Patent ID: 6941627
Filing Date: 2005-09-13
Classification: B21J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A system for installing fasteners into a workpiece, comprising: a fastener delivery apparatus; a fastener orientation system coupled to the fastener delivery apparatus for receipt of a fastener therein; and an installation unit coupled to the fastener orientation system including a component insertable into said fastener orientation system that is operable to move laterally with respect to the fastener orientation system to provide a force for securing the fastener in the workpiece; wherein the fastener orientation system includes a holding jaw including a plurality of deformable fingers for temporarily retaining the fastener just prior to said fastener being aligned with an opening in the workpiece; a catcher block coupled to the holding jaw and the delivery apparatus; and said catcher block includes a first bore offset from and intersecting a second bore, with the first bore coupling the catcher block to the delivery apparatus and the second bore aligned with the holding jaw to provide passage for the fastener therethrough.