicle can be parked. If the bodywork being repaired is a motor vehicle body, then this space is a vehicle parking space, specifically for a passenger car.

[0014] Processing of car bodies or vehicle bodies in the work area can include, for example, cleaning, grinding, welding, filling and / or dent removal.

[0015] According to the invention, the monitoring device further comprises a thermal imaging camera for detecting infrared radiation in the work area. This contributes to a comparatively high level of safety, as emerging damage or fires, e.g., a fire in a motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine or a battery-electric vehicle (e.g., a battery fire), can be detected at an early stage. This allows countermeasures to be taken early and employees to be evacuated.

[0016] Preferably, the thermal imaging camera can be configured to capture and / or transmit live images (conventional video signal) and thermal images. This makes it easier for an employee to assess the current situation in the workspace. The thermal imaging camera is preferably configured to transmit live images and thermal images simultaneously or sequentially.

[0017] According to the invention, the thermal imaging camera is mounted on the floor of the vehicle parking space or, alternatively, held by a holding device, e.g., a movable trolley, and positioned in such a way that the underbody of a vehicle located in the parking space (e.g., with one of the aforementioned drive units) can be detected, at least in sections. In other words, the detection range of the thermal imaging camera can be directed or aligned to the underbody or a section of the underbody of a vehicle located in the parking space. Thus, the vehicle being worked on in the body shop can be monitored from below, e.g., where the traction battery of a battery electric vehicle (BEV) is located. When equipped with a holding device, e.g., a movable trolley (frame with wheels), the holding device with the thermal imaging camera can be positioned at the desired location beneath the vehicle.The trolley can have a positioning rod, preferably swiveling, attached to the frame. This allows a worker to conveniently and precisely position the trolley under a vehicle. If the thermal imaging camera is mounted on the ground, it can be mounted on the ground or (partially or completely) recessed into the ground.

[0018] The monitoring device may expediently include a surveillance camera positioned to capture the work area. This enables workplace monitoring, thereby increasing safety and occupational security. The surveillance camera is preferably a video camera or TV camera. The surveillance camera is positioned and / or aligned to capture the work area, including the vehicle parking space. Specifically, the surveillance camera may be arranged and / or attached to a common support structure shared by the dust and / or smoke detection unit and the gas detection unit. Alternatively, the surveillance camera may be arranged and / or attached to a frame, particularly a crossbeam of the frame, to which the side partition is attached.

[0019] Preferably, the monitoring device can include an additional thermal imaging camera for detecting infrared radiation, which is oriented such that it captures the workspace, preferably the workspace and its surroundings. This allows for global thermal monitoring of the workspace, possibly including its surroundings (and not just monitoring from underneath the vehicle). For example, a temperature increase (hotspot) caused by bodywork on top of the vehicle can be detected, and countermeasures can be taken (e.g., even at a time when the thermal imaging camera underneath the vehicle has not yet detected any irregularities). If the additional thermal imaging camera also captures the surroundings, irregularities in the vicinity of the workspace, e.g., at an adjacent bodywork workstation, can also be detected.The additional thermal imaging camera can be arranged and / or attached to a frame, in particular a crossbar of the frame, to which the side partition is attached.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the monitoring device can include an electronic evaluation unit, wherein the dust and smoke detection unit, the gas detection unit, the thermal imaging camera, the surveillance camera, and / or the additional thermal imaging camera are wirelessly or wired connected to the evaluation unit so that their measured values ​​or signals can be transmitted to the evaluation unit. This allows for centralized monitoring and evaluation of the incoming measured values ​​and signals via the evaluation unit. This contributes to efficient operation, as only one evaluation unit needs to be present and configured, and can be used for the detection units or cameras.

[0021] In the simplest case, the evaluation unit can be designed as an electronic circuit, e.g., as a comparator. Preferably, however, the evaluation unit is designed as a computer, which has at least a processor, memory (ROM and / or RAM memory), and interfaces (input and / or output interfaces).

