公开(公告)号：US09789572B1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-17

申请号：US14531769

申请日：2014-11-03

Applicant: Flextronics AP, LLC

Inventor： Dason Cheung ,  Murad Kurwa ,  Tor Krog ,  Xiuchuan Wang ,  Hao Tan

IPC: B23P21/00

CPC classification number: B23P21/004

Abstract: A universal automation line is configured for the assembly of electronics and mechanical devices. The universal automation line includes universal cells or stations that can be programmed to perform a variety of automated assembly tasks such as glue dispensing, screw driving, pick and place, etc. The stations are interchangeable by different module design such as selective soldering, heat stacking, bottom lead trimming, bottom screwing and ultrasonic welding. Each station can also include an automated robot, which is also interchangeable, to perform different tasks and complete fully automated assemblies. The stations can be sequenced inline for a fully automated line or combined with some manual operation. The stations can communicate by standardized interfaces and local networks, and can be expanded to an intranet or the internet for remote control.