Metal working – Means to assemble or disassemble – With control means energized in response to activator...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-07
2006-02-07
Bryant, David P. (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Means to assemble or disassemble
With control means energized in response to activator...
C029S798000, C029S432200
Reexamination Certificate
active
06993831
ABSTRACT:
The disclosed fastener installation apparatus includes a plurality of spaced parallel feed passages each communicating with a plunger passage in a moveable member and the fixed member includes a plunger assembly having a plurality of spaced parallel legs which reciprocate through the plunger passages to simultaneously install a plurality of fasteners in a panel opposite the plunger passage. In one embodiment, the plunger assembly includes a body portion fixed to the fixed member and a plurality of integral parallel legs and a second embodiment having a plurality of separate spaced parallel plungers. Each plunger passage includes a proximity probe having an end adjacent to, but spaced from the plunger passage eliminating wear or damage to the proximity probes during use.
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Bryant David P.
Howard & Howard
Whitesell International Corporation
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