Proposed is a pressure-equalizing device (1; 100; 200) for a housing, comprising: a hollow cylindrical lower part (10; 210) which, radially at the outside at a first axial end (12), comprises a fastening region (14) for fastening to the housing and, at a second axial end (18), comprises a connecting region (20); and an upper part (60) which has a cylindrical wall (62) and a base (64), said upper part engaging with the connecting region (20) at the second axial end (18) of the lower part (10; 210). The hollow cylindrical lower part (10; 210) furthermore has a radially inwardly protruding, encircling projection (30), said projection defining a central passage opening (44) and having a first, preferably ring-shaped, clamping structure (47), in particular a first ring-shaped groove (48), on a side that faces toward the second axial end (18) and also having a plurality of passages (38) arranged in a ring shape between the central passage opening (44) and the first clamping structure (47). The upper part (60) comprises a second clamping structure (66), said second clamping structure protruding in an axial direction from the base (64) and in particular being ring-shaped and/or having a second groove (70) and also preferably running in the axial direction parallel to the cylindrical wall (62). A gas-permeable membrane (50) covers the central passage opening (44), whilst a resilient seal component (80; 180; 280) is arranged with a fastening region (82; 182; 184) between the first clamping structure (47) of the lower part (10; 210) and the second clamping structure (66) of the upper part (60) and extends with a sealing region (84; 184; 284) radially inward in the direction of the central passage opening (44) and seals off the plurality of passages (38). Thus, an air admission and ventilation path runs via the central passage opening (44) and the gas-permeable membrane (50), and an emergency ventilation path runs via the plurality of passages (38) and the resilient seal component (80; 180; 280).
An insert element with a cylindrical base body comprising, along a central longitudinal axis and opposing one another, a fastening side for fastening the insert element to a component opening and a mounting side for mounting side of an add-on part, at the mounting side, a fastening bolt projects from the base body or a fastening opening having a fastening structure extends into the base body, the fastening side includes a hollow-cylindrical shaft coaxially to the central longitudinal axis of the base body having a circumferential shaft wall, wherein in a direction axially facing away from the base body, a radial inner side of the shaft wall extends parallel and a radial outer side of the shaft wall extends radially inwardly in an inclined manner with respect to the central longitudinal axis, so that the hollow cylindrical shaft tapers, and an annular groove encompasses the hollow cylindrical shaft, the groove forming a triangular cross-sectional area in an axial cut parallel to the central longitudinal axis.
The present invention discloses an integrally formed installation spindle adapted to a wire thread insert which has a cylindrical coil with a plurality of helically wound windings of a wire, in which a first winding comprises a preferably arcuate driver pin, without driver notch, which projects over a bending region into an interior of the coil and by means of which the wire thread insert can be screwed into a threaded bore of a component in a screwing-in direction, wherein the installation spindle has the following features: a driving and holding end for rotating and holding the installation spindle in an installation tool, and a functional end for installing the wire thread insert in a threaded bore of a component; from an axial end side of the installation spindle at the functional end there projects an axial projection in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the installation spindle, which projection is delimited, along a circumferential extent of the installation spindle, by an arcuate radial outer side at an angle of rotation α in a range from 30° ≤ α ≤ 180°; with respect to the screwing-in direction, and starting at a front end of the arcuate radial outer side, the axial projection has a run-on slope which, ascending in the axial direction of the installation spindle, extends as a strip surface on the axial projection; and with respect to the screwing-in direction, the axial projection descends axially at a rear end of the arcuate radial outer side in an axial bend-back surface, which is arranged in a radially similar manner.
B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
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TOLERANCE COMPENSATING ELEMENT HAVING A DOUBLE THREADED BOLT, SCREW CONNECTION BETWEEN TWO COMPONENTS BY MEANS OF THE TOLERANCE COMPENSATING ELEMENT, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE TOLERANCE COMPENSATING ELEMENT
The invention relates to a tolerance compensating element (1), by means of which tolerances in the distance between a first component A and a second component B can be compensated for, wherein the tolerance compensating element (1) comprises a double threaded bolt (10), which has a first axial screw-thread portion (12) and a second axial screw-thread portion (14) of opposite handedness, which are separated from each other by a support collar (20) disposed therebetween, and a preferably tapered retaining portion having a driving element (30) disposed thereon is provided adjacent to the first screw-thread portion (12) in the direction away from the collar, the driving element being designed such that, by the use of an internal screw thread of a female threaded element (60) matching the first screw-thread portion (12), the tolerance compensating element (1) is frictionally co-rotated by means of the driving element (30).
F16B 5/02 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread
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ADJUSTING ELEMENT, FIRST COMPONENT WITH ADJUSTING ELEMENT, CONNECTION STRUCTURE COMPRISING THE FIRST COMPONENT, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE ADJUSTING ELEMENT AND CONNECTION METHOD
An adjusting element (1; 3; 5; 7) formed in one piece and made of metal for compensating a tolerance in the distance between a first A and a second component B is described. The adjusting element (1; 3; 5; 7) comprises: a hollow-cylindrical body (10) having a radially outwardly extending flange (16) adjacent to a first axial end (12) and an outer thread (22) of a first thread direction at a radial outer side, a drive feature (30) so that the adjusting element (1; 3; 5; 7) is rotatable by a tool, a receiving portion (32) at the radial inner side of the hollow-cylindrical body (10), in which a dragging element (50; 52; 54; 56; 58; 59) is to be received, wherein the receiving portion (32) comprises at least one radially inwardly extending protrusion (36), in particular a plurality of radially inwardly extending protrusions (36), at a radial inner side of the hollow-cylindrical body (10) adapted to a form-fit connection with the dragging element (50; 52; 54; 56; 58) and at least one shoulder (42) extending circumferentially at the radial inner side and providing an axial limitation.
The invention relates to a tolerance compensation assembly (1) for securing a first component (A) to a second component (B) with an automatic compensation of tolerances in the spacing between the first component (A) and the second component (B), having the following features: a base unit (3) with a cage element (10), a base element (30), and a nut (40) which is arranged in a rotationally fixed manner in the cage element (10) adjacently to a first axial end (32) of the base element (30) and in a suspended manner; and an adjustment unit (5) which comprises a threaded sleeve (50) with an outer thread and an entrainment unit (70) which is arranged therein and comprises a spring arm (72) protruding radially inwards, wherein the outer thread of the threaded sleeve (50) and the inner thread of the nut (40) form a first thread pair with a first thread direction, and the adjustment unit (5) has an axial protrusion (76) opposite the first thread direction, said protrusion together with the base unit (3) forming an unscrewing prevention means of the adjustment unit (5), while a securing screw (7) can be inserted through an opening of the base unit (3) and the adjustment unit (5), said securing screw being screwable into the inner thread (36) of the base element (30) via a second thread pair with a second thread direction opposite the first thread direction and being connectable to the adjustment unit (5) via the entrainment unit (70) by means of a releasable entrainment connection in order to rotate the adjustment unit (5) when the securing screw (7) is rotated and thereby move the adjustment unit in connection with the second component (B).
The invention relates to an automatic installation machine, which can be connected to an installation tool for a wire thread insert in order to install the wire thread insert in a threaded hole, wherein the automatic installation machine has the following features: a rotating drive unit which provides a rotational movement that can be switched between a first and a second rotational direction; an axially displaceable hollow-cylindrical placement spindle in rotational coupling with the rotating drive unit such that, during transmission of a rotational movement from the drive unit to the placement spindle, the placement spindle can be displaced in the longitudinal direction independently of the rotational movement; a first pneumatic cylinder having an axially movable piston, the effective direction of which is oriented in parallel with the longitudinal direction of the placement spindle and which is displacement-coupled to the placement spindle such that the placement spindle can be axially displaced by the pneumatic cylinder; an axially displaceable mandrel which is situated within the hollow-cylindrical placement spindle and is non-rotationally driven; and a chuck by means of which the installation tool for a wire thread insert can be connected to the placement spindle.
B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
The invention relates to a multi-part socket-like cement-in retainer (1) which can be fastened by cementing in a component opening (3) and is formed in at least two parts on account of an axial division and thus opens in the radial direction, so that a functional insert (40) can be arranged in the cement-in retainer (1) only once the cement-in retainer (1) has been cemented into component opening (3) and the functional insert (40) is held inseparably in the cement-in retainer (1) after the cement-in retainer (1) has been cemented into the component opening (3).
F16B 5/01 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening elements specially adapted for honeycomb panels
F16B 37/04 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates
F16B 37/12 - Nuts or like thread-engaging members with thread-engaging surfaces formed by inserted coil-springs, discs, or the like; Independent pieces of wound wire used as nuts; Threaded inserts for holes
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JOINING ELEMENT, CONNECTING STRUCTURE COMPRISING SAID JOINING ELEMENT, AND CORRESPONDING CONNECTING METHOD
The invention relates to a fastening arrangement (1; 60) with damping effect, consisting of two structurally identical fastening units (3; 63; 103) each having a central first through opening (5; 105). Each fastening unit (3; 63; 103) comprises a mounting element (10; 110) and a damping element (30; 130). The mounting element (10; 110) is disc-shaped with a central second through opening (12) and an identical detent structure extends from a first side (14; 114) of each mounting element (10; 110). The damping element (30; 130) is disc-shaped with a central third through opening (32) and is arranged at last partially in the central second through opening (12) of the mounting element (10; 110). Due to this construction the two fastening units (3; 103) can be fastened to one another by means of the mutually facing first sides (14; 114) having the identical detent structure of the respective mounting elements (10; 110) with first component (A) arranged between them.
