An adjustable joining machine is provided. In another aspect, a workpiece-joining apparatus includes a punch and/or die with an automatically adjustable joining position. A further aspect employs a workpiece-clinching or piercing apparatus including an automatically adjustable punch and/or die. A method of clinching or piercing workpiece sheets includes changing a position of a punch and/or die based on a sensed workpiece characteristic.
B21D 39/03 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal otherwise than by folding
B21D 43/00 - Feeding, positioning or storing devices combined with, or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, apparatus for working or processing sheet metal, metal tubes or metal profilesAssociations therewith of cutting devices
B21D 43/02 - Advancing work in relation to the stroke of the die or tool
B30B 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, pressesAuxiliary measures in connection with pressing
An adjustable joining machine is provided. In another aspect, a workpiece- joining apparatus includes a punch and/or die with an automatically adjustable joining position. A further aspect employs a workpiece-clinching or piercing apparatus including an automatically adjustable punch and/or die. A method of clinching or piercing workpiece sheets includes changing a position of a punch and/or die based on a sensed workpiece characteristic.
B21D 39/03 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal otherwise than by folding
A metal fastening or joining apparatus is provided. In another aspect, a single piece die guard includes an integral die shield section and an integral retainer section, wherein a die anvil can be removed, and the die shield section has a low height and a small lateral square width. A further aspect employs a generally square peripheral shape for a die shield within which is an anvil and movable die blades, which are operable to fasten or join sheet metal workpieces together in an interlocking manner. In still another aspect, a projecting and/or peripheral orientation structure is on a backside of a workpiece fastening die assembly which allows for anvil reorientation without the need to also reorient a laterally surrounding die shield and retainer.
B21D 39/03 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal otherwise than by folding
A metal fastening or joining apparatus is provided. In another aspect, a single piece die guard includes an integral die shield section and an integral retainer section, wherein a die anvil can be removed, and the die shield section has a low height and a small lateral square width. A further aspect employs a generally square peripheral shape for a die shield within which is an anvil and movable die blades, which are operable to fasten or join sheet metal workpieces together in an interlocking manner. In still another aspect, a projecting and/or peripheral orientation structure is on a backside of a workpiece fastening die assembly which allows for anvil reorientation without the need to also reorient a laterally surrounding die shield and retainer.
B21D 39/03 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal otherwise than by folding
B21D 37/14 - Particular arrangements for handling and holding in place complete dies
powered fastening, joining and clinching machines; powered metal working tools, namely, fastening presses and clinching presses; and hand-held metal-clinching machines
(1) Metal working machines; fastening machines for sheet metal; floor-mounted fastening presses; bench-mounted fastening presses; hand-held and powered fastening machines.
A clinching machine and method for using a clinching machine are provided. In another aspect, a hand-held clinching machine and method employ a movable jaw, a cam wedge, and a rocker arm to control opening and closing movement of the clinching jaw. Another aspect of a clinching machine and method includes a movable clinching jaw, a fluid activated piston, a manually actuated switch which causes fluid actuated rotation of a lever, a manually actuated trigger to fluidically advance a piston and a block attached to a forward end of a piston rod, and an abutting stop surface movable with the movable jaw, where the stop surface abuts against the lever in an operating condition to limit opening rotation of the movable jaw to an intermediate position between a fully open position and a fully closed and clinching position.
B21D 39/03 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal otherwise than by folding
A clinching machine and method for using a clinching machine are provided. In another aspect, a hand-held clinching machine and method employ a movable jaw, a cam wedge, and a rocker arm to control opening and closing movement of the clinching jaw. Another aspect of a clinching machine and method includes a movable clinching jaw, a fluid activated piston, a manually actuated switch which causes fluid actuated rotation of a lever, a manually actuated trigger to fluidically advance a piston and a block attached to a forward end of a piston rod, and an abutting stop surface movable with the movable jaw, where the stop surface abuts against the lever in an operating condition to limit opening rotation of the movable jaw to an intermediate position between a fully open position and a fully closed and clinching position.
A safety power assist for a manual press is provided. In another aspect, a press includes a tool, a manual actuator, a switch and an automatically powered actuator. A further aspect of the present press employs a spring which must be compressed beyond a predetermined pinching force before a switch is activated, where switch activation causes an automatically powered actuator to advance a workpiece-contacting punch or tool.
