Vehicle Window Lower Parts Assembly System

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly system for vehicle window sub-components used in the automotive sector, specifically in the production of automotive refinishing glass, designed for the application of brackets, primers, plasma, and polyurethane in error-free, uninterrupted, and automated production processes. It combines robotic automation, camera-based control, and rotary table technology for assembly lines to enhance production quality, traceability, and efficiency, enabling the assembly of different types of sub-components on the same production line in an error-free, traceable, and standardized manner, thus guaranteeing production quality.

Description

1 TARIFF Vehicle Window Lower Parts Assembly System TECHNICAL AREA 5 The invention is for the assembly of sub-components integrated into vehicle windows in the automotive industry. Used, particularly in the production of automotive refinishing glass, as a bracket, primer, plasma, and Designed for the flawless, uninterrupted execution of polyurethane applications. robotic automation for assembly lines, involved in automation-supported production processes, 10 By combining camera-based control and rotary table technology, production quality is improved. Enhancing traceability and efficiency, different types of sub-components can be produced on the same production line without errors. ensuring that it is assembled in a traceable and standardized manner, and thus improving the quality of production. with a mounting system for the lower parts of the vehicle windows that ensures their protection It is related. 15 PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE Today, the lower component assembly processes in automotive glass are largely done manually. is being carried out. In particular, primary application, plasma treatments and PU (polyurethane) 20 Multiple personnel working simultaneously during sub-component preparation stages such as applications It needs to work. This situation affects the production process in terms of both time and labor. This leads to it becoming inefficient. This is encountered in current manual systems. The main technical shortcomings are quite evident. Primarily, due to human error, the infrastructure... The preparation of parts is often faulty, and this directly affects the quality of the final product. 25 This is having an impact. In addition, insufficient traceability of production processes and substandard practices This leads to an increase in practices and inconsistencies in quality control processes. This opens up operational costs in this system that relies on manual labor. High production capacity, however, is low. Dependence on operator experience in each process, production This causes fluctuations in speed. 30 Another significant limitation is that the system is not compatible with different bracket types, meaning... The lack of flexibility in the production line is a problem. This situation worsens assembly as product variety increases. This leads to increased complexity in the process and higher error rates. All of this... The fundamental technical problem arising from these shortcomings is the production of different types of sub-parts in the same batch. 35 the inability to assemble it flawlessly, traceably and in a standardized manner on the production line, and therefore The problem is that production quality cannot be guaranteed. This situation is due to the existing manual systems. 2 this prevents it from meeting industrial automation standards and automotive glass production. This makes sustainable quality management difficult in their processes. As a result of research conducted in the literature, the application number “2024 / 019761” and “A VEHICLE” A Turkish patent application titled "GLASS CONTROL SYSTEM" was found. (See page 5) The subject of the application is the opening and closing of windows in passenger vehicles operated with NFC cards. The process involves scanning the NFC card with an electronic device that establishes near-field communication with the vehicle. It relates to a system that enables its implementation. However, the application in question concerns the automotive sector. Used in the sector for the assembly of sub-components integrated into vehicle windows, especially In the production of automotive refurbished glass, bracket, primer, plasma and polyurethane applications are used for 10 flawless, uninterrupted, and automation-supported production designed for implementation. robotic automation, camera-based control for assembly lines, and processes involved in these operations. By combining rotary table technology, we improve production quality, traceability, and efficiency. aiming to increase the production of different types of sub-components on the same production line, without errors, traceable and standardized assembly and thus guaranteeing production quality. 15 a clue relating to the assembly system of the lower parts of the vehicle windows that allows it to be taken None have been encountered. Ultimately, the problems mentioned above, which cannot be solved with current technology, are the subject of this technical analysis. This has made it necessary to make an innovation in the field. 