F16B 5/02 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread
F16B 43/00 - Washers or equivalent devices; Other devices for supporting bolt-heads or nuts
F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs
F16B 19/02 - Bolts or sleeves for positioning of machine parts, e.g. notched taper pins, fitting pins, sleeves, eccentric positioning rings
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SETTING HEAD, SHEET METAL PRESS OR SETTING DEVICE HAVING THIS SETTING HEAD, AND A METHOD FOR JOINING A JOINING ELEMENT WITH THE SETTING HEAD
The present invention describes a setting head for a joining device, in particular a press or a setting device, which setting head comprises the following features: a punch (10) which is movable in a longitudinal direction such that a joining element (7) can be joined into a component by means of a punch face (16) arranged at a working end (12) of the punch; a hollow cylindrical receiving sleeve (50) which has a through-passage (52) and which, with the punch in the through-passage, is guided adjacent to the working end of the punch concentrically and axially movably thereon; and two mutually opposite holding arms arranged on the receiving sleeve outside the through-passage each provide at least one laterally inwardly projecting holding end, with the result that the at least two holding ends allow the joining element to be releasably positionable adjacent to a punch-remote outlet opening of the through-passage and by the axially movable working end of the punch.
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformation; Tools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
B25B 23/10 - Arrangements for handling screws or nuts for holding or positioning screw or nut prior to or during its rotation using mechanical gripping means
B25C 1/18 - Hand-held nailing tools; Nail feeding devices therefor operated by combustion pressure generated by detonation of a cartridge - Details or accessories, e.g. splinter guards, spall minimisers
The invention relates to a multipart adjustment element (1) for a tolerance compensation assembly for automatically compensating for tolerances in the spacing between a first (A) and a second component (B). The adjustment element (1) comprises a threaded socket (10), a drag element (30; 30'), a contact disc (50), and a securing sleeve (60). The threaded socket (10) has a continuous bore (16), an outer thread (18) with a first thread direction, and a step (20) formed on the interior of the threaded socket (10) such that a first inner diameter adjacent to the first axial end (12) of the threaded socket (10) is larger than a second inner diameter adjacent to the second axial end (14) of the threaded socket (10). The drag element (30; 30') comprises at least one spring arm (38) protruding radially inwards, wherein a first axial end (32) of the drag element (30; 30') is arranged on the step (20) formed in the threaded socket (10). The contact disc (50) is arranged adjacently to the first axial end (12) of the threaded socket (10) and has a through-opening (52). The securing sleeve (60) likewise has a through-opening (66) and is arranged at least partly in the bore (16) of the threaded socket (10) with a press-fit connection in order to securely connect the contact disc (50), the threaded socket (10), and the drag element (30; 30') together.
The present invention relates to a resilient connecting block (1, 1'), with which, by receiving a connecting pin (60, 60'), at least two components (B1, B2) can be connected together via a respective component opening (01, 02). The connecting block, which is formed as a single piece, comprises a central bearing block with two mutually opposing bearing surfaces (22, 24) for the components to be connected. A latching flange (10), which can be engaged in a component opening, is provided on the first bearing surface. On the other bearing surface, a widening flange (30) is provided, which can be expanded by a spherical head (62) of the connecting pin such that the widening flange is held via an axial undercut in the second component opening of the second component.
F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs
F16B 21/07 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the socket has a resilient part
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METHOD FOR CONNECTING AT LEAST TWO COMPONENTS, A JOINT CONNECTION OBTAINED IN THIS WAY AND A JOINING DEVICE FOR SAID CONNECTION METHOD
The invention relates to a method for connecting at least two components arranged on top of one another in a stack-like manner with a wire section, of which at least one weldable base layer consists of a metal that can be welded with the continuous wire and a metal cover layer consists of another metal. Within the scope of the connection method, the weldable base layer and the metal cover layer arranged thereon are arranged on an electrode. An electrical current flows between the continuous wire and the electrode via a contact point between the provided continuous wire and the cover layer. The linked preferred resistance heating of the cover layer supports a joining of the continuous wire into the cover layer, and a subsequent resistance welding of the continuous wire with the base layer.
B23K 11/00 - Resistance welding; Severing by resistance heating
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BAYONET CONNECTOR, COMPONENT COMPOSITE COMPRISING SAID BAYONET CONNECTOR, A PRODUCTION METHOD FOR THE BAYONET CONNECTOR, AND A METHOD FOR CONNECTING AT LEAST TWO COMPONENTS USING SAID BAYONET CONNECTOR
A one-part male bayonet connector, by means of which at least two components are releasably connectable to one another in a non-destructible manner via an opening, which bayonet connector has a double T-like form in a side view, consisting of a head, a central shaft extending therefrom, and two radial webs extending diametrically from the shaft, which each comprise a fastening means of the bayonet connector facing the head so that, in addition to an interlocking bayonet connection, a frictional connection of the at least two components can be produced between the head and the fastening means of the radial webs.
The invention relates to a full punch rivet (1), by means of which at least two components (B1, B2) can be connected to one another by setting into the at least two components, and which comprises a fully cylindrical shank (10) having axial end regions (20, 30) configured in mirror symmetry relative to one another, each end region having a planar axially symmetrical recess (22, 32) which is surrounded by a closed circumferential annular bead (40, 50) which connects the recess to an outer peripheral surface (12) of the shank in a circular arc-shaped manner.
The present invention relates to a connection unit (1; 100) for connecting a first component A to a second component B with a space in between. The connection unit (1; 100) comprises a connection screw (10; 110) having a head (12; 112) in the form of a first ball segment and a shank (16; 116) extending therefrom. The shank (16; 116) comprises an external thread (18; 118) having a first thread direction. The connection unit (1; 100) furthermore comprises a hollow-cylindrical base element (30; 130) having the following features: adjacently to a first axial end (32; 132), a second external thread (34; 134) having a second thread direction for fastening in the first component A, and radially inwardly a first region (35; 135) having a first inner diameter; a through-opening (38; 138) is provided on a second axial end (36; 136) and has a second inner diameter which is smaller than the first inner diameter, and an outer side of the base element (30; 130) is designed in the form of a second ball segment (40; 140). The first region (35; 135) and the through-opening (38; 138) are spaced axially from one another and are connected by a transition region (44; 144), which at least partly provides a bearing surface (46; 146) for the head (12; 112) of the connection screw (10; 110), and the shank (16; 116) of the connection screw (10; 110) extends through the through-opening (38; 138).
The invention relates to a connection element for adhering to a component surface of a first component, such that a second component can be secured to the first component by means of the connection element, comprising a base element having an adhesive side with an adhesive surface, as well as a mounting structure for connecting to the second component. The mounting structure is arranged on a side of the base element opposite the adhesive side or next to same. The base element consists of a thermoplastic with a continuous service temperature of at least 130°C, which can be poorly irradiated or cannot be irradiated with light. The base element also has at least one irradiation region, such that the base element can be irradiated with light in the irradiation region in such a way that light energy penetrates the base element. In the irradiation region, in the cross-section, the base element has a smaller thickness and a transmittance in the irradiation region is at least 20% with a wavelength of the light between 320 and 500 nm. Alternatively, the irradiation region is formed by a through-opening.
A coupling element (1) of an at least two-part coupling, in particular a plug-in coupling, which has the following features: a first connecting structure (3) with which a connection to a second connecting structure of a second coupling element can be produced, and an anchoring structure (5) which can be anchored in a curable component material, wherein the first connecting structure (3) and the anchoring structure (5) are connected to each other and form an elongate structure having a longitudinal axis (L), in which the anchoring structure (5) comprises at least one pierced wall section which runs at an acute angle or parallel to the longitudinal axis (L) of the coupling element (1), and/or at least one pierced shaft (20) which runs at least partially at an acute angle or parallel to the longitudinal axis (L) of the coupling element (1), wherein the wall section and/or the shaft (20) in the anchoring structure (5) have/has at least one through opening (28) which runs normally to or at an inclination with respect to a normal of the wall section or which runs transversely or at an inclination with respect to the shaft (20).
The present invention describes a connection between at least one first component A and a second component B with a fastening arrangement with tolerance compensation between the first component A and the second component B. While a compensating sleeve (10) spans a distance between the first component A and the second component B, the entire connection is fixed via a blind rivet which is not releasable without being destroyed.
