Abstract: A CAI system for vehicle repair workers is disclosed. The CAI system for supporting an instruction for one group consisting of a plurality of training participants includes a storage device for storing attribute data of each participant, a keyboard for inputting degree-of-master basic data of each participant for every plurality of instruction items, and a control unit for processing the data, the control unit evaluates a degree of master of each participant for every instruction item, calculates an overall evaluation of the concerned instruction item of the target group, selects the instruction item exhibiting a low degree of master by comparing the overall evaluations of the concerned instruction item, and selects which instruction target person should be instructed with respect to the selected instruction item. The CAI system is capable of efficiently enhancing a working efficiency of one working group consisting of the plurality of workers.

Abstract: A sheet metal repair support device (1) capable of suppressing a secondary damage to a panel surface due to the drawing of a damaged part, comprising a drawing device (40) for drawing the damaged part and a plurality of leg parts (70) fixed onto the panel surface around the damaged part, wherein when the damaged part is drawn, the leg parts (70) fixed onto the panel surface are used as fulcrums, the leg parts (70) support the drawing device (40) at such angles that specified inclinations can be provided relative to normal lines (L) extending from the panel surface onto which the legs are fixed, the drawing device (40) is supported on a main frame (10) which is supported on sub frames (20), and the main frame (10) and the sub frames (20) are detachably connected to each other through slide brackets (60).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a deodorization technique for an operation involving malodor, and aims to provide a deodorization apparatus and a deodorization method enhanced in deodorization efficiency and reduced in initial investment and running cost. The deodorization apparatus includes an intake port 13 for taking in air with malodor generated in a coating booth 1, an injection nozzle 12a for supplying deodorant into the air with deodorant taken in through the intake port 13, an exhaust port 17a for discharging the air taken in through the intake port 13, an exhaust fan 17 for forming an airflow from the intake port 13 to the exhaust port 17a, and a second filter 15 which, prior to exhaust through the exhaust port 17a, removes a malodorous substance from the air with deodorant together with the deodorant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle provision support technique for a customer and an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle provision support method that is capable of improving the environment and vitalizing the used car market. A computer executes a step of presenting a plurality of repair items, a step of accepting selection of repair items of repairs to be performed to the vehicle, a step of outputting to a service center terminal work items needed for the repairs, based on the repair items accepted, a step of presenting information, before outputting the work items, the information as a judgement criterion for determining whether or not to make the repairs, a step of accepting judgement by the customer, and a step of determining whether or not to output the work items needed for the repairs, based on the judgement accepted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a technique for recognizing a damaged portion of an accident vehicle which has caused an accident. It is an object of the invention to provide a technique that accurately recognizes a damaged portion of the accident vehicle. The invention provides a storage apparatus for storing vehicle attribute data for each vehicle type, parts data for each vehicle type, and impact transfer data for each part of each vehicle type, an input apparatus for inputting a plurality of impact conditions including an impact input point, impact degree, and an impact input direction for the vehicle to be recognized, and a control apparatus for identifying parts which have been damaged according to the impact condition data from the input apparatus and the impact transfer data from the storage apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a vehicle repairing device capable of pulling out a damaged portion to a predetermined position safely and easily. A device for pulling out a damaged portion of a panel surface to a normal position includes a first puller having a first fixing portion to be fixed to the damaged portion and adapted to pull up the first fixing portion in a state in which it is fixed to a predetermined range of the damaged portion, and a second puller having a second fixing portion to be fixed to the damaged portion and adapted to pull up the second fixing portion in a state in which it is further locally fixed to the damaged portion of the panel surface to be pulled up by the first puller.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of repairing a vehicle body and a repair indexing device for estimating the damage of a vehicle body panel and providing a guide for the repair of the vehicle body. A method of repairing the damage of a vehicle body according to the present invention comprises the steps of: measuring quantitatively the depth of a recessed part caused by the damage; and selecting a method from a plurality of previously estimated processes on the basis of the measured result. The processes are selected from putty filling work and sheet metal work.

