Apparatus and method for manipulating a fastener
A technology for fasteners and equipment, which is applied in the field of automatic processing of fasteners, and can solve problems such as inability, time-consuming, and heavy fastener positioning equipment
Active Publication Date: 2016-01-27
THE BOEING CO
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However, at least some known structures, such as the aft cowl heat shield of an aircraft, have confined spaces, and at least some known fastener positioning devices are too large to operate in such confined spaces.
As such, at least some known tools cannot be used in such space-constrained / restricted areas, or must be operated without the benefit of automated fastener positioning equipment
In these situations, the operation of the tool without automatic fastener locating equipment or using alternative non-automatic tools can be time consuming and / or burdensome
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[0020] In the following description, several specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the concepts disclosed, some or all of which may be practiced without these details. In other instances, detailed descriptions of known devices and / or processes are omitted so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present disclosure. While some concepts will be described in conjunction with specific examples, it should be understood that these examples are not intended to be limiting.
[0021] "An embodiment" or "an aspect" mentioned here means that one or more features, structures or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or aspect are included in at least one implementation. The terms "one embodiment" or "an aspect" in this specification may or may not refer to the same embodiment or aspect.
[0022] Unless otherwise stated, the terms "first," "second," etc. are used herein merely as labels and are not intended to impose order, position, or ...
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The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for manipulating a fastener. One example of the present disclosure relates to the apparatus for manipulating the fastener. The apparatus comprises a chamber that includes a first location and a second location. A first actuator is movable between a first position, contiguous with the first location, and a second position, contiguous with the second location. A second actuator is movable between a third position, contiguous with the second location, and a fourth position, contiguous with a third location. A third actuator is movable between a fifth position, contiguous with the third location, and a sixth position, contiguous with the fourth location. The third location is at least partially outside the chamber, and the fourth location is entirely outside the chamber.
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technical field [0001] The field of the disclosure relates generally to automated handling of fasteners, and more particularly to apparatus and methods for manipulating fasteners for use with tools. Background technique [0002] At least some known tools, such as multi-function end effectors, are designed to operate automatically on fasteners. Additionally, at least some known tools include devices for positioning fasteners for use by the tool. At least some known fastener locating devices are sized and / or configured to operate on easily accessible structures including, for example, the fuselage or wing panels and spars of an aircraft. However, at least some known structures, such as aft cowl heat shields of aircraft, have confined spaces, and at least some known fastener positioning devices are too large to operate in such confined spaces. As such, at least some known tools cannot be used in such space-constrained / restricted areas, or must operate without the benefit of a...
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IPC IPC(8): B21J15/10B21J15/32
CPCB21J15/142B21J15/32B23P19/001B23P19/002B23P2700/01
Inventor D·T·龙K·M·贝尔T·W·皮特
Owner THE BOEING CO