F16B 5/02 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread
F16B 5/04 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of riveting
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OUTER SLEEVE OF A CONNECTION ELEMENT WITHOUT A FEMALE THREAD AND HAVING A DAMPING FUNCTION, CONNECTION ELEMENT COMPRISING AN OUTER SLEEVE, AND CORRESPONDING CONNECTION AND MANUFACTURING METHOD
The invention relates to a connection element without a female thread and having a damping function, using which connection element two components can be connected to one another. The connection element has an outer sleeve, a spacer sleeve, and a screw having a first outer diameter and a tolerance shim washer positioned on a shaft of the screw. The outer sleeve comprises an elastic outer body having a sleeve-like shaft which has a fastening flange at a first axial end and, adjacent to a second axial end, a hollow cylindrical folding zone which can be folded to form an upset ridge. The outer sleeve has a first inner diameter in the region of the fastening flange and has a second inner diameter which is smaller than the first inner diameter in the region of the hollow cylindrical folding zone. A first component can be supported between the fastening flange and the upset ridge. A spacer sleeve having a third inner diameter is positioned in the outer sleeve adjacent to the second axial end. The first outer diameter of the screw is smaller than the third inner diameter of the distance sleeve, and the second component can be fastened, adjacent to the second axial end of the outer sleeve of the connection element, by means of the sleeve. The tolerance shim washer has a second outer diameter which is smaller than the first inner diameter of the outer sleeve and is smaller than the third inner diameter of the spacer sleeve. The screw and the tolerance shim washer are positioned in this manner in the outer sleeve with radial play.
The invention relates to a female coupling part of a plug-in coupling for releasable connection of a first component to a second component, in which a ball pin can be received and which has the following features: a plate-like base structure which is made of a first plastic and has a central dome structure and a circumferential flange, a fastening structure, in particular a T-shaped fastening structure, which extends from a first side of the dome structure and by which the coupling part can be fastened in an opening of the first component, and a connecting structure made of a second plastic which is different from the first plastic. The connecting structure is arranged on a second side of the dome structure opposite the first side and has a dished holding structure on a radially inner side in which a spherical end of the ball pin can engage and from which the spherical end of the ball pin can be released.
The present invention relates to a spring arm sleeve (1) by means of which a joining element FE of a joining device F can be positioned and which has the following features: a tubular section (12) which is formed by a peripheral wall (10), said peripheral wall (10) comprising, in the peripheral direction, a plurality of U-shaped openings (22) that are distanced from each other at regular intervals and form a plurality of spring arms (20) which are attached at one end and are radially inwardly inclined into the tubular section (12), extending in a first longitudinal direction R(F) from a fixed end.
B25C 1/18 - Hand-held nailing tools; Nail feeding devices therefor operated by combustion pressure generated by detonation of a cartridge - Details or accessories, e.g. splinter guards, spall minimisers
F16B 19/02 - Bolts or sleeves for positioning of machine parts, e.g. notched taper pins, fitting pins, sleeves, eccentric positioning rings
The present invention relates to a configuration method for a work area with an industrial robot in combination with a processing device. First, a processing device is provided in an initial configuration. The initial configuration results from the processing objective. A reaction force resulting from the processing or a reaction torque acting on the connected industrial robot is reduced by a targeted reconfiguration of the processing device so that the industrial robot can be used with an operating support load, which is reduced in relation to the initial support load, in combination with the reconfigured processing device.
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewing; Safety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
The present invention describes a component (1) having a base bushing (10), which has a first axial end (12) and an opposite second axial end (14) and a first inner diameter, wherein the base bushing (10) is equipped with a first internal thread with a first thread direction, and having a fastening bushing (30), which has a third axial end (32) and an opposite fourth axial end (34) and a second inner diameter, wherein the fastening bushing is equipped with a second internal thread with a second thread direction which is opposite to the first thread direction, wherein the second inner diameter is smaller than the first inner diameter and the base bushing (10) and the fastening bushing (30) are separate elements and are arranged coaxially with respect to one another in the component. Alternatively, the base bushing (10) and the fastening bushing (30) are formed as a single piece.
F16B 5/02 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread
B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
F16B 37/04 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates
F16B 37/12 - Nuts or like thread-engaging members with thread-engaging surfaces formed by inserted coil-springs, discs, or the like; Independent pieces of wound wire used as nuts; Threaded inserts for holes
The installation tool for a wire thread insert has the following features: a drive unit which provides a rotational movement that can be switched between a first and a second direction, a spindle body with a drive section for rotating the spindle body and with a thread section onto which the wire thread insert can be spun, an installation blade, and a torque coupling that consists of a coupling upper part and a coupling lower part which engage into one another in a formfitting and force-fitting manner and the coupling upper part of which is rotationally fixed to the drive unit and the coupling lower part of which is rotationally fixed to the spindle body, whereas in the event of an uncoupled relative rotation between the coupling upper part and the coupling lower part, said relative rotation being triggered by a threshold torque between the coupling upper part and the coupling lower part being exceeded, a relative movement between the spindle body and the installation blade can be generated.
B25B 23/142 - Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers specially adapted for hand operated wrenches or screwdrivers
B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
B25B 23/14 - Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers
The invention relates to a component (1) consisting of a thermoplastic material with a continuous working temperature of at least 130°C and comprising a wire thread insert (10) moulded therein. The wire thread insert comprises a first axial end (12) with a first inner diameter and a second axial end (14) with a second inner diameter, is completely moulded into the component in the axial direction, and comprises, between the first and the second axial ends, at least one narrowed winding (16) with a third inner diameter that is shorter than the first and second inner diameters, which can be radially outwardly moved up to a component inner wall.
F16B 5/02 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread
F16B 37/12 - Nuts or like thread-engaging members with thread-engaging surfaces formed by inserted coil-springs, discs, or the like; Independent pieces of wound wire used as nuts; Threaded inserts for holes
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
The invention relates to a blind rivet for establishing a screwed connection between a load-bearing part and a fastening part. The blind rivet is characterized by a flexible outer member and a metal bushing inside said outer member. The outer member is at least partly surrounded by a securing sleeve which secures the outer member in the metal bushing in an end region.
A fastening arrangement for fastening a first component to a second component with automatic compensation of tolerances in the spacing between the first component and the second component has a base element with a first and a second axial end and with a holding structure on a radially outer side for the purposes of holding the base element in an opening of the first component. Furthermore, the fastening arrangement comprises an adjusting unit which can be screwed into the base element and which has a driver unit inserted therein, whereas a fastening screw is connectable to the adjusting unit via the driver unit by means of a releasable driving connection, such that, when the fastening screw is rotated, the adjusting unit can be rotated conjointly and moved into contact with the second component. The holding structure of the base element has a holding segment which is arranged at an angle relative to a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base element, or which is pivotable about an axis of the plane, such that, by means of the holding segment, an angle between the first and the second component can be compensated such that, when the adjusting unit makes contact with the second component, a longitudinal axis of the fastening arrangement runs perpendicular to a plane of the second component.
The present invention relates to a method for component weakening in at least one surface sector of a component for preparation of a joining process. According to the invention, the component is weakened in that at least one surface sector by removal of material, such that the component material in the at least one surface sector has a lower resistance to mechanical deformation than outside the surface sector, wherein the surface sector F has a size in in the range of 0
A tolerance compensation arrangement for fastening a first component to a second component, with automatic compensation of tolerances in the spacing between the first component and the second component, has a base element with a first internal thread and a fastening structure on an outer side for fastening the base element in an opening of the first component. In addition, the arrangement has an adjusting unit with a first external thread, wherein the first external thread forms a first thread pairing of a first thread direction with the first internal thread of the base element, and the adjusting unit has a fastening sleeve with a second internal thread adjacently with respect to a first axial end. Furthermore, the arrangement comprises a coupled motion unit which is arranged at least partially in the adjusting unit adjacently with respect to a second axial end. A fastening screw can be screwed, via a second thread pairing of a second thread direction which opposes the first thread direction, first of all into the second internal thread of the fastening sleeve by way of a rotation in the second thread direction, and subsequently can be connected to the coupled motion unit by way of a releasable coupled motion connection, with the result that, during the rotation of the fastening screw, the adjusting unit can be co-rotated and can be brought into contact with the second component, and a radial press fit can be established afterwards between the adjusting unit and the base element.
An assembly system for placing a thread insert into a workpiece (6) is described, said assembly system comprising: an outer casing (4) for accommodating the thread insert and an insertion spindle (1) for screwing the thread insert into the workpiece (6), wherein the outer casing (4) and the insertion spindle (1) are separate.
