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Loading pin for a joining device, joining device and joining element feed method

US10850341B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

NEWFREY LLC · US

Inventors

Michael Schneider · Gießen, DE
Alexander Schug · Herzogenaurach, DE
Jochen Hain · Gießen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 20, 2017
Grant date	Dec 1, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 15, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB23K9/206
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A loading pin, for a joining device, having a first axial end portion connectable to an axial drive, and having a second axial end portion which is realized for the purpose of exerting an axial force onto a joining element in order to push the joining element into a holding device and/or in order to support the joining element axially during a joining process, wherein the loading pin comprises an axial hollow channel portion through which a joining element is guidable in an axial feed direction. The loading pin partially defines a lateral joining element feed opening, via which a joining element is feedable into the hollow channel portion.

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