JPH11240475A - Module assembled vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance efficiency in assembling by assembling a skeletal portion of vehicle by each skeletal module; front fork module, front frame module, engine module, and rear frame module. SOLUTION: A module line 1 for assembling skeletal portion is configured with a front fork module line 5, a front frame module line 6, an engine module line 7, and a rear frame module line 8. In each of the module line thus configured, a module is assembled to a skeletal portion of a vehicle. Then the thus assembled front fork module, front frame module, engine module, and rear frame module are forwarded to a uniting module line 2 to integrate them. As above, assembling of a united module Mg which becomes a skeletal portion of vehicle becomes almost complete.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vehicle such as a motorcycle constructed by module assembly.

[0002] Conventionally, when assembling a vehicle such as a motorcycle,
For example, it is common to assemble a vehicle assembly line as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 7-81644. Such an assembly line is configured as a long line, and a multi-model mixed line for simultaneously assembling multiple models on one line. Has been. That is, for example, as shown in FIG.
2, the engine, wheels, etc. are connected, and exterior parts are mounted on the main line 53. In such an assembly line, various types of motorcycles and the like are assembled.

[Prior art]

[0003]

However, in the case of a conventional vehicle, for example, when each model of the type having the same skeleton portion of the vehicle and different only in exterior parts such as covers, etc., flows on the same line, In the case where the number of man-hours for mounting the exterior component changes depending on the model, it is necessary to provide a tact difference in the line for each different model, and there is a problem that a tact difference loss occurs. In addition, since the number of personnel for assembly work is constant, it is necessary to master all models.On the other hand, if a special type of model flows several times a month or several lots a year, the skill level will be low. There is also a problem that the working efficiency is deteriorated. Furthermore, since the assembly line is long, if a loss occurs when parts flow in, there is a problem that overall productivity is affected.

[0004] Therefore, even when the assembly line of the vehicle is a multi-model mixed line, the loss of productivity can be reduced.
Further, there has been a demand for a vehicle that can efficiently perform assembling work even in the case of a special type model. In addition, for example, it was necessary to pay attention to exterior parts and the like so as to be able to quickly respond to customer needs.

[0005]

According to the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a skeleton portion of a vehicle is assembled from a plurality of skeleton modules, and this skeleton module is provided with related parts around a front fork. The front fork module assembled, the front frame module assembled with related parts around the front frame, the engine module assembled with related parts around the engine, and the rear frame module assembled with related parts around the rear frame Configured.

The skeletal module serving as a unit is
By constructing the front fork module, front frame module, engine module, and rear frame module, the skeleton part of the vehicle is divided according to functions, and it is possible to efficiently manage related products and manage parts, etc. Further, for example, by configuring a dedicated line for each module, the efficiency of the assembling work can be improved.

Further, by configuring each skeleton module as described above, the skeleton module can be divided into a skeleton portion common to all models and an exterior component portion having many variations. For example, the assembly of the skeleton module is mainly performed by automation. It is possible to make an assembly line mainly for human work for assembling exterior parts, and to make a line configuration that can flexibly respond to market needs. At this time, if personnel having specialized skills are arranged mainly for specific models as personnel of the exterior assembly line, the skill level is sufficiently secured.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the front fork module, the front frame module, the engine module, and the rear frame module are combined to form a combined module, and an exterior component such as a handle or a cover is assembled to the combined module. .

As described above, the front fork module, the front frame module, the engine module, and the rear frame module are combined to form a united module serving as a vehicle frame, and exterior components such as handles and covers are attached to the united module. By doing so, the lines can be configured well and the assembly work can be performed efficiently.

According to the third to sixth aspects of the present invention, the front fork module is configured by assembling at least a head pipe and a front wheel with respect to the front fork, and the front frame module includes at least a molded harness with respect to the front frame. The engine module is constructed by assembling at least a rear cushion, a rear wheel, and a muffler with respect to the engine assembly, and the rear frame module is constructed with at least a main stand, a rear fender, a fuel tank, and a rear frame. The electrical unit was assembled.