B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
The invention relates to a mounting system (12) for attaching and adjusting a vehicle light (10) on a motor vehicle. According to the invention, the mounting system (12) comprises a threaded sleeve, which is screwed into the vehicle light (10). A washer (28) is enclosed in the inner lateral surface (24) of the threaded sleeve and can be rotationally moved about the longitudinal axis (L) of the threaded sleeve. The washer (28) has, in the middle of same, a borehole through which a fastening screw (36) can be guided and can be locked by means of a fastening nut. The fastening nut has an interface by means of which the fastening bolt can be fastened to a vehicle structure (16). As long as the fastening screw (36) has not yet been tightly screwed with the fastening nut, the washer (28) can still be displaced between the fastening screw (36) and the fastening nut. The vehicle light (10) can thus be transversally positioned in a plane, wherein the plane corresponds to a support plane of the fastening nut on the directly adjacent vehicle structure (16). In the target position, the fastening screw (36) can be tightened, causing the washer (28) to be fixed. Now, only a rotational relative movement between the threaded sleeve and the washer (28) is possible, as a result of which the vehicle light (10) can still be adjusted along the longitudinal axis (L) of the threaded sleeve.
B60Q 1/04 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
The invention relates to a wire thread insert (1) consisting of a body comprising a plurality of windings (10,12,14) wound in a screw-type manner, in which the plurality of windings (10,12,14) wound in a screw-type manner has a first end winding (30) and a second end winding (40) defining the body on opposing axial ends, and the first end winding (30) comprises, in a first end section, a first integral positive engagement means (32), and the second end winding (40) comprises, in a second end section, a second integral positive engagement means (42), such that, in an installed state of the wire thread insert (1), a positively-engaging, rotation-inhibiting connection to an adjacent component structure can be created respectively by means of the first and the second integral positive engagement means (32, 42).
F16B 25/00 - Screws that form threads in the body into which they are screwed, e.g. wood screws, self-tapping screws
F16B 37/12 - Nuts or like thread-engaging members with thread-engaging surfaces formed by inserted coil-springs, discs, or the like; Independent pieces of wound wire used as nuts; Threaded inserts for holes
B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
The invention relates to a sanitary protective cap (3) for receiving part of a camera, said camera being suitable for medical examination of a human or animal body. Said sanitary protective cap (3) does not impair the optical properties or only to a negligible extent.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/303 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the vagina, i.e. vaginoscopes
The electro-hydraulic linear actuator comprises an individual pump unit (P) that is driven via a motor and in a rotational manner. The pump unit (P) is fluidically connected to the working chamber of the first hydraulic cylinder (Z1) and to the working chamber of the second hydraulic cylinder (Z2) in order to alternatingly supply these with hydraulic fluid. The first and the second hydraulic cylinder (Z1, Z2) are each arranged adjacent to the pump unit (P), opposite one another in the radial direction, and have a respective piston (12, 22). The pistons (12, 22) are connected to one another via a common piston rod (25). Depending on the rotational direction of the pump unit (P), the piston (12) of the hydraulic cylinder (Z1) or the piston (22) of the hydraulic cylinder (Z2) is moved in a controlled manner and/or supplied with a hydraulic pressure.
F04C 2/10 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing of internal-axis type with the outer member having more teeth or tooth-equivalents, e.g. rollers, than the inner member
F15B 15/18 - Combined units comprising both motor and pump
B21J 15/20 - Drives for riveting machines; Transmission means therefor operated by hydraulic or liquid pressure
The invention relates to a tolerance compensation assembly for fixing a first component to a second component with automatic compensation for tolerances in the distance between the first component and the second component. The tolerance compensation assembly comprises a base element, which has a first metal element having a first internal thread, a second metal element having a second internal thread and a metal supporting element arranged therebetween, and an adjusting unit, which comprises a threaded metal sleeve having an external thread and an entrainment unit, wherein the external thread forms with the first internal thread of the first metal element of the base element a first thread pairing of a first thread direction. A fixing screw can be inserted through an opening in the base unit and the adjusting unit and, via a second thread pairing of a second thread direction opposite to the first, can be screwed into the second internal thread of the second metal element of the base element. In addition, the fixing screw can be connected to the adjusting unit via the entrainment unit by means of a detachable entrainment connection, in order to co-rotate the adjusting unit as the fixing screw is screwed in and, as a result, to move into contact with the first component.
The invention relates to a tolerance compensation assembly for fastening a first component to a second component with automatic compensation of tolerances in the distance between the first component and the second component. The tolerance compensation assembly comprises: a base element, which has a first metal element having a first internal screw thread and a second metal element having a second internal screw thread, which are spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal axis of the base element; and an adjustment unit, which comprises a threaded sleeve made of metal and having an external screw thread and comprises a drag-along unit arranged at least partly in the threaded sleeve, the external screw thread and the first internal screw thread of the first metal element of the base element forming a first screw thread pairing of a first direction of thread. A fastening screw can be inserted through an opening in the base unit and in the adjustment unit and can be screwed into the second internal screw thread of the second metal element of the base element by means of a second screw thread pairing of a second direction of thread opposite the first direction of thread. Furthermore, the fastening screw can be connected to the adjustment unit via the drag-along unit by means of a releasable drag-along connection in order to also rotate the adjustment unit as the fastening screw is screwed in and thereby to move the adjustment unit into contact with the first component.
The invention relates to a cable collector for surrounding a cable (4) or a tube, comprising: a first end portion (1), a second end portion (2), the first end portion (1) being provided for connecting to the second end portion (2), and a center piece (3), the center piece (3) being arranged between the first end portion (1) and the second end portion (2), the center piece (3) being flexible and being suitable for wrapping around or surrounding the cable (4) or tube.
The invention relates to a device for arrangement on a touchscreen, said device converting the content displayed on the touchscreen into haptically perceptible signals.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G09B 21/00 - Teaching, or communicating with, the blind, deaf or mute
A61F 9/08 - Devices or methods enabling eye-patients to replace direct visual perception by another kind of perception
D06F 39/00 - LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES - Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups
F24C 7/08 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
LQLL of the insertion opening (12) and the insertion direction R, which defines a variable angular orientation of the lockable coupling bolt (50) in a two-dimensional angular range which is delimited maximally by an inner wall (22) of the dome-like vault (16).
The invention relates to a fastening element (10) for detachably connecting two components (12, 14), said fastening element comprising a base body (16) which has at least one latching element (18) for connection to a first component (12). The latching element (18) can be introduced into a corresponding opening (22) in the first component (12) in a first mounting direction (Y). On its side opposing the latching element (18), the base body (16) has a receptacle (20) for at least one portion (26) of a second component (14), wherein the receptacle (20) and the portion (26) have corresponding shape characteristics which take over guidance of the second component (14) in the first mounting direction (Y), in a second mounting direction (X), and in a third mounting direction (Z). The receptacle (20) and the second component (14) have corresponding latching means which detachably fix the second component (14) in the second mounting direction (X).
The present invention relates to a welding auxiliary joining part (1) with which a welding connection, more particularly a resistance welding connection, can be produced between a first component A made of a difficult-to-weld material and a second component made of weldable material. The welding auxiliary joining part is characterised by a cylindrical punch shaft (10) that can be punchingly pressed into the first component A almost without rotation. The punch shaft (10) has an element head (30) on the head underside (34) of which only a continuous circumferential clamping ring (40) that projects axially in the direction of the punch ring (10) is arranged.
The invention relates to an adjustment unit (1) for adjusting the relative position between a stationary first component A and a movably mounted second component B, having the following features: an adjustment pin (3) with an eccentric head (10), a cylindrical shaft (30) which comprises a connection section (36), two drive means (14, 46) arranged at the bases, and a sleeve-like receiving part (5), in which the cylindrical shaft (30) of the adjustment pin (3) can be received and which can be adjusted relative to the sleeve-like receiving part (5) via a frictional connection to the connection section (36) in a rotational angle orientation, wherein the eccentric head (10) provides a circumferential radial contact surface (12) against which the second component B can be supported such that a lateral position of the second component B relative to the first component A can be adjusted by rotating the adjustment pin (3) via one of the drive means (14, 46).
The invention relates to a female clutch clamp (1) which is adapted to automatically retain a clutch head (12) of a male clutch element (10) in a latching manner and automatically be secured in a component opening O. For this purpose, the clutch clamp (1) is equipped with at least three elastically designed strip-shaped clutch arms (20) which are connected together on one side. The respective provided securing ends (50) of each clutch arm (20) comprise a receiving groove (52) which is open radially outwards for an edge of a component opening O. A ball head (12) is retained in a receiving area (40) by means of a neck region (42) which has a reverse truncated pyramid-like shape.
F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
F16B 21/07 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the socket has a resilient part
F16B 21/18 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft - Details
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
F16B 2/20 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening
F16B 2/24 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material of metal
F16B 5/07 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of multiple interengaging protrusions on the surfaces, e.g. hooks, coils
The invention relates to a tool for installing or removing a wire thread insert. Said tool is distinguished by a spindle body with an actuator axially movable therein. The actuator interacts with a driving blade. By means of the axial movement of the actuator, the driving blade can be moved out of the axial cut-out and set back into the axial cut-out.
B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
48.
