A blind rivet, removal system and related method

摘要

The present invention relates to a blind rivet and blind rivet removal system (54) and related method. The invention provides a rivet with a stepped flange and a rivet removal tool with clips (44,46) adapted to fit between the flange (51) and surface (20) of a workpiece so that upon relative displacement of the clips (44,46) a rivet is extracted in a substantially axial direction as a single item. The invention also includes a tool and related method of blind rivet removal.