Indexing self-aligning hardware tool
US10471496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D22/06
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The indexing self-aligning hardware tool can join components and includes a first tool section including a die carrier, one or more dies coupled to the die carrier, and a first locator coupled to the die carrier. The indexing self-aligning hardware tool also includes a second tool section having a support body, one or more blankholders coupled to the support body, one or more punches movably disposed inside the blankholders, and a second locator coupled to the support body. The first locator and the second locator are configured to mate with a product feature locator of a component to align the first tool section relative to the second tool section.
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