Eddiebolt inspection tool

Abstract

To provide an eddie-bolt inspection tool for, e.g., conveniently measuring whether an eddie bolt used in assembly of aircraft has been properly installed, in particular for measuring the height and swage thereof.SOLUTION: An eddie-bolt inspection tool comprises a body (105), a valve, a light-emitting diode (LED), a battery, a first position switch, a second position switch, a cap, a nose piece, and a cover. The cap is disposed on top of the body. The body is disposed on top of the nose piece. The nose piece is at least partially disposed within the body. The cover is disposed around and on at least a portion of the body. The body (105) comprises a first side (200), a second side (205), a third side (210), a fourth side (215), and an opening (220).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE The present disclosure relates generally to inspection equipment, and more particularly to an inspection tool that measures the height and swage of an installed bolt. [Background technology]

[0002] Eddiebolts are high performance fasteners used in the assembly of aircraft, such as the F-35. To ensure that Eddiebolts are installed correctly, machinists use two separate measuring devices to ensure the bolts are at the correct height and swaged correctly. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] These two devices are used to visually verify that the bolts are installed correctly, which can be difficult to determine in hard-to-reach areas. Also, it can require bending or nerves on the part of the operator to verify that the two tools are reading the measuring devices correctly. Due to the possible subjectivity of the current measuring devices, the inspector must inspect each bolt again after the mechanic completes the initial inspection. By the time the inspection is complete, each bolt has been inspected twice with two different tools, resulting in four inspections of every installed eddy bolt. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] In consideration of the above problems, according to the present invention, there is provided an Eddie-Bolt inspection tool having a body, a valve, a light emitting diode (LED), a battery, a first position switch, a second position switch, a cap, a nose piece, and a cover, wherein the cap is provided on a top of the body, the body is provided on a top of the nose piece, the nose piece is at least partially provided within the body, the cover is provided around and over at least a portion of the body, and the body has a first side, a second side, a third side, a fourth side, and an opening.

[0005] For an aid in understanding the present invention, reference is now made to the following descriptions taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: [Brief description of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1] 1 illustrates an example Eddie-Bolt inspection tool in accordance with certain embodiments. [Diagram 2] 2 illustrates an example body of the Eddie-Bolt inspection tool of FIG. 1 in accordance with a specific embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is an exemplary plan view of the body of FIG. 2 in accordance with a specific embodiment. [Figure 4] 2 illustrates an example valve of the Eddie-Bolt inspection tool of FIG. 1 in accordance with a specific embodiment. [Figure 5A] 2 is an exemplary top view of a cap of the Eddie-Bolt inspection tool of FIG. 1 in accordance with a specific embodiment. [Figure 5B] 2 is an exemplary bottom view of the cap of the Eddie-Bolt inspection tool of FIG. 1 in accordance with a specific embodiment. [Figure 6] 2 illustrates an example cover for the Eddie-Bolt inspection tool of FIG. 1 in accordance with a specific embodiment. [Figure 7A] FIG. 2 is an exemplary plan view of a nose piece of the Eddie-Bolt inspection tool of FIG. 1 in accordance with a specific embodiment. [Figure 7B] FIG. 2 is an exemplary bottom view of a nose piece of the Eddie-Bolt inspection tool of FIG. 1 in accordance with a specific embodiment. [Figure 8] 2 illustrates an example body of the Eddie-Bolt inspection tool of FIG. 1 in accordance with a specific embodiment. [Figure 9] 2 illustrates an example body of the Eddie-Bolt inspection tool of FIG. 1 in accordance with a specific embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0007] To facilitate a better understanding of the present invention, the following examples of certain embodiments are given. The following examples should not be read to restrict or limit the scope of the present invention. The embodiments of the present invention and its advantages are best understood by referring to Figures 1-9, in which the same reference numerals are used to indicate the same and corresponding parts.

