FASTENER INSTALLATION APPARATUS

摘要

The disclosed fastener installation apparatus includes a plurality of spaced parallel feed passages each communicating with a plunger passage in a moveable member and the fixed member includes a plunger assembly having a plurality of spaced parallel Legs which reciprocate through the plunger passages to simultaneously install a plurality of fasteners in a panel opposite the plunger passage. In one embodiment, the plunger assembly includes a body portion fixed to the fixed member and a plurality of integral parallel legs and a second embodiment having a plurality of separate spaced parallel plungers. Each plunger passage include s a proximity probe having an end adjacent to, but spaced from the plunger passa ge eliminating wear or damage to the proximity probes during use.