JP2010029939A - Rivet fastening air tool - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a rivet fastening air tool capable of securely discharging a rivet, which has been cut off. <P>SOLUTION: The air tool 10 includes: a supplying actuator which loads a rivet train 60 , rips off the weak section of the rivet 20 of the front rivet, and supplies the rivet 20 to a loading position (A); and an implanting actuator for holding the head of the rivet 20 supplied to the loading position and moving the rivet in the direction in which the rivet is pulled out of a communication hole. The air tool 10 is provided with: a cutter device 110 located at the loading position and cutting off a shaft section of the rivet 20 after the rivet is fastened; a discharge path 31 for discharging outward the remaining portion of the rivet 20 cut off by the cutter device 110; and a reversion restricting means 130 projecting to the inside of the discharge path 31 and restricting a reversion of the remaining portion into the loading position. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a rivet fastening air tool that can reliably discharge the remaining portion of a cut rivet.

Conventionally, there has been no mechanism for cutting the remaining portion of the rivet after fastening with a cutter device.
In addition, a rivet fastening tool is known that uses two systems to control the supply operation of a rivet supply actuator using pneumatic pressure and the return operation using the action of a spring (for example, paragraph of Patent Document 1). Number “0055”, paragraph number “0058” (see FIGS. 1 and 10).
JP-A-6-47475 (see paragraph number “0055”, paragraph number “0058”, FIG. 1 and FIG. 10)

If the remaining portion of the rivet cut out by the cutter device returns after discharge, there is a problem that it is difficult to continuously tighten the rivets.
Accordingly, each invention described in each claim has been made in view of the problems of the conventional techniques described above, and the object thereof is as follows.
(Claim 1)
The object of the present invention is as follows.

That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, by providing a return control means for restricting the remaining portion from returning to the loading position in the discharge path of the remaining portion of the removed rivet, the remaining portion of the removed rivet can be reliably secured. It can be discharged.
(Claim 2)
The second aspect of the invention has the following object in addition to the object of the first aspect of the invention.

That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to regulate the reverse return of the remaining portion of the removed rivet by a simple structure using the plunger and the biasing means.
(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1 or claim 2.

That is, the invention described in claim 3 is configured to prevent the remaining portion of the discharged rivet from being scattered.
(Claim 4)
The invention according to claim 4 has the following object.
In other words, the invention according to claim 4 can prevent the remaining portion of the rivet discharged through the discharge path from being scattered.

That is, if the remaining portion of the rivet is discharged directly to the outside through the discharge path, the remaining portion of the rivet is scattered on the work floor.
For this reason, the worker may step on the remaining portion of the rivet scattered on the work floor and fall down.
In contrast, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the remaining portion of the rivet from being scattered on the work floor.
(Claim 5)
The invention described in claim 5 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 3 or claim 4.

That is, the invention according to claim 5 is configured such that the remaining portion of the discharged rivet can be recovered by the recovery case as the scattering prevention means.
As a result, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is not necessary to clean the remaining portion of the rivet scattered on the work floor after the work is completed, and the remaining portion of the rivet can be quickly and easily discarded.
(Claim 6)
The invention described in claim 6 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 5 described above.

That is, the invention described in claim 6 is configured such that the collection case can be attached and detached as necessary.
(Claim 7)
The invention described in claim 7 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

  That is, the invention described in claim 7 can provide a rivet fastening air tool that is optimal for resin rivets.

Each invention described in each claim has been made to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and features of each invention will be described below using embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. .
In addition, the code | symbol in parenthesis shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
Also, the drawing numbers indicate the drawing numbers used in the embodiments of the invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.
(Claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points.

First, the rivet (20) is configured as follows, for example, as shown in FIGS.
(1) Female member (70)
(2) Male member (80)
Secondly, the female member (70) has the following configuration as shown in FIGS.

(3) Base (71)
(4) Leg (72)
For example, as shown in FIG. 25, the leg portion (72) extends from the base portion (71) and is inserted into a mounting hole (H) provided in a mounting partner (for example, the panel P). The diameter can be increased by bending on the back side.

In addition, although the panel (P) was illustrated as an attachment partner, it is not limited to this.
(5) Communication hole (73)
For example, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the communication hole (73) communicates from the base (71) to the leg (72).
Thirdly, the male member (80) has the following configuration as shown in FIGS.

(6) Head (81)
(7) Shaft (82)
For example, as shown in FIGS. 23 to 25, the shaft portion (82) extends from the head portion (81), is detachably inserted into the communication hole (73), and is pulled out from the communication hole (73). By moving it, the leg portion (72) is expanded.

Fourth, for example, as shown in FIG. 21, a plurality of rivets are formed by connecting the adjacent heads (81) via the weakened parts (83) with the legs (72) facing in the same direction. Let (20) be a rivet row (60) connected by a rosary.
Fifth, the rivet fastening air tool (10) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.

(8) Supply actuator (180)
The supply actuator (180) loads the rivet row (60), tears the weakened portion (83) of the rivet (20) in the front row, and supplies it to the loading position (A).
(9) Actuator for driving (100)
The driving actuator (100) is for holding the head (81) of the rivet (20) supplied to the loading position (A) and moving it in the direction of pulling out from the communication hole (73).

Sixth, the air tool (10) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIGS.
(10) Cutter device (110)
The cutter device (110) is located at the loading position (A) and cuts off the shaft portion (82) of the rivet (20) after fastening.

