Riveter
Design of a simple rivet gun
The main parts of a rivet gun are carefully designed to make putting rivets in easy. A typical rivet gun includes a body, handles, a nozzle, and a jaw assembly. The nozzle holds the rivet in place while the jaw assembly grabs onto the central rod of the rivet, called the mandrel. When you squeeze the handles, the jaw stops the mandrel from turning. Squeezing the handles also pulls on the mandrel, making the hollow rivet change shape and create a bump on one side. This process ensures a strong and secure connection. Different designs are used for different jobs, such as manual ones for simple tasks and more advanced ones for heavy-duty work. Rivet guns are known for their simplicity and effectiveness, making them widely used in various industries. The following section will explain how to design a basic riveter tool, starting from simple calculations to understanding the key stresses and checking how the design handles wear and tear.
Ever wondered how riveters, especially the common pop rivet type, work? If you've been to a store like Home Depot, you've likely come across these tools. They come in various shapes and sizes, serving a multitude of purposes – from road signs and planes to bridges and even the rivets in your favorite pair of jeans that make the pockets sturdier.
Rivets are everywhere, and they're versatile, often replacing bolts, nails, or welding for providing stable structural support. In this discussion, we'll simplify the concept by exploring a basic design for a rivet gun. We'll touch upon the essential mechanisms and factors involved in making these tools. Since there are several ways to apply rivets, we'll focus on the widely used pop rivet
To gain a better understanding , watch this video that demonstrates how a rivet operates.
Simple Riveter Design
This design focuses on the initial design of a prototype and FEA and ergonomics will be the next step to improve the design.
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Project Definition
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Initial Design
Design Analysis
Initial Prototype