Method for decreasing the number of assembly workstations

Abstract

A method for decreasing the number of assembly workstations, the method comprising the steps of providing a first workstation at a first location, supplied with power from a first power source; providing a product to the first workstation and supplying the product with power from the first power source; providing a second workstation at a second location, supplied with power from a second power source; transporting a product from the first workstation to the second workstation including disconnecting the first power source from the product in order to transport the product; connecting the product to the second power supply at the second workstation; the method further comprising the steps of: prior to supplying the product with power from the first power source placing the product in a device capable of supplying the product with power from a battery; disconnecting the first power source from the device; supplying the product from the battery, so that the product remains supplied with power between the disconnecting the first power source and connecting the product to the second power source.

1 . A device for decreasing a number of assembly workstations, the device comprising:
 a battery pack;   a frame for carrying a product;   a connection configured to supply electrical power from said battery pack to said product; and   a reboot switch configured to initiate a reboot process of said product placed in said device.   
     
     
         2 . A device according to  claim 1  further comprising a charger configured to charge said battery pack while said device is connected to a first power source or a second power source. 
     
     
         3 . A device according to  claim 1  wherein said frame is adjustable in order to hold products of different dimensions. 
     
     
         4 . A device according to  claim 1  wherein said product is devoid of an internal power source.