B21D 55/00 - Safety devices protecting the machine or the operator, specially adapted for apparatus or machines dealt with in this subclass
B30B 1/32 - Presses, using a press ram, characterised by the features of the drive therefor, pressure being transmitted directly, or through simple thrust or tension members only, to the press ram or platen by plungers under fluid pressure
B21J 15/28 - Control devices specially adapted to riveting machines not restricted to one of the preceding subgroups
B30B 15/28 - Arrangements for preventing distortion of, or damage to, presses or parts thereof
F16P 3/00 - Safety devices acting in conjunction with the control or operation of a machineControl arrangements requiring the simultaneous use of two or more parts of the body
B21D 39/03 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal otherwise than by folding
Power-operated sheet metal joining tools, namely, punches, dies for use with machine tools; sheet metal joining tools being machine parts for use in power operated mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic presses, namely, punches, dies, die holders, die holder fasteners, and strippers; dies for use with machine tools; power-operated punches being used in mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic presses; machine tools, namely, clinching dies and clinching punches.
(1) Power-operated sheet metal joining tools, namely, punches, dies for use with machine tools; sheet metal joining tools being machine parts for use in power operated mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic presses, namely, punches, dies, die holders, die holder fasteners, and strippers; dies for use with machine tools; power-operated punches being used in mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic presses; machine tools, namely, power-operated clinching dies and power-operated clinching punches.
Power-operated sheet metal joining tools, namely, punches, dies for use with machine tools; dies for use with machine tools; machine tools, namely, clinching dies and clinching punches
Metal working machines; clinching machines for metalworking; machine tool punches; dies for use with machine tools Punches and dies for hand-operated metalworking tools for clinching, punching, and piercing metal
A safety power assist for a manual press is provided. In another aspect, a press includes a tool, a manual actuator, a switch and an automatically powered actuator. A further aspect of the present press employs a spring which must be compressed beyond a predetermined pinching force before a switch is activated, where switch activation causes an automatically powered actuator to advance a workpiece-contacting punch or tool.
B21D 55/00 - Safety devices protecting the machine or the operator, specially adapted for apparatus or machines dealt with in this subclass
B21J 15/28 - Control devices specially adapted to riveting machines not restricted to one of the preceding subgroups
B30B 15/28 - Arrangements for preventing distortion of, or damage to, presses or parts thereof
F16P 3/00 - Safety devices acting in conjunction with the control or operation of a machineControl arrangements requiring the simultaneous use of two or more parts of the body
B30B 1/32 - Presses, using a press ram, characterised by the features of the drive therefor, pressure being transmitted directly, or through simple thrust or tension members only, to the press ram or platen by plungers under fluid pressure
B21D 39/03 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal otherwise than by folding
A safety power assist for a manual press is provided. In another aspect, a press includes a tool, a manual actuator, a switch and an automatically powered actuator. A further aspect of the present press employs a spring which must be compressed beyond a predetermined pinching force before a switch is activated, where switch activation causes an automatically powered actuator to advance a workpiece-contacting punch or tool.
B30B 1/32 - Presses, using a press ram, characterised by the features of the drive therefor, pressure being transmitted directly, or through simple thrust or tension members only, to the press ram or platen by plungers under fluid pressure
A press machine includes at least one actuator and at least one linkage to open and close a ram. Another aspect employs a sheet metal-working punch mounted to the ram. A fluid-powered piston drives a carriage coupled to a linkage in another aspect of the present machine. In still another aspect, at least a majority of an actuator is located externally to an outside surface of a stationary structure within which a ram is located. Yet a further aspect both opens and closes a ram with a unidirection movement of an actuator.
B21J 9/18 - Drives for forging presses operated by making use of gearing mechanisms, e.g. levers, spindles, crankshafts, eccentrics, toggle-levers, rack bars
A press machine includes at least one actuator and at least one linkage to open and close a ram. Another aspect employs a sheet metal-working punch mounted to the ram. A fluid-powered piston drives a carriage coupled to a linkage in another aspect of the present machine. In still another aspect, at least a majority of an actuator is located externally to an outside surface of a stationary structure within which a ram is located. Yet a further aspect both opens and closes a ram with a unidirection movement of an actuator.
A press machine includes at least one actuator and at least one linkage to open and close a ram. Another aspect employs a sheet metal-working punch mounted to the ram. A fluid-powered piston drives a carriage coupled to a linkage in another aspect of the present machine. In still another aspect, at least a majority of an actuator is located externally to an outside surface of a stationary structure within which a ram is located. Yet a further aspect both opens and closes a ram with a unidirection movement of an actuator.