[0022] Advantageously, the evaluation unit can be configured to check whether the measured values ​​or signals (transmitted to the evaluation unit) exceed a defined threshold or gradient and, if the threshold or gradient is exceeded, to output a signal and / or a message, for example, to an employee at the body shop. Thus, incoming measured values ​​or signals are monitored by the evaluation unit, and an output signal or message is issued when a threshold is exceeded, for example, to the employee. This supports the employee, enabling them to determine, when an output signal or message is issued, whether and which measures or countermeasures are necessary and, if so, to initiate the relevant measures. The output signal and / or message can be displayed via a display device (component of the monitoring device) connected to the evaluation unit, for example.This can be achieved using one or more LEDs, a display, or a monitor. Alternatively or additionally, a screen connected to the evaluation unit can be used to output camera signals, displaying the camera signals from a thermal imaging camera, a surveillance camera, and / or another thermal imaging camera. The screen can be arranged and / or attached to a common support structure for the dust and / or smoke detection unit and the gas detection unit.

[0023] The evaluation unit can expediently store a catalog of measures for responding to changing environmental conditions in the workspace ("countermeasures") and can be configured to issue an output signal and / or a message with at least one suitable measure, e.g., to a worker in the body shop, depending on whether a threshold or gradient is exceeded. This allows measures to be identified and initiated early, thus protecting the safety and health of the employees in the body shop and enabling operations to continue (the work process does not need to be interrupted).The catalog of measures may include: putting on a respiratory mask, adjusting the position of a local extraction unit, regulating the suction intensity of an extraction unit (switching on a lower or higher suction level), and / or cleaning or replacing a filter element of an extraction unit.

[0024] The bodywork workstation is designed in such a way that, by monitoring the measured values ​​or signals from the dust and smoke detection unit as well as the gas detection unit using the evaluation unit and implementing the measures specified by the evaluation unit in the work area, no explosive mixture can form. Rather, by monitoring the work area and implementing the measures or countermeasures, early intervention is "counteracted," so that deteriorating environmental conditions in the work area are addressed promptly and an explosive mixture cannot form in the first place.

[0025] Specifically, the evaluation unit can be configured to check whether the measured values ​​or signals from the thermal imaging camera and / or other thermal imaging cameras (transmitted to the evaluation unit) exceed a defined temperature increase per unit of time and, if this defined temperature increase per unit of time is exceeded, issue an alarm signal and / or a warning message. This allows for the early detection of damage or fire in a vehicle, enabling timely warning and, if necessary, evacuation of employees in the body shop. In particular, with a thermal imaging camera positioned below the vehicle (located in the vehicle parking space), damage or fires in the traction batteries of BEVs can be detected promptly (temperature increase per unit of time above that of a conventional charging process), even before employees in the body shop can perceive them. For example...Damage or fires resulting from bodywork can be detected promptly with a suitably positioned additional thermal imaging camera. The alarm signal can be displayed as a visual warning signal (indicator, etc.). so) and / or an acoustic warning signal (speaker connected to the evaluation unit).

[0026] The evaluation unit can be expediently configured to store the measured values ​​or signals (transmitted to the evaluation unit) on a data storage device, preferably one that can be removed manually and without tools by an employee at the body shop. This allows the evaluation unit to function as a data logger. Measured values ​​or signals, such as dust and smoke concentration and / or gas concentration, can then be recorded on the data storage device at a specific sampling rate. (e.g. 1The data (measured values ​​per second or minute) is stored (documenting the environmental conditions prevailing in the workspace). Since the data storage device is preferably removable manually and without tools, easy data export or replacement is possible. Preferably, the data storage device is designed as a USB flash drive.

[0027] Advantageously, the evaluation unit can have a wireless or wired interface through which measured values, signals, and / or messages can be transmitted to digital receivers, particularly digital end devices. This allows for more comprehensive monitoring, for example, in a central control room that oversees the bodywork workstation(s). Furthermore, it enables communication with authorities such as the police, emergency services, and / or fire department. In other words, connected digital receivers can be informed accordingly.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the dust and smoke detection unit and the gas detection unit can be mounted on a common support structure, which is designed to be movable within the workspace. This allows the detection units to be moved within the workspace, for example, to perform detection as close as possible to the actual working position on the vehicle body (e.g., the sides, rear, or front of the vehicle body being worked on while it is parked). Furthermore, a screen connected to the evaluation unit for displaying camera signals can be arranged and / or attached to the support structure. This screen can display camera signals from a thermal imaging camera, a surveillance camera, and / or another thermal imaging camera.

[0029] The support structure can itself be designed to be movable, in particular by means of casters attached to it. The support structure can then be moved across the floor using these casters. Alternatively, the support structure can be made indirectly movable by being attached to a workshop trolley equipped with casters. The workshop trolley can be moved across the floor, and the support structure (attached to it) moves along with it. It is also conceivable that a guide, e.g., a rail or rail system, is arranged in the work area, along which the support structure is guided so that it can slide, preferably by means of casters or glides.