(11) Discharge channel (31)
The discharge path (31) is for discharging the remaining part (21) of the rivet (20) cut by the cutter device (110) to the outside.
(12) Reversion control means (130)
The reverse-return restricting means (130) is for restricting the remaining portion (21) from returning to the loading position (A) protruding into the discharge passage (31).
(Claim 2)
The invention described in claim 2 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1 described above.

In other words, the reversion restricting means (130) has the following configuration as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, for example.
(1) Plunger (131)
The plunger (131) is supported in the discharge path (31) so as to be able to advance and retreat.
(2) Energizing means (not shown)
Although not shown, the urging means is for urging the plunger (131) in a direction protruding into the discharge passage (31).
(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1 or claim 2 described above.

That is, the discharge path (31) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIGS.
(1) Means for preventing scattering (for example, collection case 200)
The scattering prevention means (for example, the collection case 200) can prevent the remaining portion (21) of the rivet (20) discharged through the discharge path (31) from scattering.
(Claim 4)
The invention described in claim 4 is characterized by the following points.

First, the rivet (20) is configured as follows, for example, as shown in FIGS.
(1) Female member (70)
(2) Male member (80)
Secondly, the female member (70) has the following configuration as shown in FIGS.

(3) Base (71)
(4) Leg (72)
For example, as shown in FIG. 25, the leg portion (72) extends from the base portion (71) and is inserted into a mounting hole (H) provided in a mounting partner (for example, the panel P). The diameter can be increased by bending on the back side.

In addition, although the panel (P) was illustrated as an attachment partner, it is not limited to this.
(5) Communication hole (73)
For example, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the communication hole (73) communicates from the base (71) to the leg (72).
Thirdly, the male member (80) has the following configuration as shown in FIGS.

(6) Head (81)
(7) Shaft (82)
For example, as shown in FIGS. 23 to 25, the shaft portion (82) extends from the head portion (81), is detachably inserted into the communication hole (73), and is pulled out from the communication hole (73). By moving it, the leg portion (72) is expanded.

Fourth, for example, as shown in FIG. 21, a plurality of rivets are formed by connecting the adjacent heads (81) via the weakened parts (83) with the legs (72) facing in the same direction. Let (20) be a rivet row (60) connected by a rosary.
Fifth, the rivet fastening air tool (10) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.

(8) Supply actuator (180)
The supply actuator (180) loads the rivet row (60), tears the weakened portion (83) of the rivet (20) in the front row, and supplies it to the loading position (A).
(9) Actuator for driving (100)
The driving actuator (100) is for holding the head (81) of the rivet (20) supplied to the loading position (A) and moving it in the direction of pulling out from the communication hole (73).

Sixth, the air tool (10) has the following configuration as shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 27 and 28, for example.
(10) Cutter device (110)
The cutter device (110) is located at the loading position (A) and cuts off the shaft portion (82) of the rivet (20) after fastening.

(11) Discharge channel (31)
The discharge path (31) is for discharging the remaining part (21) of the rivet (20) cut by the cutter device (110).
(12) Means for preventing scattering (for example, collection case 200)
The scattering prevention means (for example, the collection case 200) can prevent the remaining portion (21) of the rivet (20) discharged through the discharge path (31) from scattering.
(Claim 5)
The invention described in claim 5 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 3 or claim 4.

That is, the scattering prevention means is constituted by a hollow box-shaped collection case (200) as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, for example.
(Claim 6)
The invention described in claim 6 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 5 described above.

That is, the collection case (200) is detachably attached to the outlet of the discharge path (31) as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, for example.
(Claim 7)
The invention described in claim 7 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in any one of claims 1-6.

  That is, the rivet (20) is made of resin.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
(Claim 1)
According to invention of Claim 1, there exist the following effects.
That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the removal path of the removed rivet is provided in the discharge path of the remaining portion of the removed rivet so that the remaining portion returns to the loading position. It can be discharged reliably.
(Claim 2)
According to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to regulate the reverse return of the remaining portion of the removed rivet with a simple structure using the plunger and the biasing means.
(Claim 3)
According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the following effect is obtained.

That is, the invention according to claim 3 can prevent the remaining portion of the discharged rivet from being scattered.
(Claim 4)
According to invention of Claim 4, there exist the following effects.
That is, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the remaining portion of the rivet discharged through the discharge path can be prevented from scattering.

That is, if the remaining portion of the rivet is discharged directly to the outside through the discharge path, the remaining portion of the rivet is scattered on the work floor.
For this reason, the worker may step on the remaining portion of the rivet scattered on the work floor and fall down.
In contrast, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the remaining portion of the rivet from being scattered on the work floor.
(Claim 5)
According to the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 3 or claim 4, the following effect can be obtained.

That is, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the remaining portion of the discharged rivet can be recovered by the recovery case as the scattering prevention means.
As a result, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is not necessary to clean the remaining portion of the rivet scattered on the work floor after the work is completed, and the remaining portion of the rivet can be quickly and easily discarded.
(Claim 6)
According to the invention described in claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 5, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 6, the collection case can be attached and detached as necessary.
(Claim 7)
According to the invention described in claim 7, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 6, the following effect is obtained.

  That is, according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a rivet fastening air tool that is optimal for resin rivets.

(Explanation of drawings)
1 to 28 each show an example of an embodiment of the present invention.
1 is a pneumatic circuit diagram of the air tool, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the air tool and the rivet row, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the air tool with the rivet row mounted, and FIG. 4 is a rivet loaded into the cutter device. 5-8 is a perspective view in which a part of the air tool is enlarged, FIG. 9 is a partial longitudinal sectional view of the air tool, and FIG. 10 is a partial perspective view in which the air tool is cut vertically. 11 to 20 correspond to FIG. 1 and show pneumatic circuit diagrams in respective operation states.