B21J 9/18 - Drives for forging presses operated by making use of gearing mechanisms, e.g. levers, spindles, crankshafts, eccentrics, toggle-levers, rack bars
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Power-operated sheet metal joining tools, namely, punches and dies for use with machine tools; sheet metal joining tools being machine parts for use in power-operated mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic presses, namely, punches, dies, die holders, die holder fasteners, and strippers; dies for use with machine tools; power-operated punches being used in mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic presses; machine tools, namely, clinching dies and clinching punches. Custom manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools, and clinched and fastened joints; manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools, and clinched and fastened joints to the order and specification of others; contract manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools and clinched and fastened joints. Engineering, design and technological consultation regarding the selection and use of tools and processes for clinching, metalworking and fastening for others.
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Power-operated sheet metal joining tools, namely, punches and dies for use with machine tools; sheet metal joining tools being machine parts for use in power-operated mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic presses, namely, punches, dies, die holders, die holder fasteners, and strippers; dies for use with machine tools; power-operated punches being used in mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic presses; machine tools, namely, clinching dies and clinching punches. Custom manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools, and clinched and fastened joints; manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools, and clinched and fastened joints to the order and specification of others; contract manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools and clinched and fastened joints. Engineering, design and technological consultation regarding the selection and use of tools and processes for clinching, metalworking and fastening for others.
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(1) Power-operated sheet metal joining tools, namely, punches and dies for use with machine tools; sheet metal joining tools being machine parts for use in power operated mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic presses, namely, punches, dies, die holders, die holder fasteners, and strippers; dies for use with machine tools; power-operated punches being used in mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic presses; machine tools, namely, clinching dies and clinching punches (1) Custom manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools, and clinched and fastened joints; manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools, and clinched and fastened joints to the order and specification of others; contract manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools and clinched and fastened joints
(2) Engineering, design and consultation regarding the selection and use of tools and processes for clinching, metalworking and fastening for others
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(1) Power-operated sheet metal joining tools, namely, punches and dies for use with machine tools; sheet metal joining tools being machine parts for use in power operated mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic presses, namely, punches, dies, die holders, die holder fasteners, and strippers; dies for use with machine tools; power-operated punches being used in mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic presses; machine tools, namely, clinching dies and clinching punches (1) Custom manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools, and clinched and fastened joints; manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools, and clinched and fastened joints to the order and specification of others; contract manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools and clinched and fastened joints
(2) Engineering, design and consultation regarding the selection and use of tools and processes for clinching, metalworking and fastening for others
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Power-operated sheet metal joining tools, namely, punches and dies for use with machine tools; sheet metal joining tools being machine parts for use in power operated mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic presses, namely, punches, dies, die holders, die holder fasteners, and strippers; dies for use with machine tools; power-operated punches being used in mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic presses; machine tools, namely, clinching dies and clinching punches Custom manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools, and clinched and fastened joints; manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools, and clinched and fastened joints to the order and specification of others; contract manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools and clinched and fastened joints Engineering, design and technological consultation regarding the selection and use of tools and processes for clinching, metalworking and fastening for others
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Custom manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools, and clinched and fastened joints; manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools, and clinched and fastened joints to the order and specification of others; contract manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools and clinched and fastened joints Power-operated sheet metal joining tools, namely, punches and dies for use with machine tools; sheet metal joining tools being machine parts for use in power operated mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic presses, namely, punches, dies, die holders, die holder fasteners, and strippers; dies for use with machine tools; power-operated punches being used in mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic presses; machine tools, namely, clinching dies and clinching punches Engineering, design and technological consultation regarding the selection and use of tools and processes for clinching, metalworking and fastening for others
A single mounting device is provided for each trolley riser for use with a set of shims in order to accurately align and secure a clamp to a datum. In another aspect, a generally polyhedron-shaped clamp body is used with a mounting plate to secure a clamp in different orientations relative to a manufacturing plant locator.
B23Q 1/26 - Movable or adjustable work or tool supports characterised by constructional features relating to the co-operation of relatively movable membersMeans for preventing relative movement of such members
B62D 65/02 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components
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A pierce nut insertion tool is provided. In another aspect, a pierce nut feeding mechanism has a mechanically independent driver actuator from that of a punch. A further aspect of the present tool employs a member, moveable with a punch, that retains a pierce nut prior to fastening of the nut to a workpiece. An additional aspect uses a fluid actuated nut feeder including a piston.