[0030] Specifically, the floor can be designed to be electrically non-conductive. In other words, the floor can act as an insulator. This reduces the risk of an electric shock from the vehicle for employees working in the body shop. The floor can be coated with a non-conductive material for this purpose.

[0031] Preferably, the bodywork workstation can have a ceiling partition to separate the work area from its surroundings. This allows the work area to be isolated from the environment, thus reducing contamination. For fire resistance, the ceiling partition can be made of non-combustible (fireproof) material. The ceiling partition can be designed as a roof, particularly a tent roof. If a ceiling extraction system is present, the ceiling partition can be positioned above it.

[0032] Advantageously, a first extraction device can be provided for extracting smoke and vapors from the work area. This allows smoke and vapors to be drawn in and collected. The first extraction device can preferably include an activated carbon filter. The first extraction device can be coupled to at least one local extraction system (extraction arm and ductwork). This enables the extraction of smoke and vapors directly at the actual work position.

[0033] Advantageously, a second extraction device can be provided for extracting dust from the work area. This allows dust to be drawn in and collected from the work area. The second extraction device can be coupled with a tool extraction system. This allows dust generated during machining with a tool, e.g., grinding dust, to be extracted directly. The second extraction device can preferably include liquid filtration.

[0034] The first and / or second extraction unit can each be designed as a mobile unit, in particular one that can be moved around the work area on casters. This reduces the construction effort compared to permanently installed extraction units. Furthermore, this allows the extraction units to be positioned as desired within the work area, and thus as close as possible to the work position, which promotes energy-efficient extraction.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, a portable, particularly handheld, gas detection unit can be provided, by means of which defined gases can be detected at various locations in the workspace. The gas detection unit can be designed as a (portable) handheld device. This allows employees working in the workspace to perform measurements at different positions within the workspace. Preferably, the portable gas detection unit can be wirelessly connected to, or coupled with, an evaluation unit.

[0036] Advantageously, an evacuation container for a motor vehicle can be provided in or adjacent to the work area. The evacuation container has doors that can be opened on at least one side, but is otherwise completely closed. The evacuation container is dimensioned to accommodate a passenger car. In the event of a fire or damage to the vehicle's battery, for example, in the case of a battery electric vehicle (BEV), the vehicle can be moved into the evacuation container, for example, by being pushed into it. The evacuation container is specifically designed so that it can be picked up and transported by a truck.

[0037] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the figures, where identical or functionally identical elements are provided with identical reference numerals, possibly only once. The figures show: Fig.1an embodiment of the bodywork workstation in a perspective top view; Fig.2 the bodywork workstation Figure 1 , where the lateral separation is shown transparently; Fig.3 the bodywork workstation Figure 1 according to the in Figure 2 section III-III shown; and Fig.4 the bodywork workstation Figure 1 in a top view according to the in Figure 3 indicated direction of view IV.

[0038] Figure 1 Figure 10 shows a bodywork workstation, which is designated by the reference numeral 10. Bodywork workstation 10 is used for processing vehicle bodies and has a work area 12, which in turn includes a vehicle parking space 14 (see Figure 10). Fig.4 ).

[0039] The bodywork workstation 10 has a frame 16, which forms a base frame and to which components of the bodywork workstation 10 can be attached (see Fig.1-3The frame 16 in this example has posts 18, which support the frame 16 against the ground 20. In this example, the frame 16 is formed from four crossbeams 22, each connected to a post 18. In an embodiment not shown, it is conceivable that the frame 16 is attached to a building ceiling.

[0040] The bodywork workstation 10 further features a lateral partition 24, by means of which the workspace 12 can be separated from the surroundings on at least three sides. In this example, the lateral partition 24 is designed as a fire-resistant curtain 28 guided in a guide 26 (rail). In this example, the guide 26 is attached to the crossbeams 22.

[0041] On a fourth side 30, the workspace 12 can be separated from the surroundings by a combined supply and storage unit or also by a fire-resistant structure (not shown). A ceiling partition (not shown), which may be made of fire-resistant material, can be provided to separate the workspace 12 from the surroundings (against the direction of gravity g upwards).

[0042] As previously indicated, the workspace 12 is bounded downwards along the direction of gravity g by the floor 20. In this example, the floor 20 is electrically non-conductive.

