Fastener installation apparatus
US6820327B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53709
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastener installation assembly having a base, a first support member mounted to the base to slide upon the base and a second support member mounted to the first support member to the slide upon the first support member. The first and second support members have opposed engagement surfaces, one of the engagement surfaces has a stationary member and a moveable member mounted thereon and the other engagement surface has a die member mounted thereon. The fastener installation assembly has first and second power cylinders, the first power cylinder is operatively coupled to the first support member and the second power cylinder is operatively connected to the support member, the power cylinders move the engagement surfaces together to install a fastener into a panel. The moveable member is mounted proximate the stationary member and moveable relative to the stationary member, the moveable member includes a shank extending into the stationary member to guide the moveable member with respect to the stationary member. Keepers are mounted relative to the moveable member to retain the moveable member with respect to the stationary member and allow the moveable member to move with respect to…
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