B23P 11/00 - Connecting or disconnecting metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques, not otherwise provided for
B23P 17/00 - Metal-working operations, not covered by a single other subclass or another group in this subclass
B23P 21/00 - Machines for assembling a multiplicity of different parts to compose units, with or without preceding or subsequent working of such parts, e.g. with programme control
B23P 19/06 - Screw or nut setting or loosening machines
F16B 37/06 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates by means of welding or riveting
A single mounting device is provided for each trolley riser for use with a set of shims in order to accurately align and secure a clamp to a datum. In another aspect, a generally polyhedron-shaped clamp body is used with a mounting plate to secure a clamp in different orientations relative to a manufacturing plant locator.
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custom manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools and clinched and fastened joints; manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools and clinched and fastened joints to the order and specification of others; contract manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools and clinched and fastened joints engineering, design and consultation regarding the selection and use of tools and processes for clinching, metalworking and fastening for others
A rivet guide head that guides a rivet during a rivet machine drive stroke is provided. The rivet guide head includes a rivet guide body having a rivet guide surface defined along a rivet guide bore having a guide bore axis. A first elongated guide pin is disposed in the rivet guide head that extends along a first guide pin axis and has an outer engagement surface. The guide bore axis is substantially parallel to the first guide pin axis. The rivet guide head is configured to guide the rivet along the outer engagement surface of the first elongated guide pin during the drive stroke. According to further aspects, the first elongated pin deflects laterally outwardly during the drive stroke. A first biasing member is disposed in the rivet guide head and is configured to bias the elongated guide pin in a direction toward the guide bore axis.
A rivet machine is provided. The rivet machine employs a die including a die body that has an inner wall with a pair of retaining ribs or projections extending inwardly therefrom. In use, the rivet pushes a slug from a workpiece within which it is mounted and into an opening of the die. The projections engage and retain the slug within the inner wall. According to further aspects, the pair of retaining ribs are diametrically opposed around the inner wall. Each of the retaining ribs has two converging surfaces that form an angle of between 90 and 150 degrees. In yet another aspect, the projections can be discontinuous such that a first retaining rib is longitudinally offset on the inner wall from a second retaining rib.
B23P 11/00 - Connecting or disconnecting metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques, not otherwise provided for
B23P 19/04 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for assembling or disassembling parts
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
B23P 19/02 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for connecting objects by press fit or for detaching same
A fastener machine is provided. In another aspect, a rivet machine employs a rivet feeding mechanism. A further aspect includes a guide located at an intersection between a feed track and a feed rail with the guide having an angular offset orientation relative to both in order to deter ricocheting of the rivet back into the feed track when the rivet enters the feed rail. Moreover, an aspect of the present machine employs a rocker arm.
B23P 11/00 - Connecting or disconnecting metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques, not otherwise provided for
B23P 19/02 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for connecting objects by press fit or for detaching same
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
Power-operated sheet metal joining tools, namely, punches, dies for use with machine tools; Sheet metal joining tools being machine parts for use in power operated mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic presses, namely, punches, dies, die holders, die holder fasteners, and strippers; dies for use with machine tools; power-operated punches being used in mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic presses; machine tools, namely, clinching dies and clinching punches
Power-operated sheet metal joining tools, namely, punches, dies for use with machine tools; sheet metal joining tools being machine parts for use in power operated mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic presses, namely, punches, dies, [ die holders, die holder fasteners, ] and strippers; dies for use with machine tools; power-operated punches being used in mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic presses; machine tools, namely, clinching dies and clinching punches
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Rivets. Metal bending machines; punches and dies for metal joining; metal joining machines; metal working machines; workpiece fastening tools; power operated presses; presses for fastening and joining sheet metal; toggle presses; pierce presses and machines; powered presses; powered clamps; fluid powered rotary actuators; powered universal presses; pneumatic presses; hydraulic presses; electrically actuated presses; rotary-to-linear motion press machines and clamps; fluid intensifying cylinders; clamps; fluid powered clamps; robotic clamps; pin locating clamps; grippers; fluid powered grippers; robotic grippers; fluid operated hand-held press tools; fluid pressure boosters; clinching tools and machines; clinching dies; clinching punches; pierce nuts; pierce nut insertion tools and machines; rivet setting tools and machines including punches and dies; robotic end arm effectors; powered machines to move weld gun tip cleaning tools; dump units, namely rotary actuators for moving tools in a manufacturing plant; robotic, machine and fluid manifolds; swivel mounts, tubing, retainers, locators and brackets; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Electronic process monitoring units for metalworking, joining, riveting, clinching and piercing machines. Contract manufacturing; machining, fabricating, grinding, finishing and assembly of parts for others. Engineering; product and process design services; product development and engineering services for others; custom design and engineering of new products for others; design, inspection and testing of products and manufacturing processes for others; custom design and engineering of tools and machines for others.
