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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 27, 2022
Filed:
Oct. 15, 2021
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Kip R. Kuldell, St. Charles, MO (US);
Christian E. Schaefer, Cottleville, MO (US);
Jeffrey J. Kilwin, St. Peters, MO (US);
Tony S. Goddard, Tully, NY (US);
Thomas E. Burns, Sanborn, NY (US);
Eugene T. Darlak, Lockport, NY (US);
Jeffrey L. Foore, Cheektowaga, NY (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A method for automated installation of a semi-tubular fastener rivet is provided. The method includes controlling a numerical control drilling and riveting machine having an upper head and a lower head, to control movement of a lower pressure bushing, to apply a clamping force to hold a workpiece against an upper pressure bushing. The method includes controlling an upper drill spindle on the upper head, to drill a rivet-receiving hole from an upper side of the workpiece and to countersink the rivet-receiving hole. The method includes controlling a lower drill spindle on the lower head, to countersink the rivet-receiving hole from a lower side of the workpiece. The method includes controlling movement of an upper anvil from a retracted position to an installation position, and controlling movement of a lower anvil, to apply an upset force to a tail portion of the semi-tubular fastener rivet installed in the rivet-receiving hole.