Sheet metal collet
US4027136A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 1975 |
| Grant date | May 31, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T279/17351
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatic device for feeding and welding T-profile button studs to a surface is provided with a collet for retaining and aligning an individual stud in place adjacent a workpiece. The collet is formed of relatively thin sheet metal and is effective to properly orient the fastener relative to the workpiece surface while minimizing the occurence or arcing in the area between the collet and the arc shield.
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