Shearclip-handling tool

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1990-05-29

1991-05-28

Spar, Robert J.

Material or article handling

Article reorienting device

Orienter has article gripping means

414737, 414740, 901 39, 901 40, 294 2, 294 641, 294104, B25J 1506

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050189379

ABSTRACT:
A robotic tool is provided for temporarily positioning shearclips against structural members. The device incorporates a movable jaw linkage which provides sufficient clamping force for withdrawing a shearclip from an adhesively retained position in a storage tray. After a shearclip is removed from the storage tray, the movable jaw is displaced to a non-clamping position and vacuum retention of the shearclip is relied upon. The present robotic device achieves two time-saving objectives in the assembly of aircraft. It permits rapid preparation of shearclips as well as rapid mechanical-handling deployment of a prepared shearclip for utilization with a structural member.

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