Anwesenheitskontrolle und Fehlererkennung für BuchsenA230-BI

Mobile robotic tools

For a fully automatic assembly of blind rivet fasteners

Extremely short cycle time

High flexibility

Cost savings by eliminating the need for manual assembly of the elements

Eff icient tool movements with minimal wear and tear

Active tolerance compensation system ± 0,5 mm, MDS patent

Space-saving, compact design

Feeding system and control outside of the robot cell

AUTORIV A230-BI: Mobile robotic tools – joining processes

The quality of the fastener to be processed limits or maximizes the possibilities of automation.

A fastener that is optimally matched to the automated processing ensures extremely high availability. For this reason, AUTORIV® consistently offers fasteners that are designed to f it the associated automation.

The AUTORIV® A230-BI mobile robotic tool stands for a fully automatic, process-safe and high-quality processing of blind rivet nuts and blind rivet bolts with thread sizes M5 to M10 for nuts and M5 to M8 for bolts.

Variable connections in thin and thick sheet metal or plastic:

Blind rivet nuts (N) of the AUTORIV®-BI series with pilot hole in the component

Blind rivet bolts (N) of the AUTORIV®-BI series with pilot hole in the component

Nuts are available in round and hexagonal versions:

Outer diameter or head diameter is min. 10 mm to max. 22 mm

Total height is min. 13 mm to max. 30 mm

Bolt fasteners are available in a round shape:

The processable shank length of the bolts is max. 30 mm

The outer diameter of the head is min. 10 mm to max. 22 mm

AUTORIV® also offers further special fasteners for customer-specif ic applications.

Processable fasteners and sizes:

Blind rivet nut with round shank Blind rivet nut with hexagonal shank

thread

HD Ø10–22 mm L 13–30 mm

thread

HD Ø10–22 mm L 13–30 mm

Blind rivet nut with slotted shank

HD Ø10–22 mm L 13–30 mm

Blind rivet bolt

HD Ø10–22 mm L max. 30 mm

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AUTORIV A230-BI: Mobile robotic tools – functionality

The AUTORIV®-BI is attached to the robot and is transferred to the component.

The robot places the setting unit on the component.

The supervisory control clears the fastener for insertion. The setting process starts as soon as a fastener is in the insertion position.

The feeding of the fasteners and the electrical components are located outside of the robot cell fence. The fasteners are f illed into the feeding hopper with a large capacity.

An integrated displacement measuring system gives the start signal for the insertion as soon as a fastener is in the clinching position.

If deviations from the specif ied values (e. g. component thickness or height of the fastener) occur, the insertion process is cancelled and an error message is issued to the supervisory control. This virtually eliminates the possibility of incorrect insertion.

The setting process is pressure-controlled. When the specif ied pressure is reached, an „OK message“ (setting process successful) is issued. If the pressure is not reached, the system issues an error and forwards the corresponding signal to the supervisory control.

The positional tolerances of all blind rivet fasteners can be adjusted by AUTORIV®‘s patented active tolerance compensation system of up to max. ± 0.5 mm.

Examples of possible applications:

front and rear flap

supporting part bumper

battery console / battery holder

fender bracket

cross beam

crash box

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AUTORIV A230-BI: Mobile robotic tools – insertion unit

The AUTORIV® A230-BI setting unit is generally designed for the processing of blind rivet fasteners. The force is controlled by a hydropneumatic pressure booster and a hydraulic cylinder. The setting unit is carried by the robot. It already contains part of the electrical and pneumatic components. For the AUTORIV® A230-BI an additional pneumatic box that contains all the electric and pneumatic elements is used. Furthermore, the hydropneumatic booster is located on the frame of the pneumatic box.

Example: AUTORIV® A230-BI setting unit with options:

Standard Options

Controlled process monitoring (query f inal pressure / end position and output OK / NOK)

AUTORIV insertion unit: Multi-position cylinder for loading and working position

Insertion head: - floating (active x-y tolerance compensation)

Druckverstärker

Controlled process monitoring: - Indirect measurement method- Visualized process evaluation

Technical Specif ications A230-BI-N/-S:: Insertion unit Pneumatic box

Length x width x height (x,y,z) 350 mm x 280 mm x 950 mm 275 mm x 625 mm x 1120 mm

Pneumatic supply 6 bar

Compressed air consumption* approx. 18.9 l / cycle

Electrical supply 24 V / DC

Power supply 4 A

Press-in force up to 21 kN

Cycle time* 5.2 s

Insertion stroke Max. 7 mm

Weight approx. 30 kg

Sound emission* approx. 78 dB (A)

Special adaptations of the AUTORIV® A230-BI setting unit are possible upon request at any time, depending on the customer‘s requirements. „N“ stands for the AUTORIV® system solution blind rivet nuts. „S“ stands for the AUTORIV® system solution blind rivet studs.

yx

z

* Based on a standard fastener M6 at 11 cycles per minute; <22 kN press-in force.