FASTENING INSERT FOR A COMPONENT MADE OF PLASTIC, FOAM OR COMPOSITE MATERIAL
The present invention relates to a fastening insert (1) made of plastic and having a T-shaped configuration consisting of a washer insert (10) and a hollow cylindrical shaft (40) fastened to said washer insert. The washer insert has a plurality of eccentric through-openings (16, 18), at least one of which has an edge projection running around its entire periphery or part of its periphery, said projection being in the form of teeth (22, 24) and extending, on one or both sides, beyond the respective fastening side of said washer insert. The teeth allow the fastening insert to be additionally interlocked with or secured in a composite material which is preferably fibre reinforced.
F16B 37/04 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates
F16B 37/12 - Nuts or like thread-engaging members with thread-engaging surfaces formed by inserted coil-springs, discs, or the like; Independent pieces of wound wire used as nuts; Threaded inserts for holes
F16B 39/282 - Locking by means of special shape of work-engaging surfaces, e.g. notched or toothed nuts
The present invention relates to a fastening insert made of plastic and having a T-shaped configuration consisting of a washer insert (10) and a hollow cylindrical shaft (40) fastened to said washer insert. The washer insert has a plurality of eccentric through-openings, at least one of which has an edge projection running around its entire periphery or part of its periphery, said projection being in the form of teeth (18) and extending, on one or both sides, beyond the respective fastening side of said washer insert. The teeth allow the fastening insert to be additionally interlocked with or secured in a composite material which is preferably fibre reinforced. According to the invention, the hollow cylindrical shaft comprises a metal functional structure (60).
F16B 37/04 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates
F16B 37/12 - Nuts or like thread-engaging members with thread-engaging surfaces formed by inserted coil-springs, discs, or the like; Independent pieces of wound wire used as nuts; Threaded inserts for holes
F16B 39/28 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place during screwing down or tightening by special members on, or shape of, the nut or bolt
50.
ANNULAR PLUG-IN COUPLING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONNECTION BETWEEN COMPONENTS WITH THE AID OF THE ANNULAR PLUG-IN COUPLING
An annular plug-in coupling 1 which is fastenable in a component opening O of a first component B1 and has the following features: a cylindrical ring structure with a longitudinal axis and a radial inner side and a radial outer side, a fastening structure arranged on the radial outer side of the ring structure with a first and a second undercut acting counter to each other in the longitudinal direction of the ring structure, of which at least the first undercut is movable resiliently in the radial direction, a latching structure which is arranged centrally in the interior of the ring structure and with which a coupling pin of a second component is connectable releasably to the plug-in coupling and which consists of at least three strip-like spring arms, the spring arm width of which is arranged in the longitudinal direction of the ring structure and is greater than a spring arm thickness, the spring arms extend radially inwards in curvilinear form from the radial inner side of the ring structure and each end in a free fastening end, wherein the fastening ends have at least one insertion slope and a clamping region.
The invention relates to a setting tool for joining by deformation, which setting tool is characterized by a feeding module, in addition to a frame, a ram (10), and a ram drive. Said feeding module comprises a plurality of feeding channels (30, 40), in which joining elements of different dimensions can be moved. Said joining channels lead into a holding nest (50) adjacent to the setting head. On the basis of the coupling between the holding nest and the feeding channels, the differently dimensioned joining elements are arranged individually in a uniform joining orientation in the holding nest.
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformation; Tools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
B21J 15/32 - Devices for inserting or holding rivets in position with or without feeding arrangements
B25B 23/04 - Arrangements for handling screws or nuts for feeding screws or nuts
The invention relates to a tool (1) for inserting or removing a wire thread insert. The spindle body inserted in the tool (1) has a radial recess (30), through which an engaging end (24) of the installation blade engages a wire thread insert. The radial recess (30) has a curvilinear circumferential contour or at least one relief notch (40), which serve for mechanical tension relief in the spindle body (10).
B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
To fasten a first component B1 to a second component B2, a fastening clip (1) has an integral, elongate structure with a first fastening end (10) and a second fastening end. The first fastening end (10) comprises an automatic locking structure with at least one arm. The second fastening end is formed by a resilient clamping means. The first and second locking structures each act against an interposed supporting structure. To connect the two components B1, B2, the locking structure locks into a component opening in the first component B1, and the second component B2 is fastened between the supporting structure and a spring loop (32) of the resilient clamping means with the aid of a cut-out or a slot which is open on one side.
The invention relates to a non-path-variable element switch (1), in particular for connecting elements. Elements, in particular head-guided elements, which are guided in the element switch in an interlocking manner, can pass through the element switch only in a feeding direction from a plurality of profiled tracks into a number of profiled tracks that is reduced in comparison with the plurality. By means of the non-path-variable element switch, a plurality of feeding sources having different elements is connected to a processing device. The element switch is distinguished in that the element switch does not have any mechanically switchable elements.
B21J 15/32 - Devices for inserting or holding rivets in position with or without feeding arrangements
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformation; Tools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
B65G 51/02 - Directly conveying the articles, e.g. slips, sheets, stockings, containers or workpieces, by flowing gases
The invention relates to a fastener (1) having a damping function, by which at least a first (A) and a second component (B) can be connected by means of a screw connection. The fastener (1) consists of the following components: an elastically deformable outer sleeve, a support sleeve arranged therein, and a screw sleeve having a telescopic region arranged in the outer sleeve. During production of the connection between the components (A), (B), the outer sleeve folds, wherein the support socket and the screw socket are pushed into one another.
The present invention describes an extension adapter of a plug-in coupling, with which a clearance between a male coupling element and a female coupling element can be bridged in a connecting manner and which has the following features: a male coupling end (10) which is insertable into the female coupling element, a female coupling end (20) in which the male coupling element can be accommodated and which is connected to the male coupling end via an intermediate piece, and a locking element (70) which is arranged so as to be movable in the axial direction of the extension adapter and with which, in a locking position surrounding the female coupling end, release of a male coupling element from the female coupling end is prevented.
The present invention relates to a fastening element consisting of a cage element (10) with a nut arranged therein, said nut being held in the cage element via a fastening flange. The cage element (10) has an axially displaceable wall element (30) which shields the receiving space of the cage element against the penetration of adhesive (K) during the mounting of the fastening element to a component surface.
The present invention describes a self-piercing rivet die for a rivet gun, by which die a self-piercing rivet connection can be produced in a plurality of components by formation of a closing head. This self-piercing rivet die (1) is characterised by a main body (3) with a top face (8) and a recess (9) which is formed thereon and is arranged rotationally symmetrically relative to a central axis M of the self-piercing rivet die 1. In the cross-section of the self-piercing rivet die (1) the recess (9) has a draft angle (12) of the draft section (10) which merges radially via a step (16) into an arcuate depression (22) of the annular channel section (20), wherein radially inwards the arcuate depression (22) rises in a rectilinear or arcuate or curvilinear manner to the die base (30).
The invention relates to a thread element made of plastic, a connection assembly formed by a carrier part made of plastic, into which the plastic thread element is screwed by generating a counter thread, and a method for producing the connection and a method for producing the thread element. The thread element is characterised by an axial element, on which the circumferential windings of a thread path are interrupted by at least two machined grooves. The winding regions created in this way form a cutting bar and a blocking bar, wherein the cutting bar projects radially beyond the blocking bar.
The invention relates to an alignment element (10), with which an attachment part (50) can be positioned on a structure part (42) of a motor vehicle. The alignment element (10) is also suitable for retaining the attachment part (50) at a defined distance to the structure part (42) under non-destructive force transmission, and for compensating an occurring angular adjustment (W). The invention also relates to an illumination assembly (28) for a vehicle having the alignment element (10) and a corresponding method for mounting an illumination device (34) on the vehicle. Finally, a vehicle (32) comprising the illumination assembly (28) is also an object of the invention.
B60Q 1/04 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights
F16B 5/02 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread
The invention relates to an adjustable spacer sleeve, consisting of an outer sleeve (10), a hollow cylindrical inner sleeve (30), and a stop disk (20), which is fastened to an axial collar (18) of the outer sleeve (10). Because of the shape adaptation between the outer sleeve (10) and a component opening (90), the spacer sleeve can be easily anchored in the component (B1) in a rotationally fixed manner. The length of the spacer sleeve is subsequently set.
The invention relates to a method for determining the quality of a joint that is produced in a plurality of metal sheets (14) by means of a joining device, and to a control method for such a joining device. The control method comprises recording a force-displacement curve (L1, S1, L2, NL, E1, E2) and comparing a linear relief region (E1) in the recorded force-displacement curve with a reference graph (LR) of the joining device, which reference graph can be determined as a reference force-displacement curve during the movement of the punch (9) and of the blankholder (13) by means of the drive element to and away from a counter-support (15) without metal sheets arranged therebetween and without a joining element, wherein the comparison ensures an evaluation of a head end position of a joining element (11) or of a remaining bottom thickness in the plurality of metal sheets (14).
B21D 39/03 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by plating; Tube expanders of sheet metal otherwise than by folding
B21J 15/28 - Control devices specially adapted to riveting machines not restricted to one of the preceding subgroups
63.
