Patent ID: 6524433
Filing Date: 2003-02-25
Classification: B29C,B60J

Abstract:
An apparatus for affixing self-dispensing UV-curable adhesive fasteners to a substrate, comprising:an applicator for receiving a self-dispensing UV curable adhesive fastener and supporting the fastener to dispose a UV transparent flange thereof for pressing against a substrate on which the fastener is to be installed; said applicator moveable relative to a substrate to carry the UV transparent flange of a fastener supported by the applicator against the substrate and urge a projecting piston on the fastener into the fastener to displace UV curable adhesive in the fastener into an interface between the substrate and the transparent flange of the fastener; and a source of UV radiation on the applicator arranged to shine UV radiation against the transparent flange of a fastener supported by the applicator as the flange is pressed against a substrate when the fastener is applied thereto by the applicator.