FIGS. 21 to 26 are for explaining rivets. FIG. 21 is a partial front view of a rivet row, FIG. 22 is a side view of the rivet row, FIG. 23 is a longitudinal sectional view of the rivet, and FIG. FIG. 25 is a front view for explaining the fastening state of the rivet, and FIG. 26 is a front view for explaining the cutting state of the rivet.
27 and 28 are diagrams for explaining attachment / detachment of the collection case. FIG. 27 is a perspective view of the air tool before the collection case is attached, and FIG. 28 is a perspective view of the air tool after the collection case is attached. It is shown.
(Air tool 10 for rivet fastening)
2 to 4, reference numeral 10 denotes a rivet fastening air tool. The air tool 10 is used for continuously fastening blind-type rivets 20 using air.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the air tool 10 is roughly divided into the following components.
(1) Main unit 30
The main body 30 has a long cylindrical shape in the front-rear direction.
(2) Operation unit 40
The operation unit 40 extends downward from the rear of the main body 43 and is used for operating the air tool 10.

(3) Supply unit 50
The supply unit 50 is located in front of the operation unit 40 and is used for continuously supplying the rivets 20 one by one to the loading position A of the main body unit 30.
(Description of process)
When roughly divided by the air tool 10, the following steps are executed.

In addition, the operation | movement process of the air tool 10 is not limited to following (1)-(4).
(1) Loading process of rivets 20 This is a process for receiving the rivets 20 supplied one by one from the supply unit 50 at the loading position A, and moving the received rivets 20 forward and holding them at the driving position B.
(2) Riveting process of rivet 20 As shown in FIG. 6, the rivet 20 held at the driving position B is inserted in accordance with the mounting hole H provided in the panel P which is the mounting partner, This is a process for fastening the rivet 20 to the mounting hole H using the operation as a trigger.

In the present embodiment, mounting holes are provided in each of the two panels, and the rivets 20 are driven and crimped in a state where the mounting holes are aligned with each other by overlapping both panels. Both panels are fixed in a polymerized state. Of course, although the panel P was illustrated as an attachment partner, it is not limited to this.
(3) Cutting process of rivet 20 This is a process for cutting the remaining part 21 of the fastening rivet 20, as shown in FIG.

(4) Riveting process of rivet 20 This is a process for retracting the remaining portion 21 of the cut rivet 20 from the driving position B to the loading position A and discharging it through the discharging path 31 communicating with the loading position A.
In the air tool 10 of the present embodiment, the discharging process of the rivet 20 and the loading process of the rivet 20 described above are continuously performed as one process.
(Rivets 20)
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 21, a plurality of, for example, six rivets 20 are connected in series in a daisy chain to form a rivet row 60.

In addition, although six was illustrated as the number of the rivets 20 which comprise the rivet row | line | column 60, 2-5 pieces or 7 pieces or more may be sufficient.
The rivet row 60 is integrally formed of a resin having appropriate elasticity and rigidity.
As shown in FIGS. 21 to 24, each rivet 20 is roughly composed of the following parts.

The following (1) and (2) will be described later.
(1) Female member 70
(2) Male member 80
The parts of the rivet 20 are not limited to the above (1) and (2).
(Female member 70)
The female member 70 includes the following parts as shown in FIGS.

In addition, each part of the female member 70 is not limited to following (1)-(3).
(1) Base 71
The base 71 has a disk shape, and has an outer diameter set larger than the inner shape of the mounting hole H provided in the panel P that is the mounting counterpart, as shown in FIG.
(2) Leg 72
The leg portion 72 extends from the base portion 71 and can be expanded in diameter by being inserted into the mounting hole H of the panel P and bent on the back side of the mounting hole H as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 21, the leg portion 72 is provided with a total of two windows facing each other, and the portion without the window serves as a hinge. As shown in FIG. Is bent into a substantially "<" shape or a substantially V shape.
(3) Communication hole 73
As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the communication hole 73 communicates from the base portion 71 to the leg portion 72.
(Male member 80)
The male member 80 includes the following parts as shown in FIGS.

(1) Head 81
The head 81 has a disk shape, and has an outer diameter larger than the inner shape of the communication hole 73 as shown in FIGS.
(2) Shaft part 82
As shown in FIGS. 23 to 25, the shaft portion 82 extends from the head portion 81 and is inserted so as to be able to be pulled out into the communication hole 73, and is moved in the direction of pulling out from the communication hole 73, thereby moving the leg portion 72. It is for expanding.

In addition, in the middle of the length of the shaft portion 81, as shown in FIG. 21, FIG. 23 and FIG. As shown in FIG. 25, the concavo-convex portion prevents the leg portion 72 bent into a substantially “<” shape or a substantially V shape from returning.
(3) Vulnerable part 83
As shown in FIG. 21, the fragile portion 83 is for arranging adjacent head portions 81 with the leg portions 72 of the female member 70 directed in the same direction.
(Main unit 30)
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, 9 and 10, the main body 30 includes the following parts.

The following (1) to (5) will be described later.
(1) Main shaft 90
(2) Driving actuator 100
(3) Cutter device 110
(4) Switching valve 120
(5) Reversion control means 130
Note that the parts of the main body 30 are not limited to the above (1) to (5).
(Operation unit 40)
The operation unit 40 includes the following parts as shown in FIGS.

The following (1) to (4) will be described later.
(1) Operation lever 140
(2) Trigger valve 150
(3) Hose connection part 160
(4) Branch joint 170
Note that the parts of the operation unit 40 are not limited to the above (1) to (4).
(Supply 50)
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, 9 and 10, the supply unit 50 includes the following parts.

