公开(公告)号：US20210379647A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-09

申请号：US17288346

申请日：2019-12-13

Applicant: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC. ,  CenterLine (Windsor) Limited

Inventor： Stuart Cameron Cosgrave ,  Kyle Alexander Wasyliniuk ,  Donald J. Spinella ,  Daniel Bergstrom ,  Gino N. Iasella

IPC: B21J15/32 ,  B21J15/02 ,  B23K11/00

Abstract: Rivet dispenser reloading systems and methods of use thereof are provided. A non-limiting embodiment of a rivet dispenser reloading system comprises a receiving member defining a channel therein, and a first gate. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port that communicate with the channel. The first port is configured to receive rivets. The second port is configured to selectively engage with a rivet dispenser and introduce rivets to the rivet dispenser. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The first gate is in communication with the second port and is selectively positionable between a first configuration inhibiting movement of rivets through the second port, and a second configuration enabling movement of rivets through the second port.

公开(公告)号：US11541449B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-03

申请号：US17288346

申请日：2019-12-13

Applicant: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC. ,  CenterLine (Windsor) Limited

Inventor： Stuart Cameron Cosgrave ,  Kyle Alexander Wasyliniuk ,  Donald J. Spinella ,  Daniel Bergstrom ,  Gino N. Iasella

IPC: B21J15/32 ,  B21J15/02 ,  B23K11/00 ,  B23K11/30

Abstract: Rivet dispenser reloading systems and methods of use thereof are provided. A non-limiting embodiment of a rivet dispenser reloading system comprises a receiving member defining a channel therein, and a first gate. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port that communicate with the channel. The first port is configured to receive rivets. The second port is configured to selectively engage with a rivet dispenser and introduce rivets to the rivet dispenser. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The first gate is in communication with the second port and is selectively positionable between a first configuration inhibiting movement of rivets through the second port, and a second configuration enabling movement of rivets through the second port.

公开(公告)号：US20220059952A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-24

申请号：US17519905

申请日：2021-11-05

Applicant: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.

Inventor： Donald J. Spinella ,  Daniel Bergstrom

IPC: H01R4/02 ,  B23K11/11 ,  B23K11/20 ,  B23K35/02 ,  H01R43/02 ,  F16B37/06

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fastening dissimilar materials like steel, plastic and aluminum. A resistance welding fastener having multiple layers may be used with or without a sealant. The fastener may be used to form an aluminum covered steel laminate via a hemming pattern of attachment. The fastener may have a solid shaft or have an extended reach and have features for interacting with the welding electrode. A variety of electrode tips may be employed to cooperate with the fastener.

公开(公告)号：US20240291174A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-29

申请号：US18658151

申请日：2024-05-08

Applicant: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.

Inventor： Donald J. Spinella ,  Daniel Bergstrom

IPC: H01R4/02 ,  B23K11/11 ,  B23K11/20 ,  B23K35/02 ,  B23K103/20 ,  F16B5/08 ,  F16B37/06 ,  H01R4/62 ,  H01R43/02

CPC classification number: H01R4/027 ,  B23K11/11 ,  B23K11/20 ,  B23K35/0288 ,  F16B37/061 ,  H01R43/0214 ,  B23K2103/20 ,  F16B5/08 ,  H01R4/625 ,  Y10T403/472

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fastening dissimilar materials like steel, plastic and aluminum. A resistance welding fastener having multiple layers may be used with or without a sealant. The fastener may be used to form an aluminum covered steel laminate via a hemming pattern of attachment. The fastener may have a solid shaft or have an extended reach and have features for interacting with the welding electrode. A variety of electrode tips may be employed to cooperate with the fastener.

公开(公告)号：US11471932B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-18

申请号：US17295238

申请日：2019-12-13

Applicant: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC. ,  CenterLine (Windsor) Limited

Inventor： Daniel Peter Vanderzwet ,  Simon Maurice Britton ,  Larry Frank Koscielski ,  Eric Jean Michaud ,  David Mario Simone ,  Donald J. Spinella ,  Gino N. Iasella ,  Daniel Bergstrom ,  Robert B. Wilcox ,  Thomas R. Kingsbury ,  Graham Scott Musgrove

IPC: B21J15/32 ,  B21J15/08 ,  B23K11/11

Abstract: Rivet dispenser systems and methods of use thereof are provided. In a non-limiting embodiment, the rivet dispenser system comprises a rivet receiving member defining a channel therein, and a seat member. The channel includes a curved region. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port. The first port communicates with the channel and is configured to receive rivets. The second port communicates with the channel and is configured to dispense rivets. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The seat member communicates with the second port and is configured to selectively engage with a rivet holder of a resistance spot rivet welding apparatus and introduce a single rivet to the rivet holder at one time.

公开(公告)号：US11984691B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-14

申请号：US17519905

申请日：2021-11-05

Applicant: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.

Inventor： Donald J. Spinella ,  Daniel Bergstrom

IPC: H01R4/02 ,  B23K11/11 ,  B23K11/20 ,  B23K35/02 ,  B23K103/20 ,  F16B5/08 ,  F16B37/06 ,  H01R4/62 ,  H01R43/02

CPC classification number: H01R4/027 ,  B23K11/11 ,  B23K11/20 ,  B23K35/0288 ,  F16B37/061 ,  H01R43/0214 ,  B23K2103/20 ,  F16B5/08 ,  H01R4/625 ,  Y10T403/472

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fastening dissimilar materials like steel, plastic and aluminum. A resistance welding fastener having multiple layers may be used with or without a sealant. The fastener may be used to form an aluminum covered steel laminate via a hemming pattern of attachment. The fastener may have a solid shaft or have an extended reach and have features for interacting with the welding electrode. A variety of electrode tips may be employed to cooperate with the fastener.