Multiple-bolt insertion tool
US7266901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B23/02
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multiple-bolt insertion tool in accordance with the present invention simultaneously inserts bolts into at least two bolt holes arrayed in a workpiece and includes a bolt receiving member and a hold-and-release mechanism. The bolt receiving member includes bolt positioning portions which establish a positional relationship among the bolts that are to be inserted that matches the positional relationship of the bolt holes, and a tool positioning portion, which fits (mates with) the workpiece to locate the bolt positioning portions in alignment with corresponding bolt holes in the workpiece. The hold-and-release mechanism holds the bolts in the bolt positioning portions until the tool positioning portion is mated with the workpiece and can release the bolts from the bolt positioning portions.
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