36results about "Fastener tools" patented technology

A pair of cleco pliers includes a first handle defining a first receptacle at a distal end thereof. In addition, the pair of cleco pliers includes a second handle pivotably coupled to the first handle and defining a second receptacle at a distal end of the second handle, and wherein the first receptacle and the second receptacle are configured to jointly receive a temporary fastener. The pair of cleco pliers further includes one or more magnets received in at least one of the first receptacle and the second receptacle configured to secure the temporary fastener within the first receptacle and the second receptacle via a magnetic biasing force applied by the one or more magnets to the temporary fastener.

The present invention relates to a tool (200) for installing a fastener (12) in a structure (14), comprising: a housing (202); a first sleeve (206), arranged along a first axis (102) and movable relative to the housing; a second sleeve (208), configured to drive the first sleeve in translation relative to the housing; a first rotating shaft (210); and a first (212) and a second (214) transmission devices, adapted to drive the first (206) and second (208) sleeves in rotation, respectively, by means of rotations of the first rotating shaft. The tool includes a tube (204), each of the first and second sleeves being arranged around the tube; and the first rotating shaft extends along a second axis (240), the first and second axes being separated by a first non-zero distance (242).

The invention relates to a device for clamping and loosening a temporary fastener. The device is stored in an automatic tool changer and automatically introduced into an end effector, clamping and loosening temporary fasteners without manual intervention. It applies torque to a screw of a fastener via an internal driver, typically using a hexagon head actuated by an electric screwdriver. Existing devices require additional actuation and specific end effectors with anti-rotation elements, thereby increasing cost and complexity. The invention aims to eliminate the need for additional end effectors or complex actuation, using drilling end effectors for both drilling and gripping. The device comprises: a support (1) for a fastener (2); a holder (6) for rotating the tool, the holder (6) rotating together with the support (1) to clamp or release the fastener (2); and an outer body (3) with an anti-rotation profile (4) between the support (1) and the holder (6).

Temporary Fixing of Structures The invention relates to a fastener (10) for the temporary assembly of structures, comprising: - a hollow main body (34, 42); - elastic clamps including a hook; - a spreader (28); and - an actuating element (30), rotatable relative to the main body. The fastener further comprises a tubular clamp body (24), movable relative to the main body; the clamp body comprising a first portion (50) having longitudinal openings (56); each elastic clamp being fixed to one of the longitudinal openings; each elastic clamp being movable between a retracted position, in which the hook is disposed in the corresponding longitudinal opening, and an extended position, in which the hook protrudes from the radial surface. The clamp body further comprises a second portion (52), connected to the actuating element (30).Figure for the abbreviation: Figure 1.

This invention relates to a device (10) for setting connecting elements (100, 300), the connecting elements having a head-side drive structure. The device includes a feed device (12) for applying axial force, a rotating spindle (14, 40, 68, 82, 140), and a drive head (20, 42, 60, 70, 80, 142, 242) connected to the rotating spindle. The drive head has a drive structure (22, 44) arranged circumferentially along the setting direction (S) on the end side, interlocking to rotate the connecting elements (100, 300). The drive head (20, 42, 60, 70, 80, 142, 242) has an axial sleeve. The device also includes a suction unit (18) by means of which air can be suctioned out from the end side of the drive head (20, 42, 60, 70, 80, 142, 242). The device also includes insertion elements (24, 50, 72, 150) having suction surfaces (26, 54) at their ends, the suction surfaces circumferentially defining a suction cross-section (30). The insertion elements (24, 50, 72, 150) are designed such that the suction surfaces (26, 54) can move axially relative to the drive heads (20, 42, 60, 20, 70, 80, 142, 242), and that negative pressure can be released from the insertion elements (24, 50, 72, 150). The side of the insertion element (24, 50, 72, 150) away from the setting direction (S) is transferred to the suction surface (26, 54) of the insertion element (24, 50, 72, 150). Before the connecting element (100, 300) is sucked in, the suction surface (26, 54) is located at a first end position, which is spaced a certain distance from the end edge region of the sleeve along the setting direction (S), and moves to a second position in the opposite direction to the setting direction (S) during the setting process.

