JP5804403B2 - Vehicle assembly line - Google Patents

Description

  The present disclosure relates to a vehicle assembly line, and more particularly, to an assembly line for attaching components to a lower portion of a vehicle.

  Conventionally, various techniques related to a vehicle assembly line when manufacturing a vehicle such as an automobile are known. For example, Patent Document 1 is known.

According to Patent Document 1, a plurality of transfer devices are provided that move on the floor surface while supporting the vehicle body, and transfer the vehicle body along the assembly line.
The plurality of transport devices include a support portion that supports each vehicle body in a posture in which the front-rear direction of the vehicle body is orthogonal to the transport direction of the vehicle body, and a base that fixes the support portion to the upper surface.
The support part has an upstream support part and a downstream support part that are arranged symmetrically about the center line of the base extending in the direction orthogonal to the transport direction.
The space below each vehicle body supported by the conveyance device is communicated along the conveyance direction, and the communicated portion is used for conveying a tool used when assembling the suspension parts to each vehicle body. A technique is disclosed in which a conveyance path is formed, and a part space for arranging the suspension parts is formed below the vehicle body supported by each conveyance device, independently of the conveyance path.

By doing in this way, the component mounting trolley | bogie can be arrange | positioned between the upstream support part and the downstream support part in the lower part of a vehicle body.
Furthermore, a conveyance path is formed below the front part of the vehicle body and below the rear part of the vehicle body, and can be used as a tool conveyance space for attaching parts to the conveyance path.
Therefore, a wagon on which tools are placed and a carriage on which mounting parts are placed can be arranged below the vehicle body.
Therefore, when assembling the parts to each vehicle body, an increase in walking when taking the parts can be suppressed, and work efficiency can be improved.

Japanese Patent No. 4752929

According to Patent Document 1, the support portion that supports the vehicle body is arranged symmetrically about the center line of the base extending in the direction orthogonal to the transport direction.
Therefore, the support | pillar fixed to the base of the support part which supports the vehicle is narrower than the vehicle width.
However, many parts assembled in the lower part of the vehicle body have large shapes such as front and rear suspensions, engines & transmissions, exhaust pipes, and fuel tanks.
In order to carry these parts between the upstream side support part and the downstream side support part, it is narrow and has a problem of lowering the efficiency of the assembly work.

  In view of this technical problem, at least one embodiment of the present invention aims to provide an assembly line for a vehicle that improves the efficiency of assembling the attachment parts to the lower part of the vehicle body.

In order to solve this problem, at least one embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of conveyance devices that convey the vehicle body along a line by moving the floor surface while the vehicle body is supported.
An assembly line of a vehicle for assembling components to be mounted on the vehicle body for each vehicle body supported by the plurality of transfer devices,
The assembly line includes a first assembly line, a second assembly line, and a line connecting portion that connects the first assembly line and the second assembly line;
The overall shape of the first and second assembly lines and the line connecting portion is substantially U-shaped in plan view, and the line connecting portion extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body that has been transported along the first assembly line. The second assembly line is moved in the maintained state.

According to this configuration, the assembly lines connected in a U-shape are configured to flow while maintaining the same longitudinal direction of the vehicle body flowing through the first assembly line and the second assembly line.
For example, when the vehicle body is transported along the first assembly line, the front side of the vehicle body is transported toward the inside of the U-shape, and when transported along the second line, the front side of the vehicle body is transported toward the outside of the U-shape. Is done.
Therefore, when assembling the parts to the vehicle body, the assembly parts are arranged outside the line, and mounting work on the front side and the rear side of the vehicle body becomes possible.
Therefore, it is possible to make the space between the assembly lines as narrow as possible, and the facility space of the entire line can be made compact.
Further, the degree of freedom of the supply path for the assembly parts is increased, and the efficiency of the assembly work can be improved.
Furthermore, since work between assembly lines (U-shaped inner space) is not required, means (equipment) over the part is not required, and equipment costs can be reduced.

  In some embodiments, the line connection unit connects the downstream end of the first assembly line and the upstream end of the second assembly line with a linear rail, and The vehicle body is configured to move on the rail while maintaining the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body.