Pneumatics and electrics

Pressure booster

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AUTORIV A230-BI: Mobile robotic tools – feeding system

The AUTORIV® A230-BI setting unit is designed to be combined with an AUTORIV® A000 feeding system. The feeding system accommodates the control of the insertion unit as well as the interface to the super-visory control.

The feeding unit is installed outside of the robot cell and is thus easily accessible. By means of various electromechanical processes it stocks, sorts and separates the fasteners. Afterwards, the fasteners are fed to the insertion unit with compressed air via a special shot tube. The available interface connections are hardware signals, Prof inet, Prof ibus, DeviceNet and Ethernet/IP. One feeding unit can supply up to two insertion units with the same fastener.

Example: AUTORIV® A000 feeding system with options:

Standard Options

AUTORIV controller for process monitoring and evaluation

feeding system

hopper

feed rail with separation

interface connection to the supervisory control with: - Hardware signals- Prof inet- Prof ibus- EtherNet/IP- DeviceNet

power / pneumatic cable and special shot tube length: 5 m up to 10 mSpecial lengths up to 12 m

xy

z1

Dimensions (x, y, z / z1):

930 x 750 x 1130 mm / 1560 mm

z

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AUTORIV A230-BI: Mobile robotic tools – process monitoring and evaluation

The process monitoring of the AUTORIV® A230-BI setting unit can be carried out in different ways. Whether an insertion process was successful or not is determined by the end position detection of the infeed and the f inal pressure in the hydraulic system.

Process evaluation via the control software of the operating panel can be added as an option. A special monitoring-window function is used to set a successful insertion process as a reference.

As soon as an insertion process matches the specif ied reference values, it is evaluated as successful. The pressure sensor on the hydraulic cylinder measures the f inal pressure.

by query f inal position / f inal pressure

by indirect measuring method via displacement measuring system /

hydraulic oil pressure

Process evaluation via output of insertion process

OK / NOK

Process evaluation via visualized window technology

Standard Option

Process monitoring

Process evaluation

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AUTORIV A230-BI: Mobile robotic tools – advantages

Extremely short cycle time

Since fasteners are loaded simultaneously to the insertion process, the loading time is not part of the

cycle time.

Active tolerance compensation

The active, patented tolerance compensation is possible thanks to a floating insertion head that f its all

blind rivet fasteners.

Active tool protection

The force stroke is only triggered when the fastener has successfully reached the component.

Compact design

Both the insertion unit and the feeding system have compact dimensions and can therefore be installed

in a space-saving manner.

Good accessibility

The positioning of the AUTORIV A000 feeding unit outside of the robot cell provides the highest accessi-

bility for the operator and the service personnel.

System technology from one source

The complete system incorporates the experience and f ield-tested technology from over 45 years

development time. The innovative mechanics of the system ensure minimal susceptibility to faults.

ALMLarge flange, knurled body

AKMSmall flange, knurled body

AFMLarge flange, hexagonal

AFSMSmall flange, hexagonal

AHMLarge flange, half-hex body

AHSMSmall flange, half-hex body

APNStraight shank, slotted body

APBPrebulbed, slotted body

AFHFull hexagonal body

AALLarge flange, knurled body

AAKMiddle-size flange, knurled body

AAHLarge flange, half-hex body

AAOSmall flange, smooth body

AFWDiamond knurled 360°

AFTKnurled 360°

AFK / AFLFloating rivet nut (cage nut)

AUTORIV® A230-BI: Standard fasteners

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Automated Fastener and Assembly Systems (A-FAS Group)

MDS is a shareholder of the A-FAS Group, which in-

cludes nine companies in Europe, Asia and North

America. Both legally and economically independent,

each of these companies has a very specialized orien-

tation. The combination of these synergetic speciali-

zations and a uniform strategy, which is determined

by the Board of Directors of the A-FAS, results in a

globally unique performance portfolio with major cus-

tomer benef its. Complete systems, consisting of auto-

mation and automation-specif ic fastening elements or

small parts are offered from one source: from develop-

ment and production to the delivery, from hand tools to

robotic systems, and all of this on a global scale.

Taiwan

Germany ItalyCzech Republic

USA

Mexico

GBIreland

India

China

AUTORIV:

Phone: +49 941-6042-210

Fax: +49 941-6042-162

eMail: info@mds-r.de

Web: www.autoriv.com

An MDS brand

MDS Maschinen- & Werkzeugbau GmbH & Co. KG

Ditthornstraße 22

93055 Regensburg

GERMANY

Phone: +1 (248) 564-2730

eMail: sales@mds-fs.com

Web: www.autoriv.com

MDS Fastening Systems, LLC

P.O. Box 417

Washington, MI 48094

USA

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