EP1034055A2 - Procede et dispositif pour realiser un assemblage estampe rivete - Google Patents

Procede et dispositif pour realiser un assemblage estampe rivete

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EP1034055A2
EP1034055A2 EP98966245A EP98966245A EP1034055A2 EP 1034055 A2 EP1034055 A2 EP 1034055A2 EP 98966245 A EP98966245 A EP 98966245A EP 98966245 A EP98966245 A EP 98966245A EP 1034055 A2 EP1034055 A2 EP 1034055A2
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stamp
hold
down device
punch
path
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Dirk Hermann
Dieter Mauer
Reinhold Opper
Joachim Möser
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Newfrey LLC
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21J—FORGING; HAMMERING; PRESSING METAL; RIVETING; FORGE FURNACES
    • B21J15/00—Riveting
    • B21J15/02—Riveting procedures
    • B21J15/025—Setting self-piercing rivets
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21J—FORGING; HAMMERING; PRESSING METAL; RIVETING; FORGE FURNACES
    • B21J15/00—Riveting
    • B21J15/10—Riveting machines
    • B21J15/16—Drives for riveting machines; Transmission means therefor
    • B21J15/20—Drives for riveting machines; Transmission means therefor operated by hydraulic or liquid pressure
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21J—FORGING; HAMMERING; PRESSING METAL; RIVETING; FORGE FURNACES
    • B21J15/00—Riveting
    • B21J15/10—Riveting machines
    • B21J15/28—Control devices specially adapted to riveting machines not restricted to one of the preceding subgroups
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21J—FORGING; HAMMERING; PRESSING METAL; RIVETING; FORGE FURNACES
    • B21J15/00—Riveting
    • B21J15/10—Riveting machines
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  • the subject matter of the invention relates to a method and to an apparatus for producing a punch rivet connection.
  • riveted joints are becoming increasingly important as they can be an alternative to welded joints.
  • riveted joints are a suitable alternative d-ar.
  • the parts to be connected are connected by punch rivets without pre-punching.
  • the pre-punching of the parts to be joined, which is necessary with conventional riveting, is replaced by a corresponding cutting process of the punch rivet.
  • the components to be connected are placed on a die. These are fixed on the die by a hold-down device.
  • the semi-tubular rivet cuts through the layer facing the semi-tubular rivet.
  • the semi-hollow rivet is then plastically deformed in or in the lower layers to form a closing head.
  • the shape of the closing head is essentially determined by the shape of a die.
  • the material punched out from the upper layer and possibly from other layers fills the hollow rivet shank of the semi-hollow rivet and is captively enclosed.
  • the semi-hollow rivet is then compressed, so that, on the one hand, the closing head is further developed and, on the other hand, the head of the semi-hollow rivet is essentially flush with the upper layer.
  • CONFIRMATION HEADS Crucial for a high-quality punch rivet connection with a semi-tubular rivet is the perfect hold of the positioned components on the one hand, so that the position of the components relative to one another is not changed due to a flow movement during punching, and on the other hand the choice of a suitable punch rivet for the material-specific composition and its rivet geometry.
  • WO 94/14554 proposes a device which has a die, a hold-down device and a punch. At least two layers of components can be clamped between the hold-down device and the die.
  • the hold-down device can be moved via a first piston-cylinder unit.
  • a second piston-cylinder unit is provided as the drive unit for the stamp. The first and the second piston-cylinder unit can be actuated independently of one another.
  • a similar embodiment of a device for producing a self-piercing rivet connection is known from WO 93/24258.
  • This device also has a piston-cylinder unit, by means of which the necessary clamping force of the hold-down device can be generated. Different clamping forces can be generated by appropriate pressure control.
  • the device according to WO 93/24258 has a second piston-cylinder unit as the drive unit of the stamp.
  • the mechanical properties of a punch rivet connection in particular the strength behavior of the punch rivet connection, depend on the design of the closing head. The strength behavior is also influenced by the configuration of the area of the components between the head and the closing head of the punch rivet.
  • the present invention is based on the object of developing the known method for producing a punch rivet connection in such a way that on the one hand a material-friendly production of a punch rivet connection and on the other hand a punch rivet connection with higher strength is achieved.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a device for producing a punch rivet connection which is suitable for producing a punch rivet connection in a manner that is gentle on the material. The device is also intended to ensure that the punch rivet connection produced by the device achieves high strength values.