SEMI-TUBULAR SELF-PIERCING RIVET FOR THIN SHEET METAL JOINTS, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID SEMI-TUBULAR SELF-PIERCING RIVET, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A JOINT
The invention relates to a semi-tubular self-piercing rivet (1) having a rivet head (10) and a rivet shaft (30), the shaft bore (32) of which satisfies the following relationship in relation to the length of the semi-tubular self-piercing rivet: (formula I), the total length of the self-piercing rivet LN being ≤ 4 mm. The invention further relates to a corresponding self-piercing rivet joint, to a method for producing the self-piercing rivet, and a to method for producing the self-piercing rivet joint.
The present invention discloses a coupling element (1, 1') of a two-part plug-in coupling, which comprises the following features: a flat head section (10), from which a female hollow-cylinder-like connecting structure (20) extends perpendicularly in an installation direction of the coupling element (1), which connecting structure comprises a locking web projecting radially inwards on a radially inner side (30) so that a male pin element, in particular a ball pin, can be inserted into the hollow-cylinder-like connecting structure (20) opposite to the installation direction (I) and can be locked there, or a male cylinder-like connecting structure (20', B, V) extends, which comprises an axially extending pin (B) which has a latching head (V), such that the male cylinder-like connecting structure (20', B, V) can be inserted in a female receiving element (20) and locked there, wherein on a radially outer side (40) the coupling element comprises an integral locking structure which has a circumferential, or a plurality of regularly arranged, outward projecting elastic latching strips (42) which, together with the head section (10), form an installation slot for receiving the component (II), so that the female or the male coupling element (1; 1') can project into the opening (O) of the component (II) with a relative movement in the installation direction between coupling part (1) and component (II).
The invention relates to an assembly for securing a fastening element (20) to a first component (50), wherein the first component has a passage opening (52) for a shaft (24) of the fastening element, said assembly comprising a securing element (30), which reaches around the shaft of the fastening element, wherein a head part of the fastening element and the securing element are arranged on opposite sides of the first component and the shaft of the fastening element engages in a receptacle of a second component (40) for the frictional and/or interlocking connection of the two components. According to the invention, the securing element (30) is pre-fastened to the second component (40) before a first connection of the first component (50) to the second component (40) and is separated from the second component (40) and reaches around the shaft (24) of the fastening element (20) after a first release of the connection between the first component (50) and the second component (40).
The present invention discloses a sound reduction device for use in a mechanical machining method or a joining method, in particular a pulse-type joining method. The sound reduction device comprises a jig with which at least one part to be processed can be clamped at a plurality of clamping locations, as well as a plurality of gripping components which grip the part surface at a number of gripping locations, in order to damp vibrations of the part. The present invention further discloses a joining method and a machining method in combination with the sound reduction device.
B21J 15/42 - Special clamping devices for workpieces to be riveted together, e.g. operating through the rivet holes
B23Q 11/00 - Accessories fitted to machine tools for keeping tools or parts of the machine in good working condition or for cooling work; Safety devices specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, machine tools
67.
INSTALLATION TOOL FOR A WIRE THREAD INSERT HAVING AN INSTALLATION PIN THAT CAN BE BENT BACK, AND INSTALLATION METHOD
The invention relates to installation tools (60), which are matched to a wire thread insert (1) that comprises: a cylindrical coil (20), which has a plurality of helically wound turns (30) of a wire; and a driver pin (50), which protrudes into an interior of the coil by means of a bending region (40) and which has a driver notch (42). The installation tool (60) has the following features: a rotatable installation spindle (62) having a drive end (64) for rotating the installation spindle and a function end (70) for installing the wire thread insert (1), wherein the function end comprises at least one thread turn that is length-reduced in the circumferential direction and that has, at a first end, a driver edge for engaging in a driver notch of the wire thread insert and, at a second end, a bend-open shoulder for bending the driver pin (50) of the wire thread insert radially outward.
B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
68.
QUICK FASTENER, METHOD FOR CONNECTING TWO COMPONENTS BY MEANS OF THE QUICK FASTENER AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR
The present invention discloses a quick fastener (1) by way of which at least a first component A and a second component B are connectable together. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for producing the quick fastener. The quick fastener has the following features: a fastening bolt (10) having a fastening thread (12) with a first direction of hand, said fastening bolt (10) being fastenable to the second component B, a compressible preloading element (3) which is fastenable to the first component A and comprises, on a radial inner side, a preloading thread having a second direction of hand opposite to the first direction of hand, a hollow-cylindrical threaded element (60) having a drive means which is screwable into the preloading thread of the preloading element by way of an external thread (62) on a radial outer side and which comprises an internal thread on a radial inner side, the fastening thread of the fastening bolt being screwable into said internal thread, wherein at least one structural twist prevention means (30; 34; 36) is provided between the hollow-cylindrical threaded element (60) and the compressible preloading element (3).
The invention relates to a connector (1, 1') for at least one first and one second component (B1, B2) which are spaced apart from one another, particularly an at least two-part edge connector, comprising the following features: a first limb (10) with a first opening (12) as a first part, and a second limb (20) with a second opening (22) as a second part, the first limb and second limb being movably interconnected by means of a unilateral form-fitting connection (40, 50) such that a space between said first and second limbs may be freely adjusted within a predetermined interval, a component comprising a component opening (A1) can be accommodated between the first and second limbs, and the connector can be secured in the component opening by means of a securing element (90).
The present invention describes a metal casting method and a plastics injection molding method in which a material melt is cast around an insert in such a way that the material melt does not penetrate into the interior of the insert. The use of a wire thread insert as the insert has the advantage that threaded holes can be produced for example in a cast aluminum part already during the casting process. For this purpose, the present invention discloses the corresponding casting mold, the insert and the casting method.
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B22D 17/24 - Accessories for locating and holding cores or inserts
B22D 19/00 - Casting in, on, or around, objects which form part of the product
F16B 37/12 - Nuts or like thread-engaging members with thread-engaging surfaces formed by inserted coil-springs, discs, or the like; Independent pieces of wound wire used as nuts; Threaded inserts for holes
The invention relates to a self-piercing rivet 2 for producing a joint between at least two components, which self-piercing rivet comprising a rivet head 4 and a rivet shank 6 having a central borehole 8 of the shank, said rivet shank 6 also having a cylindrical outer surface 14 of the shank and an inner surface 16 of the shank bordering the central borehole 8 of the shank, while the outer surface 14 of the shank and the inner surface 16 of the shank are connected to the axial end of the rivet shank 6 facing away from the rivet head 4 via a flat bottom surface 20 of the shank and a shank end radius R2, said shank end radius R2 tangentially transitioning into the inner surface 16 of the shank, and said flat bottom surface 20 of the shank being connected to the outer surface 14 of the shank via a cutting edge 24.
Disclosed is an annular plug coupling (1) which can be fastened within an opening (O) in a first part (B1) and has the following characteristics: a central coupling receptacle, in particular a ball socket (10), to which a coupling head of a second part can be releasably connected, and an intermediate ring (30) that includes a plurality of curved, radially inward-extending first spring elements (20) connected to the ball socket (10), and a plurality of curved, radially outward-extending second spring elements (40) which are provided with a locking connection (42) at a radially outward end such that the plug coupling can be locked within the opening in the part.
F16B 21/07 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the socket has a resilient part
F16C 11/06 - Ball-joints; Other joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints
73.
WELDING AUXILIARY JOINING PART, MATRIX FOR PLACING THE WELDING AUXILIARY JOINING PART, A CONNECTION METHOD FOR THE WELDING AUXILIARY JOINING PART, AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR THE WELDING AUXILIARY JOINING PART AND THE MATRIX
The invention relates to various connecting methods for a welding auxiliary joining part having a head and a rounded point for setting in at least one first component having a matrix as a counter-bearing, which has a concave recess having an inner wall having an arc shape, at least in sub-regions, having a matrix radius MR in the range from 1.0 mm ≤ MR ≤ 60 mm, for preparing a subsequent welding method. The geometry of the welding auxiliary joining part and the matrixes meet the following condition: 0.001 ≤ SR/MR ≤ 0.1, in particular 0.002 ≤ SR/MR ≤ 0.08, wherein SR designates a point radius of the rounded point of the welding auxiliary joining part.
The invention relates to a spring connection element 1, with which at least two components B1, B2 can be connected to each other via a hooking seat in at least one component opening. The spring connection element 1 is characterized by the following features: a spring-like wire coil 20 with a first and a second end, said coil comprising a plurality of axially spaced windings 22, 23; a spiral collar (30) which extends radially beyond a circumference of the wire coil 20 and is arranged on the first end of the wire coil 20; and a central traction element 40, which is arranged on the second end of the wire coil 20 so as to protrude radially into the wire coil 20, which does not extend axially beyond the wire coil 20, and by means of which the spring connection element 1 can be retracted into a component opening 52 in a substantially untwisted manner.
F16B 2/24 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material of metal
75.