The following (1) to (2) will be described later.
(1) Supply actuator 180
(2) Supply mechanism 190
The parts of the supply unit 50 are not limited to the above (1) to (2).
(Main shaft 90)
As shown in FIG. 1, the main shaft 90 is slidably supported in the main body 30 so as to be slidable back and forth, holds the head 81 of the rivet 20 at the front end, and the rear end of the driving actuator 100 will be described later. Connected to the inner piston 103.

As shown in FIG. 1, the main shaft 90 has the following configuration.
The configuration of the main shaft 90 is not limited to the following (1).
(1) Switching groove 91
The switching groove 91 is for making a switching operation of a switching valve 120 described later.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, a switching shaft 121 of a switching valve 120 described later is fitted into the switching groove 91, and when the main shaft 90 moves backward as shown in FIG. 14, The switching valve 120 is switched by pushing the switching shaft 121 with the end face.
(Drive actuator 100)
The driving actuator 100 is for holding the head 81 of the rivet 20 supplied to the driving position B via the main shaft 90 and moving it in the direction of pulling out from the communication hole 73.

The driving actuator 100 also functions as a drive source for the cutter device 110 described later.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the driving actuator 100 includes the following parts.
The following (1) to (4) will be described later.

(1) Main cylinder 101
(2) Outer piston 102
(3) Inner piston 103
(4) Slide cam 104
The parts of the driving actuator 100 are not limited to the above (1) to (4).
(Main cylinder 101)
1 to 4, the main cylinder 101 is arranged in the length direction of the main body 30 and exposes a part on the head side from the main body 30.

The main cylinder 101 has two input ports as shown in FIG. One of the two input ports is located on the head side of the main cylinder 101. The other input port is located on the rod side of the main cylinder 101.
The input port on the head side is connected to the output port on the head side of the trigger valve 150. The rod side input port is connected to the rod side output port of the trigger valve 150.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the main cylinder 101, in the initial state, the flow of pneumatic pressure changes from the output port on the head side of the trigger valve 150 to the input port on the head side, and an outer piston 102 described later slides to the rod side. Advance.
When an operation lever 140 of a trigger valve 150 described later is operated, as shown in FIG. 11, the flow of air pressure changes from the output port on the rod side of the trigger valve 150 to the input port on the rod side, and the outer piston 102 moves to the head side. Slide backwards.
(Outer piston 102)
As shown in FIG. 1, the outer piston 102 is slidably accommodated in the main cylinder 101 and is formed in a cylinder shape.

The outer piston 102 has two input ports. One of the two input ports is located on the head side of the cylinder type outer piston 102. The other input port is located on the rod side of the cylinder type outer piston 102.
As shown in FIG. 1, in the initial state, the outer piston 102 flows from the input port on the head side of the main cylinder 101 to the input port on the head side of the outer piston 102. Slide forward to advance.

When an operation lever 140 of a trigger valve 150, which will be described later, is operated, as shown in FIG. 11, the flow of air pressure changes from an input port on the rod side of the main cylinder 101 to an input port on the rod side of the outer piston 102, which will be described later. The inner piston 103 slides back toward the head side.
(Inner piston 103)
The inner piston 103 is slidably accommodated in the outer piston 102 as shown in FIG.

The rear end portion of the main shaft 90 is coupled to the inner piston 103.
As shown in FIG. 1, the inner piston 103 slides forward to the rod side of the outer piston 102 in the initial state.
When an operation lever 140 of a trigger valve 150, which will be described later, is operated, as shown in FIG. 11, air flows in from the rod-side input port of the outer piston 102 and slides back to the head side of the outer piston 102. To do.
(Slide cam 104)
As shown in FIG. 1, the slide cam 104 is connected to the outer piston 102 and normally holds a cutter device 100, which will be described later, in the open position. The slide of the outer piston 102 causes the cutter device 100 to slide as shown in FIG. Is moved to the closed position.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slide cam 104 is provided with a cam portion that opens in a substantially “C” shape or a substantially V shape toward the tip portion.
The cam portion engages with a cutter device 110 described later, and switches the cutter device 110 from the open position to the closed position as shown in FIG. 13 when the slide cam 104 moves backward.
(Cutter device 110)
As shown in FIG. 1, the cutter device 110 is located at the tip of the driving actuator 100, faces away from each other in the open position, and sandwiches the shaft portion 82 of the rivet 20 within the facing interval. As shown in FIG. 14, the shaft portion 82 is cut off from the head portion 81 in the closed position.

Note that a portion of the shaft portion 82 cut by the cutter device 110 and the head portion 81 are collectively referred to as the remaining portion 21 of the rivet 20 after cutting, or simply the remaining portion 21 (see FIG. 26).
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 10, the cutter device 110 includes a pair of upper and lower upper cutter pieces 111 and a lower cutter piece 112 that are pivotably supported so as to be opened and closed.
Note that when the supply direction of the rivet 20 is taken as a reference, the upper cutter piece 111 is positioned in front of the supply direction, and the lower cutter piece 112 is positioned rearward.

As shown in FIG. 1, the upper and lower cutter pieces 111 and 112 are supported so that the middle of the length is rotatable in the vertical direction, the front end is a cutter, and the rear end is a cam portion of the slide cam 104. When engaged, an engagement surface is provided. The upper and lower engagement surfaces are inclined in parallel with the cam portion of the slide cam 104, and specifically closed in a substantially “C” shape or a substantially V shape toward the rear.
As shown in FIGS. 2 to 10, the upper and lower cutter pieces 111 and 112 include the following parts.

(1) Opening 113
The opening 113 is provided in the lower cutter piece 112 and allows the frontmost rivet 20 to be transferred to a supply actuator 180 described later to pass therethrough.
(2) Upper support 114
The upper support portion 114 supports the shaft of the upper cutter piece 111 so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction.

(3) Lower bearing part 115
The lower support portion 115 supports the shaft of the lower cutter piece 112 so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction. A pair of lower support portions 115 are arranged independently on both sides of the opening 113.
(Switching valve 120)
Although not shown, the switching valve 120 is disposed approximately at the center of the entire length of the driving actuator 100.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the switching valve 120 is positioned in an air supply path to a supply actuator 180, which will be described later, and is driven when moving in the direction of pulling out the head 81 of the rivet 20. The actuator 180 is switched. The supply actuator 180 is urged in the transfer direction at all times, that is, when the rivet 20 shown in FIG. 15 is supplied, and returns to the counter-transfer direction as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 by the switching operation of the switching valve.

As shown in FIG. 1, the cylinder of the switching valve 120 has one input port and two output ports. Of the two output ports, one is located on the head side and the other is located on the rod side. The input port is positioned between the output port on the head side and the output port on the rod side.
In the initial state, as shown in FIG. 1, the piston is positioned on the rod side of the cylinder, and the air flow is an input port and an output port on the rod side. After the switching operation, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the piston slides toward the head side of the cylinder, and the flow of air pressure changes from the input port to the output port on the head side.

The switching valve 120 includes the following parts as shown in FIG.
The parts of the switching valve 120 are not limited to the following (1).
(1) Switching shaft 121
As shown in FIG. 1, the switching shaft 121 has one end fitted in the switching groove 91 of the main shaft 90 and the other end connected to the piston rod of the switching valve 120.

When the main shaft 90 is retracted, the switching shaft 121 is pushed by the end face of the switching groove 91 to slide the piston toward the cylinder head and switch the switching valve 120 as shown in FIG. .
(Return control means 130)
As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the reverse return regulating means 130 projects into the discharge path 31 and regulates the remaining portion 21 from returning to the loading position A.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the reverse regulating means 130 includes the following parts.
In addition, the parts of the reversing restriction means 130 are not limited to the following (1) to (2).
(1) Plunger 131
The plunger 131 is supported in the discharge path 31 so as to be able to advance and retreat.
(2) Energizing means (not shown)
Although not shown, the urging means is for urging the plunger 131 in a direction in which the plunger 131 protrudes into the discharge path 31, and is composed of, for example, a spring.

When the remaining portion 21 of the rivet 20 after being cut is positioned at the loading position A, as shown in FIG. 15, when the new rivet 20 is supplied to the loading position A by a supply actuator 180 described later, It is pushed by the new rivet 20 and pushed into the discharge path 31.
At this time, the plunger 131 is pushed by the remaining portion 21 and is temporarily retracted against the urging force of the urging means (not shown). When the remaining portion 21 passes the plunger 131, the plunger 131 projects again into the discharge path 31 by the restoring force of the urging means, and the remaining portion 21 is prevented from returning from the discharge path 31 to the loading position A.
(Control lever 140)
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the operation lever 140 is triggered and connected to a piston of a trigger valve 150, which will be described later, and starts driving the rivet 20 loaded in the air tool 10.
(Trigger valve 150)
As shown in FIG. 1, the trigger valve 150 has a piston connected to the operation lever 140, and the piston is slid to the head side by pushing the operation lever 140, thereby allowing the flow paths of the two output ports to flow. It is for switching.

The cylinder of the trigger valve 150 has one input port and two output ports. Of the two output ports, one is located on the head side and the other is located on the rod side.
The input port is connected to one of two output ports of a branch joint 170 described later. The head-side output port is connected to the head-side input port of the main cylinder 101. The rod side output port is connected to the rod side input port of the main cylinder 101.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the initial state where the operation lever 140 is not operated, the trigger valve 150 flows from the input port to the rod side input port.
When the operation lever 140 is operated, as shown in FIG. 11, the flow of pneumatic pressure is switched, and the input port is changed to the input port on the rod side.
(Hose connecting part 160)
Although not shown, the hose connecting portion 160 is for connecting a hose for supplying air.
(Branch fitting 170)
As shown in FIG. 1, the branch joint 170 is for branching the air supplied from the hose connecting portion 160 in two directions.

The branch joint 170 has one input port and two output ports.
The input port is connected to the hose coupling part 160. One of the two output ports is connected to the input port of the trigger valve 150. The other output port is connected to the input port on the rod side of the switching valve 120.
(Supply actuator 180)
2 to 4, the supply actuator 180 is for loading the rivet row 60 and tearing the fragile portion 83 of the rivet 20 in the foremost row to supply it to the loading position A. The rivet 20 supplied to the loading position A is transferred from the loading position A to the driving position B by the driving actuator 100 with the head 81 held by the main shaft 90.

As shown in FIG. 1, the cylinder of the supply actuator 180 has one input port on the head side and one input port on the rod side.
The input port on the head side is connected to the output port on the head side of the switching valve 120. The input port on the rod side is connected to the output port on the rod side of the switching valve 120.
In the initial state, as shown in FIG. 1, the supply actuator 180 has a pneumatic flow from the output port on the rod side of the switching valve 120 to the input port on the rod side of the supply actuator 180, and the piston slides to the head side. Then descend.