20 A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention aims to eliminate the aforementioned disadvantages and introduce new technologies to the relevant technical field. It relates to the mounting system for the lower parts of vehicle windows, designed to provide advantages. The main purpose of the invention is to improve production quality, traceability and efficiency, and to develop different types of sub-products. The parts are assembled on the same production line in a flawless, traceable, and standardized manner. The aim is to ensure that production quality is guaranteed. All the objectives mentioned above and those that will emerge from the detailed explanation below are 30 The present invention aims to realize a sub-system integrated into vehicle windows in the automotive sector. Used in the assembly of parts, in the production of automotive glass, brackets, primers, plasma, and Designed for carrying out polyurethane applications, different types of sub-parts are the same. assembly on the production line in a flawless, traceable and standardized manner, and production It is an assembly system for the lower parts of vehicle windows that ensures the continuation of their quality, and its feature is; 35 3  part loading, unloading and camera control of parts, sub-part loading- Station A, which is the unloading and camera control station area,  bracket fixtures are placed on top of each station, and a different procedure is performed at each station, A rotary table system where numerous sub-components are processed separately at each station,  The chassis on which the system is mounted, 5  The system, which is attached to the chassis (1.1), is engaged for a specified number of seconds and at a specified angle. rotating turntable,  turntable: the rotating disc of the turntable to which the magazine holder arms are attached.  Magazine table referencing at least one sub-part,  Magazine holder 10, where the magazine tray is placed and which is attached to the turntable disc. arm,  Sensor mounting frame, which provides the connection of the sensors to the chassis,  Different magazine trays connected to the sensor mounting chassis magazine type recognition sensor that enables identification,  Capturing images from brackets on the magazine via cameras, containing 15 The images captured by the running software are used for presence / absence checks, type Camera inspection system that performs control, presence / absence of PU and cross-section control,  Station B, which is the plasma station area where the plasma application is performed,  Plasma robot that performs the plasma treatment,  Plasma unit that enables cleaning of the PU contact surface of the bottom part, 20  Station C, the robotic priming area where the primer application is performed,  The primary robot that performs the primary operation,  Includes a system that ensures the PU adheres more firmly to the bracket. primary unit,  In case of any malfunction during robot-assisted primary application, the system will be activated. Station D, which will be entered and used as a manual processing area,  The first curing station where the primer is heat-cured for the specified time,  Allows the primer applied to the bracket to dry at the first curing station. The first curing unit, which contains a resistance heater.  The second curing station, where the primer is heat-cured, is 30  Allows the primer applied to the bracket to dry in the second curing station. The second curing unit, which has a resistance heater.  Third curing station where the primer is cured using heat for the specified time,  Allows the primer applied to the bracket to dry at the third curing station. The third curing unit, which has a resistance heater, is 35 4  H is the area where the PU application is performed and which is used as a PU application station. station,  PU robot that performs PU application,  PU system – SCA, which is the product used to hold the bracket to the vehicle windshield.  PU system - To prevent damage to SCA cables and hoses 5 the stabilizing chassis used,  control console, which provides overall control of the system,  Robot control panel 1, which controls the plasma robot,  Robot control panel 2, which controls the primary robot,  Robot control board 3, 10 where the PU robot is controlled.  Energizes robots, control panels, and the entire electrical system. electrical panel,  A fence system that separates the entire system from the outside area and ensures occupational safety within the system. It includes. The best way to utilize the advantages of the existing invention, together with its structure and additional elements. For it to be understood, it must be considered together with the figures explained below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1 is a representative illustration of the assembly system for the lower parts of the vehicle windows that are the subject of this invention. It is a representation. Figure 2 shows another representation of the assembly system for the lower parts of the vehicle windows that are the subject of this invention. It is a representation. Figure 3 shows another example of the