  • the method according to the invention for producing a punch rivet connection ensures that a clamping force exerted by the hold-down device on the at least two layers can be varied according to a predetermined course during a punch riveting process.
  • a variation of the clamping force exerted by the hold-down device on the at least two layers is achieved in that the hold-down device can be connected to the stamp via a coupling unit in such a way that during a punch riveting process a coupling of the hold-down device to the stamp is made between an essentially rigid coupling state and a decoupled state can be changed.
  • This procedure according to the invention ensures that the hold-down device can be moved synchronously with the punch, in particular in the direction of the die, in the rigid coupling state. In the decoupled state, the stamp can be moved while maintaining or varying the clamping force acting on the components from the hold-down device.
  • the clamping force acting on the components from the hold-down device is variable, since this depends on the movement of the punch, it is also achieved that the sufficiently necessary clamping force is always applied for individual sections of the punch riveting process.
  • the extent to which the clamping force is changed depends on the coupling state. In particular, it is proposed that the coupling state be changed depending on the stamp path or a parameter derived from the stamp path.
  • the layers are first pressed against the die with a reduced clamping force.
  • the layers can then be pressed against the die with a varying clamping force compared to the reduced clamping force.
  • the clamping force should be increased during the upsetting process. This has the advantage that when a bulge at least partially surrounding the head of the hollow rivet is formed, it is compressed by the hold-down device in such a way that the head of the hollow rivet is flush with the layer.
  • the clamping force can also be significantly higher than the usual clamping force.
  • the coupling state can be varied continuously or discontinuously depending on the stamp path.
  • a continuous change in the coupling state is preferred since this does not result in an abrupt change in the Clamping force occurs.
  • the jumps in the clamping force can be selected such that there is no markedly sudden change in the process parameters.
  • the hold-down device By rigidly coupling the hold-down device to the stamp, the hold-down device performs the same movement as the stamp.
  • the hold-down device exerts essentially the same force as the stamp.
  • the hold-down device can be decoupled from the punch by controlling the coupling unit.
  • the further clamping force of the hold-down device is controlled via the coupling unit. If the hold-down device is to exert a higher force on the layers after a predetermined stamp path, the hold-down device can be coupled to the stamp again via the coupling unit.
  • the holding-down device with the punch is moved to the layers to be connected such that the holding-down device presses the layers against the die with a predetermined clamping force.
  • the hold-down device is decoupled from the punch and the punch for severing at least the position facing the semi-hollow rivet, forming a closing head for upsetting the semi-hollow rivet, the holder being coupled to the punch according to a predetermined punch path.
  • a variation of the clamping force depending on the stamp path is preferably carried out according to a predetermined course of the clamping force depending on the stamp path.
  • the predetermined clamping force-stamp path curve is a target curve, which is preferably continuously compared with the actual curve of the clamping force as a function of the stamp path.
  • a stamp path measured or one of the parameters derived from the stamp path be compared with a predetermined target value.
  • the hold-down device is preferably decoupled from the stamp or coupled to the stamp
  • the procedure according to the invention also ensures a gentle plastic deformation of the punch rivet in at least one layer without this layer or layers being excessively weakened. Excessive weakening of the layer or layers can lead to an unwanted punching of this layer or layers Punching through the layer or layers, depending on the material pairings, would lead to corrosion. However, this problem does not occur with the method according to the invention
  • the coupling state be changed as a function of the material properties, in particular the strength, of at least one layer.
  • This advantageous development is based on the idea that the layers can have different flow behavior or deformation behavior.
  • a clamping force-stamp path curve is changed depending on the properties of the pairing of the layers of different materials. For example, if a layer made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy is to be connected to a second layer made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy by means of a punch rivet, the coupling state will be changed differently than for a connection aluminum steel
  • the coupling state can also depend on which material properties the layer to be punched or di e has the position to be formed
  • the coupling state be dependent on a thickness at least one position, in particular the position facing the punch rivet, is changed. This should take into account the fact that the flow behavior of the layer (s) also depends on the thickness of the layer (s). In the case of a relatively thin layer, there is a greater risk that the layer in the region of the head of the punch rivet will be overstressed, as a result of which textures or cracks can occur. This can be avoided by allowing a flow movement of this layer towards the semi-tubular rivet at least during part of the punch riveting process, the coupling state being changed from a rigid to a less rigid connection between the hold-down device and the punch.