On the other hand, when the switching valve 120 is switched, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the flow of air pressure changes from the output port on the head side of the switching valve 120 to the input port on the head side of the supply actuator 180, Slide to the rod side and rise.
(Supply mechanism 190)
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the supply mechanism 190 is connected to the piston rod of the supply actuator 180 and supplies the rivets 20 in the foremost row of the rivet row 60 to the loading position A one by one. is there.

Specifically, the supply mechanism 190 includes the following parts.
(1) Slider 191
The lower end portion of the slider 191 is connected to the piston rod, and is supported so as to be movable up and down.
(2) Powell 192
The Powell 192 is rotatably supported by the upper end portion of the slider 191 and extends in the shape of a pointed beak toward the interval between the adjacent head portions 81 of the rivet row 60.

Specifically, the Powell 192 enters between the head 81 of the rivet 20 in the front row and the head 81 of the rivet 20 in the second row, and when the slider 191 rises, 20 is pushed out to loading position A. Next, when the slider 191 is lowered, the Powell 192 is pushed by the head 81 of the rivet 20 in the second row and descends while rotating, and the head 81 of the rivet 20 in the second row and the rivet in the third row Get in between 20 heads 81.
(Recovery case 200)
As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, a hollow box-shaped collection case 200 is detachably attached to the upper surface of the main body 30.

Although not shown, the bottom surface of the collection case 200 has a hole communicating with the discharge path 31. The collection case 200 is formed in a hollow box shape with an open upper surface, and an open / close lid 201 is attached to the front of the opening so as to be openable and closable.
On the other hand, a plurality of case mounting portions 32 projecting upward are provided on the upper surface of the main body 30 so that the collection case 200 can be fixed via these case mounting portions 32.

The collection case 200 acts as a means for preventing the remaining portion 21 of the rivet 20 from scattering. The scattering prevention means can prevent the remaining portion 21 of the rivet 20 discharged through the discharge path 31 from scattering.
As an aspect of the scattering prevention means, the remaining portion 21 of the rivet 20 is recovered, and the recovery case 200 is illustrated as an example of recovery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a bag-shaped one may be used. Further, the scattering prevention means may not have a recovery function, and although not shown, for example, a pipe of the discharge path 31 may be connected, and the remaining portion 21 of the rivet 20 may flow out from the open end of the pipe. When a pipe is used, there is no function to collect, and it simply prevents the remaining portion 21 of the rivet 20 from being scattered and tries to collect it in one place. Of course, although not shown, the open end of the pipe may face or be connected to a trash can or a trash bag.
(Description of operation)
Next, the operation of the air tool 10 having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to pneumatic circuit diagrams shown in FIGS. 1 and 11 to 20.
(Initial state of Fig. 1)
FIG. 1 is a pneumatic circuit diagram for explaining an initial state of the air tool 10.

The initial state is when the operation lever 140 is not operated.
At this time, the rivet 20 is already loaded, and its head 81 is held at the tip of the main shaft 90.
The rivet 20 is transferred to the driving position B, and a female member 70 is projected in front of the cutter device 110 in an open state, as shown in FIG. At this time, the shaft portion 82 of the rivet 20 is located at the interval between the upper and lower cutter pieces 111 and 112.

The flow of air to the driving actuator 100 is as follows.
Branch joint 170 → head side output port of trigger valve 150 → head side input port of main cylinder 101 → head side input port of outer piston 102 Both outer piston 102 and inner piston 103 of driving actuator 100 are rods The main shaft 90 is also in the most advanced position.

The flow of air to the supply actuator 180 is as follows.
Branch joint 170 → Rod side output port of switching valve 120 → Rod side input port of supply actuator 180 The piston of supply actuator 180 slides to the head side and is in the lowered position.
(When operating the operating lever 140 in FIG. 11)
FIG. 11 is a pneumatic circuit diagram for explaining a state when the operation lever 140 is operated.

First, as shown in FIG. 4, the leg portion 72 of the rivet 20 projecting forward of the cutter device 110 in the opened state is inserted in accordance with the mounting hole H of the panel P (not shown) (see FIG. 25).
Thereafter, the operation lever 140 is pulled with a finger.
When the operation lever 140 is operated, the piston of the trigger valve 150 slides back toward the cylinder head.

When the piston moves backward, the air flow to the driving actuator 100 is switched as follows.
Branch joint 170 → Rod side output port of trigger valve 150 → Rod side input port of main cylinder 101 → Rod side input port of outer piston 102 Slide cam 104 connected to outer piston 102 by outer piston 102 retracting Retreats. At this time, although not shown in the figure due to the retraction of the slide cam 104, the main shaft 90 retreats in conjunction with the fitting of the uneven portions of the slide cam 104 and the main shaft 90.

The air flow to the supply actuator 180 is the same as in the initial state of FIG.
(When fastening rivet 20 in FIG. 12)
FIG. 12 is a pneumatic circuit diagram for explaining a state when the rivet 20 is fastened.
When the main shaft 90 moves backward, the rivet 20 is caulked as shown in FIGS.

That is, since the base portion 71 of the female member 70 protruding from the cutter device 110 in the open state hits the end surfaces of the tip portions of the upper and lower cutter pieces 111 and 112, the shaft portion 82 of the male member 80 is prevented from moving backward. As shown in FIG. 25, the leg portion 72 expands in diameter on the back side of the panel P.
When the diameter of the leg portion 72 is increased on the back side of the panel P, the main shaft 90 can no longer retreat, and the retreat of the main shaft 90 stops.
(When cutting the rivet 20 in FIG. 13)
FIG. 13 is a pneumatic circuit diagram for explaining a state when the rivet 20 is cut.

