An automatic fastening machine (10) and method which reduces fastener installation cycle time by virtue of unique tool movement, pressure foot (204) operation and other features. The pressure foot plate (202) is coupled to actuators for moving the same in a manner allowing tilting of the plate relative to the plane of the workpiece during movement from one fastener installation location to another. The actuators are independently operated by a servo control arrangement (464) in conjunction with the machine control (460). As a result, it is not necessary for the system to seek a new down position thereby saving machine cycle time.
申请公布号
WO9961205(A3)
申请公布日期
2000.07.13
申请号
WO1999US11827
申请日期
1999.05.27
申请人
GENERAL ELECTRO MECHANICAL CORPORATION
发明人
ROBERTS, BRADLEY, M.;KELLNER, ROBERT, J.;BURNS, THOMAS, E.;KUBANEK, KURT, R.