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[ Contract manufacturing in the field of metalworking, part assembly, manufacturing plant automation, and assembly plant automation; metalworking services, namely, machining, fabricating, grinding, finishing, assembly and inspection of metal parts for others in the field of part assembly, manufacturing plant automation, and assembly plant automation products ] Metal hardware, namely, [ swivel mounts for tubes, metal tubing, ] retainers, locators and brackets for securing machine tools, all for use in the field of metalworking, part assembly, manufacturing plant automation, or assembly plant automation; none for use in connection with machines, machine tools, and structural parts therefor in the fields of construction, road demolition and road repair, compactors, and horizontal and vertical conveying of construction materials Metal bending machines; metal joining machines; metal working machines; power-operated metalworking machine tools, namely, punches and dies for metal joining; metal joining machines; metal working machines; power-operated metalworking machine tools, namely, workpiece fastening tools; power operated presses for metal working; power-operated presses for fastening and joining sheet metal; power-operated toggle presses for metal working; power-operated pierce presses and machines, all for metal working; powered presses for industrial machining; machine tools being powered clamps for industrial machining; [ fluid powered rotary actuators, namely, pneumatic valve actuators; ] powered universal presses for industrial machining; power-operated pneumatic presses for industrial machining; power-operated hydraulic presses for metal working; electrically actuated, power-operated presses for industrial machining; rotary-to-linear motion press machines and clamps being machine parts for industrial machining; fluid intensifying cylinders; machine tools, namely, clamps for use in the precision clamping of work pieces; machine tools, namely, fluid powered clamps for use in the precision clamping of work pieces; machine tools, namely, robotic clamps for use in the precision clamping of work pieces; machine tools, namely, pin locating clamps for use in the precision clamping of work pieces; machine tools, namely, grippers for use in the precision clamping of work pieces; machine tools, namely, fluid powered grippers; machine tools, namely, robotic grippers; machine tools, namely, fluid operated hand-held press tools; machine tools, namely, fluid pressure boosters; machine tools, namely, clinching tools and machines; machine tools, namely, clinching dies; machine tools, namely, clinching punches; rivet setting tools and machines, namely, power-operated punches and dies; [ machine tools, namely, robotic end arm effectors; powered machines to move weld gun tip cleaning tools; dump units, namely, rotary actuators for moving tools in a manufacturing plant; ] electronic process monitoring units for metalworking, joining, riveting, clinching and piercing machines comprised of programmable controllers, switches and sensors; robotic, machine and fluid manifolds for use with fluid-operated machine tools; machine parts, namely, [ swivel mounts, tubing, ] retainers, locators and brackets for securing machine tools; parts and fittings for the aforementioned goods; all for use in the field of metalworking, part assembly, manufacturing plant automation, or assembly plant automation; none for use in connection with machines, machine tools, and structural parts therefor in the fields of construction, road demolition and road repair, compactors, and horizontal and vertical conveying of construction materials Hand tools, namely, punches and dies for metal joining; hand tools, namely, workpiece fastening tools in the nature of workpiece clinching and fastening tools; hand-operated presses for fastening and joining sheet metal; hand-operated toggle presses; hand-operated pierce presses; hand tools, namely, clinching dies; hand tools, namely, clinching punches; hand tools, namely, pierce nut insertion tools; hand tools, namely, rivet setting tools; all for use in the field of metalworking, part assembly, manufacturing plant automation, or assembly plant automation; none for use in connection with machines, machine tools, and structural parts therefor in the fields of construction, road demolition and road repair, compactors, and horizontal and vertical conveying of construction materials [ Engineering in the field of metalworking, part assembly, manufacturing plant automation, or assembly plant automation; product and engineering process design services in the field of metalworking, part assembly, manufacturing plant automation, or assembly plant automation; product development and engineering services for others in the field of metalworking, part assembly, manufacturing plant automation, or assembly plant automation; custom design and engineering of new products for others, namely, metalworking, manufacturing plant automation, and assembly plant automation products; design, inspection [ and testing ] of new products and manufacturing processes for others in the field of metalworking, part assembly, manufacturing plant automation, or assembly plant automation; custom design and engineering of tools and machines for others in the field of metalworking, part assembly, manufacturing plant automation, or assembly plant automation; [ testing in the field of metalworking, part assembly, manufacturing plant automation, ] or assembly plant automation; none for computer software design, computer programming, or maintenance of computer software; none for engineering, technical consulting, or scientific and industrial research in the fields of machines, machine tools, and machine equipment for use in construction, traffic area construction, airfield construction, railway construction, embankment construction, landfill construction, asphalt construction, earthmoving, hydraulic engineering, construction of tips and mining, road demolition and road repair, compactors, or the horizontal and vertical conveying of construction materials ]
A pierce nut insertion tool is provided. In another aspect, a pierce nut feeding mechanism has a mechanically independent driver actuator from that of a punch. A further aspect of the present tool employs a member, moveable with a punch, that retains a pierce nut prior to fastening of the nut to a workpiece. An additional aspect uses a fluid actuated nut feeder including a piston.