Abstract: A method of calculating the amount of a repair work of a vehicle body including marking pulling-out points of a damaged part at prescribed intervals in the damaged part of the panel of the vehicle body, counting the number of points marked , and calculating the amount of a repair work in the damaged part of the vehicle body by multiplying the points counted by a prescribed time or a prescribed area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of repairing the damage of the outside plate panel of a vehicle. The method includes the steps of: (a) marking points at a damaged part of the vehicle panel, the points being distributed from the central part to the outer edge parts of the damaged part; and (b) pulling out the marked panel at the points successively from the outer points to the inner points of the points.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a vehicle repairing device capable of pulling out a damaged portion to a predetermined position safely and easily. A device for pulling out a damaged portion of a panel surface to a normal position includes a first puller having a first fixing portion to be fixed to the damaged portion and adapted to pull up the first fixing portion in a state in which it is fixed to a predetermined range of the damaged portion, and a second puller having a second fixing portion to be fixed to the damaged portion and adapted to pull up the second fixing portion in a state in which it is further locally fixed to the damaged portion of the panel surface to be pulled up by the first puller.

Abstract: A sheet for a repair work of a vehicle body including points distributed by providing a central part as an origin or a cardinal point and area display parts for dividing stepwise the respective points into a plurality of areas from the central part toward outer parts. The respective points indicate pulling-out work positions and the respective areas divided by the area display parts indicate the sequence of pulling-out works. This allows the damaged part of the outside plate panel of a vehicle to be repaired in a short time.

Abstract: A system for recognizing a damaged part of an accident vehicle is capable of recognizing a precise damaged part of the accident vehicle. This system includes a storage device for storing vehicle attribute data for every car type, parts data for every car type and impact transfer data of each part for every car type, an input device for inputting an input state of an impact upon a judgement target vehicle, and a control unit for judging which part is damaged on the basis of the input data from the input device and the impact transfer data stored in the storage device.

Abstract: A CAI system for vehicle repair workers is disclosed. The CAI system for supporting an instruction for one group consisting of a plurality of training participants includes a storage device for storing attribute data of each participant, a keyboard for inputting degree-of-master basic data of each participant for every plurality of instruction items, and a control unit for processing the data, the control unit evaluates a degree of master of each participant for every instruction item, calculates an overall evaluation of the concerned instruction item of the target group, selects the instruction item exhibiting a low degree of master by comparing the overall evaluations of the concerned instruction item, and selects which instruction target person should be instructed with respect to the selected instruction item. The CAI system is capable of efficiently enhancing a working efficiency of one working group consisting of the plurality of workers.

Abstract: In a process control system, process operations of repair shops for repairing damaged vehicles are automatically controlled by way of a computer program. The process control system is provided with a display apparatus for displaying an image, a storage apparatus for storing repair-reserved data, and a control unit. The control unit causes the display apparatus to display thereon repair-reservable day/time based upon the repair-reserved data stored in the storage apparatus, and then makes a repair-reservation on the proper repair-reservable day/time displayed on the display apparatus. In accordance with the process control system, repair reservations of vehicles can be readily made by users.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of repairing a vehicle body and a repair indexing device for estimating the damage of a vehicle body panel and providing a guide for the repair of the vehicle body. A method of repairing the damage of a vehicle body according to the present invention comprises the steps of: measuring quantitatively the depth of a recessed part caused by the damage; and selecting a method from a plurality of previously estimated processes on the basis of the measured result. The processes are selected from putty filling work and sheet metal work.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of repairing a vehicle body and a repair indexing device for estimating the damage of a vehicle body panel and providing a guide for the repair of the vehicle body. A method of repairing the damage of a vehicle body according to the present invention comprises the steps of: measuring quantitatively the depth of a recessed part caused by the damage; and selecting a method from a plurality of previously estimated processes on the basis of the measured result. The process is a work selected from a putty filling work and a sheet metal work.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of repairing the damage of the outside plate panel of a vehicle, a method of calculating the amount of a repair work and a tool used for repairing the damage of the outside plate panel of a vehicle. A method of repairing the damage of a panel of a vehicle body according to the present invention comprises the steps of: (a) marking points at a damaged part of the vehicle panel, the points being distributed from the central part to the outer edge parts of the damaged part; and (b) pulling out the marked panel at the points successively from the outer points to the inner points of the points.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of repairing the damage of the outside plate panel of a vehicle, a method of calculating the amount of a repair work and a tool used for repairing the damage of the outside plate panel of a vehicle. A method of repairing the damage of a panel of a vehicle body according to the present invention comprises the steps of: (a) marking points at a damaged part of the vehicle panel, the points being distributed from the central part to the outer edge parts of the damaged part; and (b) pulling out the marked panel at the points successively from the outer points to the inner points of the points.