[0008] Described herein are various systems, tools, and methods that provide both the height and swage of an Eddie bolt to be inspected at the same time and provide an immediate visual signal whether or not it is correctly installed. The Eddie bolt inspection device can eliminate operator subjectivity in measuring bolt height and reduce ergonomic hazards by eliminating the need for the operator to lean forward to read the height measurement position. The Eddie bolt inspection device also allows the operator to use only one tool for both measurements and eliminates the need for the inspector to repeat the measurement process, thereby reducing the number of inspections for each bolt from four to one.

[0009] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an Eddiebolt inspection tool 100. The Eddiebolt inspection tool 100 may be configured to measure and / or verify the height and swage of one or more Eddiebolts used in the assembly of an aircraft. In one or more embodiments, the swage may be the installed diameter of the Eddiebolt. The Eddiebolt inspection tool 100 may further be configured to provide a visual indication that the height and swage of each of the one or more Eddiebolts is accurate and / or within tolerance. In embodiments, the Eddiebolt inspection tool 100 may be of any suitable size, height, shape, and combinations thereof. In embodiments, the Eddiebolt inspection tool 100 may have a generally rectangular cross-sectional shape. The Eddiebolt inspection tool 100 may be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, metals, non-metals, polymers, composites, and any combinations thereof. In embodiments, the Eddie-Bolt inspection tool 100 may include a body 105 , a cap 110 , a cover 115 , and a nose piece 120 .

[0010] As shown, the cap 110 may be disposed on top of the body 105. In embodiments, the body 105 may be disposed on top of the nose piece, and the nose piece 120 may be disposed at least partially within the body 100. In embodiments, the cover 115 may be disposed around and over at least a portion of the body 105 to enclose the interior of the body 105. In these embodiments, the cover 115 may be disposed in-line with the thickness of the sides of the body 105.

[0011] FIG. 2 illustrates an embodiment of the body 105. In one or more embodiments, the body 105 can be configured to at least partially accommodate one or more of the components of the Eddie-Volt inspection tool 100 (see FIG. 1 ) within the body 105. In embodiments, the body 105 can be of any suitable size, height, shape, and combinations thereof. The body 105 can be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, metals, non-metals, polymers, composites, and any combinations thereof. In one or more embodiments, the body 105 has and / or is constructed of a first side 200, a second side 205, a third side 210, and a fourth side 215. In embodiments, the first side 200 can be of any suitable size, height, shape, and combinations thereof. In these embodiments, the first side 200 can be generally rectangular in shape. As shown, the second side 205 can be parallel to the first side 200. In one or more embodiments, the second side 205 can have approximately the same or equal dimensions as the first side 200. In these embodiments, the second side 205 can include an opening 220 that can be configured to provide access to the interior of the body 105. As shown, the opening 220 can be provided on both the second side 205 and the third side 210. Without limiting the invention, a portion of the opening 220 on the second side 205 can be generally rectangular in shape with a curve at the end of the second side 205 near the fourth side 215. In embodiments, the remaining portion of the opening 220 in the third side 210 may be rectangular in shape, and the ratio of dimensions of the rectangle may be approximately the same as the ratio of dimensions of the shape of the third side 210.

[0012] In embodiments, the second side 205 can be coupled to the first side 200 by a third side 210 and a fourth side 215. The third side 210 can be perpendicular to the first side 200 and the second side 205. The third side 210 can be of any suitable size, height, shape, and combinations thereof. In these embodiments, the third side 210 can be rectangular in shape. As shown, the remainder of the opening 220 in the third side 210 can be free of material that comprises the second side 210. In one or more embodiments, the third side 210 can be comprised of the thickness of the first side 200, the top side 225 of the body 105, and the bottom side 230 of the body 105.

[0013] In one or more embodiments, the fourth side 215 can be coupled to the first side 200 and the second side 205 and can be opposite the third side 210. The fourth side 215 can be of any suitable size, height, shape, and combinations thereof. In embodiments, the fourth side 215 can be curvilinear. The fourth side 215 can be, but is not limited to, a semicircle.