[0043] A monitoring device 32 is arranged in workroom 12 for monitoring workroom 12. In the example, the monitoring device 32 has a dust and smoke detection unit 34 for detecting dust and smoke in workroom 12 and a gas detection unit 36 ​​for detecting defined gases in workroom 12.

[0044] The dust and smoke detection unit 34 and the gas detection unit 36 ​​are held on a common support structure 38, which is designed to be movable within the working space 12. In this example, the support structure 38 is guided slidably on a further rail 40 attached to the frame 16 by means of rollers or sliders. The rail 40 has a U-shaped profile in plan view (see figure). Fig.4 The support structure 38 can be described as a sensor trolley.

[0045] The example also includes another movable support structure 41, which is likewise guided along the rail 40 by means of rollers or sliders. This additional support structure 41 can be moved independently of the support structure 38. The additional support structure 41 can be referred to as a media trolley. A notebook, a monitor, or the like can be positioned on it. In the example, a monitor 43 is arranged and / or attached to the support structure 41, on which camera signals from the cameras 52 described below can be output.

[0046] In this example, cladding elements 42 are provided on at least three sides of the frame 16 or its crossbeams 22. The cladding elements 42 can protect the crossbeams 22 from environmental influences. Separately, in this example, light strips 44 are provided on the frame 16 or its crossbeams 22; these are shown here as LED light strips 44.

[0047] The bodywork workstation 10 has a first extraction device 48 for extracting smoke and vapors from the work area 12 and a second extraction device 50 for extracting dust from the work area 12 (see Fig.4 (Extraction devices shown schematically only). The first extraction device 48 can be coupled with a local extraction system (extraction arm and piping) (not shown). The second extraction device 50 can be coupled with a tool extraction system (not shown). The extraction devices 48 and 50 are each designed as mobile extraction devices, in particular by means of rollers on the floor 20 in the work area 12.

[0048] The monitoring device 32 includes a thermal imaging camera 52 for detecting infrared radiation in the work area 12. Preferably, the thermal imaging camera 52 is configured to capture live images and thermal images. In this example, the thermal imaging camera 52 is mounted on a trolley 53 that can be moved along the floor 20, such that the underbody of a vehicle located in the parking space 14 (not shown) can be detected at least partially by the thermal imaging camera 52. The trolley 53 has a frame 57 with rollers 59. A positioning rod 61 is pivotably attached to the frame 57, allowing the thermal imaging camera 52 to be easily positioned by an operator.

[0049] The monitoring device 52 further includes a monitoring camera 63, which is oriented such that it captures the work area 12. In the example, the monitoring camera 63 is arranged and attached to the support structure 41 (see figure). Fig.3 ).

[0050] The monitoring device 52 also includes a further thermal imaging camera 66 for detecting infrared radiation, which is oriented such that it detects the workspace 12 and preferably also its surroundings. In the example, the further thermal imaging camera 66 is arranged and attached to a crossbeam 22 of the frame 16 (see figure). Fig.4 ).

[0051] The monitoring device 32 further includes an electronic evaluation unit 54 (see Fig.3 The evaluation unit 54 is combined with the gas detection unit 36 ​​in a housing 55 in this example. The evaluation unit 54 is designed as a computer in this example. ua It has a display 56, an input field 58, and interfaces (input and output interfaces; not shown). The computer may also have other components described above.

[0052] The dust and smoke detection unit 34, the gas detection unit 36, the thermal imaging camera 52, the surveillance camera 63 and the additional thermal imaging camera 66 are wirelessly or wired connected to the evaluation unit 54 via interfaces of the evaluation unit 54, so that their measured values ​​or signals can be transmitted to the evaluation unit 54.

[0053] The evaluation unit 54 also features a wireless or wired interface through which measured values, signals, and / or messages can be transmitted to digital end devices such as the notebook shown in the figures. Transmission to other recipients, such as government agencies, is also possible, as described above.

[0054] The evaluation unit 54 is designed to store the measured values ​​or signals on a data storage device that can be removed by an operator, preferably manually and without tools, e.g. a USB stick (not shown).

[0055] In this example, the evaluation unit 54 is configured to check whether the measured values ​​or signals exceed a defined threshold or gradient and, if the threshold or gradient is exceeded, to output a signal and / or a message. For example, if the concentration of a specific gas determined by the gas detection unit 34 exceeds a threshold, this can be signaled to an employee at the bodywork workstation 10, for example by a message on the display 56.

