PIN AND GROMMET FASTENER INCLUDING PIN AND GROMMET HAVING PANEL RETENTION FINGERS AND PIN RETENTION FINGERS THAT COOPERATE WITH ONE ANOTHER TO DEFINE PIN RECEPTABLE FOR RECEIVING THE PIN
A pin and grommet fastener includes a grommet and a pin. The grommet includes a base, panel locking fingers, and pin locking fingers. The locking fingers project from the base and cooperate with one another to define a pin receptacle therebetween. The pin includes a pin head, a driving beam connected to the pin head, and protrusions. When the pin head is inserted through an opening in the base and into the pin receptacle, the pin locking fingers engage the pin and thereby retain the pin head in the pin receptable. When the fastener is inserted in one direction into a hole in a panel, the panel engages the driving beam and thereby moves the pin relative to the grommet in the opposite direction, which causes the panel locking fingers to flex away from one another and thereby inhibits withdrawal of the fastener from the hole in the panel.
F16B 21/02 - Releasable fastening devices locking by rotation
F16B 21/07 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the socket has a resilient part
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Pin and Grommet Fastener Including Pin and Grommet Having Panel Retention Fingers and Pin Retention Fingers That Cooperate With One Another to Define Pin Receptacle for Receiving the Pin
A pin and grommet fastener includes a grommet and a pin. The grommet includes a base, panel locking fingers, and pin locking fingers. The locking fingers project from the base and cooperate with one another to define a pin receptacle therebetween. The pin includes a pin head, a driving beam connected to the pin head, and protrusions. When the pin head is inserted through an opening in the base and into the pin receptacle, the pin locking fingers engage the pin and thereby retain the pin head in the pin receptable. When the fastener is inserted in one direction into a hole in a panel, the panel engages the driving beam and thereby moves the pin relative to the grommet in the opposite direction, which causes the panel locking fingers to flex away from one another and thereby inhibits withdrawal of the fastener from the hole in the panel.
Busbar assembly for an electric vehicle having a busbar for electric power distribution and a connector, wherein the busbar comprises a body made of a first conductive material, the body defining a recess in which a plurality of graphene layers is arranged, and in which the graphene layers contact the body.
H01B 5/14 - Non-insulated conductors or conductive bodies characterised by their form comprising conductive layers or films on insulating-supports
H01B 3/52 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materials; Selection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances fibrous materials pressboard
H01B 1/04 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials; Selection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
Battery apparatus (10) comprising a pouch cell (12) with a cell body (18), a first tab (20) and a second tab (22) adapted to provide electrical connections to the cell body (18), and a cell tab cooling system (16) configured to manage the temperature of the cell tabs, wherein the cell tab cooling system (16) is in facing contact with the first and/or the second tab (20, 22), and in that the cell tab cooling system (16) comprises a thermally conductive plate (24) made of high thermal conductivity material.
Battery system (10) comprising at least one battery cell (12, 14) and a busbar assembly (16) and busbar assembly (16) for an electric vehicle having a busbar (18) for electric power distribution and a connector (20), wherein the busbar (18) comprises a body made of conducting material, the body being at least partially hollow, such that the busbar (18) comprises at least one conductive inner surface (22) and an air gap adapted to increase cooling efficiency by natural convection, such that a passive cooling is realized.
H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells
H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
H01M 10/6551 - Surfaces specially adapted for heat dissipation or radiation, e.g. fins or coatings
H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
H01M 50/505 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising a single busbar
H01M 50/526 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the material having a layered structure
Battery system (10) comprising a battery casing with a vent opening (18) and a ventilation device (12, 12', 12") and ventilation device (12, 12', 12") comprising a first membrane (24, 24', 24") adapted to ensure pressure balance between the inside of the battery casing (14) and its environment during normal operation conditions of the battery system and a second membrane (26, 26', 26") adapted to ensure an emergency venting in case of technical defect within the battery system (10).
Transfer station (10) for storing a plurality of drive screws (14), wherein one drive screw (14) can be taken out of the transfer station by a joining tool (12) comprising a sleeve (15) adapted to receive the drive screw (14) to carry out at least one joining operation which uses the drive screw (14), said transfer station (10) comprising: - a housing (16) longitudinally extending in height along a vertical axis X, in width along a horizontal axis Y and in depth along a depth axis Z, - a sleeve holder (18) movably connected to the housing (16), the sleeve holder (18) being adapted to hold and release the sleeve (15) of the joining tool, - a magazine (36) adapted to store the plurality of drive screws, wherein the sleeve holder (18) is movable between an attachment position, a filling position and a release position.
B21J 15/14 - Riveting machines specially adapted for riveting specific articles, e.g. brake lining machines
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 37/06 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates by means of welding or riveting
A method for setting a blind fastener comprising the steps of: providing a workpiece with a through hole; providing the fastener; providing a setting tool comprising: a tool housing; a screw tool with a male thread movable within the housing along and around a tool axis between a retracted and an extended positions; a first electric motor with a first drive shaft axially fixed to the tool housing, the first drive shaft defining a first axis radially spaced from the tool axis; a second electric motor with a second drive shaft axially fixed to the tool housing, the second drive shaft defining a second axis radially spaced from the tool axis and from the first axis; and a solid roller screw arranged for rotation and axial movement in the tool housing, and axially concentric with and in driving connection to the screw tool; supplying the fastener in front of the screw tool when the screw tool is in the retracted position; engaging the screw tool with the fastener; and setting the fastener to the workpiece.
Thermal fin (26) for a battery apparatus configured to prevent thermal propagation between battery pack subassemblies comprising a first and/or a second contact unit (28, 30) adapted to be in facing contact with a first and a second battery pack subassembly and a supporting unit (32) sandwiched between the first and the second contact unit (28, 30). The thermal fin (26) extends in a fin plane, has a fin length in cross section along a longitudinal axis and a fin thickness, and the thermal resistance within the fin plane is lower than the thermal resistance in a direction normal to the fin plane, such that the thermal fin ensures a thermal management function and a thermal safety function of the battery apparatus.
A grommet is configured to be fixed within a hole in a panel and to receive a stud to couple the stud to the panel. The grommet includes a hollow body having an inner surface and an outer surface, a flange disposed at one end of the hollow body, panel retention fingers protruding from the outer surface of the hollow body, and stud retention fingers protruding from the inner surface of the hollow body. The panel retention fingers are configured to engage a bottom surface of the panel when the grommet is fully inserted into the hole in the panel. The stud retention fingers are configured to engage an underside surface of the head of the stud when the stud is fully inserted into the hole in the grommet.
F16B 35/04 - Screw-bolts; Stay bolts; Screw-threaded studs; Screws; Set screws with specially-shaped head or shaft in order to fix the bolt on or in an object
A grommet is configured to be fixed within a hole in a panel and to receive a stud to couple the stud to the panel. The grommet includes a hollow body having an inner surface and an outer surface, a flange disposed at one end of the hollow body, panel retention fingers protruding from the outer surface of the hollow body, and stud retention fingers protruding from the inner surface of the hollow body. The panel retention fingers are configured to engage a bottom surface of the panel when the grommet is fully inserted into the hole in the panel. The stud retention fingers are configured to engage an underside surface of the head of the stud when the stud is fully inserted into the hole in the grommet.
A method for joining a fastener to a workpiece that comprises the steps of: (a) providing a workpiece, (b) providing a one-piece metal fastener including an anchor section which extends along an anchor axis, a flange formed on and extending radially to the anchor section, the flange being radially delimited by an outer edge, and the flange at least partially forms an application section located at a non-zero distance from the outer edge; (c) applying a UV-curing adhesive on the application section; (d) arranging the fastener on the workpiece by pushing the flange against the workpiece and squeezing the adhesive toward the outer edges; (e) curing the adhesive exposed at the outer edge of the flange by applying an UV radiation; and (f) curing the adhesive between the flange and workpiece by anaerobic curing.
A joining apparatus for the joining of a joining element to a workpiece on a joining surface, the joining apparatus comprising: a joining head that defines a joining axis; a cleaning device for cleaning the joining surface; and a drive unit for moving the cleaning device in relation to the joining head between a waiting position and a cleaning position. The waiting position axially rearward and transversely spaced from a holding device forwardmost on the joining head; and the cleaning position axially forward and transversely closer to the holding device
A die for deforming a workpiece material in a joining tool comprises a head with a top side partially defining a cavity in which the workpiece material is to be deformed, a bottom side opposite the top side, a lateral side arranged between the top side and the bottom side, and a stem which extends along a longitudinal axis from the bottom side of the head. The die further comprises an identification tag, preferably an RFID tag, having an antenna for receiving and/or transmitting a signal, and a storing element for storing information, and the antenna is wrapped circumferentially around the head, such that the antenna entirely surrounds the head. The head may also include a groove extending around the head on the lateral side with the antenna arranged in the groove. Additionally, the die may include a recess with the storing element located in the recess.
