Riveting machines.

摘要

A riveting apparatus comprises a portable riveting assembly (1) which may be hand held or mounted on a robot arm. The assembly (1) comprises a C-frame (2) having an anvil (5) mounted on one arm and a hydraulic ram (6) mounted on the other arm. Rivets are supplied to a head assembly (8) located between the anvil (5) and piston rod (7) via a flexible tube (10) having a T-shaped cross-section. After a rivet has been supplied it is held positively in position ready for setting within pocket members (22) by air pressure supplied along tube (10). Thus, the assembly can be moved rapidly and used in various orientations without displacing the rivet. Connections between the assembly (1) and rivet supply and hydraulic power source are by way of flexible connections.