LUX - single purpose machines, assembly lines and automation

The device separates PCB boards from the carrier plate. The cutting process runs automatically, the plate is inserted manually into the device. The robot moves the table with the PC-board in one axis and the tool is moved along two axis, thereby cutting off the bridges between all the PC-boards from the plate. The enclosure protects the robot and avoids risks for the operator. The exhauster removes the dust engendered by the cutting process.

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The device cleans the manually inserted part e.g. a COVER and a CASE from dust and removes electric charges. Ionization runs automatically.

The device dispenses grease into the plastic part (switching assembly lower part) and cover.

After the operator inserted the part manually the machine executes the greasing cycle automatically.

The device welds wires to one part of the steering wheel switch assembly. Loading and unloading is done manually, the welding cycle runs automatically.

The device tests electric parameters of one part of the steering wheel switch assembly. Loading and unloading is done manually, changing the switching positions is done automatically.

Historically all functions such as turn signals, wipers, wiper speed, door locks, seat positions, electric mirrors, window regulators, rear and front light were controlled directly with wires and switches.

These operations are today controlled by ECUs (Electronic Control Units) together with sensors and actuators in a multiplexed Controller Area Network (CAN). Connecting with the main body network directly via a CAN bus system can be expensive because of increased costs per node and because high overall network traffic can make management extremely difficult. To help reduce costs, the logical extension is to structure the network hierarchically. The LIN bus was introduced. A LIN sub-bus system uses a single-wire, which can significantly reduce manufacturing and component costs.