Manufacturing system and method for assembly of computer systems in a build-to-order environment
March 31, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3796327 3854889 Automated machine tool installation with storage means Method for supplying parts to an automatic assembling machine Kitting parts carousel system Automated machine installation and method Assembling robot comprising a collective transport device for transporting parts to be assembled, assembling method and applications thereof System for assembling electronic component kits Assembly system Flexible manufacturing unit InventorApplicationNo. 053524 filed on 03/31/1998US Classes:700/95, Product assembly or manufacturing361/692, Plural Openings361/702, With cold plate or heat sink361/756, Guiding means361/759, With lock or interlock700/79, Having protection or reliability feature700/83, Having operator control interface (e.g., control/display console)700/112, Having particular work transport control between manufacturing stations700/114, Work positioning700/116, Having identification controlled manufacturing operation700/117, Particular manufactured product or operation700/241, Central control of plural dispensing units700/242Particular supply arrangement (e.g., plural sources or compartments)ExaminersPrimary: Cuchlinski, William A. Jr.Assistant: Marc, McDieunel Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG06F 019/00AbstractParallel organized unit-by-unit manufacturing and assembly systems and methods for computer systems and other products advantageously integrate into a build-to-order environment. Responsive to orders received, kit trays are prepared that each hold parts and components needed to build an ordered product. The kit tray is transferred to a work cell where a team builds the product. The product is then tested and repaired, with information regarding any problems provided to the responsible work cell.Other References
Field of SearchProduct assembly or manufacturingPlural processors Central control of plural dispensing units Operator or payment initiated Job scheduling Job release determination Master-slave Having protection or reliability feature Having operator control interface (e.g., control/display console) Particular manufactured product or operation Having identification controlled manufacturing operation Having particular work transport control between manufacturing stations Work positioning Manual/automatic Having a conveyor Particular supply arrangement (e.g., plural sources or compartments) With lock or interlock Guiding means With cold plate or heat sink Plural Openings Including point of sale terminal or electronic cash register DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION OR CONFIGURATION (E.G., INITIALIZING, SET UP, CONFIGURATION, OR RESETTING) Loading initialization program (e.g., booting, rebooting, warm booting, remote booting, BIOS, initial program load (IPL), bootstrapping) RECONFIGURATION (E.G., CHANGING SYSTEM SETTING) | |
