Resilient ring-shaped clip installation system and handling apparatus therefor
US9205521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53657
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Described are various embodiments of a resilient ring-shaped clip installation system and method, as well as handling apparatus associated therewith. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises gripping fingers circumferentially disposed and radially actuated to grip and radially compress the clip, and stripping rods axially actuated to axially engage and strip the compressed clip from the gripping fingers.
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