Process for the destruction of a blind fastener and device for its implementation

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PATENT NO 8918977
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13644803

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A method is provided for destroying a blind fastener joining at least two parts. The blind fastener includes, but is not limited to a body situated in the holes provided in the joined parts, with a head at each end thereof, and portions of which protrude above the level of the holes. The method also includes, but is not limited to withdrawing the accessible head of the fastener, and creating a hole that passes through the fastener. An insertion device is configured to restrain the remainder of the fastener in the hole, which has an elongated body having a diameter smaller than or equal to that of the hole and an expandable head at one end thereof The insertion device for restraining the remainder of the fastener being immobilised or capable of only limited movement relative to the joined parts, and expelling the remainder of the fastener from the holes.

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  • AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chelin, Frédéric Encausse, FR 18 107
LaLane, Jacques Saint Orens de Gameville, FR 45 394

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