Resilient ring-shaped clip installation system and handling apparatus therefor

摘要

Described are various embodiments of a resilient ring-shaped clip installation system and method, as well as handling apparatus associated therewith. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises gripping fingers circumferentially disposed and radially actuated to grip and radially compress the clip, and stripping rods axially actuated to axially engage and strip the compressed clip from the gripping fingers.

主权项

1. An apparatus for delivering a resilient ring-shaped clip to a clip receiving groove circumferentially defined within a bore, the apparatus comprising:
three or more circumferentially spaced gripping fingers equidistant from one another and simultaneously radially movable to circumferentially grip and radially compress the clip for alignment with the bore; and two or more stripping rods operable to axially extend from the apparatus in alignment with the clip when compressed and apply an axial stripping force thereto that strips the compressed clip from said fingers and delivers the clip into the bore to rest within the groove.