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
B21D 37/00 - Tools as parts of machines covered by this subclass
The invention relates to a cable guide (1) for a cable connection between a vehicle body (52) and a sliding door (54) comprising a first connection device (4), a second connection device (2) and an energy chain (3) running between the first connection device (4) and the second connection device (2), which has a stretched configuration when the sliding door (54) is closed and a deflected configuration when the sliding door (54) is open, wherein the energy chain (3) has a first end link (42) at one end and a second end link (42) at the opposite end ( 22), wherein the first end link (42) is pivoted on the first connection device (4) and the second connection device (2) comprises a tensioning device (24) for the energy chain (3).
The invention relates to a cable guide (1) for a cable connection between a vehicle body (52) and a sliding door (54) comprising a first connection device (4), a second connection device (2) and an energy chain (3) running between the first connection device (4) and the second connection device (2), which has a stretched configuration when the sliding door (54) is closed and a deflected configuration when the sliding door (54) is open, wherein the energy chain (3) has a first end link (42) at one end and a second end link (42) at the opposite end ( 22), wherein the first end link (42) is pivoted on the first connection device (4) and the second connection device (2) comprises a tensioning device (24) for the energy chain (3).
The cable guide (1) according to the invention is further characterized in that the second end link (22) of the energy chain (3) is mounted longitudinally movable on the second connection device (2) and is acted upon by the tensioning device (24) in such a way that, in stretched configuration of the energy chain (3), the second end link (22) is sustained in a floating equilibrium position movable in both directions.
The invention relates to a cable guide (1) for a cable connection between a vehicle body (52) and a sliding door (54) comprising a first connection device (4), a second connection device (2) and an energy chain (3) running between the first connection device (4) and the second connection device (2), which has a stretched configuration when the sliding door (54) is closed and a deflected configuration when the sliding door (54) is open, wherein the energy chain (3) has a first end link (42) at one end and a second end link (42) at the opposite end ( 22), wherein the first end link (42) is pivoted on the first connection device (4) and the second connection device (2) comprises a tensioning device (24) for the energy chain (3).
The cable guide (1) according to the invention is further characterized in that the second end link (22) of the energy chain (3) is mounted longitudinally movable on the second connection device (2) and is acted upon by the tensioning device (24) in such a way that, in stretched configuration of the energy chain (3), the second end link (22) is sustained in a floating equilibrium position movable in both directions.
The invention also relates to a motor vehicle (5) with a vehicle body (52) and at least one sliding door (54), which comprises a cable guide (1) according to the invention.
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
B60J 5/06 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides foldable
B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
H02G 11/00 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts
A fastener provided with a pin and a body configured to insert the pin. The pin has a pin flange and a pin shaft extending in the vertical direction from the pin flange; and the main body has a bottom, an opening formed in the bottom for inserting the pin, a member to be mounted locking part formed vertically from the bottom along the opening in order to lock to the member to be mounted, a pin flange temporary holding part for temporarily fixating, before attaching to the member to be mounted, the pin flange at a first position opposite to the member to be mounted locking part relative to the bottom, and a pin flange lock for locking the pin flange at a second position closer to the bottom than the first position while mounted on the member to be mounted.
A method for joining by welding a weld stud to a workpiece, with the following steps: providing a drawn arc welding device and a plasma gas cleaning device; providing a weld stud and providing a workpiece including a joining surface; cleaning the joining surface using a plasma gas cleaning method including the cleaning steps of: generating in the plasma gas generating device a non-transferred arc, generating with the non-transferred arc a plasma from a compressed gas, and directing the plasma onto the joining surface to remove contaminants thereon; and then, after the cleaning steps, joining the weld stud to the workpiece by drawn arc welding using the drawn arc welding device including forming of a transferred electric arc between the weld stud and the joining surface.
Cable-guide arrangement (10) for a motor vehicle sliding door and pivoting arrangement (20) comprising a pivoting arm (22) adapted to receive cables and a support member (68) adapted to be arranged on a vehicle body. The support member comprises a base plate (32) with a first and a second receiving portion (44, 46), the pivoting arm (22) being rotatably mounted to the support member. A cap (60) is connected to the base plate and defines with the base plate a protective chamber (64), in which the cables can extend. The pivoting arm (22) is a two-part piece having a first casing (36) and a second casing (38) with a sealing ring (40).
B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
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BLIND FASTENER WITH IMPROVED STEM AND METHOD OF SETTING THE SAME
Method of setting a blind fastener (10) and blind fastener, comprising: a body (12) with a hollow shank (16) and a body head (22); a stem (14) with an elongated cylindrical shaft (32), a weakened portion and a stem head (34), wherein the shaft comprises two diametrically opposed depressions (42) provided between the weakened portion and the stem head, wherein the depressions extend from the underside of the stem head and are adapted to form an interlock with the body, wherein the depressions, in a cross-section, have a V-shape with an inclined flat first surface (44), a second surface (46) comprising a second radius of curvature (R2), the first and second surfaces being connected by an intermediate portion (48) having a first radius of curvature (R1), different from the second radius of curvature (R2).
An outer component has an opening therein defining an outer component mating wall, and a collar is configured to be inserted into the opening in the outer component. The collar has a collar mating wall with an outer surface and including a number of protrusions. A recess can surround each protrusion so that an overall protrusion height between a base of the protrusion and a distal end thereof is greater than a protruding distance between an outermost portion of the outer surface of the collar mating wall and the distal end of the protrusion. The configuration of the protrusions, including the number thereof, can be designed to provide a press-fit insertion force of 50 Newtons or less, and to provide a friction retention force sufficient to retain the collar within the opening of the outer component under its own weight, throughout relevant tolerance ranges for the mating walls.
F16L 13/14 - Non-disconnectable pipe joints, e.g. soldered, adhesive, or caulked joints made by plastically deforming the material of the pipe, e.g. by flanging, rolling
A feeding and fastening device for a coin-shaped fastener and comprising: a punch tool; a feeding device configured to feed the fastener one at a time; a hollow pillar-shaped portion below the punch tool; a holding portion to temporarily hold the fastener fed though a side surface thereof and to release the fastener when the punch tool pushes down on that fastener; a part passage route portion below the holding portion for guiding the fastener downward in a vertical orientation by means of a cross section with a width that prevents inversion; a guide portion below the passage route portion guides the fastener from the vertical orientation to a horizontal orientation; and a fastening portion below the guide portion receives the fastener in the vertical orientation and locates the fastener above the workpiece until struck by the punch tool.
B23P 19/02 - 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 for connecting objects by press fit or for detaching same
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
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF ANOMALIES IN WELDED STRUCTURES
A non-destructive system for detecting anomalies in weldment of a pipeline is provided including an imaging apparatus, an anomaly detection unit, and a computing device. The imaging apparatus produces image segments corresponding to segments of the circumferential area of the weldment. The anomaly detection unit includes an artificial intelligence platform that processes and analyzes the image segments to identify at least one of a type, size, and location of a welding anomaly within the weldment using a database of truth data. The computing device includes a graphical user interface that displays the image segments with an overlay of information relating to at least one of the type, size, and location of the welding anomaly to the user.
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
B23K 31/12 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to investigating the properties, e.g. the weldability, of materials
A U-base clip component can include a pair of rib coupling barbs which can extend inwardly from two opposing clip side walls. A seal component can include two opposing aperture retention wings coupled to a central wall. A first and a second component annular seal can extend from opposite respective sides of the central wall. The U-base clip component and the seal component can define an interior rib receiving cavity between both the clip side walls and the aperture retention wings. A pair of rib coupling barbs can extend into the interior rib receiving cavity from the clip side walls and the two opposing aperture retention wings can extend exteriorly from the clip side walls. The rib coupling barbs of the U-base clip can be designed to couple fastener to the rib and the aperture retention wings can be designed to couple the dual component sealing fastener to the aperture.
A sufficient sealing property of a through hole is ensured. A sealing structure includes a cylindrically-shaped body part inserted into the through hole, formed of a thin plate of a first thickness, one end of the body part being open and another end of the body part being closed, a tapered part connected to the opened one end of the body part and including a diameter gradually expanding outward as a distance from the body part increases, and a first bent part connected to the tapered part, formed of a thin plate thinner than the first thickness, and bent inward so that a protruding part protruding outward elastically abuts against an inner peripheral surface of the through hole.
