Modular Intelligent Fixture Design for Bodywork of Electric Vehicles

modular intelligent fixture is designed for bodywork of electric vehicles. An electromechanical system for the fixture is proposed and an intelligent algorithm to automate the car production is developed. In this system, the mechanism of movement is designed using an electric actuator and a transmission system including ball screw, bearings, slot and saddle movement system. This is particularly applied to the manufacturing of the bodywork of an electric vehicle. This application minimizes the time needed for fixture tools design and selection. An artificial intelligence code was developed for controlling the fixture system. The flexible system allows for simultaneous manufacturing of different bodyworks of electric vehicles.