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WIRELESS-ENABLED TIGHTENING SYSTEM FOR FASTENERS AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

  • US 20080115589A1
  • Filed: 11/17/2006
  • Published: 05/22/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/17/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A wireless-enabled tightening system comprising:

  • a visual designator configured to project an indicator onto a workpiece, the indicator identifying a fastener to be tightened;

    a torque wrench comprising a wireless transmitter and a means for identifying whether the correct torque has been applied to the fastener on the workpiece and configured to provide a feedback for a user;

    a camera configured to capture an image of the workpiece when an appropriate amount of torque has been applied to the fastener; and

    a microprocessor for identifying the fastener from a sequence of fasteners to be tightened and determining the next fastener to tighten.

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