A wall anchor fastening and releasing tool having a tool body forming a slide housing, a handle rigidly projecting from the slide housing, a slide arranged inside the slide housing, and a first lever pivotally connected to the handle and arranged to displace the slide in the slide housing between a first position and a second position. When the first lever is in the first position, a screw gripping end of the slide is adjacent a first housing end, and, when in the second position, the screw gripping end of the slide is retracted in the slide housing and a screw pushing end of the slide is adjacent a second housing end, the screw gripping end of the slide being arranged to grip underneath a head of a wall anchor center screw, and the second housing end being arranged to grip underneath a wall anchor collar.

A method to remove a memory metal orthopedic staple from that is implanted in a bone repair site is disclosed. The orthopedic staple is in its relaxed state and the method includes (a) attaching an inserter tool / cartridge assembly to the orthopedic staple's bridge portion; (b) actuating the inserter tool to change the orthopedic staple from its relaxed state to its insertion state in which the two legs of the orthopedic staple are substantially parallel to each other; and (c) removing the orthopedic staple from the bone repair site.

BURL EVALUATION TOOL ON AN ASSEMBLY The invention relates to an evaluation tool (100) for an assembly of two joined plates, said evaluation tool (100) comprising a base (102) bearing against the first plate, clamping means (104) bearing against the second plate, actuation means (106) for clamping the clamping means (104), a pressure sensor (108) delivering information relating to the pressure it is subjected to and crushed when the clamping means (104) clamp the plates, an indicator (112) emitting a first signal and a second signal, and a control unit (110) comprising means for recording a first value of the pressure sensor (108) after clamping the clamping means (104) and a second value of the pressure sensor (108) after machining, for comparing the values ​​and for controlling the indicator (112) according to the results of the comparison.With such an arrangement, it is possible to check for the presence of burrs after machining. Fig. 1.

The present invention relates to a device for clamping and unclamping temporary fasteners. This device, stored in an automatic tool changer and introduced automatically in an end effector, clamps and unclamps temporary fasteners without manual intervention. It applies torque to the fastener's screw via an inner drive, typically using a hexagonal head actuated by an electrical screwdriver. Existing devices require additional actuation and a specific end effector with an anti-rotation element, increasing costs and complexity. This invention aims to eliminate the need for extra end effectors or complicated actuations, using a drilling end effector for both drilling and clamping. The device comprises a support (1) for the fastener (2), a holder (6) for the rotating tool that rotates with the support (1) to clamp or unclamp the fastener (2), and an outer body (3) with an anti-rotation profile (4) between the support (1) and the holder (6).

A device that positions a series of fasteners in front of a driver, includes a positioner and a coupler. The positioner is operable to locate a fastener in front of the driver, and includes a receiver, a rocker, and a roller. The receiver holds and guides a clip that holds a plurality of fasteners adjacent each other. The rocker moves the clip through the receiver such that each of the plurality of fasteners is sequentially positioned in front of a bit of the driver, ready to be driven into a material. The coupler is operable to couple the positioner with the driver, and includes a mount and a body. The mount is operable to releasably fasten the coupler with the driver. The body holds the positioner while the positioner moves relative to the body, and has a groove in which the roller travels as the positioner moves relative to the body.

A method to remove a memory metal orthopedic staple from that is implanted in a bone repair site is disclosed. The orthopedic staple is in its relaxed state and the method includes (a) attaching an inserter tool / cartridge assembly to the orthopedic staple's bridge portion; (b) actuating the inserter tool to change the orthopedic staple from its relaxed state to its insertion state in which the two legs of the orthopedic staple are substantially parallel to each other; and (c) removing the orthopedic staple from the bone repair site.

