Patent ID: 6568062
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: B21J,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of removing a self-piercing rivet from a set position in a workpiece, wherein the self-piercing rivet has a first opening and a second opening formed in spaced portions of an outer surface thereof and a passage extending between and in communication with the first and second openings, the self-piercing rivet further formed with an attachable portion, which comprises the steps of:placing a pin adjacent the attachable portion of the self-piercing rivet; attaching the pin to the attachable portion of the self-piercing rivet; applying a force to the workpiece by an abutment supported on the workpiece, and retracting the pin and the attached self-piercing rivet from the workpiece counter to the applying of the force to the workpiece, whereby the self-piercing rivet is withdrawn from the workpiece.