Wrench
US11498189B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B23/0085
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tool for sealing a workpiece, the workpiece comprising a first component and a second component sharing a rotation axis A, the tool comprising: a fastening head capable of engaging the first component; a first motor operationally coupled to the fastening head; a controller capable of: storing a rotation value representing rotation of the first component a predetermined desired angle around axis A; measuring movement of the first component, and controlling movement of the first motor; the tool, when the fastening head is engaged with the first component, and the second component is essentially immobilized from rotation around axis A, is configured to allow precisely sealing the workpiece by: rotating the first component in a closing direction R toward the second component, according to the rotation value and under the control of the rotation by the controller.
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