A fastening device for feeding fasteners to a workpiece and for joining it, the fastening device comprising a fastening tool, a fastening device system. The fastening device including a magazine mounted on the fastening tool for holding a fastener. The magazine includes an isolation module located an outlet of the magazine and including a drawer with a recess and an exit port. The drawer is operable to move between a first position, wherein the recess is aligned with the outlet of the magazine, and a second position, wherein the recess is aligned with the exit port.
B21J 15/28 - Control devices specially adapted to riveting machines not restricted to one of the preceding subgroups
B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
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
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COMPUTER MODELING FOR DETECTION OF DISCONTINUITIES AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS IN JOINING SYSTEMS
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for identifying welding anomalies and discontinuities in stud welding using Al models. Instead of conventional welding accuracy methods (e.g. destructive and/or image generation methods) a processor may communicate with one or more sensors associated with a joining machine to retrieve joining data and attributes. The processor may then execute an Al model that is trained based on previously performed stud welding, their corresponding welding attributes, and their corresponding discontinuities and/or anomalies. The processor may execute the Al model using data retrieved from the sensors and may calculate a likelihood of a discontinuity and discontinuity attributes, such as, location, depth, and the like. The processor may also execute a second Al model to identify an appropriate course of action to remedy the identified/predicted discontinuity.
G06F 7/544 - Methods or arrangements for performing computations using exclusively denominational number representation, e.g. using binary, ternary, decimal representation using unspecified devices for evaluating functions by calculation
B23K 31/12 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to investigating the properties, e.g. the weldability, of materials
Method for monitoring the behaviour of a welding gun and handheld welding gun for welding an element to a component comprising a sensor unit adapted to measure different parameters during the welding process, a processing system with a control card adapted to control one or more parameters of the welding process, wherein the sensor unit comprises a gyroscope sensor mounted within the housing, wherein the gyroscope sensor is arranged on the control card.
Handheld welding gun for welding an element to a component comprising a linear actuator unit with a linear actuator housing and a linear actuator rod adapted to actuate the holding unit in order to move the element between the lift position and the plunge position, the linear actuator rod extending partly inside and partly outside the linear actuator housing. A displacement measuring system communicates with a control card. The linear actuator, the displacement measuring system and the control card are connected together to form a compact actuator unit.
Arrangement with a fastener (for the fastening of a covering part to a supporting part comprising a stud, in particular a part of the body of a motor vehicle. The fastener comprises a main body with a first fastening section comprising a cavity adapted to receive the stud, the cavity longitudinally extending along a longitudinal axis, and at least one resilient locking finger having a first end, connected to the main body, and a second end, extending within the cavity, and a catching portion, adapted to engage with the stud in order to fix the fastener to the supporting part. The cavity is laterally and axially accessible, and the catching portion comprises a first and a second fin separated by a gap, wherein the first and second fins face the cavity and the fins and the gap are adapted to support a threaded shaft of a stud and/or the head of a stud.
Self-piercing riveted joint and self-piercing rivet comprising a recess delimited by a recess transition section (22) and a recess base (24), wherein the recess transition section (22) comprises a first portion (26) having a first transition radius (R1), a second portion (28) having a second transition radius (R2), wherein the recess base (24) is connected to the first portion (26), wherein the second portion (28) is connected to the flat shank end face (20), and wherein the first portion (26) is connected to the second portion (28) at an inflexion point, such that the recess transition section (22) does not comprise any straight surface.
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for identifying welding anomalies and discontinuities using AI models. Instead of conventional welding accuracy methods (e.g. destructive and/or image generation methods) a processor may communicate with one or more sensors associated with a welding machine to retrieve welding data and attributes. The processor may then execute an AI model that is trained based on previously performed weldments, their corresponding welding attributes, and their corresponding discontinuities and/or anomalies. The processor may execute the AI model using data retrieved from the sensors and may calculate a likelihood of a discontinuity and discontinuity attributes, such as, location, depth, and the like. The processor may then display a visual representation of the discontinuities calculated using the AI model.
B23K 31/02 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to soldering or welding
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COMPUTER MODELING FOR DETECTION OF DISCONTINUITIES AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS IN FASTENING SYSTEMS
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for identifying welding anomalies and discontinuities in stud welding using AI models. Instead of conventional welding accuracy methods (e.g. destructive and/or image generation methods) a processor may communicate with one or more sensors associated with a joining machine to retrieve joining data and attributes. The processor may then execute an AI model that is trained based on previously performed stud welding, their corresponding welding attributes, and their corresponding discontinuities and/or anomalies. The processor may execute the AI model using data retrieved from the sensors and may calculate a likelihood of a discontinuity and discontinuity attributes, such as, location, depth, and the like. The processor may also execute a second AI model to identify an appropriate course of action to remedy the identified/predicted discontinuity.
B23K 31/12 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to investigating the properties, e.g. the weldability, of materials
Joining device, joining apparatus and method for joining a fastener to a workpiece comprising the steps of: - providing a workpiece (24); - providing a fastener (10) including an anchor section which extends between a first end section and a second end section along an anchor axis (X); a flange (18) formed on and extending radially to the first end section of the anchor section (12), the flange being radially delimited by an outer edge (20), and the flange at least partially forms an application section (22), the application section being at a non-zero distance from the outer edge, wherein the fastener (10) is a one-piece metal fastener (10); - applying an adhesive (28) on the application section, characterized in that the adhesive (28) is an UV-curing adhesive and the method further comprises the steps of - arranging the flange of the fastener (10) on the carrier surface of the workpiece (24) and pushing said flange (18) against the workpiece such that the adhesive is squeezed toward the outer edges until it reaches the outer edges of the flange (20); - curing the adhesive (28) at the outer edge (20) of the flange by applying an UV radiation, such that the fastener is pre-assembled to the workpiece; - finishing the curing of the adhesive (28) underneath the flange by anaerobical curing.
A setting tool comprising: a first electric motor with a first drive shaft, which is arranged in a first housing portion and is connected to a tool housing portion via a first transmission; a tool shaft connected to a screw tool, and the screw tool is movable between a retracted and an extended position; a feeder with a fastener delivery tube, the delivery tube for delivering blind fasteners in front of the screw tool when in the retracted position; a second electric motor with a second drive shaft is arranged in a second housing portion and is connected to the tool housing portion via a second transmission; and the delivery tube merges with the tool housing portion through a receiver assembly, the receiver assembly comprising an interface channel connecting the delivery tube with the tool housing portion, such that the screw tool can engage with the blind fastener.
A method for sensing the presence of a fastener in a feeder and fastening system for joining a fastener to a workpiece comprises a head with a receiving element for receiving the fastener, a joining drive element, a feeder for feeding fasteners from a magazine to the receiving element, a feeding tube adapted to receive fasteners from the magazine and through which the fasteners are driven to the receiving element by compressed air. The feeder further includes a pressure sensor for sensing the pressure of compressed air flowing through the feeding tube and a microprocessor for processing and computing the pressure to detect the presence or passage of a fastener in the feeding tube.
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
A self-piercing rivet with a head and a shank which has a shank diameter (Ds), wherein, at a foot end opposite the head, the shank has an axial recess which has an axial depth (LB), wherein the axial recess has a recess volume, wherein a ratio of recess volume to volume of the shank and the head is in the range of 0.06 to 0.08.
Method of manufacturing a ground apparatus and ground apparatus comprising an aluminum nut (16) having an internal thread and adapted to clamp an eyelet (28) of an electrical conductor on a corresponding contact area of the stud (12), wherein the nut (16) has at least one coating (30) which contains at least zinc, characterized in that the coating further comprises tin, in that the coating consists of an acid tin-zinc electroplating on the aluminum nut (16) and is such that the tin is between 60 and 80% by weight of the coating and the tin-zinc coating forms a layer with an average thickness of from about 5 to 16 microns.
H01R 4/00 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
H01R 4/62 - Connections between conductors of different materials; Connections between or with aluminium or steel-core aluminium conductors
H01R 4/30 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a screw or nut clamping member
H01R 43/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections
H01R 11/12 - End pieces terminating in an eye, hook, or fork
43.