CONNECTING INSERT AND AN EMBEDDING METHOD AND A PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR
The present invention describes a connecting insert, in particular a threaded insert, which can be embedded in a shaped plastic component. This connecting insert comprises a cylindrical basic body (10) having a radial outer side (18), a radial inner side (16) and a first (12) and a second axial end (14), at least one circumferential collar (20) which is arranged on the radial outer side (18) of the basic body (10) and which, by comparison with the remainder of the basic body (10), has the largest outside diameter and which is arranged at a spacing from the first (12) and second axial end (14) of the basic body (10), and a radially projecting structure (30) arranged on the radial outer side of the basic body (10).
The invention relates to an elastically deformable coupling part (1) for a plug-in connection for connecting a first component (A) and a second component (B), which coupling part has an inner connection region, in which a head (80) of a pin-like element (3) of the second component (B) can be accommodated by means of a detent connection. In addition, the coupling part (1) has an outer fastening region, which can be connected to the keyhole (5) of the first component (A) by means of a bayonet closure. The fastening region comprises at least one radial contact surface (50). At least one first radial projection (10), which forms a bayonet gap (25) for a rotational accommodation of the first component (A), is arranged at an axial distance from the at least one radial contact surface. At least one second radial projection (30), which forms a locking gap (35) for the first component (A) between the second projection (30) and the at least one radial contact surface (50) by means of a movability directed radially inward, is arranged at an axial distance from the radial contact surface (50).
The invention relates to an adjustment aid and an adjusting method for a joining device having a punch (10) and a counter-tool (82), which can be oriented coaxially to one another, and for a joining movement relative to one another can be moved axially towards each other. By means of a grid marking that can be embossed on a punch surface or on a counter-surface of the counter-tool, a grid marking (90, 92) is embossed on a reshaped test part. Said grid marking can be evaluated in comparison with the discernible imprints of punch surface and counter-surface of the counter-tool.
B21J 15/28 - Control devices specially adapted to riveting machines not restricted to one of the preceding subgroups
B21J 15/36 - Rivet sets, i.e. tools for forming heads; Mandrels for expanding parts of hollow rivets
B21C 51/00 - Measuring, gauging, indicating, counting, or marking devices specially adapted for use in the production or manipulation of material in accordance with subclasses
78.
SETTING WELDING MACHINE, MODULAR COMPONENTS THEREOF AND A CONTINUOUS CONNECTING METHOD THAT CAN BE CARRIED OUT WITH SUCH A MACHINE
The present invention discloses a setting welding machine for setting stud-like welding auxiliary joining parts in a plurality of layers of material and subjecting them to a mechanical-thermoforming process on a second layer of material and connecting them to said second layer by way of a welding operation. For this purpose, the punch is used to apply to the welding auxiliary joining part mechanical and thermal loads that follow prescribed characteristic force and current curves. Furthermore, the present invention discloses a corresponding connecting method that can be realized with the aid of the setting welding machine.
The invention relates to a friction welding method for attaching a connection socket (10), such as a threaded socket for example, in a housing (50). In order to improve the quality of the connection, the connection socket (10) is attached to the housing (50) using a friction welding element (1). The friction welding element (1) consists of the connection socket (10), on which a friction welding casing (30) with a radially outer friction welding contour (32) is molded. Connecting and sealing regions are produced between the friction welding element (1) and the housing (50) during the friction welding process by means of a special design of the friction welding contour (32).
F16B 37/06 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates by means of welding or riveting
F16B 37/12 - Nuts or like thread-engaging members with thread-engaging surfaces formed by inserted coil-springs, discs, or the like; Independent pieces of wound wire used as nuts; Threaded inserts for holes
F16B 23/00 - Specially-shaped heads of bolts or screws for rotations by a tool
B23K 20/12 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating the heat being generated by friction; Friction welding
B29C 65/06 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using friction, e.g. spin welding
The present invention discloses a component insert 50 with a sealing plug 1 such that the component insert can be insert moulded into flowable, hardenable materials or into materials that are saturated with flowable, hardenable liquids. Here, the sealing plug 1 seals off the component insert 50 (in this case a wire-type threaded insert) against the ingress of the flowable, hardenable material.
F16B 37/12 - Nuts or like thread-engaging members with thread-engaging surfaces formed by inserted coil-springs, discs, or the like; Independent pieces of wound wire used as nuts; Threaded inserts for holes
B29C 49/20 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mould; Apparatus therefor of articles having inserts or reinforcements
81.
WELDING AUXILIARY JOINING PART AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING COMPONENTS BY WAY OF SAID WELDING AUXILIARY JOINING PART
A welding auxiliary joining part in the form of a bolt having a head, a shank and a tip is disclosed. The welding auxiliary joining part is driven with the aid of a mechanical thermal setting method into a component made of non-weldable or poorly weldable material. During the driving-in operation, a welding head arises on account of mechanical deformation, such that subsequently the component can be connected via the welding auxiliary joining part to a further component made of weldable material by means of welding.
A welding auxiliary joining part (10) in the form of a bolt with a head, a shaft and a tip is disclosed. The welding auxiliary joining part (10) is driven, with the aid of a setting process, into a component (20) made from a material which cannot be welded or is difficult to weld. During this driving-in process, mechanical deformation causes a weld head to be produced such that subsequently the component (20) can be connected by welding via the welding auxiliary joining part (10) to a further component made from a weldable material (30).
B23K 11/00 - Resistance welding; Severing by resistance heating
B23K 20/12 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating the heat being generated by friction; Friction welding
B23K 35/02 - Rods, electrodes, materials, or media, for use in soldering, welding, or cutting characterised by mechanical features, e.g. shape
F16B 37/06 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates by means of welding or riveting
The present invention relates to a fastening arrangement for fastening a component A to a component B with automatic tolerance compensation between the components A and B. The fastening arrangement comprises a fixable base element 10 into which a mounting screw 80 can be screwed via a first thread pair 14, and an adjusting element 30 with an external thread 42 that can be screwed into the base element via a second thread pair 12, wherein a first and a second anti-rotation safeguard 52, 54 are provided between the base element and the adjusting element, wherein said anti-rotation safeguards can be used to prevent detachment of the adjusting element from the base element during transport as well as locking of the adjusting element with the base element.
The present invention discloses a self-piercing rivet (10), particularly a semi-hollow self-piercing rivet, with a head (12) and a shank (14) as well as a pre-perforated flat element (30) that is arranged on the shank (14) and at least part of which extends radially relative to the head (12) beyond a head radius. A production method and a joining method for said self-piercing rivet with pre-perforated flat element are also described.
The present invention relates to a fastening element with a tolerance-compensation function for fastening add-on elements, in particular roof rails. To this end, a threaded bolt is provided which has a threaded region, a fastening region and a projection. A positioning and assistance element is supported on the projection, and an adjustment element is arranged in the threaded region. An add-on element is arranged on the fastening region. A space between a first and a second component can be compensated for with the aid of the positioning and assistance element in cooperation with the adjustment element. Furthermore, a fastening means is arranged on the threaded region, with the result that the second component is arranged between the adjustment element and the fastening means. The add-on element is fixedly connected to the second component by means of the fastening element in this way.
The plug-in coupling (70) comprises a negative coupling part (1) and a positive coupling part (80) consisting of a pin (82) having a ball head (84). The negative coupling part (1) comprises a coupling construction (10) made of a first material for accommodating and detachably fastening the positive coupling part (80) and a retaining construction (30) made of a second material, which surrounds the coupling construction (10), for fastening the negative coupling part to the second component (60), wherein the second material has a higher elasticity than the first material, such that component vibrations can be absorbed by the retaining construction.
What is described is a tool for inserting or removing a tang-free wire thread insert, the entraining blade of which can be fastened manually within the axial recess of the spindle body with the aid of a latching connection and can be exchanged. In addition to the reliable removal of wire thread inserts, this tool structure also ensures a quick exchange of worn entraining blades of the tool. What is furthermore described is a process for producing such a tool.
B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
88.
CONNECTING ELEMENT FOR GLUING ONTO A COMPONENT SURFACE AND PRODUCTION METHOD AND ATTACHMENT METHOD THEREFOR
The connecting element 1 for gluing onto a component surface B comprises a retaining pin 10 having a pin section 20 to which a structural component can be attached. An anchoring element 30 of the retaining pin 10 is attached in a disk 40, made of a material which can be penetrated by light, such that a reliable connection is established between the retaining pin 10 and disk 40 on the basis of the rotation-inhibiting and removal-inhibiting shape of the anchoring element.
The invention relates to an assembly head (1), to a robot comprising said assembly head (1), and to a fixing method for fixing fixing elements (9) to a surface (B) of a component. Said assembly head (1) comprises a gripper (30) that removes fixing elements (9) from a removal position E of a cartridge (70) by means of a pivoting movement. The assembly head (1) also comprises a compensation mechanism (40) for the gripper (30) so that, when the fixing element (9) is placed on a component surface (B), the fixing element (9) is optimally arranged adjacent to a hardening source (60), for example a light source.
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformation; Tools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
F16B 11/00 - Connecting constructional elements or machine parts by sticking or pressing them together, e.g. cold pressure welding
90.
