Method of fastener delivery and installation

Details Method of fastener delivery and installation Method of fastener delivery and installation

2006-02-28

2006-02-28

Hong, John C. (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

With testing or indicating

C029S464000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07003860

ABSTRACT:
A fastener delivery and installation method is provided that comprises an end effector mounted on an automated machine and operable to drill a hole through a workpiece and insert a fastener through the hole, and a fastener feed unit and method operable with the automated machine to deliver the fasteners through the end effector and into the workpiece. Further, a hand-held tool is positioned against a second surface of the workpiece and is aligned with the end effector. Once the hand-held tool is positioned properly, a magnetic field is generated and the workpiece is clamped to enable the end effector to drill a hole through the workpiece and insert a fastener therethrough. Additionally, a detector is located on the hand-held tool for generating guidance information to inform an operator where to move the hand-held tool so as to align the hand-held tool with the end effector.

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