A clamp having a lock is provided. In another aspect, a fail safe lock maintains the position of a clamping member when fluid pressure or other actuating power is undesirably reduced. Another aspect employs teeth on a locking structure which engage matching teeth on a shaft where engagement of the teeth prevent unclamping of a workpiece. In still another aspect, a manual override member disengages a lock in order to unclamp a workpiece.
A clinching tool is provided. A further aspect of the present application locates an anvil and/or movable die members closer to one lateral outside surface of a die body than the opposite lateral outside surface. In another aspect, an offset clinch die and pneumatic tool are employed. Another aspect includes a die body having an anvil and two linearly movable die members which essentially surround a lateral outside surface of the anvil when in inward positions.
MACHINE TOOLS, NAMELY, POWERED METAL JOINING TOOLS, SHEET METAL JOINING TOOLS FOR USE IN POWERED PRESSES, POWERED CLAMPS, [ POWERED ROTARY ACTUATORS, ] POWERED PIERCE NUT INSTALLATION TOOLS, FIXTURES INCORPORATING ONE OR MORE OF THE ABOVE AND PARTS FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE
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(1) Machine tools, namely: powered presses, powered sheet metal joining tools, sheet metal joining tools for use in powered presses, powered rotary actuators, powered pierce nut installation tools, fixtures incorporating one or more of the above and parts, and power clamps.
(2) Punches and dies for metal joining; metal joining machines; metal working machines; metalworking machine tools, namely, work piece fastening tools; power operated presses for metalworking; presses for fastening and joining sheet metal; toggle presses; pierce presses and machines; powered presses for industrial machining; powered clamps; fluid powered rotary actuators; powered universal presses for industrial machining; pneumatic presses for industrial machining; hydraulic presses for metalworking; rotary-to-linear motion press machines and clamps; fluid intensifying cylinders; machine tools, namely, clamps for use in the precision clamping of work pieces; fluid powered clamps; robotic clamps; pin locating clamps; machine tools, namely, grippers for use in the precision clamping of work pieces; fluid powered grippers; robotic grippers; fluid operated hand-held press tools; fluid pressure boosters; clinching tools and machines; clinching dies; clinching punches; rivet setting tools and machines including punches and dies; electronic process monitoring units for metalworking, joining, riveting, clinching and piercing machines; robotic, machine and fluid manifolds; machine tools, namely, swivel mounts, tubing, retainers, locators and brackets for securing machine tools; parts and fittings for the aforementioned goods
(3) Metal bending machines; robotic end arm effectors.
(4) Electrically actuated presses; pierce nuts; pierce nut insertion tools and machines; rivets; powered machines to move weld gun tip cleaning tools; dump units, namely rotary actuators for moving tools in a manufacturing plant.
(5) Metal bending machines. (1) Contract manufacturing for others in the field of metalworking, part assembly, manufacturing plant automation, and assembly plant automation; machining, testing, fabricating, grinding, finishing, assembly and inspection of parts for others in the field of part assembly, manufacturing plant automation and assembly plant automation products; engineering in the field of metalworking, part assembly, manufacturing plant automation, and assembly plant automation; product and engineering process design services in the field of metalworking, part assembly, manufacturing plant automation, and assembly plant automation; product development and engineering services for others in the field of metalworking, part assembly, manufacturing plant automation, and assembly plant automation; custom design and engineering of new products for others, namely, metalworking, manufacturing plant automation, and assembly plant automation products; design, inspection and testing of new products and manufacturing processes for others in the field of metalworking, part assembly, manufacturing plant automation, and assembly plant automation; custom design and engineering of tools and machines for others