After stopping the retraction of the main shaft 90, the slide cam 104 tries to retreat further. At this time, although not shown, the engagement of the uneven portion with the main shaft 90 is released, and the slide cam 104 retreats alone.
When the slide cam 104 moves backward, the cam portion engages with the engagement surfaces of the upper and lower cutter pieces 111 and 112, and the cutter device 110 is closed.

When the cutter device 110 is closed, the shaft portion 82 of the rivet 20 is cut as shown in FIG.
When the shaft portion 82 of the rivet 20 is cut, a part of the shaft portion 82 of the female member 70 and the male member 80 remains attached to the mounting hole H of the panel P.
At the same time, when the shaft portion 82 of the rivet 20 is cut, the main shaft 90 can be retracted.
(When the main shaft 90 in FIG. 14 is retracted)
FIG. 14 is a pneumatic circuit diagram for explaining a state when the main shaft 90 is retracted.

When the main shaft 90 can be retracted, the main shaft 90 retracts as the inner piston 103 retracts.
As the main shaft 90 moves backward, the remaining portion 21 of the rivet 20 moves from the driving position B to the loading position A.
At the same time, when the main shaft 90 is moved backward, the switching valve 120 is switched by pushing the switching shaft 121 of the switching valve 120 by the end face of the switching groove 91.

When the switching valve 120 is switched, the air flow to the supply actuator 180 is switched as follows.
Branch joint 170 → output port on the head side of the switching valve 120 → input port on the head side of the actuator 180 for supply (when supplying and discharging the rivet 20 in FIG. 15)
FIG. 15 is a pneumatic circuit diagram for explaining a state when the rivet 20 is supplied and discharged.

When the switching valve 120 is switched, the piston of the supply actuator 180 slides to the rod side and rises.
When the piston of the supply actuator 180 rises, the leading rivet 20 is supplied to the loading position A by the supply mechanism 190.
At this time, the remaining portion 21 of the rivet 20 remaining at the loading position A is pushed by the newly supplied rivet 20, disengages from the tip of the main shaft 90, and is pushed out from the loading position A to the discharge path 31.

The remaining portion 21 pushed out to the discharge path 31 is restricted from being moved backward to the loading position A by the reverse return restricting means 130.
At the same time, the head 81 of the newly supplied rivet 20 is held at the tip of the main shaft 90.
(When the operation lever 140 in FIG. 16 is opened)
FIG. 16 is a pneumatic circuit diagram for explaining a state when the operation lever 140 is opened.

When the force that pulls the operation lever 140 with a finger is released, the operation lever 140 is restored by an urging force of a coil spring or the like (not shown). At this time, the piston of the trigger valve 150 slides forward to the rod side of the cylinder.
When the piston moves forward, the air flow to the driving actuator 100 returns to the initial state shown in FIG. 1 and switches as follows.

Branch joint 170 → output port on the head side of the trigger valve 150 → input port on the head side of the main cylinder 101 → input port on the head side of the outer piston 102 When the trigger valve 150 is switched, the outer piston 102 moves forward.
(When the outer piston 102 in FIG. 17 moves forward and when the switching valve 120 is released)
FIG. 17 is a pneumatic circuit diagram for explaining a state when the outer piston 102 moves forward and when the switching valve 120 is released.

When the outer piston 102 moves forward, the slide cam 104 connected to the outer piston 102 also moves forward.
When the slide cam 104 also moves forward, the cam portion is disengaged from the engagement surfaces of the upper and lower cutter pieces 111 and 112, and the cutter device 110 is opened.
When the slide cam 104 further advances, although not shown, the concave and convex portions of the slide cam 104 and the main shaft 90 are fitted again, and the main shaft 90 moves forward in conjunction.

When the main shaft 90 moves forward, the switching groove 91 moves to open the switching shaft 121 of the switching valve 120, and the piston of the switching valve 120 moves forward again by an urging force such as a coil spring (not shown). To switch.
When the switching valve 120 is switched, the air flow to the supply actuator 180 returns to the initial state of FIG. 1 and switches as follows.

Branch joint 170 → Output port on the rod side of the switching valve 120 → Input port on the rod side of the supply actuator 180 (when the outer piston 102 of FIG. 18 is most advanced, when the supply actuator 180 is lowered)
FIG. 18 is a pneumatic circuit diagram for explaining a state when the outer piston 102 is most advanced and when the supply actuator 180 is lowered.

When the outer piston 102 advances, the inner piston 103 also advances, and the main shaft 90 further advances. At this time, the newly supplied rivet 20 is advanced from the loading position A.
At this time, the fragile portion 83 of the newly supplied rivet 20 is torn off.
When the switching valve 120 is switched, the air flow to the supply actuator 180 returns to the initial state of FIG. 1, and the supply actuator 180 is lowered.

At this time, when the slider 191 is lowered, the Powell 192 of the supply mechanism 190 is pushed by the head 81 of the rivet 20 in the second row and descends while rotating, and the head 81 of the rivet 20 in the second row It enters between the head 81 of the rivet 20 in the third row.
(When the main shaft 90 in FIG. 19 moves forward)
FIG. 19 is a pneumatic circuit diagram for explaining a state of the main shaft 90 when moving forward.

As the inner piston 103 advances, the main shaft 90 advances, and the newly supplied rivet 20 is further advanced from the loading position A.
(In the initial state when the main shaft 90 of FIG. 20 is most advanced)
FIG. 20 is a pneumatic circuit diagram for explaining an initial state when the main shaft 90 is most advanced.

  The main shaft 90 further advances, transfers the newly supplied rivet 20 from the loading position A to the driving position B, and returns to the initial state.