It is preferable to make a module with such parts and the like, and it is easy to automate the assembly work of these parts and the like.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an assembly line of a module assembly vehicle according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the assembly line, and FIGS. 3 to 6 are schematic diagrams of a skeleton assembly module line.

The module-assembled vehicle according to the present invention can be used, for example, for assembling motorcycles or the like on a single line, particularly when many types of motorcycles having a common vehicle skeleton and having various variations as exterior parts are assembled on the same line. In addition to promoting automation as much as possible while harmonizing work automation and human work, it is possible to efficiently work with fine-finished human work, and to meet customer requirements. The feature is that it is easy to take in.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the basic structure of the assembly line of this module assembly vehicle is such that a skeleton assembly module line 1 for assembling a skeleton portion of the vehicle and a plurality of assembled modules are combined. A module line 2, a serving line 3 for distributing united modules, and an exterior assembly line 4 for assembling exterior parts on the distributed united modules are provided. The skeleton assembly module line 1 and the united module line 2 provide automation of work. In addition to being the main, the exterior assembly line 4 is mainly for human work, and the serving line 3 is provided with a buffer function for temporarily stocking the supply as well as the distribution and supply of the combined module. .

The frame assembly module line 1 includes a front fork module line 5 shown in FIG. 3, a front frame module line 6 shown in FIG. 4, an engine module line 7 shown in FIG. 5, and a rear frame module line shown in FIG. In each of the module lines, a module serving as a skeleton portion of the vehicle is assembled.

That is, in the front fork module line 5 shown in FIG. 3, the head pipe H, the front wheel Wf, etc. are attached to the front fork A, and the axle is tightened to assemble the front fork module Ma. This assembling operation is substantially automated. doing. In the front frame module line 6 shown in FIG. 4, the front frame module Mb is assembled by attaching the molding harness S and the like to the front frame B, and this assembling work is also substantially automated.

In the engine module line 7 shown in FIG. 5, an engine module Me is assembled by attaching a rear cushion C, a rear wheel Wr, a muffler F and the like to an engine assembly E, and this assembling work is substantially automated. The rear frame module line 8 shown in FIG.
Then, a main frame T, a rear fender D, a fuel tank N, an electric unit Y, and the like are assembled to a rear frame R to assemble a rear frame module Mr, and this assembling work is substantially automated.

The front fork module Ma and the front frame module M assembled on each of the module lines 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the skeleton assembly module line 1.
b, the engine module Me, and the rear frame module Mr are fed into the united module line 2 and are integrally connected to each other to form the united module Mg serving as the skeleton portion of the vehicle.
The assembly of FIG. 2 is almost completed. As shown in FIG. 1B, the engine module Me of the engine module line 7 is mainly used, the rear frame module Mr of the rear frame module line 8, the front frame module Mb of the front frame module line 6,
Alternatively, the united module line 2 may be configured by sequentially connecting the front fork modules Ma of the front fork module line 5 to assemble the united module Mg. Incidentally, the operation of the united module line 2 is also mainly automated.

The serving line 3 is provided with a stocking place 3a (FIG. 2) for stocking the united module Mg, and a downstream exterior assembly line 4,.
The combined module Mg can be supplied at the required timing.

A plurality of exterior assembly lines 4 are provided to assemble exterior parts such as covers on the united module Mg. The plurality of exterior assembly lines 4 can be classified, for example, by model, etc.
By doing so, even if the man-hour difference is large for each model, if only the speed of the line is changed,
The speed of other lines can be left unaffected.

The exterior assembly line 4 is mainly for human work. This is an area in which assembly of exterior parts is relatively easy, and in addition, exterior parts is a field that should respond flexibly to changes according to customer preferences, requests, etc. This is not desirable.

In the above-described vehicle assembly line, the front fork module Ma, which is a skeleton portion of the vehicle,
The front frame module Mb, the engine module Me, and the rear frame module Mr are the front fork module line 5 of the skeleton assembly module line 1,
It is assembled by the front frame module line 6, the engine module line 7, and the rear frame module 8, and is sent to the united module line 2, where it is united to form the united module Mg. At this time, since the skeleton assembling work is automated, the working efficiency is good.