BLIND RIVET NUT, BLIND RIVET NUT ARRANGEMENT AND SETTING METHOD
The present invention relates to a blind rivet nut allowing an easy automated setting comprising a head forming a flange, a shank comprising a head end, a foot end and a cylindrical bore extending along a longitudinal axis (X) from the head end to the foot end, the bore having a first bore segment near the foot end and a second bore segment near the head end, the wall surrounding the second bore segment forming a deformable region of the shank and having an external wall diameter, the foot end having a foot end diameter, wherein the foot end of the shank comprises a tapered chamfer making a foot end angle of 21 to 25 degrees with the longitudinal axis (X), and wherein the ratio of the foot end diameter to the external wall diameter is between 0.65 and 0.82.
A fastening device for feeding fasteners to a workpiece and for joining it, the fastening device comprising a fastening tool, a fastening device system. The fastening device including a magazine arrangement mounted on the fastening tool. The magazine arrangement having a magazine for holding a fastener, a magazine plate, and a base plate. The magazine plate includes a plate body and a closure arrangement with a closure slider adapted to move between an open position and a closed position, and a toggle mechanism adapted to move the closure slider from the closed position to the open position.
B21J 15/28 - Control devices specially adapted to riveting machines not restricted to one of the preceding subgroups
B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
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
45.
METHOD FOR INSPECTING AN AUTOMOTIVE FASTENING SITE, METHOD FOR APPLYING A FASTENING ELEMENT TO AN AUTOMOTIVE FASTENING SITE, RADAR ASSEMBLY AND TOOL HEAD FOR A ROBOT
A method for inspecting and/or measuring a fastening site (14) with a fastening hole (42), by means of a radar assembly (32) which has a transmit antenna arrangement (92, 94) and a receive antenna arrangement (96, 98), the method including the steps of: positioning the radar assembly (32) in relation to the fastening hole (42) on which a fastening process has been conducted or on which a fastening process is to be conducted, such that the fastening hole (42) is located within a coverage of the transmit antenna arrangement (92, 94) and of the receive antenna arrangement (96, 98); emitting at least one radar signal (T) by the transmit antenna arrangement (92, 94); receiving at least one response signal (R) by the receive antenna arrangement (96, 98); and evaluating and/or recording the response signal (R).
G01S 13/34 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated using transmission of continuous, frequency-modulated waves while heterodyning the received signal, or a signal derived therefrom, with a locally-generated signal related to the contemporaneously transmitted signal
G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
G01S 13/89 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
G01S 7/02 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
G01S 7/03 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
A collet to feed and fasten cylindrical rivets includes an inlet unit that accepts and supports the rivet, a first feeding unit connected from the inlet unit and configured to feed the rivet, a second feeding unit connected to the first feeding unit opposite to the inlet unit and configured to feed the rivet, and an outlet unit that is connected to the second feeding unit opposite to the first feeding unit and supports the rivet that is fed to it. The inlet unit and the first feeding unit have at least two first slots at opposite angles, the second feeding unit and the outlet unit have more of second slots than the first slots, and when the rivet enters the first feeding unit, the second slots are closed by the opening of the first slots.
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
The invention relates to a cable guide (1) for a cable connection between a vehicle body (52) and a sliding door (54), comprising a first connection device (4), a second connection device (2) and an energy chain (3) running between the first connection device (4) and the second connection device (2), which has an extended configuration when the sliding door (54) is closed and a deflected configuration when the sliding door (54) is open, wherein the energy chain (3) has a first end element (42) at one end and a second end element (22) at the opposite end, wherein the first end element (42) is pivotally mounted on the first connection device (4) and wherein the second connection device (2) comprises a clamping device (24) for the energy chain (3). The cable guide (1) according to the invention is improved in that the second end element (22) of the energy chain (3) is longitudinally moveably mounted on the second connection device (2) and applied with the clamping device (24) in such a way that, in the extended configuration of the energy chain (3), the second end element (22) is moveably retained on both sides in a floating balanced position. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle (5) with a vehicle body (52) and at least one sliding door (54), which comprises a cable guide (1) according to the invention.
H02G 11/00 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
The present invention loads a coin-shaped component to the leading end of a fastening device in an appropriate manner and without taking much time. This device is provided with: a hollow column shape part configured such that a punch tool for fastening a component to an attachment target member can be inserted from above; a holding part configured such that the component fed from a side surface of the hollow column shape part is temporarily held and the component is released from the temporal holding by the component being pushed down by the punch tool; a component passage path part extending downward from the holding part and having a cross section of such a width that prohibits the obverse and reverse of the component from being inverted, so that the component passes therethrough while the obverse surface and the reverse surface of the component are maintained in a state of being parallel to a vertical direction; a guide part for guiding the component having passed the component passage path part from the state where the obverse surface and the reverse surface of the component are parallel to the vertical direction to a state where the obverse surface and the reverse surface of the component are oriented in a horizontal direction; and a fastening part for fastening the component to the attachment target member in a state where the obverse surface and the reverse surface of the component are laid in a horizontal direction by the induction part.
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
Self-piercing rivet joint and self-piercing rivet for producing a joining connection between at least two components comprising a rivet head and a rivet shank having a central shank bore comprising a base, the rivet shank comprises a cylindrical shank outer surface and a shank inner surface limiting the central shank bore, the rivet shank comprises an annular piercing end facing away from the rivet head, the shank outer surface has a first diameter (Ds), the central shank bore comprises a bore depth (T) between the base of the central shank bore and the annular piercing end, wherein a ratio of the first diameter (Ds) to the bore depth (T) is in the range of 0.50≤Ds/T≤0.67.
Aperture retention arms can extend outwardly away from an aperture shaft. An insertion end can be positioned below the aperture retention arms and can have an overall conical shape. The insertion end can include an opening having a closed interior terminal end separating a portion of a first lateral half of the insertion end and leaving another portion of the first lateral half as a connecting bridge below one of the aperture retention arms. The opening can include a channel extending from the closed interior terminal end to an open exterior terminal end to separate a second lateral half of the insertion end below another of the aperture retention arms. The insertion end below the open exterior terminal end of the channel can extend laterally outwardly beyond a straight exterior line defined by laterally outermost points of an outer longitudinal side of the second aperture retention arm.
A blind bolt with a bolt head, a shaft portion on which a male screw is formed, and a bolt. An outer nut having a polygonal outer surface, and an outer nut hole penetrating in the axial direction. A cylindrical valve sleeve formed with a sleeve hole and an inner nut having a cylindrical portion. A nut head portion formed at one end of the cylindrical portion, and an inner nut hole having a female screw formed in a part inside. A plurality of outer peripheral grooves, extending in the outer peripheral direction are formed on the outer circumference of the valve sleeve. The cylindrical portion of the inner nut being inserted into the sleeve hole of the valve sleeve, the tip portion of the cylindrical portion inserted into the outer nut hole of the outer nut to prevent the inner nut from rotating with respect to the outer nut.
F16B 13/06 - Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose with parts gripping in the hole or behind the reverse side of the wall after inserting from the front combined with expanding sleeve
A bathtub component includes a structural plastic part and a plurality of separate flexible seal parts integrated together. Each of two tub side walls of a structural plastic part can have an aperture retention tab extending exteriorly therefrom. Openings in the structural plastic part on lateral sides of the aperture retention tabs are each sealed with a separate flexible seal part. Another separate flexible seal part can form an umbrella seal. A U-base clip component includes a rib retention protrusion and can extend interiorly from clip side walls into a rib receiving cavity the U-base clip component. The U-base clip component is received in an interior clip receiving cavity of the bathtub component. Clip retention protrusions can extend from the structural plastic part into a clip receiving cavity to engage apertures in the clip side walls to releasably couple the bathtub and U-base clip components together.
A U-base clip component can include two opposing side walls joined together at an insertion end with a rib receiving cavity between the two opposing side walls. Aperture retention arms can extend outwardly from the two opposing side walls, respectively. Rib coupling arms can extend inwardly from the two opposing side walls. A seal component can include a central wall having a clip aperture therethrough. A first component annular seal can extend in a first direction away from a first side of the central wall. A second component annular seal can extend in a second, opposite direction away from a second, opposite side of the central wall. The seal component and the U-base clip component can have a shipping configuration in which the U-base clip component extends through the clip aperture with the seal component coupled between the trailing end and the aperture retention arms of the U-base clip component.
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 2/22 - 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
F16B 21/07 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the socket has a resilient part
54.
FASTENER MADE OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY COMPRISING SCANDIUM
A fastener for securing at least a first component and a second component together, the fastener comprising: a securing portion adapted to be secured to the first and/or the second component, and a guiding portion adapted to be guided by a manipulator or a tool in order to set the securing portion in the first and/or the second component, wherein the securing portion and the guiding portion form a one-piece element made of one unique aluminium alloy having a composition between 0.03 and 0.55 wt % Scandium.
