Patent ID: 6975088
Filing Date: 2005-12-13
Classification: B21J,G05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A system for automatically adjusting a fastener of a pivot joint between first and second parts of an assembly, comprising: a first fixture configured to engage the first part; a second fixture configured to engage and move the second part relative to the first part about the pivot joint; a driver configured to adjust the fastener to provide a desired resistance to relative movement between the first and second parts; a position encoder connected to the first and second fixtures to generate a position signal indicative of the position of the second part relative to the first part; a torque transducer connected to the first and second fixtures to generate a torque signal indicative of the resistance to relative movement between the first and second parts; a controller having inputs operatively connected to the position encoder and to the torque transducer and an output operatively connected to the driver, the controller being responsive to the position signal and to the torque signal, the controller controlling the driver.