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US 12,759,124 B2Granted
Systems, apparatuses, and methods for installing a temporary fastener in an assembly
AssigneeThe Boeing Company
InventorsEvan M. King, Ike C. Schevers, David L. Fritsche
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Abstract
An example system includes: an apparatus comprising: a temporary fastener having a stem configured to be inserted through as assembly and be retained to the assembly, and a spring mounted about the stem. The system also includes a linear actuator configured to apply a force on the spring, thereby causing the spring to be compressed against the assembly and apply a predetermined clamping force to the assembly.
Claims11
A system comprising:
- an apparatus comprising:
- a temporary fastener having a stem configured to be inserted through an assembly and be retained to the assembly, and
- a spring mounted about the stem;
- and
- a linear actuator configured to apply a force on the spring, thereby causing the spring to be compressed against the assembly and apply a predetermined clamping force to the assembly.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.