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 37/06 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates by means of welding or riveting
An outer component and an annular collar can be formed of materials having a Rockwell R hardness of at least 120. The outer component can have a recess, including an outer component mating wall. The annular collar can include an annular collar mating wall, including at least three protrusions. A recess can surround each protrusion so that an overall protrusion height between a base of the protrusion and a distal end thereof is greater than a protruding distance between an outer diameter of a cylindrical outer surface of the annular collar mating wall and the distal end of the protrusion. The number and configuration of the protrusions can be designed to provide a press-fit insertion force of 50 Newtons or less, and to provide a friction retention force sufficient to retain the annular collar within the recess under its own weight, throughout relevant tolerance ranges for the mating walls.
F16L 13/14 - Non-disconnectable pipe joints, e.g. soldered, adhesive, or caulked joints made by plastically deforming the material of the pipe, e.g. by flanging, rolling
An outer component (20) and an annular collar (22) can be formed of materials having a Rockwell R hardness of at least 120. The out er component (20) can have a recess, including an outer component mating wall (30). The annular collar (22) can include an annular collar mating wall (36), including at least three protrusions(38). A recess can surround each protrusion (38) so that an overall protrusion height between a base of the protrusion and a distal end thereof is greater than a protruding distance between an outer diameter of a cylindrical outer surface of the annular collar mating wall (36) and the distal end of the protrusion (38). The number and configuration of the protrusions (38) can be designed to provide a press-fit insertion force of 50 Newtons or less, and to provide a friction retention force sufficient to retain the annular collar (22) within the recess under its own weight, throughout relevant tolerance ranges for the mating walls (30,36).
F16B 17/00 - Fastening means without screw-thread for connecting constructional elements or machine parts by a part of or on one member entering a hole in the other
F16B 37/04 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates
An aperture fastener piece has an intermediate head and an aperture shaft, including aperture retention arms extending from a side of the intermediate head. A receiver includes an annular wall extending from a base, and a plurality of plate retention surfaces supported by and positioned inwardly of the annular wall. A coupling plate can be engaged and retained by the plurality of plate retention surfaces within the receiver to couple the doghouse fastener piece and the aperture fastener piece together. Each of the receiver and the coupling plate extends from different ones of the intermediate head as part of the aperture fastener piece and the doghouse shaft as part of the doghouse fastener piece. The coupling plate can extend from a second of the opposite side of the intermediate head as part of the aperture fastener piece, and the doghouse shaft as part of the doghouse fastener piece.
An aperture fastener piece (22) has an intermediate head (38) and an aperture shaft (40), including aperture retention arms (42) extending from a side of the intermediate head. A receiver (28) includes an annular wall (30) extending from a base (32), and a plurality of plate retention surfaces (36) supported by and positioned inwardly of the annular wall. A coupling plate (44) can be engaged and retained by the plurality of plate retention surfaces within the receiver to couple the doghouse fastener piece and the aperture fastener piece together. Each of the receiver and the coupling plate extends from different ones of the intermediate head as part of the aperture fastener piece and the doghouse shaft as part of the doghouse fastener piece. The coupling plate can extend as part of the aperture fastener piece, and the doghouse shaft as part of the doghouse fastener piece.
An aperture fastener piece has an intermediate head and an aperture shaft, including aperture retention arms extending from a side of the intermediate head. A receiver includes an annular wall extending from a base, and a plurality of plate retention surfaces supported by and positioned inwardly of the annular wall. A coupling plate can be engaged and retained by the plurality of plate retention surfaces within the receiver to couple the doghouse fastener piece and the aperture fastener piece together. Each of the receiver and the coupling plate extends from different ones of the intermediate head as part of the aperture fastener piece and the doghouse shaft as part of the doghouse fastener piece. The coupling plate can extend from a second of the opposite side of the intermediate head as part of the aperture fastener piece, and the doghouse shaft as part of the doghouse fastener piece.
A fastener delivery system including a feed tube coupled to a delivery location at a second end of the feed tube. The fastener delivery system includes a fastener feed mechanism comprised of a coil wound around a coupler. The coupler is coupled to the feed tube at a first end of the feed tube. The fastener delivery system includes a fastener positioning device configured to receive a fastener. The fastener positioning device is connected to the coupler and operates to inject the fastener into the coupler. A current is applied through the coil to generate a magnetic field. The magnetic field interacts with the fastener and thereby projects the fastener through the feed tube towards the delivery location.
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
Method for sensing the presence of a fastener in a feeder and fastening system for joining a fastener to a workpiece comprising a head with a receiving element for receiving the fastener destined to be joined to the workpiece, a joining drive element and a feeder for feeding fasteners from a magazine to the receiving element, wherein the feeder comprises a feeding tube adapted to receive fasteners from a magazine and into which the fasteners are driven to the receiving element by compressed air, wherein the feeder is provided with a pressure sensor for sensing the pressure of compressed air flowing through the feeding tube and a microprocessor is provided for processing and computing the pressure to detect the presence or passage of a fastener in the feeding tube.
B23K 11/00 - Resistance welding; Severing by resistance heating
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 15/28 - Control devices specially adapted to riveting machines not restricted to one of the preceding subgroups
B21J 15/32 - Devices for inserting or holding rivets in position with or without feeding arrangements
B65G 51/36 - Other devices for indicating or controlling movements of carriers, e.g. for supervising individual tube sections, for counting carriers, for reporting jams or other operating difficulties
Self-piercing riveted joint and self-piercing rivet (10) with a head (12) and a shank (14) which has a shank diameter (Ds), wherein, at a foot end opposite the head (12), the shank (14) has an axial recess (16) which has an axial depth (LB), wherein the recess has a recess volume, wherein a ratio of recess volume to volume of the shank (14) and the head (12) is between 0.06 and 0.08.
Setting tool (10) for blind fasteners comprising a first electric motor (36) with a first drive shaft, which is arranged in a first housing portion (28) and is connected to a tool housing portion (26) via a first transmission device; a tool shaft (32) arranged in the tool housing portion (26), with which a screw tool (34) is connected, wherein the screw tool (34) is rotationally and translationally movable along and around a longitudinal axis (X) between a retracted position and an extended position; a feeder (18) with a fastener delivery tube (66) and a blind fastener supply, the delivery tube (66) being connected at a first end to the blind fastener supply and at a second end to the tool housing portion (26) for delivering the blind fastener in the tool housing portion (26) in front of the screw tool (34) when the screw tool is in the retracted position. The setting tool for blind fasteners further comprises a second electric motor (38) with a second drive shaft, which is arranged in a second housing portion (30) and is connected to the tool housing portion (26) via a second transmission device. The delivery tube (66) merges with the tool housing portion through a receiver assembly (68), the receiver assembly comprising an interface channel (70) connecting directly the delivery tube with the tool housing portion, such that the screw tool (34) can engage with a blind fastener within the tool housing portion.
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
An inner housing defines a pin retaining receptacle elongated in an X-direction with entry ramps extending parallel to the X-direction. The inner housing is slidably coupled to an outer housing and extends into an interior thereof. Centering protrusions of one housing can engage the other housing to initially retain the pin retaining receptacle of the inner housing in a central position within the interior of the outer housing in the Y-direction prior to insertion of the pin into the pin retaining receptacle. The other housing can be movable against the centering protrusion to permit the pin retaining receptacle of the inner housing to move out of the central position in the Y-direction in response to engagement of the pin against the entry ramps during insertion of the pin into the pin retaining receptacle.
F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
B23P 19/02 - 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 for connecting objects by press fit or for detaching same
F16B 21/07 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the socket has a resilient part
F16B 5/12 - Fastening strips or bars to sheets or plates, e.g. rubber strips, decorative strips for motor vehicles, by means of clips
Setting tool (10) for blind rivet nuts comprising a first electric motor (36) with a first drive shaft, which is arranged in a first housing portion (28) and is connected to a tool housing portion (26) via a first transmission device; a tool shaft (32) arranged in the tool housing portion (26), with which a screw tool (34) is connected, wherein the screw tool (34) is rotationally and translationally movable along and around a longitudinal axis (X) between a retracted position and an extended position; a feeder (18) with a fastener delivery tube (66) and a blind rivet nut supply, the delivery tube (66) being connected at a first end to the blind rivet nut supply and at a second end to the tool housing portion (26) for delivering the blind rivet nut in the tool housing portion (26) in front of the screw tool (34) when the screw tool is in the retracted position. The setting tool for blind rivet nuts further comprises a second electric motor (38) with a second drive shaft, which is arranged in a second housing portion (30) and is connected to the tool housing portion (26) via a second transmission device. The delivery tube (66) merges with the tool housing portion through a receiver assembly (68), the receiver assembly comprising an interface channel (70) connecting directly the delivery tube with the tool housing portion, such that the screw tool (34) can engage with a blind rivet nut within the tool housing portion.
