System for programmable self-piercing riveting
US7555833B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/5377
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for self-piercing riveting including an alignment mechanism comprising laser diodes and sensors for facilitating alignment of a rivet gun and a back-up located on opposite sides of sheet metal parts to be joined, and an oscillation piercing technique for reducing force loads on structures, particularly robotic structures, carrying the rivet gun and the back-up.
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