Elongated-member-driving apparatus – With means to move or guide member into driving position – Fluid-contact member-feed means
Patent
1993-05-19
1995-03-28
Gorski, Joseph M.
Elongated-member-driving apparatus
With means to move or guide member into driving position
Fluid-contact member-feed means
B21J 1532, B21J 1538
Patent
active
054009421
ABSTRACT:
An automated device for presenting fastener assemblies to the nosepiece of a fastener-setting tool as quickly as possible with the least amount of error. A pair of fingers connected to a tubular shaft and activated by a pneumatic piston assembly grip the fastener stem close to but spaced from the stem tip; and a second pneumatic piston assembly to displace the device towards the tool to physically insert the fastener stem into the nosepiece of the tool.
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Delgado David G.
Gast Robert L.
Gorski Joseph M.
Textron Inc.
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