Patent ID: 6796020
Filing Date: 2004-09-28
Classification: B21J,Y10T

Abstract:
Apparatus for forming a riveted joint interconnecting a plurality of parts comprising:(a) a supporting structure; (b) a rivet support anvil fixedly supported by said supporting structure; (c) a parts support anvil movably associated with and located adjacent said rivet support anvil; (d) a parts clamp member facing towards said parts support anvil and movable with respect to said rivet support anvil; (e) a parts clamp motor urging said parts clamp member toward said parts support anvil; (f) a parts support anvil adjustment mechanism interposed between said supporting structure and said parts support anvil; (g) a position sensor associated with said supporting structure and arranged to detect and to measure movement of said parts support anvil by said parts support anvil adjustment mechanism with respect to said supporting structure; and (h) a rivet head forming device disposed opposite said rivet support anvil in position to form a head at a second end of a rivet having a first end supported by said rivet support anvil.