Apparatus for self-piercing rivet

Details Apparatus for self-piercing rivet Apparatus for self-piercing rivet

2006-09-08

2010-12-14

Kim, Paul D (Department: 3729)

Metal working

Means to assemble or disassemble

Overedge assembling means

C029S432100, C029S524100, C029S525060, C029S798000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07849573

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for riveting two or more sheets together that includes a punch and a die. The die has an expandable cavity that is formed by a tip and a plurality of movable blades. The blades are retained on the die, in part, by an elastomeric blade collar that biases the blades inwardly toward the tip. A method of riveting a plurality of sheets together with the apparatus is also disclosed.

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