SYSTEM FOR ASSEMBLY OF, AT LEAST, TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF VEHICLE BODIES AND METHOD OF ITS OPERATION Russian patent published in 2013 - IPC B62D65/02 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to automotive industry. Proposed system comprises assembly station, first and second holders of assembly of the body first and second types, and device for rearrangement of said first and second holders. Assembly station comprises means for assembly of said two types of the body. First holder for assembly of said first type is arranged to displace between working position and second retracted position. Second holder for assembly of said second type is arranged to displace between working position and second retracted position. Device to rearrange said first and second holders comprises spindle with central axis A. First holder is fitted at spindle first section while second holder is arranged at its second section. Said holders are arranged at radially opposite sides from spindle central axis A. Said spindle turns about its central axis A with half turn increment between first and second position. Both spindle sections comprises holder retainers to allow split joint of the holder. Besides, proposed system comprises the device to replace the holder by third extra holder for third type of the body. Proposed method of assembly comprises unloading the holder, holder loading and rearranging both holders.

EFFECT: higher efficiency of assembly line.

12 cl, 5 dwg