A locking washer for use with a screw-threaded fastener (71), said locking device comprising a first disc-like body (12) comprising an annular portion (13) with at least one aperture (15) therein and a central through-hole (14) e.g. a washer having notches (15) open to the outer or inner periphery and at least one further body (25) held in said one aperture (15). The further body may be a shim (22) also having a central hole (24) and at least one tab (25) extending through the notch (15) and has an end portion which juts above adjacent surface of the washer to engage a surface on the fastener when, on tightening of the fastener, deflects within the void of its aperture under tightening of the engaging surface such that under any tendency to loosen, the tab jams against the opposing surfaces and resist loosening of the fastener.

A wall anchor fastening and releasing tool comprising a tool body forming a slide housing, a handle rigidly projecting from the slide housing, a slide arranged inside the slide housing, and a first lever pivotally connected to the handle and arranged to displace the slide in the slide housing between a first position and a second position, wherein, when the first lever is in the first position, a screw gripping end of the slide is adjacent a first housing end, and wherein, when in the second position, the screw gripping end of the slide is retracted in the slide housing and a screw pushing end of the slide is adjacent a second housing end, the screw gripping end of the slide being arranged to grip underneath a head of a wall anchor centre screw, and the second housing end being arranged to grip underneath a wall anchor collar.

The wall plug removal device 99 includes an insert (10, Figure 3) and a handle 20. The insert has an elongated shank with a male screw thread 4, and a plug engagement head 5. The handle has a mating f

A wall anchor fastening and release tool includes a tool body forming a sliding housing, a handle rigidly projecting from the sliding housing, a slider disposed within the sliding housing, and a first lever pivotally connected to the handle and arranged to move the slider within the sliding housing between a first position and a second position, wherein when the first lever is in the first position, a screw-clamping end of the slider is adjacent to a first housing end, and wherein when the first lever is in the second position, the screw-clamping end of the slider is retracted into the sliding housing, and a screw-pushing end of the slider is adjacent to a second housing end, the screw-clamping end of the slider being arranged to clamp below the head of a wall anchor center screw, and the second housing end being arranged to clamp below a wall anchor collar.

To enable a temporary fastener to be attached and detached automatically in a short time during a manufacturing process.SOLUTION: A temporary fastener actuation tool (100) includes: a protrusion (122); multiple spring clips (124) each comprising an end that is aligned with an end of the protrusion; and a bearing shell (127). The protrusion includes a groove (230) that matches a shape of an indentation (301) of a temporary fastener. The spring clips hold the indentation of the temporary fastener secure against the protrusion. The temporary fastener actuation tool further includes a first bearing (125) coupled to the bearing shell and configured to contact a cylindrical body (300) of the temporary fastener and to rotate it in a first direction. The temporary fastener actuation tool further includes a second bearing (126) coupled to the bearing shell and configured to contact a stem (302) of the temporary fastener and to rotate it in a second direction. A motor shaft (121) is coupled to the bearing shell.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2A

A temporary fastener actuation tool (120) includes a protrusion (122), multiple spring clips (124), and a bearing shaft (127). The protrusion (122) includes a groove (230) that matches a shape of an indentation (301) of a temporary fastener (130). Each spring clip (124) includes an end (240) that is aligned with an end (250) of the protrusion (122). The spring clips (124) are configured to hold the indentation (301) of the temporary fastener (130) secure against the protrusion (122). The temporary fastener actuation tool (120) further includes a first bearing (125) that is coupled to the bearing shaft (127) and is configured to contact a cylindrical body (300) of the temporary fastener (130) and rotate the cylindrical body (300) of the temporary fastener (130) in a first direction. The temporary fastener actuation tool (120) further includes a second bearing (126) coupled to the bearing shaft (127) that is configured to contact a stem (302) of the temporary fastener (130) and to rotate the stem (302) in a second direction. A motor shaft (121) is coupled to the bearing shaft (127).

