Collet assembly for fastener feeding apparatus
US11801567B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2101/18
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A collet assembly including an actuator and a collet connected to the actuator. The collet assembly is adapted to be installed on a welding electrode holder having an electrode. The collet is moveable by the actuator from an advanced position, in which the collet is adapted to grip a fastener such as a welding rivet, and a retracted position, in which at least a portion of the collet is retracted into the actuator to enable the electrode to engage the fastener for welding to a work piece, and the collet is adapted to release the fastener.
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