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Apparatus and method to torque fittings

US9427853B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

James E. Brodhead · Everett, US
Raymond L. Kroll · Kent, US
Brenda K. Carlson · Bothell, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 17, 2013
Grant date	Aug 30, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 21, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB25B13/488
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Manufacturing systems and methods are disclosed. In one example, an apparatus to apply a predetermine torque to a fitting having a head and a nut engageable with the head is provided. The apparatus includes a driveshaft, configured to be arranged concentrically with an axis and to be rotatable about the axis, a first socket, configured to be arranged concentrically with the axis and to receive the head, and a second socket, configured to receive the nut and to be rotatable relative to the first socket by the driveshaft.

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