[0014] As shown, the body 105 can further include a first internal compartment 235 and a second internal compartment 240. The first internal compartment 235 and the second internal compartment 240 can be of any suitable size, height, shape, and combinations thereof. The first internal compartment 235 can include a first wall 245, a second wall 250, and a compartment opening 255. The first wall 245 can extend from the first side 200 to the second side 205 when disposed within the body 105. The second wall 250 can extend from the fourth side 215 to the third side 210 when disposed within the body 105. In embodiments, the first wall 245 can be coupled to the second wall 250, and the first wall 245 is perpendicular to the second wall 250. As shown, the compartment opening 255 may be provided in the second wall 250. In embodiments, the compartment opening 255 may be configured to provide access to a main bore (e.g., main bore 305 in FIG. 3 ) that extends through the first internal compartment 235 from the top side 225 of the body 105 to the bottom side 230 of the body 105.

[0015] The second interior compartment 240 can have a first wall 260 and a second wall 265. The first wall 260 can extend from the first side 200 to the second side 205 when disposed within the body 105. In embodiments, the first wall 260 can be offset from the first wall 245 by a certain distance near the third side 210 and can be parallel to the first wall 245. In another embodiment, the first wall 260 can have a shorter length and / or height than the first wall 245. The second wall 265 can extend from the first wall 245 to the third side 210 when disposed within the body 105. In embodiments, the first wall 260 can be coupled to the second wall 265 and the first wall 260 is perpendicular to the second wall 265. In embodiments, the second wall 265 may be offset from the second wall 250 by a certain distance near the first side 200 and may be parallel to the second wall 250. In these embodiments, the second wall 265 may have a shorter and / or lower height than the second wall 250. In embodiments, a central bore may be provided defined by the first wall 260, the second wall 265, the first wall 245, and the top side 225 of the body 105. The central bore may be of any suitable size, height, shape, and combinations thereof. In these embodiments, the central bore may be configured to receive a position switch (e.g., the second position switch 815 of FIG. 8 ), which may be inserted into an end of the second internal compartment 240 opposite the top side 225 of the body 105.

[0016] 3 is a plan view of the top side 225 of the body 105. The top side 225 of the body 105 can be of any suitable size, height, shape, and combinations thereof. In these embodiments, the top side 225 of the body 105 can be of a shape defined by a first side 200, a second side 205, a third side 210, and a fourth side 215. In one or more embodiments, the top side 225 of the body 105 can include one or more fastener holes 300, each of which can be configured to receive any suitable fastener. The top side 225 of the body 105 can further include a main bore 305, a valve recess 310, a valve fastener hole 315, and a light emitting diode (LED) hole 320. In embodiments, the main bore 305 may be disposed through the top side 225 of the body 105 around and near the fourth side 215. The main bore 305 may be of any suitable size, height, shape, and combinations thereof capable of receiving a portion of a valve (e.g., valve 400 of FIG. 4). As shown, the main bore 305 may be disposed adjacent to a valve recess 310. In embodiments, the valve recess 310 may be configured to receive a remaining portion of a valve (e.g., valve 400 of FIG. 4). The valve recess 310 may be of any suitable size, height, shape, and combinations thereof. The valve recess 310 may be offset below the top side 225 of the body 105 by a certain distance and may be parallel to the top side 225 of the body 105. In embodiments, a valve fastener hole 315 may be disposed in the valve recess 310. The valve fastener holes 315 may be configured to receive any suitable fastener for coupling a valve (e.g., valve 400 of FIG. 4) to the top side 225 of the body 105. In one or more embodiments, the LED holes 320 may be provided around any suitable location on the top side 225 of the body 105. As shown, the LED holes 320 may be provided near the valve recess 310 between the valve recess 310 and the third side 210. In embodiments, the LED holes 320 may be configured to receive an LED (e.g., LED 800 of FIG. 8).