[0056] Evaluation unit 54 stores a catalog of measures and is configured to output a signal and / or a message with at least one suitable measure to react to the changed environmental conditions, depending on whether a threshold or gradient is exceeded. This can be displayed, for example, on display 56. An employee at bodywork station 10 can then initiate a corresponding measure, as described above.

[0057] Specifically, the evaluation unit 54 is configured to check whether the measured values ​​or signals from the thermal imaging camera 52 and / or the additional thermal imaging camera 66 exceed a defined temperature increase per unit of time and, if this defined temperature increase per unit of time is exceeded, to issue an alarm signal and / or a warning message. This can be done, for example, by displaying a message on the display 56. Furthermore, a notification can be sent to appropriate media recipients, as described above.

[0058] Optionally, a portable, especially handheld, gas detection unit and / or an evacuation container for a motor vehicle may be provided, as described above (not shown).

Claims

1. A vehicle body workplace (10) for processing vehicle bodies, comprising a workspace (12) comprising a vehicle parking space (14), a lateral partition (24) for separating the workspace (12) from the surrounding area and a floor (20) delimiting the workspace (12) downward along the direction of gravity (g), characterized by a monitoring device (32) arranged in the workspace (12) for monitoring the workspace (12), wherein the monitoring device (32) comprises a dust and smoke detection unit (34) for detecting dust and smoke in the workspace (12) and / or a gas detection unit (36) for detecting gases in the workspace (12), wherein the monitoring device (32) comprises a thermal imaging camera (52) for capturing infrared radiation in the workspace (12), wherein the thermal imaging camera (52) is mounted on the floor (20) on the vehicle parking space (14) or held by means of a holding device and is positionable on the vehicle parking space (14) in such a way that the underbody of a vehicle located on the vehicle parking space (12) can be captured at least in sections by means of the thermal imaging camera (52).

2. The vehicle body workplace (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the thermal imaging camera (52) is configured to capture live images and thermal images.

3. The vehicle body workplace (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the monitoring device (32) comprises a surveillance camera (63) that is aligned in such a way that it captures the workspace (12) and / or in that the monitoring device (32) comprises a further thermal imaging camera (66) for capturing infrared radiation that is aligned in such a way that it captures the workspace (12) or the workspace (12) and its surrounding area.

4. The vehicle body workplace (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the monitoring device (32) comprises an electronic evaluation unit (54), wherein the dust and smoke detection unit (34), the gas detection unit (36), the thermal imaging camera (52), the surveillance camera (63) and / or the further thermal imaging camera (66) are coupled wirelessly or in a wired manner to the evaluation unit (54) so that their measured values or signals can be transmitted to the evaluation unit (54).

5. The vehicle body workplace (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that the evaluation unit (54) is configured to check whether the measured values or signals in each case exceed a defined threshold value or gradient and to output an output signal and / or a message when the threshold value or gradient is exceeded.

6. The vehicle body workplace (10) according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that a catalog of measures is stored in the evaluation unit (54) and the evaluation unit (54) is configured to output, as a function of the exceeded threshold value or gradient, an output signal and / or a message with at least one suitable measure.

7. The vehicle body workplace (10) according to claim 4, 5 or 6, characterized in that the evaluation unit (54) is configured to check whether the measured values or signals of the thermal imaging camera (52) and / or the further thermal imaging camera (66) exceed a defined temperature increase per unit of time and to output an alarm signal and / or a warning message when the defined temperature increase per unit of time is exceeded.

8. The vehicle body workplace (10) according to one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that the evaluation unit (54) is configured to store the measured values or signals on a data storage medium that is preferably removable and / or in that the evaluation unit (10) comprises a wireless or wired interface by means of which measured values, signals and / or messages can be transmitted to digital recipients in particular to digital terminal devices.

9. The vehicle body workplace (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dust and smoke detection unit (34) and the gas detection unit (36) are held on a common support structure (38), wherein the support structure (38) is designed to be movable in the workspace (12).

10. The vehicle body workplace (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the floor (20) is designed to be electrically non-conductive.

11. The vehicle body workplace (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a first extraction device (48) for extracting smoke and vapors from the workspace (12) and / or a second extraction device (50) for extracting dusts from the workspace (12) are provided.

12. The vehicle body workplace (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a portable gas detection unit, in particular a handheld gas detection unit, is provided by means of which defined gases can be detected at various locations in the workspace (12).

13. The vehicle body workplace (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an evacuation container for receiving a motor vehicle is provided in or adjacent to the workspace (12).