Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Doben Limited

Centerline (Windsor) Limited

Simon Britton

Larry F Koscielski

Donald J Spinella

Robert B Wilcox

Daniel Bergstrom

Daniel Peter Vanderzwet

Eric Michaud

Matt Branoff

Thomas R Kingsbury

Gino N Iasella

Graham Scott Musgrove

David Mario Simone

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.

Rivet dispensing systems and methods of use thereof

An upper electrode assembly for welding fasteners includes a body that supports an electrode that has an aperture. The aperture is configured to receive a movable pin of a lower electrode assembly arranged opposite the upper electrode assembly. The lower electrode assembly supports a fastener in a welding position. The upper electrode assembly includes a position sensor which includes a position sensor member that is arranged in the body and is configured to cooperate with the pin to detect a fastener welding characteristic.

Welder with indirect sensing of weld fastener position

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Windsor, CA, United States of America

Simon Britton