Suspended automobile disassembly line

Abstract

A suspended automobile disassembly line that does not utilize any hydraulically operated equipment is provided. The disassembly line utilizes a plurality of electrically operated lift system to stabilize and suspend an automobile while at various stages of disassembly. Since the automobile is suspended throughout the disassembly line, human handling is reduced and efficiency of the disassembly process is improved. The lift system includes a plurality of grabber arms that provide a wide range of motion adapted to move and tilt a vehicle into various positions during disassembly.

1 . An automobile disassembly line, comprising:
 a lift system configured to keep an automobile in a suspended position while the automobile is being disassembled, wherein the lift system is capable of tilting the automobile to its side so as to expose the lower side of the automobile for parts to be removed therefrom, wherein the lift system comprises a grabber arm assembly, said grabber arm assembly comprises a first and a second set of grabber arms wherein the first set of grabber arms is shorter than the second set;   a track adapted to move the grabber arm assembly down the disassembly line; and   a plurality of stations wherein each station is configured for removal of one or more parts of the automobile.   
     
     
         2 . The automobile disassembly line of  claim 1 , wherein the lift system is capable of keeping the automobile suspended throughout the entire disassembly line. 
     
     
         3 . The automobile disassembly line of  claim 1 , wherein the entire disassembly line is electrically operated. 
     
     
         4 . The automobile disassembly line of  claim 1 , wherein the weight of the disassembled parts removed at various stages of the disassembly is monitored and recorded. 
     
     
         5 . The automobile grabber arms of  claim 3 , wherein the grabber arm assembly is operated by a gear assembly.