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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 15, 2000
Filed:
Jul. 16, 1999
Kamran U Zaman, Pittsford, NY (US);
George A Schutt, Pittsford, NY (US);
Timothy J Leenhouts, Fairport, NY (US);
Xerox Corporation, Stamford, CT (US);
Abstract
An assembling device insures that the proper interference fit is obtained between a flange device and a hollow cylindrical member into which the flange device is inserted. During the insertion of the flange, the hollow cylindrical member is held in place so that it does not move. A displacement sensor monitors the assembly stroke or the distance the flange is inserted and a force sensor is used to measure the assembly force. Threshold values of the displacement and assembly force are set for each flange device and hollow cylindrical member. The flange device displacement and assembly force are communicated to an assembly indicator. A force and/or displacement value above or below the predetermined threshold value will trigger a signal which alerts an operator to improper assembly of the flange device to the hollow cylindrical member.