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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 18, 2022
Filed:
Dec. 13, 2019
Howmet Aerospace Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Centerline (Windsor) Limited, Windsor, CA;
Daniel Peter Vanderzwet, Omemee, CA;
Simon Maurice Britton, Windsor, CA;
Larry Frank Koscielski, LaSalle, CA;
Eric Jean Michaud, Amherstburg, CA;
David Mario Simone, Amherstburg, CA;
Donald J. Spinella, Greensburg, PA (US);
Gino N. Iasella, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Daniel Bergstrom, Sarver, PA (US);
Robert B. Wilcox, McGregor, TX (US);
Thomas R. Kingsbury, Waco, TX (US);
Graham Scott Musgrove, Waco, TX (US);
HOWMET AEROSPACE INC., Pittsburgh, PA (US);
CenterLine (Windsor) Limited, Windsor, CA;
Abstract
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.