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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FASTENER INSTALLATION

  • US 20080319570A1
  • Filed: 06/25/2008
  • Published: 12/25/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/25/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for fastener installation at a location using a fastener installation tool, comprising:

  • a torque measurement circuit configured to measure the torque applied to a fastener being installed;

    a position sensor configured to determine a rotational position of the fastener with respect to a fastener mate; and

    a processor configured to receive data indicative of the torque and rotational position throughout the torquing of the fastener, the processor further configured to compare the received data with a stored fastener torque signature to thereby determine whether the fastener was properly installed.

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