Fastener removal device and method
AssigneeGeni Industries, Inc.
InventorsThomas J. Olson, JR., Brian A. Kester
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Abstract
According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a fastener removal device for removing a fastener from an apparatus includes a support structure and an extractor assembly movably associated with the support structure. The extractor assembly may include a collet configured to grip the fastener. The device further includes a turning mechanism associated with the extractor assembly. The turning mechanism is configured to rotate the extractor assembly with respect to the support structure.
Claims20
A fastener removal device for removing a fastener from an apparatus, the fastener removal device comprising:
- a support structure;
- an extractor assembly movably associated with the support structure, the extractor assembly including a collet configured to grip the fastener;
- and
- a turning mechanism associated with the extractor assembly, the turning mechanism being configured to rotate the extractor assembly with respect to the support structure.
A method of removing a fastener from an apparatus, the method comprising:
- moving a collet relative to a collet cap such that the collet cap engages the collet and causes the collet to grip the fastener;
- moving the collet cap and the collet away from the apparatus and with respect to a support structure after the collet has gripped the fastener, wherein the support structure supports the collet cap and the collet;
- and
- rotating the collet cap and the collet with respect to the support structure after the collet has gripped the fastener.
A fastener removal device for removing a fastener from an apparatus, the fastener removal device comprising:
- an inanimate support structure;
- an extractor assembly movably associated with the support structure, the extractor assembly including a gripper arrangement configured to grip the fastener, and an extraction member configured to move the gripper arrangement and fastener along a longitudinal axis of the extractor assembly;
- and
- a turning mechanism associated with the extractor assembly, the turning mechanism being configured to rotate the extractor assembly about the longitudinal axis and with respect to the support structure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.