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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 09, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 06, 2009
Michael D. Katzenberger, Florissant, MO (US);
Ike C. Schevers, Festus, MO (US);
Anthony P. Slade, St. Ann, MO (US);
David L. Fritsche, Foristell, MO (US);
James A. Hammond, Jr., O'Fallon, MO (US);
Michael D. Katzenberger, Florissant, MO (US);
Ike C. Schevers, Festus, MO (US);
Anthony P. Slade, St. Ann, MO (US);
David L. Fritsche, Foristell, MO (US);
James A. Hammond, Jr., O'Fallon, MO (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A method of engaging a fastener may include attaching a guide assembly to a structure. The guide assembly may include a first arm, a second arm, and a head assembly mounted to an end of the first arm. The method may further include threadably engaging a tool sleeve to the head assembly, coupling a tool to the tool sleeve, and adjusting and clamping the angular orientation of the second arm relative to the first arm using a swivel mechanism. The method may additionally include engaging the tool to a fastener, rotating the tool sleeve relative to the head assembly, and applying a down force to the fastener in response to rotating the tool sleeve to move the tool axially relative to the head assembly.