Tools – Wrench – screwdriver – or driver therefor – Machine
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-17
2001-09-18
Hail, III, Joseph J. (Department: 3723)
Tools
Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor
Machine
C081S057400
Reexamination Certificate
active
06289774
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a mobile automatic machine for fastening of fasteners, which machine may, for example, be attached by vacuum to a work object primarily for the purpose of securing fastener in panels, and is further designed to feed fasteners automatically in such manner that several fasteners can be inserted and fastened simultaneously. When using this automatic machine, the fasteners are inserted at intervals along a linear unit (
1
) at a preset spacing, which spacing can, however, be altered easily along the length of the unit.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Panels are usually fastened together by means of screws supplied on a belt or picked up manually, and tightened with hand-held, power screwdrivers, a procedure which places a strain on the arms and shoulders. This is also a monotonous and time-consuming task since the panels are usually joined by about 10-15 screws per square meter and large numbers of screws must be installed in structures built from panels.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
These problems are addressed by the present invention which comprises a rod attachable to a workpiece with suction cups, which rod supports a fastener driver for linear movement along the rod. A controller controls the rate and location of the driver on the rod and may move the driver at a constant or variable rate.
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Danganan Joni B.
Dennison, Scheiner Schultz & Wakeman
Hail III Joseph J.
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