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Method for tightening a fastener

  • US 5,215,270 A
  • Filed: 06/18/1992
  • Issued: 06/01/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/18/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of controlling the position and speed of a mechanical apparatus comprising the steps of:

  • (a) positioning a mechanical apparatus between a first and a second position,(b) measuring a reference parameter of said mechanical apparatus as said mechanical apparatus is urged between said first position and said second position,(c) comparing said reference parameter to a predetermined value to determine an optimum functioning speed for said mechanical apparatus,(d) adjusting the functioning speed of said mechanical apparatus in response to said comparison to maintain said mechanical apparatus at said optimum functioning speed, and(e) continuously repeating steps b-d until the mechanical apparatus is moved between said first position and said second position.

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