Nose arrangements for fastener setting machines, and related methods
US11167340B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23P19/006
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A nose arrangement for a fastener setting tool having a punch for setting fasteners comprises a support that receives the punch and a nosepiece for guiding the punch and a fastener during a fastener setting operation. The nose arrangement defines first and second fastener transfer areas where wait to be transferred under the punch. A transfer mechanism transfers the fasteners from the first and second fastener transfer areas under the punch and comprises a movable member that can be moved between first and second configurations. In the first configuration the movable member holds a first fastener in a stand-by position under the punch while it collects a second fastener from the first fastener transfer area. In the second configuration, the movable member holds the second fastener in the stand-by position while it collects a third fastener from the second fastener transfer area.
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