Patent ID: 7805829
Filing Date: 2010-10-05
Classification: B21J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for fixing rivets in structural parts, said apparatus comprising a positioning adapter ( 3 ) for fixing one end of a rivet in a structural component and for putting the rivet ( 4 ) in a riveting position; a riveting adapter ( 5 ) for deforming another end of the rivet, said riveting adapter having a movable deforming device ( 34 ) for deforming another end of the rivet by means of impact energy ( 33 ) stored in the deforming device ( 34 ); means for changing or adjusting the impact energy ( 33 ) of the movable deforming device ( 34 ), wherein said means for changing or adjusting said impact energy ( 33 ) includes means for changing an acceleration of the movable deforming device ( 34 ) and a length of a path ( 45 ) over which said movable deforming device ( 34 ) is accelerated.