Wire Harness Connector Assembly Layout for Simultaneous End Joining
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical connection products require separate assembly devices for first and second connectors, leading to prolonged assembly times and reduced efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A production system with side-by-side first and second assembly devices that simultaneously assemble first and second connectors onto a wire harness product, utilizing shared loading and supply devices and quality inspection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate assembly devices are used for first and second connectors arranged in series, then each connector can be assembled individually, but assembly time is excessively long and assembly efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges two separate assembly devices into a single integrated assembly device that can simultaneously assemble both the first connector and the second connector onto the wire harness product. The integrated device includes a first assembly station and a second assembly station arranged side by side, allowing parallel assembly operations to improve productivity while maintaining assembly quality through unified control and inspection mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a series arrangement (one-dimensional sequential processing) to a parallel arrangement (two-dimensional simultaneous processing) of assembly stations. The first and second assembly stations are positioned side by side, enabling concurrent assembly operations on different ends of the wire harness product, thereby reducing total assembly time while maintaining quality control.
2Ease of manufacture
If separate assembly devices are used for first and second connectors, then each connector assembly can be performed independently, but assembly time is excessively long
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple assembly functions into a single integrated assembly device that maintains the independence of individual assembly operations. The first and second assembly stations are integrated within one device, allowing simultaneous assembly of different connectors while preserving the independence of each assembly process through separate assembly mechanisms and control systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated assembly device performs preliminary positioning and preparation of both connectors simultaneously before the actual assembly process. The device includes preliminary positioning mechanisms that prepare both the first and second connectors for assembly in advance, enabling parallel processing and reducing total assembly time while maintaining independent assembly capability.
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AI summary
A production system for producing electrical connection products includes a first assembly device and a second assembly device. The first assembly device assembles a first connector onto a first wire harness end of a wire harness product. The second assembly device assembles a second connector onto a second wire harness end of the wire harness product. The first assembly device and the second assembly device are arranged side by side and face each other. The first assembly device and the second assembly device simultaneously assemble the first connector and the second connector.