assembly system for the lower parts of the vehicle windows that are the subject of the invention. It is a representative illustration. Figure 4 is a representative illustration of the turntable system used in the invention. Figure 5 is a representative illustration of the carrier system used in the invention. The drawings do not necessarily need to be scaled and are sufficient to understand the existing invention. Details that are not present may have been overlooked. Furthermore, at least to a large extent... Elements that are identical or at least have substantially identical functions are numbered the same. It is shown. REFERENCE NUMBERS 35 A. Station 1. Turntable system 1.1. Chassis 1.2. Turntable 1.3. Turntable disc 5 1.4. Magazine holder arm 1.5. Magazine tray 1.6. Sensor mounting chassis 1.7. Magazine type recognition sensor 2. Camera control system 10 B.B. station 3. Plasma robot 4. Plasma unit C.C. station 5. Primary robot 15 6. Primary unit D.D station E. First curing station 7. First curing unit F. Second curing station 20 8. Second curing unit G. Third curing station 9. Third curing unit H. H station 10. PU robot 25 11. PU system - SCA 12. Stabilizer chassis 13. Control console 14. Robot board 1 15. Robot board 2 30 16. Robot board 3 17. Electrical panel 18. Fence system DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 35 6 This detailed description explains the assembly system for the lower parts of vehicle windows, which is the subject of the invention. it will not have any limiting effect on a better understanding of the subject. This is explained with examples. Assembly system for lower parts of vehicle windows, station A (A), turntable system (1), 5 chassis (1.1), turntable (1.2), turntable disc (1.3), magazine holder arm (1.4), magazine plate (1.5), sensor mounting chassis (1.6), magazine type recognition sensor (1.7), camera control system (2), B station (B), plasma robot (3), plasma unit (4), C station (C), primary robot (5), primary unit (6), D station (D), first curing station (E), first curing unit (7), second curing station (F), second curing unit (8), third curing 10 station (G), third curing unit (9), H station (H), PU robot (10), PU system – SCA (11), balancer chassis (12), control console (13), robot board 1 (14), robot board 2 Station A includes (15), robot board 3 (16), electrical board (17), and fence system (18). (A) lower part loading, unloading and camera control of parts. It is the unloading and camera control station area. The turntable system (1) has 15 bracket fixtures. It consists of numerous sub-parts, which are placed on top of each other and undergo a different process at each station. It is a system where each station is processed separately (preferably type 180). Chassis (1.1) is mounted on the system. It is the unit on which it is mounted. The turntable (1.2) rotates the system for a specified number of seconds and a specified number of seconds. It is equipment that rotates at an angle. Preferably it rotates 45º in 12 seconds. Turntable disc (1.3), It is the disc to which the magazine holder arms (1.4) are attached, which rotates with the help of the turntable (1.2). Magazine 20 The holding arm (1.4) is the arm on which the magazine tray (1.5) is placed. The magazine tray (1.5) has at least one It is the base plate to which the lower part is referenced, and the system can hold 8 different magazines simultaneously. The plate (1.5) can be found. The sensor mounting chassis (1.6) connects the sensors to the chassis (1.1). It is the unit that provides. Magazine type recognition sensor (1.7), preferably 512 different types. These are the sensors that enable the magazine table (1.5) to be identified. Camera control system 25 (2), taking images from the brackets on the magazine via cameras, inside The images captured by the running software are used for presence / absence checks, type checks, and PU (Purpose Monitoring). It is the system that performs presence / absence and cross-section control. Station B (B) is the plasma application. It is the plasma station area where it is made. Plasma robot (3) is the robot that performs the plasma process. Plasma unit (4) is made suitable by cleaning the PU contact surface of the bottom part 30 It is the unit where it is brought. Station C (C) is where the primary application is performed, robotic priming. It is the area. The primary robot (5) is the robot that performs the primary operation. The primary unit (6) is the one that attaches the PU to the bracket. It is the unit that includes the system that ensures a more secure hold. Station D (D), It will come into play in case of any malfunction that may occur during robotic primary application, It is a manual priming station used as a manual processing area. The first curing station is 35. (E) is the first station where the heat curing time of the primer is provided. First curing unit (7), The resistor that enables the primer applied to the bracket to dry in the first curing station (E). 