Further, in some embodiments, the line connecting portion is disposed below a first extension portion extending to the line connecting portion side at a downstream end portion of the first assembly line, and the transfer device is an extension portion. A receiving part that rises when it reaches, and receives the conveying device from the first assembly line;
A transfer unit for moving the transfer device of the receiving unit toward the second assembly line;
An upper end of the second assembly line that extends to the upstream side of the upstream end of the second assembly line is disposed, and when the transport device reaches the upstream end of the second assembly line, the transport is lowered and the transport An apparatus is mounted on the second extension portion, and is constituted by a transfer portion that is transferred to the second assembly line.

  By adopting such a configuration, the end of the first assembly line and the end of the second assembly line are connected by a rail and the transfer device is moved in parallel. Less cost and low price.

Further, in some embodiments, the transport device is in contact with a lower portion of each vehicle body and supports a posture in which the front-rear direction of the vehicle body is orthogonal to the transport direction;
A base for fixing the support portion to the upper surface;
The support part has an upstream support part and a downstream support part provided on the upstream side and the downstream side of the base along the transport direction, respectively.
The center of the support column fixed to the base of the upstream support portion and the downstream support portion is upstream and downstream with respect to the center line of the base extending in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction of the base. And provided at positions spaced away from each other with respect to the center line of the base extending in the transport direction.

  By adopting such a configuration, the center position of the support column fixed to the base is positioned upstream and downstream with respect to the center line of the base extending in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction of the base. And a structure that is separated from each other on the opposite sides of the center line of the base extending in the transport direction, the entrance to the work space at the bottom of the vehicle body is increased, and large parts are moved to the work space. When bringing it in, it is easy to carry in, the assembly work can be made more efficient, contact with other parts can be avoided, and deterioration in quality due to deformation of parts can be prevented.

  In some embodiments, the length of the base in the transport direction is such that a part to be mounted on the lower portion of the vehicle body is placed in a gap between the vehicle bodies placed on the adjacent support portions. It is comprised so that the space which can carry in the component trolley | bogie used can be ensured.

  By adopting such a configuration, by making the length in the transport direction of the base that can carry the parts cart between the car bodies, the number of walks for assembly of the assembly operator is reduced, Combined with the large entrance to the work space below the vehicle body, work efficiency is improved.

  Further, in some embodiments, the base and the outer floor surface of the U-shaped assembly line are configured to be maintained at the same height.

  By adopting such a configuration, entry / exit to / from the assembly work place under the vehicle body and the loading / unloading of the parts cart are smoothed, improving work safety and preventing parts from falling from the parts cart. it can.

  In some embodiments, when the vehicle body is mounted on the support base, the rear portion of the vehicle body is positioned outside the U-shape when the first assembly line is transported first. Is done.

With this configuration, the parts assembled to the vehicle body are mainly equipped with an engine, transmission, front suspension, etc. on the front side of the vehicle body, and a fuel tank, rear suspension, etc. are assembled on the rear side of the vehicle body. Often attached.
Therefore, when transporting the first assembly line, first assemble the fuel tank, rear suspension, etc., and assemble the engine, transmission, front suspension, etc. that are heavier than the fuel tank, rear suspension, etc. on the second assembly line side. Thus, the weight balance difference before and after the vehicle body on the support base can be reduced, and the stability of the vehicle body during assembly work can be improved.

  According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide a vehicle assembly line that improves the efficiency of assembling attachment parts to the lower part of the vehicle body.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an assembly line for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. The perspective view of a line connection part is shown. A side view of the line connection is shown. The schematic perspective view of the conveying apparatus which is 1st Embodiment of this invention is shown. (A) is a plan view of the schematic structure of the seismic isolation structure of the transport device of the present invention, and (B) is a side view of (A). The parts conveyance explanatory drawing from the parts cart to the lower part of the car body is shown. The example of the work condition in the assembly line of the vehicle which is one Embodiment of this invention is shown. The schematic perspective view of the conveying apparatus which is 2nd Embodiment of this invention is shown.

Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
However, the dimensions, materials, and relative arrangements of the components described in this embodiment are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention only to specific examples unless otherwise specified. Absent.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an assembly line for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention, and particularly an assembly line for assembling parts at the lower part of a vehicle body.
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, a vehicle assembly line 1 for assembling parts to the lower part of the vehicle body 100 includes a large number of transfer devices 2 that support the vehicle body 100 and the multiple transfer devices 2 in a line. A first assembly line 11 located on the upstream side of the assembly line 1 configured by conveying along the second assembly line, and a second assembly line disposed in parallel to the first assembly line 11 and located on the downstream side of the assembly line 1 12, and a line connecting portion 13 that connects a downstream end portion of the first assembly line 11 and an upstream end portion of the second assembly line 12.
And the 1st assembly line 11, the line connection part 13, and the 2nd assembly line 12 are arrange | positioned by planar view by substantially U shape.

The vehicle assembly line 1 includes a first transport rail 110 that transports the transport device 2 of the first assembly line 11 installed on the floor F, and a second transport rail that transports the transport device 2 of the second assembly line 12. The vehicle body 100 is placed on the plurality of transport devices 2... 2 along 120 [see FIG. 5 (B)], and is transported continuously in the transport direction without gaps.
In this state, the worker performs assembly work in a standing posture (see FIG. 7) below each vehicle body 100 and sequentially assembles each vehicle body 100.

The first transport rail 110 and the second transport rail 120 are provided with a large number of transport driven wheels 122 that are not driven by themselves to transport the transport device 2.
In addition, a plurality of transport drive units 121 are provided on the side portions of the first transport rail 110 and the second transport rail 120 so as to contact the side portions of the transport device 2 and transport the transport device 2 in the transport direction. Yes.
The transport driving unit 121 includes a transport driving wheel 121 b that abuts on the side of the transport device 2, and a transport motor 121 a that rotates the transport driving wheel 121 b in the transport direction of the transport device 2.
The transport driven wheel 122 is a support member that rotates in synchronization with the transport of the transport device 2 so that stable transport can be performed during transport of the transport device 2.

The line connection unit 13 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the line connecting portion 13, and FIG. 3 is a schematic side view of the line connecting portion 13.
The line connection portion 13 is disposed below the first extension portion 110 b extending from the downstream end of the first assembly line 11 to the line connection portion 13 side, and receives the transfer device 2 from the first assembly line 11. Part 14, a transfer part 15 for transferring from the first assembly line 11 side to the second assembly line 12 side, and the conveying device 2 to the second extension part 120b further upstream of the upstream end part of the second assembly line 12. When transported, the transfer device 2 is constituted by a transfer section 16 that is passed to the second assembly line 12 side via the second extension section 120b.
The receiving portion 14 is disposed on the lower side in the gravity direction of the first extension portion 110b extended to the line connecting portion 13 side at the downstream end of the first assembly line 11, and ascends when the transport device 2 reaches the extension portion 119b. Then, the transfer device 2 is lifted up by the cylinder 14 a above the first extension 110 b and received from the first assembly line 11.
The receiving unit 14 is provided with driving wheels 14b that are driven to rotate by a motor 14c in order to transfer the transport device 2.
14d is a driven wheel that does not drive itself, but rotates while supporting the transport device 2 in a stable manner.
When the receiving unit 14 lifts the transport device 2 up from the extension 110b, the driving wheel 14b rotates to transport the transport device 2 to the transfer unit 15 side.

A number of drive wheels 14b and driven wheels 14d are arranged in the transfer unit 15 in the same manner as the receiving unit 14, and the transfer device 2 is transferred to the transfer unit 16 side.
The transfer portion 16 is disposed above the second extension portion 120 b that extends further upstream from the upstream end portion of the second assembly line 12.
When the transport device 2 arrives at the transfer section 16, the transfer section 16 is gently inclined downward by the cylinder 16a with the downstream end of the transfer section 15 as a rotation fulcrum as shown in FIG. And placed on the second extension 120b.
By doing so, the posture of the vehicle body 100 moves in parallel from the first assembly line 11 to the second assembly line 12, and the posture of the vehicle body flowing through the first assembly line 11 and the second assembly line 12 (vehicle body It can be translated while maintaining the (front-rear direction).

