Abstract: A pierce nut insertion tool is provided. In another aspect, a pierce nut feeding mechanism has a mechanically independent driver actuator from that of a punch. A further aspect of the present tool employs a member, moveable with a punch, that retains a pierce nut prior to fastening of the nut to a workpiece. An additional aspect uses a fluid actuated nut feeder including a piston.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 15, 2014
Publication date:
January 29, 2015
Applicant:
BTM Corportion
Inventors:
Edwin G. Sawdon, Stephen E. Sawdon, Steven J. Sprotberry, Brian D. Petit