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EP0462707A2 Expired / Lapsed EP ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Blind rivet setting tool

Assignee: Newfrey LLC
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Filing: 1991-05-23
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2011-05-23
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Abstract

Abstract A rivet setting tool where the duration of tool operation is set by the operator and the tool is operated by depressing a button. The duration of time during which the button is depressed does not effect the period of time the tool operates. <IMAGE>

Inventors

  • 👤 Anthony D'aquila
  • 👤 Jeffrey T. Blake

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction EP
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 12:58
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21J; B21J15/00; B21J15/10; B21J15/28; B21J15/105

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 105 words
A rivet setting tool for setting a rivet by rupturing the rivet mandrel comprising a hydraulically operated rivet setting tool, means for supplying hydraulic fluid under pressure to said rivet setting tool, including a pneumatically operated hydraulic intensifier a pneumatic regulator for supplying regulated pressurized air, an electrical solenoid operated pneumatic valve for connecting the supplied regulated pressurized air to said hydraulic intensifier when operated and for exhausting air from said hydraulic intensifier when not operated, means for starting the operation of said electrical solenoid and means for terminating the operation of said electrical solenoid at a time corresponding to the rupture of the mandrel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 27 words
A rivet setting tool according to claim 1 wherein said terminating means comprises a timer and said starting means further comprises means for starting said timer means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 16 words
A rivet setting tool according to claim 1 wherein said terminating means comprises acceleration sensor means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 17 words
A rivet setting tool according to claim 1 wherein said terminating means comprises hydraulic pressure sensor means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 18 words
A rivet setting tool according to claim 1 wherein said terminating means comprises hydraulic piston displacement sensor means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 20 words
A rivet setting tool according to claim 1 wherein said terminating means further comprising means for varying said termination time.

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