As described above, the line connection unit 13 translates the vehicle body 100 that has been transported through the first assembly line 11 and connects it to the upstream end of the second assembly line 12.
That is, the vehicle body 100 that has been transported through the first assembly line 11 is transported in a posture in which the front-rear direction of the vehicle body 100 is orthogonal to the transport direction, and the front side of the vehicle body 100 is maintained facing the second assembly line 12 side. Has been.
The line connecting portion 13 is translated (a state in which the direction of the vehicle body 100 is not changed) and connected to the second assembly line.
Therefore, the vehicle body 100 being transported through the first assembly line 11 is located at the rear of the vehicle body 100 when the rear part of the vehicle body 100 is positioned outside the first assembly line 11 and is transported through the second assembly line 12. Is located outside the second assembly line 12.

In the present embodiment, there are cases where parts assembled to the vehicle body are mainly mounted with an engine, a transmission, a front suspension, etc. on the front side of the vehicle body, and a fuel tank, a rear suspension, etc. are assembled on the rear side of the vehicle body. Many.
Therefore, when transporting the first assembly line, first assemble the fuel tank, rear suspension, etc., and assemble the engine, transmission, front suspension, etc. that are heavier than the fuel tank, rear suspension, etc. on the second assembly line side. This is because the weight balance difference between the front and the rear of the vehicle body on the support base can be reduced, and the stability of the vehicle body during transportation can be improved.
The front-rear direction of the vehicle body 100 does not need to be specified in particular, and the direction of the vehicle body 100 conveyed through the first assembly line 11 may be determined in consideration of the size, weight, etc. of the parts during assembly.

Based on FIG.4 and FIG.5 (A), (B), the structure of the conveying apparatus 2 is demonstrated.
The transport device 2 includes a base 5 that is transported on a first transport rail 110 (second transport rail 120), a lower portion fixed to the upper surface of the base 5, and a support portion 3 on which the vehicle body 100 is placed. It is equipped with.

The base 5 is supported on the upper surface of the base base 51 that is transported on the upper surface of the transport driven wheel 122 provided on the first transport rail 110 (second transport rail 120) installed on the floor surface F. A seismic isolation device 6 is provided between the base isolation table 52 to which the part 3 is fixed and the base base 51 and the base isolation table 52.
Based on FIG. 5 (A) and (B), the structure of the seismic isolation apparatus 6 is demonstrated.
The seismic isolation device 6 is interposed between the base base 51 and the seismic isolation table 52, and includes a vertical seismic isolation rubber 63 that is a plurality of vertical seismic isolation members that absorb vertical (gravitational) vibration (vibration). The spring which comprises the horizontal seismic isolation member arrange | positioned between both wall surface 52a, 52a of the conveyance direction and orthogonal direction of the seismic isolation table 52, and both wall surface 51a, 51a of the conveyance direction of the base base 51 and orthogonal direction Coil springs 61 and 61, which are members, and dampers 62 and 62 for damping vibrations by a liquid-filled piston and cylinder are provided.
In addition, between the base base 51 and the base isolation table 52, stopper members 56 fixed to the base base 51 and projecting toward the base isolation table 52 are arranged corresponding to the corner portions of the base isolation table 52. It is installed.
The stopper member 56 is for ensuring the level of the seismic isolation table 52 when the upper and lower seismic isolation rubber 63 receives the load from the seismic isolation table 52 and compresses it.

In the case of this embodiment, the vertical seismic isolation member 63 is made of a seismic isolation rubber.
Or you may make a viscous liquid enclosure damper structure. The viscous liquid-filled damper structure is a general structure for engine mounting or interposed between the vehicle body 100 and the suspension, and is not particularly specified.
The coil spring 61 and the damper 62 are provided side by side in the horizontal direction.
The coil springs 61 and 61 are arranged on the side where the support column 31 of the support portion 3 is fixed to the seismic isolation table 52.
Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 5A, the coil springs 61 and 61 and the dampers 62 and 62 are arranged in an X shape with respect to the center of the seismic isolation table 52 in plan view.
Further, side surfaces in a direction orthogonal to the conveyance direction of the seismic isolation table 52 are fitted on both side surfaces in a direction orthogonal to the conveyance direction of the base base 51, and guides for guiding the sliding in the direction orthogonal to the conveyance direction. A groove 54 is provided.
The top surface of the seismic isolation table 52 and the top surface of the work platform 8 disposed so as to surround the outer portions of the first assembly line 11, the second assembly line 12, and the line connection portion 13 are substantially the same height. Thus, the gap with the transfer device 2 is provided to the extent that there is no hindrance to the movement of the assembly line.

