Automatic sealant application apparatus and method

Metal working – Plural diverse manufacturing apparatus including means for... – Forging and bending – cutting or punching

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2924353, 118711, B23P 2304, B23P 1100, B05C 700

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056471114

ABSTRACT:
In an automatic fastening machine for installing fasteners in a workpiece and including at least one tool for performing a fastener installation operation on the workpiece, a component such as one of the tools for holding a fastener in spaced relation to the workpiece prior to installation therein and sealant applicator apparatus movable into and out of operative association with the fastener for applying sealant to the fastener prior to installation in the workpiece. Sealant application to the fastener is provided automatically as part of the fastener installation operation. The sealant applicator apparatus comprises a pair of sealant applicators in spaced-apart opposed facing relation and movable toward each other into sealant applying relation with the fastener. Each sealant applicator has an end shaped to confirm to a portion of the outer surface of the fastener. The applicators are readily removable to facilitate maintenance and replacement.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4359965 (1982-11-01), Bridges, Sr.
patent: 4578846 (1986-04-01), Schott et al.
patent: 4951849 (1990-08-01), Townsend et al.

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