Fastener clearing systems and methods

Details Fastener clearing systems and methods Fastener clearing systems and methods

2005-10-18

2011-11-01

Omgba, Essama (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

C029S809000, C221S211000, C221S278000, C221S088000, C227S112000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08046898

ABSTRACT:
Fastener clearing systems and methods for a fastener delivery system are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes an extractor tool having one or more vacuum generators in fluid communication with a catcher for retaining fasteners during transport. The vacuum generators are selectively activated to draw fasteners into the catcher. A backflow port is formed in the extractor tool and introduces pressurized air into the catcher to dislodge fasteners that adhere to the catcher after the vacuum generators have been deactivated. The backflow port may be formed in a fitting positioned between vacuum generators and securing the vacuum generators to one another. The vacuum generators and fitting may define a common fluid channel opening into a fastener seat adapted to receive a portion of a fastener.

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