CPC F16B 2/00 (2013.01) [B23P 19/04 (2013.01)] | 16 Claims |
1. An apparatus for connecting a workpiece to a connection element in a form-fit and/or force-fit manner, said apparatus comprising:
a robot for positioning the workpiece;
a spindle for connecting the connection element to the workpiece;
a first support configured to stabilize the workpiece as the connection element is connected to the workpiece, said first support having a contact region substantially in alignment with a longitudinal axis of the spindle and in contact with the workpiece during connection of the connection element to the workpiece, said contact region having a size which is smaller than 0.01 m2; and
a second support configured to stabilize the workpiece as the connection element is connected to the workpiece, said second support having a support surface which in a state in which the workpiece is supported in a substantially orthogonal axis relative to the longitudinal axis of the spindle is disposed in a different plane than a support surface of the first support.
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