Patent ID: 8413307
Filing Date: 2013-04-09
Classification: B21J,B23B,B23P,B25B,B25H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of engaging a fastener, comprising the steps of: attaching a guide assembly to a structure, the guide assembly including a first arm, a second arm, and a head assembly mounted to an end of the first arm; threadably engaging a tool sleeve to the head assembly; coupling a tool to the tool sleeve; adjusting, using a swivel mechanism, an angular orientation of the second arm relative to the first arm; clamping the first arm to the second arm using the swivel mechanism; engaging the tool to the fastener; rotating the tool sleeve relative to the head assembly; and applying a down force to the fastener in response to rotating the tool sleeve to move the tool axially relative to the head assembly.