7 This is the unit where the heater is located. The second curing station (F) determines the heat curing time of the primer. It is the second station where the second curing unit (8) is provided. Second curing station (F) This unit contains a resistance heater that ensures the primer applied to the bracket dries. The third curing station (G) is the third station where the primer is heat-cured. It is a station. The third curing unit (9) is bracket 5 in the third curing station (G). Station H (H) is the unit containing the resistance heater that ensures the applied primer dries. This is the area where the PU application is performed and which is used as a PU application station. PU The robot (10) is the robot that performs the PU application. The PU system – SCA (11) is the bracket on the vehicle glass. It is the unit to which the product that ensures adhesion is applied. The stabilizing chassis (12) of the PU unit It is a balanced unit used to prevent damage to the cables. Control console 10 (13) is the unit where the system is controlled. Robot board 1 (14) is the plasma robot (3) It is the unit where the control of the primary robot (5) is provided. Robot board 2 (15) controls the primary robot (5). Robot board 3 (16) is the unit that controls the PU robot (10). The electrical panel (17) is where the robots, panels and the entire electrical system are controlled. It is a unit. The Fence system (18) separates the entire system from the outside area and ensures occupational safety in the system. It is the structure that provides. The system for assembling the lower parts of vehicle windows integrates different types of lower parts into a single unit. It is designed to ensure flawless assembly on the system. The invention contains... The camera-assisted fixture and part recognition system accurately identifies 20 different types of sub-parts. It ensures positioning and assembly. Robotic systems, primary, plasma and By automating polyurethane applications, the risk of human error is eliminated. It lifts at least 8 station turntable systems (1), different types of sub-parts at the same time. This makes it possible to process different brackets on the same system. Flexible production infrastructure allows for different brackets. and offers quick adaptation to fixture combinations. Operator panel and data 25 The tracking feature ensures traceability by real-time monitoring and storage of production data. (Existing) optimizing the areas used in systems by converting them into a more compact structure This is ensured. In addition, production continuity is maintained in case of malfunctions with manual processing stations. This is guaranteed. Thanks to this structure, multiple sub-components can be integrated into a single system. The preparation of this type can be carried out flawlessly, quickly and in a traceable manner, production 30 This results in reduced work time and labor savings. The magazine is attached to the magazine holder arm (1.4) which is connected to the turntable disc (1.3) in the system. The plate (1.5) is installed. The magazine type recognition connected to the sensor connection chassis (1.6) The accuracy of the magazine type is determined thanks to its sensors (1.7). Then magazine 35 Brackets are placed on the table (1.5). Lower part loading-unloading and camera control. The accuracy of the bracket type (2) with the camera control system located at the station (station A) and 8 The quantity is confirmed, and this information is passed on to the robots. If the accuracy of all data is ensured, the turntable... The rotary table (1.2) attached to the chassis (1.1) in the system (1) at a specified time With its rotation in the segment, the piece passes to the next plasma station, namely station B (B). At this station, the plasma robot (3) and the plasma unit (4) at its end are used to clean the surface of the brackets. It is cleaned. After the return within the specified time period, the system undergoes robotic priming 5. It passes to station C, that is, station C. At this station, the primary robot (5) is connected to the primary robot. unit (6) is located. Primer is applied to the areas of the brackets where PU will be applied, PU The holding power is increased. After the rotation within the specified time period, the system performs manual operation. It passes to station D (D), which is a station. What may happen at the robotic primary station In case of any malfunction, manual priming is performed at this station. Specified 10 After the rotation in the time period, the system moves to the first curing station (E). At this station (Station E) contains resistance heaters and a fan. These ensure the primer dries. To ensure complete curing, there are three curing stations. Specified After the rotation in the time period, the system proceeds to the next (F station) second cure. It passes to station (F). After the return within the specified time period, the system (station G) 15 It moves to the third curing station (G). After the return within the specified time period. The system passes to station H (H), which is the PU driving station. At this station, the PU robot (10) and PU is applied to the brackets with the PU system-SCA (11). The cable and of the PU system-SCA (11) A stabilizing chassis (12) is used to prevent damage to the hoses. Specified After the turn in the time frame, lower part loading-unloading and camera control 20 The part arriving