Tool monitor and assembly qualifier

Details Tool monitor and assembly qualifier Tool monitor and assembly qualifier

1997-09-17

1999-08-10

Barlow, John

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system

Pressure

702 41, 173180, 173181, 7386221, G01L 102

Patent

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059373709

ABSTRACT:
This counting apparatus is a tool monitor and assembly qualifier that verifies that the correct number of fasteners have been properly installed into an assembly. When used in conjunction with a pressure tool, proper fastener torque and count can be verified. The device monitors internal tool pressures and has the ability to "learn" the pressure characteristics of the tool during the assembly process. This assembly qualifier is a device that monitors either the pressure of an air tool, the current of an electrical tool or the torque of a mechanical wrench to determine if the tool shut off at a target torque. The qualifier also determines if some unknown means shuts off the tool.

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