Aeronautic Piston Engine Assembly Station Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current assembly stations for aeronautic piston engines rely heavily on manual verification, leading to potential mistakes, increased time, and higher costs due to the need for multiple operators and repeated access to component warehouses, with no efficient way to ensure quick and safe confirmation of correct component pickup and assembly.
Innovation Solution
An electronic control assembly with data processing devices and user interfaces connected to an external unit, utilizing barcode readers and sensors to verify correct component pickup and assembly, reducing the need for multiple operators and minimizing errors through automated verification and feedback.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual verification is used to check component pickup and assembly, then operators can visually inspect components, but mistakes are made and verification is slow
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual visual verification with an automated electronic control assembly that uses optical scanning and data processing to verify component pickup and assembly. The system automatically reads component identification data and compares it against the assembly list, eliminating human error and significantly reducing verification time while maintaining high accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary electronic control assembly that acts as a mediator between the operator and the verification process. This intermediary system automatically captures component data, processes it through external data processing units, and provides feedback, thereby eliminating the need for manual verification while ensuring accurate and rapid component checking.
2Reliability
If multiple operators are used for assembly and verification, then assembly can be performed, but manpower requirements increase and costs rise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service verification system where the electronic control assembly automatically performs both the assembly guidance and verification functions that previously required multiple operators. The system guides the operator through the assembly process and automatically verifies each step, eliminating the need for a second operator dedicated to verification and significantly reducing manpower requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic control assembly serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides assembly instructions, guides component pickup, performs automated verification, and generates certification. This multi-functional system replaces the roles of multiple specialized operators, reducing manpower while maintaining comprehensive quality control.
3Reliability
If visual verification is performed during assembly, then assembly correctness can be checked, but assembly speed decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces slow manual visual verification with rapid automated optical scanning and electronic data processing. The system instantly captures component identification data and compares it against the assembly requirements, providing immediate verification feedback that maintains assembly speed while ensuring correctness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements real-time feedback through the electronic control assembly that immediately confirms correct component pickup and assembly steps. This instant feedback mechanism allows operators to proceed without delay, maintaining high assembly speed while ensuring verification accuracy through automated comparison of component data against the assembly list.
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AI summary
The assembly station (1) for piston engines of aeronautic type, comprises: - one first storage area (2) of a plurality of components (P) of at least one piston engine of aeronautic type, the plurality of components (P) comprising: - at least one cylinder block; - at least one piston; - at least one connecting rod element; - at least one crank element; - at least one driving shaft; - one second assembly area (3) of the components (P) for the manufacture of at least one piston engine; - one electronic control assembly (4) adapted to verify the correct pickup of the components (P) from the first area (2) and the correct assembly of the components (P) in the second area (3).