Abstract: An automated tool includes a quick change spindle assembly. In another aspect of the present invention, the quick change spindle includes an attachment assembly for interchangeable fastener drivers. A further aspect of the present invention employs release member to actuate a drive member in the spindle assembly causing a retainer to uncouple a fastener driver with the spindle.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 30, 2007
Date of Patent:
February 5, 2013
Assignee:
Cinetic Automation Corp.
Inventors:
Thomas J. Hathaway, Michael A. Hageman, James W. Grimes
Abstract: An automated tool includes a quick change spindle assembly. In another aspect of the present invention, the quick change spindle includes an attachment assembly for interchangeable fastener drivers. A further aspect of the present invention employs release member to actuate a drive member in the spindle assembly causing a retainer to uncouple a fastener driver with the spindle.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 30, 2007
Publication date:
June 4, 2009
Applicant:
Cinetic Automation Corp.
Inventors:
Thomas J. Hathaway, Michael A. Hageman, James W. Grimes