at the station (station A) will this time undergo PU accuracy check and camera inspection. The system is made with (2). The general control of the system is provided by the control console (13). In the invention Robot boards for driving robots, electrical board for electricity distribution (17) It is located. The system for assembling the lower parts of vehicle windows will enable mobilization of the production area. It is designed in such a way that a single line is used for assembling different sub-components without the need for separate lines. Production can be carried out on it. The system features 100% automation and camera control during production. It aims for a zero-defect principle. A single line system for sub-components of different glass types. It offers rapid adaptation possibilities. Industry 4.0 compliant digital traceability and data-based management 30 It contributes to the infrastructure. In terms of occupational safety, it minimizes manual operations. It reduces personnel risks and guarantees production continuity. 35

Claims

9 REQUESTS 1. In the automotive industry, 5 for the assembly of sub-components integrated into vehicle windows. Used in the production of automotive glass, brackets, primers, plasma, and polyurethane. Designed for the implementation of applications, different types of sub-components are produced within the same production process. assembly and production on the line in a flawless, traceable and standardized manner. It is an assembly system for the lower parts of vehicle windows that ensures the continued quality of the windows. Feature; 10  Sub-part where parts are loaded, unloaded and camera checked Station A (A), which is the loading-unloading and camera control station area,  bracket fixtures are placed on top of each station and a different process is performed The rotating parts are processed separately at each station, where numerous sub-components are manufactured. table system (1), 15  chassis on which the system is mounted (1.1),  connected to the chassis (1.1), the system for a specified number of seconds and a specified number of seconds turntable that rotates at an angle (1.2),  Rotated by means of the turntable (1.2), to which the magazine holder arms (1.4) are attached turntable disc (1.3), 20  Magazine table to which at least one sub-part is referenced (1.5),  where the magazine table (1.5) is placed and connected to the turntable disc (1.3) magazine holder arm (1.4),  Sensor mounting chassis (1.6) which provides connection of the sensors to the chassis (1.1),  magazines 25, different from each other, connected to the sensor connection chassis (1.6). Magazine type recognition sensor that enables the identification of the tables (1.5). (1.7).  Capturing images from brackets on the magazine via cameras, The images it captures through the software running inside it are either presence or absence. Camera 30 performs type control, PU presence / absence and cross-section control. control system (2),  Station B (B), which is the plasma station area where the plasma application is performed,  Plasma robot that performs the plasma treatment (3),  Plasma unit (4) that enables cleaning of the PU contact surface of the bottom part.  Station C (C), the robotic priming area where the primer application is performed, 35  the primary robot that performs the primary operation (5),  Includes a system that ensures the PU adheres more firmly to the bracket. primary unit (6),  In case of any malfunction that may occur in the robotic primary application, it will come into play. Station D (D), which will be entered and used as a manual processing area,  The first curing station (E) where the heat curing time of the primer is provided, 5  drying of the primer applied to the bracket at the first curing station (E) first curing unit with resistance heater (7),  Second curing station (F) where the heat curing time of the primer is provided,  drying of the primer applied to the bracket at the second curing station (F) second curing unit (8), 10 which has a resistance heater providing  Third curing station (G) where the heat curing time of the primer is provided,  drying of the primer applied to the bracket at the third curing station (G) third curing unit (9) which has a resistance heater providing  The area where PU application is performed and which is used as a PU application station. Station H (H), 15  PU robot that performs PU application (10),  PU system used to apply the product that enables the bracket to adhere to the vehicle windshield – SCA (11),  PU system-SCA (11) to prevent damage to cables and hoses the stabilizing chassis used for (12), 20  control console (13) where the overall control of the system is provided,  Robot panel 1 (14) which controls the plasma robot (3),  Robot board 2 (15) on which the control of the primary robot (5) is provided,  Robot board 3 (16) on which the PU robot (10) is controlled,  25 that provides power to robots, panels and the entire electrical system electrical panel (17),  Fences that separate the entire system from the outside area and ensure occupational safety within the system. system (18) It includes.

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