[0017] FIG. 4 is a diagram of a valve 400. The valve 400 can be configured to accommodate a position switch (e.g., first position switch 810 of FIG. 8). In one or more embodiments, the valve 400 can be at least partially disposed within the body 105 to dispose the position switch within the body 105 (see FIG. 2). In embodiments, the valve 400 can be of any suitable size, height, shape, and combinations thereof. The valve 400 can be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, metals, non-metals, polymers, composites, and any combinations thereof. In one or more embodiments, the valve 400 can include a valve body 405, a top portion 410, a fastener hole 415, and a central bore 420. The valve body 405 can have a circular cross-sectional shape and can be generally cylindrical. In embodiments, the valve body 405 can be disposed within a main bore 305 disposed within the body 105. As shown, the top portion 410 can be disposed on top of and coupled to the valve body 405. The top portion 410 can be perpendicular to the valve body. Fastener holes 415 can be disposed in the top portion 410 about any suitable location. In embodiments, the fastener holes 415 can be aligned with the valve fastener holes 315 (see FIG. 3) to secure the valve 400 to the body 105. In these embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the top portion 410 can match and align with the cross-sectional shapes of the valve recess 310 (see FIG. 3) and the main bore 305. As shown, a central bore 420 of the valve 400 can be disposed through the top portion 410 and the valve body 405. In embodiments, the central bore 420 can be aligned with a central axis of the valve body 405. A slot 425 may be provided through at least a portion of the length of the valve body 405 and configured to provide access to the central bore 420. The slot 425 may be of any suitable size, height, shape, and combinations thereof. In embodiments, the slot 425 may be at least partially aligned with the compartment opening 255 (see FIG. 2) to provide access to the interior of the body 105 from the central bore 420.

[0018] 5A and 5B are diagrams of the cap 110. FIG. 5A is an isometric top view of the cap 110, and FIG. 5B is an isometric bottom view of the cap 110. With reference to both FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, the cap 110 can be configured to be provided on top of the body 105 (see FIG. 1) and coupled to the top side 225 (see FIG. 2) of the body 105. As shown, the cap 110 can have one or more fastener holes 500, LED holes 505, fastener recesses 510, shim recesses 525, and spring recesses 530. In embodiments, the one or more fastener holes 500 can be provided through the cap 110 at any suitable location along the cap 110 and configured to receive any suitable fastener. In one or more embodiments, the one or more fastener holes 500 in the cap 110 can align with the one or more fastener holes 300 (see FIG. 3 ) in the top side 225 of the body 105 to secure the cap 110 to the body 105. The LED hole 505 can be provided through the cap 110 at any suitable location along the cap 110 and configured to receive an LED (e.g., LED 800 in FIG. 8 ). In one or more embodiments, the LED hole 505 in the cap 110 can align with the LED hole 320 (see FIG. 3 ) in the top side 225 of the body 105. As shown, a fastener recess 510 can be provided in a bottom surface 515 of the cap 110. The fastener recess 510 can be of any suitable size, height, shape, and combinations thereof. The fastener recess 510 may be offset from and parallel to the bottom surface 515 of the cap 110 by a certain distance. In embodiments, the height of the fastener recess 510 may be less than the thickness of the cap 110 such that it is not accessible from the top surface 520 of the cap 510. The fastener recess 510 may be configured to receive a portion of a suitable fastener protruding from the valve fastener hole 315 (see FIG. 3 ) when the cap 110 is coupled to the body 105. As shown, a shim recess 525 may be provided in the top surface 520 of the cap 110 and a spring recess 530 may be provided in the bottom surface 515 of the cap. In embodiments, the shim recess 525 may be configured to receive one or more shims (not shown).In embodiments, the spring recess 530 may be configured to receive an end of a spring (not shown) located on a position switch (e.g., first position switch 815 in FIG. 8) located in the valve body 405 (see FIG. 4). In embodiments, the cap 110 may be coupled to the body 105 by placing a bottom surface 515 of the cap 110 against the top side 225 of the body 105 and inserting and securing suitable fasteners into the fastener hole(s) 500 and the fastener hole(s) 300.