A lock mechanism 60 is disposed between the base base 51 and the base isolation table 52 so that the base isolation table 52 is not displaced relative to the base base 51 along the guide groove 54. .
The lock mechanism 60 has one end 64 a fixed to the base base 51, the other end 64 b extending toward the seismic isolation table 52, and a side view having a fitting hole (not shown) into which a later-described Char pin 66 is fitted. Z-shaped plate-like first stay 64, one 65a is fixed to the seismic isolation table 52 side, the other 65b is in surface contact with the other end 64b, and is an insertion hole provided at a position facing the insertion hole The second stay 65 having the above-described structure and the Char pin 66 that fits into the fitting hole are provided.

When the seismic isolation table 52 is moved in a direction orthogonal to the conveying direction, that is, when a displacement force of a predetermined level or more is applied in the seismic isolation direction, the lock pin 66 is cut and the seismic isolation table 52 is moved toward the guide groove 54. Displacement is allowed.
In this case, when the operator works on the seismic isolation table 52, if the feet become unstable, it is difficult to perform a stable operation.
On the other hand, when a predetermined or greater displacement force is applied, the seismic isolation device 6 reduces the amount of shaking of the vehicle body 100 so that the vehicle body 100 placed on the support portion 3 does not become unstable. We are aiming for safety.

  By adopting such a structure, it is easy to absorb vibrations in the direction orthogonal to the conveying direction, and the coil spring 61 is disposed on the side of the support portion 3 on which the support column 31 is fixed. While effectively absorbing the input, the spring member and the damper member are arranged in an X shape with respect to the center of the base isolation table 52, so that the base isolation table 52 can be prevented from rotating in a horizontal plane, and the vehicle body 100 can be prevented. Can prevent unnecessary movement.

Based on FIG.4 and FIG.5, the shape of the support part 3 is demonstrated.
The support portion 3 is disposed on the upper surface of the seismic isolation table 52 as a pair of an upstream support portion 30a and a downstream support portion 30b along the conveyance direction.
Each of the pair of upstream support portions 30a and downstream support portions 30b is fixed to the upper surface of the seismic isolation table 52 and to the upper end of the support column 31. A vehicle body mounting member 32 that is a support arm extending in a direction orthogonal to the conveying direction, and a plurality of seats 33 that contact the vehicle body 100 are disposed on the upper surface of the vehicle body mounting member 32.

The column 31 has a center 31P that is evenly spaced from the center line CLb extending in a direction orthogonal to the conveying direction of the base 5 (base isolation table 52) BL = BL (for example, substantially the same as the side frame of the vehicle body 100). And a distance (offset) TL = TL (vehicle longitudinal direction) in a direction orthogonal to the center line CLa extending in the transport direction of the base 5 (base isolation table 52). Moreover, the support | pillar 31 consists of substantially square cross-sectional shape, and has 31P as the cross-sectional center position.
It is disposed at a point-symmetrical position with respect to the intersection P between the center line CLb and the center line CLa.
In the present embodiment, the height of the column 31 is such that the operator can raise his hand and assemble the attachment component on the lower surface of the vehicle body 100.

A vehicle body placing member 32 extending in a direction orthogonal to the transport direction is fixed to the upper end portion of the column 31.
Further, a plurality of seats 33 are fixed to the upper surface of the vehicle body mounting member 32.
The seat 33 is made of a resin material, and is molded of a soft material that is less likely to damage the paint of the vehicle body 100.
Then, at least one of the plurality of seats 33 is arranged so as to be positioned on the extension of the axis of the support column 31.
Further, the support portion 3 is a side frame portion on both lower sides of the vehicle body 100 by the upstream support portion 30a and the downstream support portion 30b, and supports between the front wheel tire house and the rear wheel tire house. ing.

