Fastener installation tool including collection means
US5806160A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53748
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastener installation tool installs fasteners of the type in which a part of the fastener is broken off during the installation process. The tool has collection means for collecting broken off fastener parts during operation of the tool. The collection means (34) is removably connectable to the tool. A safety device in the tool is responsive to the collection means being connected to the tool or being not connected to the tool. The safety device (64,68,72) allows further operation of the tool only when the collection means is connected to the tool.
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