[0019] FIG. 6 is a diagram of the cover 115. The cover 115 may be configured to align with and / or conform to the shape of the opening 220 (see FIG. 2) of the body 105 (see FIG. 2). In embodiments, the cover 115 may be disposed on the body 105 while being received within the opening 220 to seal the interior of the body 105 from the outside. In embodiments, the cover 115 may be of any suitable size, height, shape, and combinations thereof. The cover 115 may be constructed of any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, metals, non-metals, polymers, composites, and any combinations thereof. As shown, the first portion 600 of the cover 115 may be rectangular in shape. In embodiments, the dimensions of the first portion 600 may be approximately equal to or equal to the dimensions of the remaining portion of the opening 220 in the third side 210 (see FIG. 2) of the body 105. The first portion 600 of the cover 115 can be coupled to the second portion 605 of the cover 115. As shown, the first portion 600 can be perpendicular to the second portion 605. In one or more embodiments, the second portion 605 can be generally rectangular in shape with a curve located at a distal end of the second portion 605 where the second portion 605 is coupled to the first portion 600. In these embodiments, the dimensions of the second portion 605 can be approximately equal to or equal to the dimensions of the remainder of the opening 220 in the second side 205 (see FIG. 2 ) of the body 105. In embodiments, the cover 115 can be coupled to the body 105 by any suitable means, including, but not limited to, the use of suitable fasteners.

[0020] 7A and 7B are views of nose piece 120. FIG. 7A is an isometric top view of nose piece 120, and FIG. 7B is an isometric bottom view of nose piece 120. With reference to both FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, nose piece 120 can be configured to be mounted below and coupled to body 105 (see FIG. 1). As shown, nose piece 120 can include a first cylindrical portion 700, a transition ring 705, and a second cylindrical portion 710. First cylindrical portion 700 can be of any suitable size, height, shape, and combinations thereof. As shown, first cylindrical portion 700 can have a circular cross-section. In one or more embodiments, first cylindrical portion 700 can have a uniform or constant diameter relative to the height of first cylindrical portion 700. The first cylindrical portion 700 can be provided at a first end 715 of the transition ring 705, and the second cylindrical portion 710 can be provided at a second end 720 of the transition ring 705 opposite the first cylindrical portion 700.

[0021] In embodiments, the transition ring 705 may have a circular cross-sectional shape. In one or more embodiments, the diameter of the transition ring 705 may vary between the first end 715 and the second end 720. In these embodiments, the diameter of the transition ring 705 may increase from the first end 715 to the second end 720. The second cylindrical portion 710 may be of any suitable size, height, shape, and combinations thereof. As shown, the second cylindrical portion 710 may have a circular cross-section. In one or more embodiments, the second cylindrical portion 710 may have a uniform or constant diameter relative to the height of the second cylindrical portion 710. In embodiments, the diameter of the second cylindrical portion 710 may be greater than the diameter of the first cylindrical portion 700. In embodiments, the first cylindrical portion 700 and the transition ring 705 may be inserted into the bottom side 230 (see FIG. 2 ) of the body 105. Upon insertion of the first cylindrical portion 700 and transition ring 705, the second cylindrical portion 710 can abut the bottom side 230. Without being limiting of the invention, the nose piece 120 can be secured or bonded to the body by any suitable means, including, but not limited to, an adhesive.

[0022] FIG. 8 is a side view of the interior of the body 100. As shown, an LED 800 can be disposed at least partially through the top side 225 of the body 105. The LED 800 can be configured to emit light when an electrical current flows therethrough. In one or more embodiments, the LED 800 can have a lead 805 that can be inserted into the interior of the body 105 through an LED hole 320 (see FIG. 3) in the top side 225. In one or more embodiments, the Eddie-Volt inspection tool 100 (see FIG. 1) can further include a first position switch 810 and a second position switch 815 disposed within the body 105. In embodiments, both the first position switch 810 and the second switch 815 can be configured to open and close to close or open an electrical circuit. As shown, the first position switch 810 can be disposed in a central bore 420 (see FIG. 4) of a valve body 405 (see FIG. 4) of the valve 400 (see FIG. 4), which is disposed in a main bore 305 (see FIG. 3) of the first internal compartment 235. In one or more embodiments, a spring (not shown) can be disposed on and around the first position switch 810 in the valve body 405. In embodiments, the first position switch 810 can have a switch lead 820, which can be accessible via a compartment opening 255 (see FIG. 2) and a slot 425 (see FIG. 4). As shown, the second position switch 815 can be disposed in the second internal compartment 240. In embodiments, the second position switch 815 may have a switch lead 825 that may be accessible through a central bore formed in the second internal compartment 240.

