Joining tool for joining a deformable element to a workpiece
US11511403B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53739
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power tool for joining a deformable element having a threaded shaft to a workpiece. The joining tool comprising a threaded dowel adapted to receive the threaded shaft and rotatably within the housing. A nose is arranged around the threaded dowel, and the dowel is slidably movable relative to the nose. A motor drives a drive train to rotate the threaded dowel. A hydraulic system drives another drive train to move the threaded shaft and compress the deformable element. The joining tool includes a sliding unit. The nose is attachable to the sliding unit, and in an attached position the nose is slidably connected to the housing so that the hydraulic system may move the nose axially to compress the deformable element.
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