  In this way, by positioning one of the plurality of seats 33 on the axis of the column 31, the bending moment of the column 31 caused by the load of the vehicle body 100 is suppressed, and the column 31 is prevented from being deformed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the reinforcing material for reducing the cost.

The length of the base 5 in the transport direction is such that the support 31 of the downstream support unit 30b of the transport device 2 on the upstream side in the transport direction and the support 31 of the upstream support unit 30a of the adjacent transport device 2 on the downstream side. A gap W1 (see FIG. 6) is generated.
The clearance W1 is used to carry in and carry out the parts cart 7 on which the assembly part 7a is placed in order to reduce the number of steps and time required for the operator to take the assembly part 7a when attaching the part to the lower part of the vehicle body 100. The dimensions are possible.
As described above, since the upper surface of the base isolation table 52 of the base 5 and the upper surface of the work platform 8 on the outer periphery of the assembly line are installed at substantially the same height, the parts cart 7 can be easily carried in and out. It is possible.

  In this way, by adopting the transport device structure of the assembly line, the support column 31 of each of the upstream support portion 30a and the downstream support portion 30b fixed to the seismic isolation table 52 of the base 5 extends in the transport direction. The center line CLa is spaced apart TL (offset) in the direction away from each other, and the center line CLb extending in the direction perpendicular to the transport direction is evenly spaced BL = BL. When the mounting parts are carried from the parts cart 7 to the assembly work space below the vehicle body 100, the distance W2 between the columns is not offset (the center line CLb of the base 5 extending in the direction perpendicular to the conveying direction) In comparison with the arrangement symmetrically to the line), long parts or large-shaped parts can be easily made, and the parts can be prevented from colliding with other members, so that quality can be easily ensured.

Further, the height of the support column 31 of the support portion 3 is such that the worker can raise his hand to assemble the mounting part 7 a on the lower surface of the vehicle body 100.
Furthermore, the assembly part 7a placed on the parts cart 7 is transported together with the vehicle body 100 being assembled on the base 5 that is continuously transported in the transport direction without any gaps. Even if the attachment timing is shifted, the assembly part 7a is not separated from the vehicle body 100, and the efficiency of the assembly work can be maintained.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, the ease of entering and exiting the work area below the vehicle body 100 and the degree of freedom of work in the work area are increased, and work efficiency can be improved.

In addition, when the entire assembly line is installed in a U-shape, and the vehicle body 100 is transported along the first assembly line 11, the front side of the vehicle body is transported toward the inside of the U-shape and transported through the second line. When the vehicle flows, the front side of the vehicle body is conveyed facing the U-shaped outside.
Further, the line connecting portion 13 connected from the first assembly line 11 to the second assembly line 12 is structured to move in parallel to maintain the posture in which the first assembly line 11 is conveyed.

Therefore, when the parts are assembled to the vehicle body 100, the assembled parts are placed outside the line and can be attached to the front side and the rear side of the vehicle body.
Furthermore, it becomes possible to make the space between the assembly lines as narrow as possible, and the facility space of the entire line can be made compact.
Moreover, since the assembly parts can be prepared in the outer part of the assembly line 1, the freedom of the supply path of the assembly parts is increased, and the efficiency of the assembly work can be improved.
Since work between the first assembly line 11 and the second assembly line 12 (U-shaped inner space) is not required, means (equipment) over the part is not required, and the facility cost can be reduced. .