[0023] FIG. 9 is another side view of the interior of the body 105 with the cap 110 coupled to the body 105. As shown, the Eddie-Volt inspection tool 100 (see FIG. 1) can further include a battery holder 900 and a battery 905. In embodiments, the battery holder 900 can be of any suitable size, height, shape, and combinations thereof capable of accommodating the battery 905. As shown, the battery holder 900 can be disposed on the interior of the first side 200 against the interior of the third side and the first wall 260 (see FIG. 2) of the second interior compartment 240 (see FIG. 2). The battery holder 900 can include terminals 910, which can be configured to be coupled to other components of an electrical circuit. In one or more embodiments, the battery 905 can be disposed partially on top of and within the battery holder 900. The battery 905 may be any suitable power source configured to provide power to the EddieVolt inspection tool 100 .

[0024] 8 and 9, in one or more embodiments, one of the switch leads 825 of the first position switch 810 can be coupled to one of the switch leads 825 of the second position switch 815. In one or more embodiments, another of the switch leads 825 of the first position switch 810 can be coupled to one of the leads 805 of the LED 800. In one or more embodiments, another of the switch leads 825 of the second position switch 815 can be coupled to one of the terminals 910 of the battery holder 900. In one or more embodiments, another of the leads 805 of the LED 800 can be coupled to another of the terminals 910 of the battery holder 900. Without being limiting of the invention, the coupling can occur by any suitable means, including, but not limited to, soldering.

[0025] 1-9, in operation, an operator can calibrate the Eddiebolt inspection tool 100 before measuring the height and swage of one or more Eddiebolts. In one or more embodiments, the Eddiebolt inspection tool 100 can be mounted on a depth micrometer (not shown) that can be partially inserted into the body 105 until the LED 800 emits light, thereby displaying an initial minimum value. Without being limiting of the present invention, the displayed minimum value can be any suitable value ranging from about 0.05 inches (1.27 mm) to about 0.8 inches (20.32 mm). In one or more embodiments, the displayed minimum value can be any suitable value ranging from about 0.275 inches (6.985 mm) to about 0.435 inches (11.049 mm). If the initial minimum value is less than the displayed minimum value, the operator can remove the cap 110 and place one or more shims (not shown) around each of the one or more fastener holes 300 to increase the minimum value. In these embodiments, the operator can reconnect the cap 110 to the body 105 and use the depth micrometer to verify that one or more shims have adjusted their minimum value to equal the indicated minimum.

[0026] In some embodiments, the operator can insert the depth micrometer further to measure the initial maximum. The initial maximum can be measured when the LED 800 stops emitting light. If the initial maximum is less than the indicated maximum, the operator can remove the fastener installed in the shim recess 525 and install one or more shims (not shown) around one of the one or more fastener holes 300 in the shim recess 525 to increase the maximum. In these embodiments, the operator can reattach the fastener cap 110 and use the depth micrometer to ensure that the one or more shims adjust the maximum to equal the indicated maximum. Without being limiting of the present invention, the indicated maximum can be any suitable value ranging from about 0.1 inches (2.54 mm) to about 0.8 inches (20.32 mm). In one or more embodiments, the indicated maximum can be any suitable value ranging from about 0.358 inches (9.0932 mm) to about 0.518 inches (13.1572 mm). In embodiments, the nominal minimum and maximum swage for an Eddie bolt may be the diameter of the first cylindrical portion 700 of the nose piece 120 .

