公开(公告)号：US20230330738A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-19

申请号：US17903676

申请日：2022-09-06

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: B21J15/08 ,  B21J15/32 ,  B23K11/11

CPC classification number: B21J15/08 ,  B21J15/32 ,  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：US20220105579A1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-07

申请号：US17420729

申请日：2019-02-28

Applicant: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.

Inventor： Thomas R. KINGSBURY

IPC: B23D29/00

Abstract: Fastening collar removal apparatus, methods of making fastening collar removal apparatus, and methods of removing a fastening collar secured to a fastener, are provided. The fastening collar removal apparatus comprises a collet comprising a first section comprising a substantially cylindrical shape and a second section operatively coupled to the first section. The second section comprises a collet cavity extending therein. The collet cavity is configured to receive at least a portion of a collar. The second section comprises at least two fingers formed by at least two axial channels in the second section. At least one of the at least two fingers comprises a blade extending inwardly relative to a longitudinal axis of the collet. In an open configuration of the collet, each of the at least two fingers comprises an outward taper relative to a longitudinal axis of the collet.

公开(公告)号：US20210394252A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-23

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: B21J15/08 ,  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.