(Second Embodiment)
The present embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that the structure of the support portion is different.
Accordingly, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted, and the support portion will be described.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a direction orthogonal to the conveyance direction of the assembly line 1.
As shown in FIG. 8, the transport device 4 includes a base 5 that is transported on the first transport rail 110 (second transport rail 120), a lower part fixed to the upper surface of the base 5, and a vehicle body 100 placed on the upper part. And a support portion 40 to be placed.
Since the base 5 is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

The support unit 40 is disposed on the upper surface of the seismic isolation table 52 in order in a pair of an upstream support unit 40a and a downstream support unit 40b along the conveyance direction.
Each of the pair of upstream side support portions 40a and downstream side support portions 40b extends in a direction orthogonal to the conveying direction of the vehicle body 100, and a support column 41 standing upward (upward in the direction of gravity) on the upper surface of the seismic isolation table 52. The vehicle body placing member 42 and a plurality of receiving seats 33 that are in contact with the vehicle body 100 are disposed on the upper surface of the vehicle body placing member 42.
Moreover, the support | pillar 41 of the upstream support part 40a and the downstream support part 40b is toward the centerline CLb side orthogonal to the conveyance direction of the seismic isolation table 52 in the support body 41a and the upper end part of this support body 41a. (Vehicle width direction) extending stay portion 41b.
A vehicle body placing member 42 is placed on the upper surface of the stay portion 41b.
The support portion 40 is a side frame portion on both sides of the lower portion of the vehicle body 100 by the upstream support portion 40a and the downstream support portion 40b, and supports between the front wheel tire house and the rear wheel tire house. .

By doing so, the stay portion 41b extends in the vehicle width direction from the column main body 41a of each of the upstream support portion 40a and the downstream support portion 40b, and the vehicle body mounting member 42 is disposed on the upper surface of the stay portion 41b. The structure increases the work space at the bottom of the vehicle body and improves the ease of work.
In addition, it is possible to deal with models with different vehicle widths, and the facility cost can be reduced.

The present invention can be applied to a vehicle assembly line, particularly to a vehicle assembly line that is attached to the lower part of the vehicle.

Claims (6)

A plurality of conveying devices that convey the vehicle body along a line by moving the floor surface while supporting the vehicle body,
An assembly line of a vehicle for assembling components to be mounted on the vehicle body for each vehicle body supported by the plurality of transfer devices,
The assembly line includes a first assembly line, a second assembly line, and a line connecting portion that connects the first assembly line and the second assembly line;
The overall shape of the first and second assembly lines and the line connecting portion is substantially U-shaped in plan view, and the line connecting portion extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body that has been transported along the first assembly line. In the maintained state, move to the second assembly line,
The transport device is in contact with a lower portion of each vehicle body and supports in a posture in which the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body is orthogonal to the transport direction;
A base for fixing the support portion to the upper surface;
The support part has an upstream support part and a downstream support part provided on the upstream side and the downstream side of the base along the transport direction, respectively.
The center of the support column fixed to the base of the upstream support portion and the downstream support portion is upstream and downstream with respect to the center line of the base extending in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction of the base. The vehicle assembly line is provided at positions opposite to each other with respect to the center line of the base extending in the transport direction. The line connecting portion connects an end portion of the first assembly line and an end portion of the second assembly line with a linear rail, and the transport device is maintained in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body, The vehicle assembly line according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle assembly line is moved on a rail. The line connection portion is disposed below the first extension portion that extends to the line connection portion side at the downstream end of the first assembly line, and moves upward when the transfer device reaches the extension portion. A receiving portion for receiving the device from the first assembly line;
A transfer unit for moving the transfer device of the receiving unit toward the second assembly line;
An upper end of the second assembly line that extends to the upstream side of the upstream end of the second assembly line is disposed, and when the transport device reaches the upstream end of the second assembly line, the transport is lowered and the transport The vehicle assembly line according to claim 2, wherein the vehicle assembly line is configured by a transfer unit that is mounted on the second extension portion and is transferred to the second assembly line. The length of the base in the transport direction is such that a parts cart on which a part to be mounted on the lower part of the vehicle body is placed can be carried in a gap between the vehicle bodies placed on the adjacent support portions. 4. The vehicle assembly line according to claim 3, wherein a space can be secured. The vehicle assembly line according to claim 1, wherein the base and the outer floor surface of the U-shaped assembly line are maintained at the same height. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the vehicle body is mounted on the support base, a rear portion of the vehicle body is positioned outside the U-shape when the first assembly line is transported for the first time. Vehicle assembly line.

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