It is a pneumatic circuit diagram of an air tool. It is a perspective view of an air tool and a rivet row. It is a perspective view of the air tool in the state where a rivet row is mounted. It is a perspective view of the air tool of the state which loaded the rivet into the cutter apparatus. It is the perspective view which expanded a part of air tool. It is the perspective view which expanded a part of air tool. It is the perspective view which expanded a part of air tool. It is the perspective view which expanded a part of air tool. It is a partial longitudinal cross-sectional view of an air tool. It is a partial perspective view which made the air tool a longitudinal section. FIG. 2 is a pneumatic circuit diagram in each operation state corresponding to FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a pneumatic circuit diagram in each operation state corresponding to FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a pneumatic circuit diagram in each operation state corresponding to FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a pneumatic circuit diagram in each operation state corresponding to FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a pneumatic circuit diagram in each operation state corresponding to FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a pneumatic circuit diagram in each operation state corresponding to FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a pneumatic circuit diagram in each operation state corresponding to FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a pneumatic circuit diagram in each operation state corresponding to FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a pneumatic circuit diagram in each operation state corresponding to FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a pneumatic circuit diagram in each operation state corresponding to FIG. 1. It is a partial front view of a rivet row. It is a side view of a rivet row. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a rivet. It is another longitudinal cross-sectional view of a rivet. It is a front view for demonstrating the fastening state of a rivet. It is a front view for demonstrating the cutting state of a rivet. It is a perspective view of the air tool before attachment of a collection case. It is a perspective view of the air tool after attachment of a recovery case.

10 Air tool for fastening rivets
20 rivets 21 remaining
30 Main unit
31 Discharge path 32 Case mounting part A Loading position B Driving position
40 Control section 50 Supply section
60 rivets
70 Female parts
71 Base 72 Leg
73 Communication hole
80 Male parts
81 Head 82 Shaft
83 Vulnerable parts
90 Main shaft 91 Switching groove
100 Driving actuator
101 Main cylinder 102 Outer piston
103 Inner piston 104 Slide cam
110 Cutter device
111 Upper cutter piece 112 Lower cutter piece
113 opening
114 Upper bearing 115 Lower bearing
120 Switching valve 121 Switching shaft
130 Reverse control means 131 Plunger
140 Control lever 150 Trigger valve
160 Hose connection 170 Branch joint
180 Supply actuator
190 Supply mechanism
191 Slider 192 Powell
200 Collection case (scattering prevention means)
201 Opening / closing lid P Panel (mounting partner) H Mounting hole

Claims (7)

base,
Legs that extend from the base, are inserted into mounting holes provided in the mounting counterpart, and can be expanded in diameter by bending on the back side of the mounting holes,
A female member provided with a communication hole communicating from the base to the leg;
head,
The male member is provided with a shaft portion that extends from the head, is detachably inserted into the communication hole, and moves in the direction of extraction from the communication hole to expand the leg portion. Rivets,
Directing the legs in the same direction, and connecting the adjacent heads together via a fragile portion, a plurality of rivets are connected to a rivet row,
A feeding actuator for loading the rivet row and tearing the weakened portion of the rivet in the front row to transfer it to the loading position;
In the rivet fastening air tool comprising a driving actuator for holding the head of the rivet transferred to the loading position and moving it in a direction of pulling out from the communication hole,
In the air tool,
A cutter device that is located at the loading position and cuts off the shaft portion of the rivet after fastening;
A discharge path for discharging the remainder of the rivet cut out by the cutter device to the outside;
A rivet fastening air tool, comprising: a retraction regulating means for projecting into the discharge path and regulating the remaining portion from returning to the loading position. A rivet fastening air tool according to claim 1,
The reversion regulating means is
A plunger supported so as to be able to advance and retreat in the discharge path;
A rivet fastening air tool, comprising urging means for urging the plunger in a direction projecting into the discharge passage. A rivet fastening air tool according to claim 1 or claim 2,
In the discharge path,
An air tool for fastening rivets, characterized by further comprising scattering prevention means capable of preventing scattering of the remaining portion of the rivet discharged through the discharge path. base,
Legs that extend from the base, are inserted into mounting holes provided in the mounting counterpart, and can be expanded in diameter by bending on the back side of the mounting holes,
A female member provided with a communication hole communicating from the base to the leg;
head,
The male member is provided with a shaft portion that extends from the head, is detachably inserted into the communication hole, and moves in the direction of extraction from the communication hole to expand the leg portion. Rivets,
Directing the legs in the same direction, and connecting the adjacent heads together via a fragile portion, a plurality of rivets are connected to a rivet row,
A feeding actuator for loading the rivet row and tearing the weakened portion of the rivet in the front row to transfer it to the loading position;
In the rivet fastening air tool comprising a driving actuator for holding the head of the rivet transferred to the loading position and moving it in a direction of pulling out from the communication hole,
In the air tool,
A cutter device that is located at the loading position and cuts off the shaft portion of the rivet after fastening;
A discharge path for discharging the remainder of the rivet cut by the cutter device;
An air tool for fastening rivets, comprising: a scatter preventing means capable of preventing the remaining portion of the rivet discharged through the discharge path from being scattered. A rivet fastening air tool according to claim 3 or claim 4,
The scattering prevention means includes
An air tool for fastening rivets, characterized by comprising a hollow box-shaped collection case. The rivet fastening air tool according to claim 5,
The collection case is
A rivet fastening air tool, wherein the air tool is detachably attached to an outlet of the discharge passage. A rivet fastening air tool according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The rivet fastening air tool, wherein the rivet is made of resin.

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