[0027] Once calibrated, the Eddiebolt inspection tool 100 can be utilized to visually indicate that one or more Eddiebolts have a height and swage within tolerance (e.g., within the minimum and maximum values ​​indicated). In embodiments, the Eddiebolt inspection tool 100 can be mounted on the top of an Eddiebolt, and the top of the Eddiebolt can be partially inserted into the nose piece 120. If the top of the Eddiebolt is not flush with the inner circumference of the second cylindrical portion 710 of the nose piece 120, the LED 800 cannot emit light, thereby signaling that the Eddiebolt was not properly swaged. In embodiments, the bottom side 230 of the body 105 may not be seated flush with the outer surface around the Eddiebolt if the Eddiebolt is not properly swaged. In such an embodiment, the valve 400 may not engage the top of the Eddiebolt. In one or more embodiments, a downward force can be applied to the Eddiebolt inspection tool such that the top of the Eddiebolt presses against the valve 400. In these embodiments, the valve 400 can translate vertically to compress a spring disposed around the first position switch 810. In embodiments, an electrical circuit including the battery 905, the LED 800, the first position switch 810, and the second position switch 815 can be initially in an open state, where no current flows through the LED 800 to activate it and emit light. The second position switch 815 can be initially set to a closed state, and the first position switch 810 can be initially set to an open state. In operation, as the valve 400 translates, the electrical circuit can be closed when the top of the Eddiebolt activates the first position switch 810 closed, allowing current to flow through the LED 800, where it can emit light. When the valve 400 translates beyond the indicated maximum, the electrical circuit may open to stop current from flowing to the LED 800. In embodiments, when the valve 400 translates beyond the indicated maximum, the second position switch 815 may be actuated to open to stop light emission from the LED 800.

[0028] The present invention can provide many advantages, including various technical advantages described with respect to the various embodiments and examples disclosed herein. Other technical advantages will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the accompanying figures, descriptions, and claims. Moreover, although certain advantages have been enumerated in this disclosure, various embodiments may include all, some, or none of the enumerated advantages.

[0029] As used herein, "or" is inclusive and not exclusive, unless expressly specified otherwise or the context dictates otherwise. Thus, as used herein, "A or B" means "A, B, or both," unless expressly specified otherwise or the context dictates otherwise. Furthermore, "and" is both conjunctive and several, unless expressly specified otherwise or the context dictates otherwise. Thus, as used herein, "A and B" means "A and B, jointly or severally," unless expressly specified otherwise or the context dictates otherwise.

[0030] The scope of the present invention includes all changes, substitutions, variations, modifications, and alterations to the exemplary embodiments described or illustrated herein that would be understood by a person skilled in the art. The scope of the present invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described or illustrated herein. Furthermore, although the present disclosure describes and illustrates each embodiment herein as including certain components, elements, features, functions, acts, or steps, any of these embodiments may include any combination or permutation of any of the components, elements, features, functions, acts, or steps described or illustrated anywhere herein that would be understood by a person skilled in the art. Furthermore, in the appended claims, a description of an apparatus or system, or an apparatus or system component, adapted, arranged, operable, configured, enabled, operable, or operating to perform a particular function includes the apparatus, system, or component, whether or not the function or particular function is performed, performed, or performed, provided that the apparatus, system, or component is so adapted, arranged, operable, configured, enabled, operable, or operating. Additionally, while the present disclosure describes or illustrates particular embodiments as providing certain advantages, the particular embodiment may provide none of these advantages, or may provide some or all of these advantages. [Explanation of symbols]

[0031] 100 Eddiebolt inspection tool 105 Main unit 110 Cap 115 Cover 120 Nose parts 200 first side 205 Second Side 210 Third Side 215 Fourth Side 220 Opening 225 Top side 230 Bottom side 235 First Internal Compartment 240 Second internal compartment 305 Bore 400 valves 705 Transition Ring 800 LED 810 1st position switch 815 Second Position Switch 900 Battery Holder 905 Battery 910 Terminal

Claims

1. An Eddie bolt inspection tool for measuring Eddie bolt height and swage, The main body, a valve inserted into the body; A light emitting diode (LED); A battery; A first position switch; A second position switch; Cap and A nose part; A cover, the nose piece having a first cylindrical portion, a transition ring, and a second cylindrical portion, the diameter of the second cylindrical portion being greater than the diameter of the first cylindrical portion, the first cylindrical portion of the nose piece being inserted into a bottom side of the body; The valve is configured to be contacted by the top of an Eddiebolt; a tip of the Eddie bolt is partially inserted into the nose piece to contact the valve; an electric circuit is formed by the light emitting diode (LED), the battery, the first position switch, and the second position switch; when the eddy volt height and swage are within a predetermined tolerance, the first position switch is configured to be actuated by translation of the valve a first amount, thereby causing light to be emitted from the light emitting diode; the second position switch configured to be actuated by translation of the valve a second amount, thereby ceasing emission of light from the light emitting diode; the cap is disposed on top of the body, the body is disposed on top of the nose piece, the nose piece is disposed at least partially within the body, the cover is disposed around and over at least a portion of the body, the body comprises: A first side; A second side; and A third side; and A fourth side; and An Eddie bolt inspection tool having an opening.

