Riveting system and process for forming a riveted joint

Details Riveting system and process for forming a riveted joint Riveting system and process for forming a riveted joint

2006-04-04

2006-04-04

Picard, Leo (Department: 2125)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Product assembly or manufacturing

C700S174000, C700S160000, C029S716000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07024270

ABSTRACT:
Computer software for controlling a riveting system is operable to join two or more workpieces with a rivet. In another aspect of the present invention, a self-piercing rivet is employed. Still another aspect of the present invention employs an electronic control unit and one or more sensors to determine a riveting characteristic and/or an actuator characteristic.

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