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
Method of manufacturing a ground apparatus and ground apparatus comprising an aluminum nut (16) having an internal thread and adapted to clamp an eyelet (28) of an electrical conductor on a corresponding contact area of the stud (12), wherein the nut (16) has at least one coating (30) which contains at least zinc, characterized in that the coating further comprises tin, in that the coating consists of an acid tin-zinc electroplating on the aluminum nut (16) and is such that the tin is between 60 and 80% by weight of the coating and the tin-zinc coating forms a layer with an average thickness of from about 5 to 16 microns
C25D 3/60 - Electroplating; Baths therefor from solutions of alloys containing more than 50% by weight of tin
C25D 7/00 - Electroplating characterised by the article coated
H01R 4/00 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials
F16B 33/06 - Surface treatment of parts furnished with screw-thread, e.g. for preventing seizure
67.
BLIND RIVET NUT, BLIND RIVET NUT ARRANGEMENT AND SETTING METHOD
The present invention relates to a blind rivet nut, a blind rivet nut arrangement and a setting method. More particularly, the present invention relates to a blind rivet nut allowing an easy automated setting comprising a head (12) forming a flange, a shank (14) comprising a head end (16), a foot end (18) and a cylindrical bore (20) extending along a longitudinal axis (X) from the head end (16) to the foot end (18), the bore having a first bore segment near the foot end (18) and a second bore segment near the head end (16), the wall surrounding the second bore segment forming a deformable region of the shank and having an external wall diameter (D1), the foot end (18) having a foot end diameter (D2), wherein the foot end (18) of the shank comprises a tapered chamfer (22) making a foot end angle (A) of 21 to 25 degrees with the longitudinal axis (X), and wherein the ratio of the foot end diameter (D2) to the external wall diameter (D1) is between 0.65 and 0.82.
An inner housing defines a pin retaining receptacle elongated in an X-direction with entry ramps extending parallel to the X-direction. The inner housing is slidably coupled to an outer housing and extends into an interior thereof. The pair of inner housing retaining surfaces can engage the pair of cooperating inner housing retaining surfaces, with the pin retaining receptacle of the inner housing extending into the interior of the outer housing, to slidably couple the inner housing and the outer housing together while permitting movement of the inner housing relative to the outer housing in a Y-direction in response to the inner housing moving in the Y-direction during insertion of the pin into the pin retaining receptacle. Associated methods are also disclosed.
F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
B23P 19/02 - 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 for connecting objects by press fit or for detaching same
F16B 5/12 - Fastening strips or bars to sheets or plates, e.g. rubber strips, decorative strips for motor vehicles, by means of clips
F16B 21/07 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the socket has a resilient part
A pin and grommet fastener includes a grommet that defines a central aperture and includes at least two adjacent longitudinally extending leg members that each include a frame, a knuckle and a tether. The knuckle is connected to the frame at a hinge region that is designed to permit the knuckle to move relative to the frame. The tether connects the knuckle to a base surface of grommet in order to limit movement of the knuckle relative to the frame. The fastener includes a pin that has a first locking member to retain the pin in a first position relative to the grommet in which the longitudinally extending leg members are in a laterally unexpanded state. The pin also has a second locking member to retain the pin in a second position relative to the grommet in which the longitudinally extending leg members are in a laterally expanded state.
A deformable tapping plate can include a central member including at least two mounting openings and a mounting surface wherein the mounting surface defines a mounting plane. The deformable tapping plate can also include a first attachment pad located adjacent a first end of the central member that is connected to the central member by a first connecting arm. The first attachment pad includes a first attachment surface defining an attachment plane. The first connecting arm can include a first arched portion that projects away from both the mounting plane and the attachment plane and can include a first narrowed apex having a thickness that is less than a thickness of adjacent portions of the first arched portion.
A clutch apparatus for releasing the transmission of rotation from an electric motor to a spin shaft, is equipped with a rear clutch nut and a front clutch nut in order from the rear end side. The rear clutch nut transmits rotating force from the electric motor to the front clutch nut when engaged with the front clutch nut, but is disengaged from the front clutch nut by a predetermined rotation load. The front clutch nut has a cylindrical shape, so that the spin shaft can be arranged at an axial center portion, and when engaged with the engaging unit of the spin shaft, the rotating force is transmitted to the spin shaft, but the clutch is disengaged by a backward stroke of the front clutch nut and a predetermined stroke toward the tip of the spin shaft.
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
A u-shaped metal portion and a u-shaped plastic portion can be coupled together to define an interior rib receiving cavity between both the metal sides and the plastic sides. The u-shaped metal portion can include a first metal rib retention barb extending interiorly of the plastic portion in the interior rib receiving cavity and can be designed to engage the rib to couple the dual material U-base fastener to a first component rib with the rib received within the interior rib receiving cavity. The u-shaped plastic portion can include a first plastic aperture retention wing extending exteriorly of the metal portion and designed to engage a second component aperture to couple the dual material U-base fastener to the aperture with the inner plastic and outer metal insertion ends extending through the aperture.
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
B60R 13/00 - Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decorating; Arrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
F16B 5/12 - Fastening strips or bars to sheets or plates, e.g. rubber strips, decorative strips for motor vehicles, by means of clips
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
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
A stabilizer comprises housing, a lever, and a plate spring. The lever has a shaft, a main body extending radially from the shaft, an elongated portion extending at an angle from the main body, and a cam portion extending from the shaft in a substantially opposite direction to the main body. A tip of the elongated portion extends outward through an opening in the housing. The plate spring has a plane portion fixed to the housing, and a curved portion pushed by the lever cam portion. When the stabilizer is attached to a fixed member (case). The lever tip portion extends from the opening of the housing and abuts to the surface of a slide member (holder). The lever tip exerts a constant load to the surface of the slide member, even if the distance between the fixed member and the slide member changes.
E05F 3/18 - Closers or openers with braking devices, e.g. checks; Construction of pneumatic or liquid braking devices with counteracting springs
E05F 7/04 - Arrangements affording protection against rattling
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated
74.
Self-piercing rivet and self-piercing riveting method and self-piercing riveted joint
A riveted joint comprising: an upper workpiece and a lower workpiece, and a self-piercing rivet. The rivet in an undeformed state, before the creation of the riveted joint, included: a head defining a head diameter (DH); a shank defining a shank diameter (DS); and a foot end opposite the head. Radially outward at the foot end is a flat surface facing away from the head; and an axial recess located radially inward of the flat surface, partly defined in the foot end, open axially away from the head, and frustoconical in longitudinal cross section. The axial recess defining an axial depth (LB). The ratio of recess axial depth (LB) to shank diameter (DS) is less than 0.3. And in a deformed state, after the creation of the riveted joint, the rivet extends through the first workpiece and penetrates the second workpiece; and the head bears against the upper surface.
Self-piercing rivet joint and self-piercing rivet (10) for producing a joining connection between at least two components (C1, C2, C3) comprising a rivet head (12) and a rivet shank (14) having a central shank bore comprising a base, the rivet shank (14) comprises a cylindrical shank outer surface and a shank inner surface limiting the central shank bore, the rivet shank (14) comprises an annular piercing end (22) facing away from the rivet head (12), the shank outer surface has a first diameter (Ds), the central shank bore comprises a bore depth (T) between the base (17) of the central shank bore and the annular piercing end (22), wherein a ratio of the first diameter (Ds) to the bore depth (T) is in the range of 0.50≦Ds/T≦0.67.
A transfer station for temporarily storing at least one interchangeable die. The die can be removed by a joining tool to carry out a joining operation and can be returned back into the transfer station after the joining operation. The transfer station including a carriage that is movable between a first position, wherein a first die receptacle is in a standby position, and a second position, wherein a second die receptacle is in the standby position. In the standby position the chosen die receptacle is accessible by the joining tool when in its transfer position.
A bulk rivet container can include a cover and an adjacent RFID tag, and the cover can be moveable between a closed position and an open position. A cover exterior can have an opening recess. A peripheral side of the container can include an orienting protrusion and a container locking recess. The container can be designed to cooperate with a transfer cabinet having a rivet entry passage closable by a cabinet cover to which an RFID reader is coupled. The cabinet can have a locking protrusion and an opening protrusion oriented about the cabinet entry passage. The orienting protrusion, the container locking recess, and the container opening recess can be designed to be simultaneously couplable with the orienting recess, the container locking protrusion, and the container opening protrusion, respectively, while the RFID tag is simultaneously readable by the RFID reader.
