US 12,330,249 B2
Hardware automatic fastening apparatus
Ji Eun Jang, Suwon-si (KR)
Assigned to HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, Seoul (KR); and KIA CORPORATION, Seoul (KR)
Filed by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, Seoul (KR); and KIA CORPORATION, Seoul (KR)
Filed on Jul. 20, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/869,149.
Claims priority of application No. 10-2021-0124241 (KR), filed on Sep. 16, 2021.
Prior Publication US 2023/0081846 A1, Mar. 16, 2023
Int. Cl. B23P 19/00 (2006.01); B23P 19/06 (2006.01)
CPC B23P 19/002 (2013.01) [B23P 19/06 (2013.01)] 15 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A hardware automatic fastening apparatus comprising:
a magazine comprising:
a lever formed on an outer edge, the lever being configured to store and supply hardware consisting of a bolt, a nut, a clip, and/or combinations thereof;
a rotating part coupled to the magazine configured to rotate the magazine to position the hardware at a predetermined position; and
a torque generating tool including an ascending and descending mechanism for ascending the hardware positioned by the rotating part upon ascending, and including a torque applying part for applying a torque to the ascended hardware;
wherein the lever has a latch structure.