The united module Mg is sent to the serving line 3 and stocked.
Then, the united module Mg is sent to the exterior assembly line 4 at a timing according to the request of the exterior assembly line 4.

In the exterior assembly line 4, necessary exterior parts are attached to each line and paid out as completed vehicles. At this time, since the exterior assembly line 4 is mainly composed of human work, it is possible to flexibly respond to changes in customer's preferences and requests, etc. Does not affect the line. In addition, if personnel who mainly specialize in the model concerned are arranged as personnel of the exterior assembly line, the skill level is sufficient.

It should be noted that the exterior assembly line 4 does not necessarily need to be divided into models, and for example, there is an advantage that a plurality of lines are used even when only a single model is used in the entire line. In other words, even if there is some trouble in one exterior assembly line 4, another exterior assembly line 4 can be used, so that a situation in which the line stops entirely can be prevented.

[0026]

As described above, in the module assembled vehicle according to the present invention, the skeletal portion of the vehicle is assembled from a plurality of skeletal modules, and the skeletal module is composed of a front fork module, a front frame module,
The engine frame and the rear frame module make it possible to efficiently manage the production and parts management of related articles by dividing the skeleton of the vehicle by function, and also to configure a dedicated line for each module. In addition, the efficiency of the assembling work can be improved.

Further, it can be divided into a skeleton part common to all models and an exterior part with many variations. For example, the assembly of the skeleton module is an assembly line mainly for automation, and the assembly of the exterior part is performed by a human. It is possible to make it an assembly line mainly for work, etc., and it is possible to have a line configuration that can flexibly respond to market needs, and also to have specialized skills for each line in the exterior assembly line By allocating personnel, the level of skill can be sufficiently secured.

At this time, if each frame module is a united module, and exterior parts such as handles and covers are assembled to the united module, the lines can be formed well and the assembly work can be performed efficiently. You can do it.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an assembly line of a module assembly vehicle according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the assembly line.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a front fork module line.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a front frame module line.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of an engine module line.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a rear frame module line.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a conventional vehicle assembly line.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Frame assembly module line, 2 ... Coupling module line, 3 ... Serving line, 4 ... Exterior assembly line, 5 ... Front fork module line, 6 ... Front frame module line, 7 ... Engine module line, 8
… Rear frame module line, A… Front fork, B… Front frame, C… Rear cushion, D…
Rear fender, E: engine assembly, F: muffler, H ...
Head pipe, N: Fer tank, Y: Electrical unit,
Ma: front fork module, Mb: front frame module, Me: engine module, Mr ...
Rear frame module, Mg ... united module, Wf
... front wheel, Wr ... rear wheel.

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing from the front page (72) Inventor Kazuyuki Inoue 1500 Hirakawa, Otsu-cho, Kikuchi-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Kumamoto Factory

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A module assembled vehicle in which a skeleton portion of a vehicle is assembled from a plurality of skeletal modules, the skeletal module comprising a front fork module in which related components are assembled around a front fork, and a related component around a front frame. A module assembling vehicle comprising: a front frame module in which the related components are assembled; an engine module in which related components are assembled around the engine; and a rear frame module in which related components are assembled around the rear frame. 2. A module wherein a front fork module, a front frame module, an engine module, and a rear frame module are combined to form a combined module, and an exterior component such as a handle or a cover is assembled to the combined module. Assembled vehicle. 3. The module assembled vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the front fork module is configured by assembling at least a head pipe and a front wheel with respect to a front fork. Assembled vehicle. 4. The module assembled vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the front frame module is configured by attaching at least a molded harness to a front frame. Module assembly vehicle. 5. The module assembled vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the engine module is configured by assembling at least a rear cushion, a rear wheel, and a muffler to an engine assembly. A module assembled vehicle characterized by the above-mentioned. 6. The module-assembled vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the rear frame module has at least a main stand, a rear fender, a fuel tank, and an electrical unit assembled to the rear frame. A modular assembling vehicle characterized by comprising: