Abrégé

Rivet dispenser systems and methods of use thereof are provided. In a non-limiting embodiment, the rivet dispenser system comprises a rivet receiving member defining a channel therein, and a seat member. The channel includes a curved region. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port. The first port communicates with the channel and is configured to receive rivets. The second port communicates with the channel and is configured to dispense rivets. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The seat member communicates with the second port and is configured to selectively engage with a rivet holder of a resistance spot rivet welding apparatus and introduce a single rivet to the rivet holder at one time.

Classes IPC  ?

• B21J 15/32 - Dispositifs pour placer ou maintenir en position les rivets, avec ou sans systèmes d'alimentation
• B21J 15/08 - Rivetage par application de chaleur aux extrémités des rivets afin de permettre la formation des têtes
• B23K 11/11 - Soudage par points

Abrégé

Rivet dispenser reloading systems and methods of use thereof are provided. A non-limiting embodiment of a rivet dispenser reloading system comprises a receiving member defining a channel therein, and a first gate. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port that communicate with the channel. The first port is configured to receive rivets. The second port is configured to selectively engage with a rivet dispenser and introduce rivets to the rivet dispenser. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The first gate is in communication with the second port and is selectively positionable between a first configuration inhibiting movement of rivets through the second port, and a second configuration enabling movement of rivets through the second port.

Classes IPC  ?

• B21J 15/32 - Dispositifs pour placer ou maintenir en position les rivets, avec ou sans systèmes d'alimentation
• B21J 15/02 - Procédés de rivetage
• B23K 11/00 - Soudage par résistanceSectionnement par chauffage par résistance
• B23K 11/30 - Caractéristiques relatives aux électrodes

Abrégé

Resistance spot rivet welding systems, subsystems, and methods of use thereof are provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23K 9/20 - Soudage par plots de contact
• B23K 9/28 - Dispositifs pour supporter les électrodes
• B23K 11/00 - Soudage par résistanceSectionnement par chauffage par résistance
• B23K 11/25 - Dispositifs de surveillance
• B23K 11/30 - Caractéristiques relatives aux électrodes
• B23K 11/31 - Porte-électrodes

Abrégé

Rivet dispenser reloading systems and methods of use thereof are provided. A non-limiting embodiment of a rivet dispenser reloading system comprises a receiving member defining a channel therein, and a first gate. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port that communicate with the channel. The first port is configured to receive rivets. The second port is configured to selectively engage with a rivet dispenser and introduce rivets to the rivet dispenser. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The first gate is in communication with the second port and is selectively positionable between a first configuration inhibiting movement of rivets through the second port, and a second configuration enabling movement of rivets through the second port.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23K 11/00 - Soudage par résistanceSectionnement par chauffage par résistance
• B23K 11/31 - Porte-électrodes
• B23K 11/36 - Appareillage auxiliaire

Abrégé

Rivet dispenser systems and methods of use thereof are provided. In a non-limiting embodiment, the rivet dispenser system comprises a rivet receiving member defining a channel therein, and a seat member. The channel includes a curved region. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port. The first port communicates with the channel and is configured to receive rivets. The second port communicates with the channel and is configured to dispense rivets. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The seat member communicates with the second port and is configured to selectively engage with a rivet holder of a resistance spot rivet welding apparatus and introduce a single rivet to the rivet holder at one time.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23K 11/00 - Soudage par résistanceSectionnement par chauffage par résistance
• B23K 11/11 - Soudage par points
• B23K 11/36 - Appareillage auxiliaire

Abrégé

Resistance spot rivet welding systems, subsystems, and methods of use thereof are provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23K 11/00 - Soudage par résistanceSectionnement par chauffage par résistance
• B23K 37/04 - Dispositifs ou procédés auxiliaires non spécialement adaptés à un procédé couvert par un seul des autres groupes principaux de la présente sous-classe pour maintenir ou mettre en position les pièces
• B23K 11/11 - Soudage par points

Abrégé

A collet assembly including an actuator and a collet connected to the actuator. The collet assembly is adapted to be installed on a welding electrode holder having an electrode. The collet is moveable by the actuator from an advanced position, in which the collet is adapted to grip a fastener such as a welding rivet, and a retracted position, in which at least a portion of the collet is retracted into the actuator to enable the electrode to engage the fastener for welding to a work piece, and the collet is adapted to release the fastener.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23K 11/00 - Soudage par résistanceSectionnement par chauffage par résistance
• B23K 37/04 - Dispositifs ou procédés auxiliaires non spécialement adaptés à un procédé couvert par un seul des autres groupes principaux de la présente sous-classe pour maintenir ou mettre en position les pièces
• B23K 11/11 - Soudage par points
• B23K 11/36 - Appareillage auxiliaire