Methods and apparatus for delivering fasteners
US8805575B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53496
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for delivering fasteners to a remote installation tool is provided. The method includes delivering a first fastener of a first type to a remote installation tool in response to receiving a request for a fastener of the first type from an operator and staging a second fastener of the first type for delivery to the remote installation tool. The staging begins prior to receiving a request for another fastener of the first type from the operator. The staging includes retrieving the second fastener of the first type from a storage location and transferring the second fastener of the first type from the storage location to a staging location.
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