WIRE THREAD INSERT HAVING AN INSTALLATION PIN THAT CAN BE BENT BACK, AND ALSO THE PRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION THEREOF
A wire thread insert (10) comprises, in addition to a cylindrical coil (20) composed of a plurality of turns (30), a driver pin (50), projecting into the interior of the coil, for installing the wire thread insert in a receiving thread. The driver pin is connected to the cylindrical coil via a bending region (40) such that the driver pin can be bent back into the receiving thread following the installation of the wire thread insert. The wire thread insert is installed with the aid of an installation tool having an installation spindle (60) which installs the wire thread insert in the receiving thread via a driver shoulder (70) and the driver pin. A compression blade (80) provided on the installation spindle bends the driver pin back into the receiving thread while the installation spindle is being removed from the installed wire thread insert.
B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
F16B 37/12 - Nuts or like thread-engaging members with thread-engaging surfaces formed by inserted coil-springs, discs, or the like; Independent pieces of wound wire used as nuts; Threaded inserts for holes
The invention relates to a process monitoring method for a joining operation of a joining element at a speed of at least 5 m/s, in particular placing a bolt at at least 10 m/s, into at least one component with the aid of a placing device which has the following features: a plunger for placing the joining element, a buffer which limits a maximum deflection of the plunger in the joining direction, and a distance measuring means, with which the deflection of the plunger can be detected. The process monitoring comprises the following steps: detecting the travel of the plunger during the joining operation as a function of time in the form of a distance-time curve, detecting a placement of the plunger on the buffer, evaluating the distance-time curve such that, in the presence of at least one maximum followed by at least one minimum in the distance-time curve and without the plunger being placed on the buffer, a jointed connection is judged to be in order.
The present invention discloses a placement device (1) for joining at least two components, the device having the following features: a first lever arm (10) having a first working end (12) and a second lever arm (20) having a second working end (22), which are joined to each other such that they can be pivoted in the manner of tongs, a first linear drive (30) connected to the first and the second lever arms, such that the first and the second working ends can be moved relative to each other by variation of the length of the linear drive, and a plunger (70) which is arranged at the first working end and is connected to a feed module (50) for joining elements and/or to a hold-down module (40).
The invention relates to a connection comprising at least two components (10, 20) having the following features: a first component and a second component, of which at least the second component comprises reinforced plastic, a self-piercing connection element (30) having a head and a shaft, the head thereof being supported on the first component and the shaft thereof running completely through the first and the second component, and a disc-shaped counter bearing (40) to which the shaft is fastened such that the at least two components are fastened between the head and the counter bearing. The invention further relates to a method for the production of said connection.
F16B 19/00 - Bolts without screw-thread; Pins, including deformable elements; Rivets
94.
MOLDABLE WIRE THREAD INSERT, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF, COMPONENT COMPRISING MOLDABLE WIRE THREAD INSERT AND A METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF
The invention relates to a moldable wire thread insert (1) for reinforcing a screw opening of a component comprising the following characteristics: a cylindrical spiral (20) formed by a helically wound wire (10), wherein neighboring windings (30) of said spiral are arranged such that a closed cylindrical spiral wall (22, 24) is present, while at least one end of the cylindrical spiral (20) comprises a fastening flange (40) that extends radially outward over the cylindrical spiral wall (22, 24) and by which the wire thread insert (1) can be anchored in the component, and/or an end of the cylindrical spiral (20) is designed planar to form a flat axial end face of the cylindrical spiral (20).
F16B 37/12 - Nuts or like thread-engaging members with thread-engaging surfaces formed by inserted coil-springs, discs, or the like; Independent pieces of wound wire used as nuts; Threaded inserts for holes
95.
MAGAZINE, CHARGING STATION, AND PROCESSING DEVICE FOR CONNECTING ELEMENTS, AND METHOD FOR FEEDING CONNECTING ELEMENTS TO THE PROCESSING DEVICE AND TO THE MAGAZINE
Magazine (1; 100), by means of which a plurality of connecting elements (V) can be fed to a processing device (200) and which has the following characteristics: a plurality of holding positions (10; 110) which are located at a distance from one another and on each of which a connecting element (V) can be releasably retained, while the holding positions (10; 110) of the magazine (1; 100) can be refilled, and the magazine (1; 100) can be replaceably mounted on the processing device (200).
B21J 15/32 - Devices for inserting or holding rivets in position with or without feeding arrangements
B21J 15/34 - Devices for inserting or holding rivets in position with or without feeding arrangements for installing tubular rivets
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformation; Tools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
B25B 23/04 - Arrangements for handling screws or nuts for feeding screws or nuts
B25B 23/06 - Arrangements for handling screws or nuts for feeding screws or nuts using built-in magazine
B25C 1/00 - Hand-held nailing tools; Nail feeding devices therefor
B25C 1/18 - Hand-held nailing tools; Nail feeding devices therefor operated by combustion pressure generated by detonation of a cartridge - Details or accessories, e.g. splinter guards, spall minimisers
The present invention discloses an electromotive hydraulic drive (1) for a hydraulically operable component (90), in particular for a setting unit. The hydraulic drive (1) comprises a hydraulic cylinder (10) with a piston (20) which can be moved rectilinearly within the hydraulic cylinder (10) by means of a rotational movement of an electrically driven spindle (50). The piston (20) divides the cylinder (10) into a working chamber (12) facing away from the spindle and a working chamber (14) facing toward the spindle. The working chamber (12) facing away from the spindle has a first hydraulic opening (44) and the working chamber (14) facing toward the spindle has a second hydraulic opening (46). By means of said hydraulic openings (44, 46), the component (90) can be operated with hydraulics in a targeted manner.
B21J 15/20 - Drives for riveting machines; Transmission means therefor operated by hydraulic or liquid pressure
B21J 15/26 - Drives for riveting machines; Transmission means therefor operated by rotary drive, e.g. by electric motor
F04B 9/04 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by the driving or driven means to or from their working members the means being mechanical the means being cams, eccentrics or pin-and-slot mechanisms
F15B 7/00 - Fluid-pressure actuator systems in which the movement produced is definitely related to the output of a volumetric pump; Telemotors
The present invention relates to a magazine (1) of a placement device (S) for storing and feeding a plurality of joining elements (F), particularly placement fasteners, to a provisioning module (B) for joining elements and to a placement device in combination with said elements. The magazine has the following characteristics: a) a base element (10) within the placement device having a storage groove (20), in which the joining elements can be received in an aligned and jointly moveably manner and the one end of which ends in a head piece (5) of the placement device, b) an advancing mechanism (40), by which the joining elements can be moved within the storage groove towards the head piece of the placement device, and c) a dispensing mechanism, by which the joining elements can be fed individually from the storage groove to the head piece of the placement device.
B21J 15/32 - Devices for inserting or holding rivets in position with or without feeding arrangements
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformation; Tools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
B23P 19/06 - Screw or nut setting or loosening machines
The invention relates to a placement device for an auxiliary joining part, particularly a placement fastener or a punch rivet, comprising a driven ram which for a placement movement can be moved in a joining channel to which the auxiliary joining part can be loosely fed. The placement device has the following characteristics: a head piece in which a part of the joining channel runs, comprising a plurality of compressed air ducts ending in the joining channel, and an exhaust air channel, ending adjacent to the front side of the ram moving the auxiliary joining part into the joining channel of the placement device such that in the joining channel an airflow can be generated in the direction of the front of the ram moving the auxiliary joining part by way of an overpressure which can be generated in the plurality of compressed air channels compared to the atmospheric pressure and by which the auxiliary joining part can be positioned on the front side of the ram.
The invention relates to a fastening arrangement for fastening a component B to a component A with automatic compensation of tolerances with a spacing (S) between the component B and the component A, which comprises the following features: a.) a receiving element (10) and an adjusting element (20, 30) which can be screwed to the receiving element (10) via a first thread pair (12, 32) having a first pitch direction, while b.) a fastening screw (40) can be inserted through an opening in the receiving element (10) and adjusting element (20, 30), which screw can be screwed into the receiving element (10) via a second thread pair (42, 52) having a second pitch direction opposite to the first and can be connected to the adjusting element (20, 30) by a releasable drag connection (24) in order to co-rotate the adjusting element (20, 30) during the rotation of the fastening screw (40) and thereby move it into contact with the component B, and wherein c.) the adjusting element (20, 30) comprises a drag element (20) which is arranged in a rotationally fixed and floating manner inside a thread element (30), thus making it possible to compensate for a misalignment of the fastening screw (40) during insertion into the adjusting element (20, 30).
The present invention relates to a screw clip (1) in order to fasten an add-on part in the motor vehicle with the aid of a screw (9), the screw clip having the following features: a dowel-like screw receptacle (10) in the form of a rectilinear truncated pyramid with at least four side edges (12) having a clearance (20) between two opposite side edges of the screw receptacle such that the dowel-like screw receptacle comprises at least two resiliently arranged limbs (30) which are spring-prestressable by means of two spring webs (42) which span the clearance.
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