2. 2. The Eddie-Bolt inspection tool of claim 1, wherein the first side is joined to the second side by the third side and the fourth side, the first side is parallel to the second side, the fourth side is curvilinear, and a portion of the opening is located in the second side and a remaining portion of the opening is located in the third side.

3. The body includes: A top side portion and A bottom side portion; a first interior compartment; 2. The Eddie-Bolt inspection tool of claim 1, further comprising a second internal compartment.

4. The Eddie-Volt inspection tool of claim 3 , wherein the first interior compartment has a first wall, a second wall, and a compartment opening.

5. 5. The Eddie-Bolt inspection tool of claim 4, wherein the second internal compartment has a first wall and a second wall, and a central bore of the second internal compartment is defined by the first wall, the second wall, the first wall of the first internal compartment, and the top side.

6. The Eddie-Volt inspection tool of claim 5 , wherein said second position switch is disposed within said central bore of said second interior compartment.

7. The top side of the body includes: one or more fastener holes; The main bore and A valve recess; a valve fastener hole; and an LED hole; 4. The Eddie-Volt inspection tool of claim 3, wherein the valve recess is disposed adjacent the main bore, the valve fastener hole is disposed within the valve recess, and the LED hole is disposed between the valve recess and the third side of the body.

8. The cap is one or more fastener holes; LED hole and a fastener recess; A shim recess; A spring recess.

8. The Eddie-Bolt inspection tool of claim 7, wherein the shim recess is located in a top surface of the cap, the shim recess being configured to receive one or more shims, and the fastener recess and the spring recess are located in a bottom surface of the cap.

9. The Eddie-Volt inspection tool of claim 3 , wherein the LED extends at least partially through the cap and the top side of the body, and the cap is coupled to the top side of the body.

10. 4. The Eddie-Volt inspection tool of claim 3, further comprising a battery holder, the battery being disposed within the battery holder, the battery holder being disposed on the interior of the first side of the body abutting the interior of the third side of the body and a first wall of the second interior compartment.

11. 11. The Eddie-Volt inspection tool of claim 10, wherein the battery holder has terminals, the LED has leads, and both the first position switch and the second position switch have switch leads.

12. The Eddie-Volt inspection tool of claim 11 , wherein one of the switch leads of the first position switch is coupled to one of the switch leads of the second position switch.

13. The Eddie-Volt inspection tool of claim 11 , wherein another one of the switch leads of the first position switch is coupled to one of the leads of the LED.

14. The Eddie-Volt inspection tool of claim 11 , wherein another one of the switch leads of the second position switch is coupled to one of the terminals of the battery holder.

15. The Eddie-Volt inspection tool of claim 11 , wherein another one of the leads of the LED is coupled to another one of the terminals of the battery holder.

16. The valve is A valve body, The top part and Fastener holes; A central bore and a slot; 2. The Eddie-Bolt inspection tool of claim 1, wherein the disc is cylindrical, the top portion is disposed on a top of the disc perpendicular to the disc, the fastener holes are disposed in the top portion, the central bore is aligned with a central axis of the disc, and the slots are disposed through at least a portion of a length of the disc.

17. The Eddie-Volt inspection tool of claim 16, wherein the first position switch is disposed within the valve body.

18. 18. The Eddie-Volt inspection tool of claim 17, wherein a spring is disposed within the valve body around the first position switch.

19. 2. The Eddie-Bolt inspection tool of claim 1, wherein the first cylindrical portion is disposed at a first end of the transition ring and the second cylindrical portion is disposed at a second end of the transition ring, a diameter of the transition ring increases from the first end to the second end, and a diameter of the second cylindrical portion is greater than a diameter of the first cylindrical portion.

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