Apparatus for fixing rivets in structural parts

摘要

The apparatus for fixing rivets ( 4 ) in structural parts ( 11 ) includes a positioning adapter ( 3 ) for fixing one end of a rivet in a structural component with the rivet ( 4 ) in a riveting position; a riveting adapter ( 5 ) for deforming another end of the rivet, which has a movable deforming device ( 34 ) for deforming the rivet by impact energy stored in it; and a device for changing or adjusting the impact energy ( 33 ) stored in the movable deforming device. A greater flexibility for adjustment of the required impact energy ( 33 ) to different boundary conditions is thus possible, which guarantees that a minimal number of working strokes or only a single working stroke is required to fasten a rivet ( 4 ) in a structural component ( 11 ). This reduces the mechanical stress on the riveting adapter ( 5 ) and the working robot ( 6 ) guiding it besides reducing the noise level.