A device for clamping and unclamping temporary fasteners is stored in an automatic tool changer and is introduced automatically in an end effector. The device clamps and unclamps temporary fasteners without manual intervention. It applies torque to the fastener's screw via an inner drive, typically using a hexagonal head actuated by an electrical screwdriver. The device has a support for the fastener, a holder for the rotating tool that rotates with the support to clamp or unclamp the fastener, and an outer body with an anti-rotation profile between the support and the holder.

The invention relates to the field of expansion screws, in particular to an expansion screw easy to dismantle and dismantling equipment, the expansion screw easy to dismantle comprises a screw rod, an expansion sleeve, a dismantling handle and a dismantling hook, and a groove is formed in the top of the outer end of the screw rod; a dismounting hole is formed in the upper end of the expansion sleeve, a dismounting hook on dismounting equipment hooks the dismounting hole in the expansion sleeve to pull out the expansion sleeve, and the dismounting handle and the dismounting hook are combined together to adjust the length of the dismounting equipment so as to meet different construction environments. And the dismounting is more convenient and practical.

The invention relates to an evaluation tool (100) for an assembly of two joined plates, said evaluation tool (100) comprising a base (102) bearing against the first plate, clamping means (104) bearing against the second plate, actuating means (106) for clamping the clamping means (104), a pressure sensor (108) providing information relating to the pressure it experiences and is compressed when the clamping means (104) clamp the plates, an indicator (112) emitting a first signal and a second signal, and a control unit (110) comprising means for recording a first value of the pressure sensor (108) after clamping the clamping means (104) and a second value of the pressure sensor (108) after machining, for comparing the values ​​and for controlling the indicator (112) according to the results of the comparison. With such an arrangement, it is possible to check for the presence of burrs after machining.

A drive pin assembly for use with a power tool to install a drop-in anchor includes a drive pin body, and a drive pin disposed within the drive pin body and configured to be inserted into the drop-in anchor. The drive pin is moveable relative to the drive pin body between a retracted position and an extended position. The drive pin assembly also includes a threaded die supported by the drive pin body and configured to be inserted into the drop-in anchor with the drive pin. The threaded die is movable radially outward by the drive pin as the drive pin moves from the retracted position toward the extended position.

A temporary fastener actuation tool includes a protrusion, multiple spring clips, and a bearing shaft. The protrusion includes a groove that matches a shape of an indentation of a temporary fastener. Each spring clip includes an end that is aligned with an end of the protrusion. The spring clips are configured to hold the indentation of the temporary fastener secure against the protrusion. The temporary fastener actuation tool further includes a first bearing that is coupled to the bearing shaft and is configured to contact a cylindrical body of the temporary fastener and rotate the cylindrical body of the temporary fastener in a first direction. The temporary fastener actuation tool further includes a second bearing coupled to the bearing shaft that is configured to contact a stem of the temporary fastener and to rotate the stem in a second direction. A motor shaft is coupled to the bearing shaft.

The invention relates to a fastening tool (1) for applying fastening elements (2, 3, 4) to a workpiece, comprising a striking tool (5) configured to convey one fastening element at a time along a striking axis (6) from a loading position (7) within the fastening tool to a workpiece, wherein the fastening tool is configured to receive a magazine (8) in which a plurality of fastening elements are arranged one after the other along a loading track (9) in a conveying direction (10) towards the loading position, comprising an adjusting tool (11) having at least one adjusting surface (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e) which is guided movably against the conveying direction of the fastening elements such that it engages in the loading track, wherein at least one adjusting surface is configured toThe invention relates to the application of force to a fastening element to move it into a target position (14) against the conveying direction and / or in at least one direction perpendicular to the conveying direction and / or to hold it in a target position. The invention further relates to an adjustment tool, a magazine, a fastening system, and a method for conveying fastening elements arranged one behind the other within a magazine (8) of a fastening tool (1). The invention is intended to make the processing of fastening elements faster and more trouble-free.