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
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
Provided is a blind bolt that can be fastened with an equally strong fastening load regardless of the plate thicknesses of a to-be-attached member (51) and an attachment member (52). The blind bolt comprises: a bolt (10) having a bolt head (11) and a shaft (12) in which a male thread (13) is formed; an outer nut (20) having a polygonal outer surface (23) and an outer nut hole (26) passing through in an axial direction; a cylindrical valve sleeve (30) in which a sleeve hole (36) is formed; and an inner nut (40) having a cylinder part, a nut head (44) formed at one end of the cylinder part, and an inner nut hole (46) in which a female thread (43) is formed in part of the inner side. A plurality of outer peripheral grooves (37a, 37b) extending in an outer peripheral direction are formed in the outer periphery of the valve sleeve. The cylinder part of the inner nut can be inserted into the sleeve hole of the valve sleeve, and when a tip end of the cylinder part is inserted into the outer nut hole of the outer nut, the inner nut is stopped from turning relative to the outer nut.
F16B 13/04 - Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose with parts gripping in the hole or behind the reverse side of the wall after inserting from the front
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 13/06 - Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose with parts gripping in the hole or behind the reverse side of the wall after inserting from the front combined with expanding sleeve
F16B 37/04 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates
Method for setting a blind rivet nut (20) in a workpiece (32) and blind rivet nut setting device (10) comprising: - a housing (12) having a nose (14) defining a longitudinal axis (X), - an actuator (16) fixed to the housing (12), - a feeding assembly (18) comprising a feeding channel adapted to receive a blind rivet nut (20) provided with an internal thread, wherein an end of the channel cooperates with the nose, - a load assembly (22) cooperating with the actuator (16), wherein the load assembly extends along the longitudinal axis and is adapted to emerge out of the housing through the nose, wherein the load assembly comprises a threaded insert (40) having a shank (42) with an external threaded portion, wherein the shank (42) is a hollow shank defining an internal aperture and the shank is movable between engaged positions and release positions, wherein in the engaged positions the threaded portion is adapted to cooperate with the internal thread of the blind rivet nut (20), wherein in the release positions, the threaded portion is adapted to extend at a non-zero distance from the internal thread of the blind rivet nut and the shank (42) can be removed from the blind rivet nut in a translational motion.
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 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
B21J 15/26 - Drives for riveting machines; Transmission means therefor operated by rotary drive, e.g. by electric motor
B21J 15/32 - Devices for inserting or holding rivets in position with or without feeding arrangements
A stud locking tool is equipped with a first clip and a second clip for sandwiching a mounting member. The mounting member is mounted in a member to be mounted by locking the stud. The first clip has a hollow inner cylindrical portion inserted into a mounting hole of the mounting member. A first flange is located at one end of the inner cylinder portion, and a locking claw is formed inside the inner cylindrical portion and engages with a thread of the stud. The second clip has a hollow outer cylinder portion sized to surround the inner cylinder portion of the first clip. A second flange is located at one end of the outer cylinder portion. An engagement claw extends from the outer cylinder portion and engages the first clip. An inclined surface adjacent to the outer cylinder portion includes a stud guiding surface.
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
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 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
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Tape feed apparatus and method for a self-piercing rivet machine
A receiver assembly can be coupled to a spindle to receive self-piercing rivets carried by a tape along a tape path below a punch. A reverse locking pawl can be designed to permit movement of the tape relative to the reverse locking pawl along the tape path in a forward direction and to engage a positioning aperture of the tape to stop movement of the tape in the reverse direction when a lead rivet is aligned with the punch. A method can include moving the tape forward along the tape path until a lead rivet of the tape is at a position along the tape path that is beyond an alignment position with the punch, and moving the tape in reverse to engage the corresponding positioning aperture.
A method is presented for operating a power tool during installation of a deformable fastener. The method includes: receiving measures of current supplied to a motor of the power tool during operation of the power tool; determining rate of change of the current during operation of the power tool; determining occurrence of the power tool engaging the fastener based on the magnitude of the current supplied to the motor; determining occurrence of the power tool swaging the fastener based on the rate of change of the current; determining completion of the power tool swaging the fastener based on the magnitude of the current and the rate of change of the current; and verifying quality of the installation of the fastener using the determination of the occurrence of the power tool engaging the fastener and the determination of the completion of the power tool swaging the fastener.
A punch rivet for joining two workpieces, has a head and a shank. The shank is hollow with a shank internal diameter (D3), a shank external diameter (D1) and a shank end face. On the shank end face is a ring cutting edge with diameter (D4) that is smaller than the external diameter (D1) but greater than the internal diameter (D3). The ring cutting edge is radially spaced both from the shank external diameter (D1) and from the shank internal diameter (D3) by at least 20% of the radial shank wall thickness (M5). And the ratio D3/D1 of shank internal diameter D3 to shank external diameter D1 is smaller than 0.6. And the external diameter (D1) merges into an external circumference of the head by a second profile, which defines an underhead radius (R1), and the ratio of R1 to D1 (R1/D1) is smaller than 0.13.
A welding element is operable for being connected to a workpiece using a welding method. The welding element comprises: a head and a shaft like anchor portion. The head includes a welding surface, a stop surface that is remote from the welding surface, and a plurality of pointed projections evenly and uniformly distributed over the entire welding surface. The shaft-like anchor portion extends along a longitudinal axis between a first end region and a second end region, with the first end region connected to the stop surface.
A method for joining by welding or gluing joining elements to components, with the following steps: preparation of a joining element, which comprises a first joining surface, and preparation of a component, which comprises a second joining surface; preparation of the first or second joining surface; and carrying out the joining process, in which the joining element is joined to the component; wherein the preparatory step comprises at least one of the following cleaning methods for cleaning the first or second joining surface: a TIG arc method, a plasma gas cleaning method, and a snow jet method.
Fastener for securing at least a first component and a second component together, the fastener comprising: - a securing portion (12) adapted to be secured to the first and/or the second component, and - a guiding portion (14) adapted to be guided by a manipulator or a tool in order to set the securing portion in the first and/or the second component, wherein the securing portion and the handling portion form a one-piece element made of one unique aluminium alloy having a composition between 0.03 and 0.55 wt% Scandium.
A riveted joint comprising: an upper workpiece and a lower workpiece, and a self-piercing rivet. The rivet in an undeformed state, before the creation of the riveted joint, included: a head defining a head diameter (DH); a shank defining a shank diameter (DS); and a foot end opposite the head. Radially outward at the foot end is a flat surface facing away from the head; and an axial recess located radially inward of the flat surface, partly defined in the foot end, open axially away from the head, and frustoconical in longitudinal cross section. The axial recess defining an axial depth (LB). The ratio of recess axial depth (LB) to shank diameter (DS) is less than 0.3. And in a deformed state, after the creation of the riveted joint, the rivet extends through the first workpiece and penetrates the second workpiece; and the head bears against the upper surface.
A plastic nut for multiple detachable fastening onto a stud with a thread protruding from a workpiece includes a base body with an inner surface partially defining a cylindrical recess penetrating the base body. A support surface is attached to the base body at an axial end of the plastic nut. A clamping device is attached to the plastic nut and configured to provide a clamping force between the plastic nut and the stud when the stud is installed in the cylindrical recess.
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
F16B 39/282 - Locking by means of special shape of work-engaging surfaces, e.g. notched or toothed nuts
F16B 39/284 - Locking by means of elastic deformation
89.
JOINING DEVICE FOR JOINING A STUD TO A WORKPIECE COMPRISING A PROTECTIVE GAS MOUTHPIECE
The present application relates to a joining device comprising a protective gas mouthpiece (26) adapted to carry out a joining process of a stud to a workpiece (14), the device comprising a main body (28) having an opening (34) extending along a stud axis (X) and adapted to receive a stud (12), and a supporting surface (36) adapted to be arranged on the workpiece (14), wherein the main body (28) delimits an internal space (40), into which a protective gas can be introduced for carrying out the joining process when the supporting surface (36) rests on the workpiece (14), a channel (30) adapted to feed the protective gas from a feed unit into the internal space (40). The protective gas mouthpiece (26) further comprises a cleaning unit (32) having a plasma torch (48) and adapted to locally supply a plasma jet (50) on the surface of the workpiece (14), such that the plasma jet (50) is adapted to clean the surface of the workpiece (14) before the joining process, the cleaning unit (32) being attached to the main body (28) and connected to the internal space (40).
An inner housing defines a pin retaining receptacle elongated in an X-direction with entry ramps extending parallel to the X-direction. The inner housing is slidably coupled to an outer housing for movement in a Y-direction. The outer housing has an enclosed interior defined by outer housing walls extending from an outer housing flange. Resilient retention wings can extend outwardly from the outer housing walls without providing adjacent openings therethrough to facilitate water resistance. A water resistant seal is positionable between an outer housing flange and a first component to seal therebetween when the outer housing is coupled to the first component by the retention wings. Centering blades extend between the inner and outer housings to initially locate the pin retaining receptacle in a central position within the interior in a Y-direction and the centering blades are movable during insertion of the pin into the pin retaining receptacle.
F16L 5/00 - Devices for use where pipes, cables or protective tubing pass through walls or partitions
F16B 5/12 - Fastening strips or bars to sheets or plates, e.g. rubber strips, decorative strips for motor vehicles, by means of clips
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 37/04 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
First (56) and second (66) apertures can extend through corresponding first (38) and second walls (40) that define a cavity (44) therebetween. Each aperture can have a stud retention zone (58, 68) and a stud release zone (60, 70) laterally spaced from each other, and the corresponding zones of each aperture can be axially aligned with each other. Spring retention fingers (62) can extend outwardly from the first wall (38) and into the first aperture (56). The spring retention fingers can deflect to pass over threads (32) of the stud (28) in an axial stud insertion direction and can engage the threads to prevent removal of the stud in an opposite stud removal direction when the stud is in the stud retention zone. The spring retention fingers can be designed to allow removal of the stud from the apertures when the stud is in the release zones. The main body (36) can fully enclose the entire periphery of each of the first and second apertures.
A dual component U-base fastener (30) includes a u-shaped outer component (32) comprising at least one rib retention barb (74, 76, 78, 80, 88, 90, 92, 94) and a u-shaped inner component (34) comprising at least one aperture retention wing (48, 50). The outer component (32) and the inner component (34) are separate and are coupled together to create an assembled unit defining an interior rib receiving cavity (64) with the at least one rib retention barb (74, 76, 78, 80, 88, 90, 92, 94) extending into the interior rib receiving cavity (64) and the at least one aperture retention wing (48, 50) of the inner component (34) extending exteriorly from the outer component (32).
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
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
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 5/12 - Fastening strips or bars to sheets or plates, e.g. rubber strips, decorative strips for motor vehicles, by means of clips
F16B 21/07 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the socket has a resilient part
A u-shaped outer component includes at least one rib retention barb, and a u-shaped inner component includes at least one aperture retention wing. The outer component and the inner component are separate and are coupled together to create an assembled unit defining an interior rib receiving cavity with the at least one rib retention barb extending into the interior rib receiving cavity and the at least one aperture retention wing of the inner component extending exteriorly from the outer component.
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
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 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
B60R 13/00 - Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decorating; Arrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
F16B 5/12 - Fastening strips or bars to sheets or plates, e.g. rubber strips, decorative strips for motor vehicles, by means of clips
F16B 21/07 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the socket has a resilient part
94.
TOOL-FREE OPENING TAPE FEED RECEIVER FOR A SELF-PIERCING RIVET MACHINE
A self-piercing rivet tape path can extend through a clamshell receiver assembly between the upper and lower receiver bodies and can open between the upper and lower bodies along a longitudinal length of the self-piercing rivet tape path that extends through the clamshell receiver assembly. The upper and lower bodies can separate at a lead rivet cavity and above a proximal end of a discharge cavity of the lower body. A tool-free interlock coupling can rigidly couple the upper and lower receiver bodies together in a closed position. This tool-free coupling can unlock the upper and lower receiver bodies so they are hingedly movable into the open position. The clamshell receiver assembly can be rigidly coupled to an end of a self-piercing rivet spindle to receive self-piercing rivets carried by the tape along the tape path and support a lead self-piercing rivet in alignment with a punch of the spindle.
B21J 15/32 - Devices for inserting or holding rivets in position with or without feeding arrangements
B65H 20/36 - Advancing webs having means to optionally advance the web either in one longitudinal direction or in the opposite longitudinal direction
B65H 37/00 - Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating devices for performing specified auxiliary operations
B65H 16/10 - Arrangements for effecting positive rotation of web roll
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
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TAPE FEED APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A SELF-PIERCING RIVET MACHINE
A receiver assembly can be coupled to a spindle to receive self-piercing rivets carried by a tape along a tape path below a punch. A reverse locking pawl can be designed to permit movement of the tape relative to the reverse locking pawl along the tape path in a forward direction and to engage a positioning aperture of the tape to stop movement of the tape in the reverse direction when a lead rivet is aligned with the punch. A method can include moving the tape forward along the tape path until a lead rivet of the tape is at a position along the tape path that is beyond an alignment position with the punch, and moving the tape in reverse to engage the corresponding positioning aperture.
Self-piercing rivets deployed in an elongated tape are moved into alignment with a rivet driving spindle using a processor-controlled servomotors. The tape is conveyed between a supply reel and an exhaust reel, the supply reel having a supply motor and the exhaust reel having an exhaust motor. The tape is moved under processor control in an advancing direction until the rivet has traveled past being in alignment with the spindle, by controlling the supply and exhaust motors using a first tension regimen. Thereafter the tape is moved under processor control in a retracting direction until the rivet is in alignment with the spindle by controlling the tape supply and exhaust motors using a second tension regimen.
A self-piercing rivet tape path can extend through a clamshell receiver assembly between the upper and lower receiver bodies and can open between the upper and lower bodies along a longitudinal length of the self-piercing rivet tape path that extends through the clamshell receiver assembly. The upper and lower bodies can separate at a lead rivet cavity and above a proximal end of a discharge cavity of the lower body. A tool-free interlock coupling can rigidly couple the upper and lower receiver bodies together in a closed position. This tool-free coupling can unlock the upper and lower receiver bodies so they are hingedly movable into the open position. The clamshell receiver assembly can be rigidly coupled to an end of a self-piercing rivet spindle to receive self-piercing rivets carried by the tape along the tape path and support a lead self-piercing rivet in alignment with a punch of the spindle.
Provided is an electrode structure of an apparatus that performs, by means of electric heating, partial tempering of a fastening section of a member to be fastened by means of a self-piercing rivet so that a crack is not formed as a result of a distal end of a leg of the self-piercing rivet entering the member to be fastened, which is hard and has low ductility. A first electrode assembly (30a) of an electrode structure comprises: a first electrode member (31a) having a first electrode base (32a) and a first electrode contact section (33a) that extends upward from one of end sections of the first electrode base; and a first insulating tip (35a) having a first insulating-tip contact section (36a) that extends upward from the other end section of the first electrode base. A second electrode assembly (30b) is attached in a vertically inverted and laterally inverted manner with respect to the first electrode assembly. A second insulating-tip contact section (36b) and a second electrode contact section (33b) extend downward. A section of a member (52) to be fastened is sandwiched between the first electrode contact section and the second insulating-tip contact section, and another section of the member to be fastened is sandwiched between the first insulating-tip contact section and the second electrode contact section. A current is supplied between the first electrode contact section and the second electrode contact section via the member to be fastened, thus performing tempering of a joining section of the member to be fastened.
A receiver assembly can be coupled to a spindle to receive self-piercing rivets carried by a tape along a tape path below a punch. A reverse locking pawl can be designed to permit movement of the tape relative to the reverse locking pawl along the tape path in a forward direction and to engage a positioning aperture of the tape to stop movement of the tape in the reverse direction when a lead rivet is aligned with the punch. A method can include moving the tape forward along the tape path until a lead rivet of the tape is at a position along the tape path that is beyond an alignment position with the punch, and moving the tape in reverse to engage the corresponding positioning aperture.
Self-piercing rivets deployed in an elongated tape are moved into alignment with a rivet driving spindle using a processor-controlled servomotors. The tape is conveyed between a supply reel and an exhaust reel, the supply reel having a supply motor and the exhaust reel having an exhaust motor. The tape is moved under processor control in an advancing direction until the rivet has traveled past being in alignment with the spindle, by controlling the supply and exhaust motors using a first tension regimen. Thereafter the tape is moved under processor control in a retracting direction until the rivet is in alignment with the spindle by controlling the tape supply and exhaust motors using a second tension regimen.