  • the clamping force can be chosen to be higher than layers with a relatively small thickness, since thick layers have a different stress behavior. Overloading of the thick layer occurs much later than a thin layer, since there is enough material for a flow movement into the die and towards the semi-tubular rivet.
  • the coupling state be changed depending on the material properties of the punch rivet.
  • the hardness of the punch rivet is proposed as a criterion for changing the coupling state.
  • the geometry of the punch rivet in particular the design of the free end face of the punch rivet, and the recess of the semi-hollow rivet also play a role in the design of the rivet connection.
  • the geometry of the punch rivet influences the punching and forming process. It is therefore proposed that the coupling state be changed depending on a geometry of the punch rivet.
  • individual geometric sizes of the punch rivet can also be used as a criterion.
  • the cross section of the punch rivet the length of the punch rivet can be used as factors.
  • the other geometrical ones too Sizes of a punch rivet can be used as criteria for the selection of a suitable coupling state course.
  • the coupling state can be reduced at least during at least part of an upsetting process to such an extent that a movement of at least one layer which is essentially transverse to the semi-hollow rivet is made possible. This ensures that a flow of material occurs during the formation of the closing head, so that the layers in the area of the punch rivet connection are exposed to less mechanical stress, in particular tensile stress.
  • a stamp force of the stamp can be determined and compared with a predetermined target size, the hold-down device preferably being decoupled from the stamp or coupled to the stamp depending on the stamp force and / or the stamp path.
  • the clamping force of the hold-down device can be determined during the riveting process and compared with a predetermined target size. Through the comparison, the clamping force can be varied depending on the stamp path.
  • a target characteristic curve of a clamping force-stamp path course can be determined by experiments. It must first be assumed that such a target characteristic curve is valid for the particular punch rivet connection formed during the test. For punch rivet connections that change with regard to the material properties of the layers, their geometry, etc., corresponding further target characteristics have to be determined. In a first approximation, the Determination of a target characteristic curve for a given punch riveting task by extrapolation of the known target characteristic curves, an assumed target characteristic curve can be determined, which can serve as the basis for the comparison with the clamping force-punch path curve.
  • the hold-down device be coupled to the stamp as a function of a stamp force.
  • the hold-down device can also be coupled to the stamp if the stamp force and the travel path of the stamp are within a certain tolerance range.
  • a clamping force of the hold-down device be measured directly or indirectly.
  • the hold-down device can be decoupled from the stamp or coupled to the stamp depending on the clamping force and / or the stamping force and or the travel path of the stamp.
  • the hold-down device has a piston and the plunger has a pressure piston, the piston and the pressure piston being movable relative to one another within a common chamber, a fluid, preferably a, between the piston and the pressure piston essentially incompressible fluid is provided, the distance between the piston and the pressure piston relative to one another being essentially changed by the fluid, in particular the fluid volume.
  • the chamber with the fluid and the piston and the pressure piston form the coupling unit.
  • the stamp and the hold-down device have a rigid connection.
  • the hold-down device performs a change in position that corresponds to the stamp travel with a corresponding change in the fluid volume, be stationary, the force with which the holding-down device acts on the components can be changed in a variable or constant manner as a function of the fluid volume.
  • the coupling state can be influenced by the fluid pressure
  • At least a portion of the fluid is passed from the chamber into an equalizing chamber, thereby changing the relative position of the piston and the pressure piston relative to one another.
  • the rate at which the position of the piston and the pressure piston changes can be determined by the flow rate of the fluid from the chamber
  • the rate of change of the clamping force is thus also influenced by the flow rate
  • the hold-down device be connected to a piston which is arranged in a double-acting cylinder through which the stamp extends.
  • the stamp has a pressure piston which is in one with, preferably incompressible , Fluid actable chamber is guided
  • the chamber is connected to a volumetrically variable reservoir Chamber is rigidly connected to the cylinder and slidably guided in a housing.
  • the fluid pressure is preferably changed as a function of the stamp travel and / or the travel path of the hold-down device and / or the clamping force and / or the stamp force.
  • a fluid pressure is preferably determined as a function of the stamp path and the fluid pressure-stamp path profile is compared with a predetermined target profile. Depending on the comparison, a pressure control valve that is fluidly connected to the chamber is activated. The fluid pressure in the chamber is controlled by the pressure control valve.
  • the fluid removal is preferably controlled as a function of the clamping force and / or the punch force and / or the travel path of the punch and / or the travel path of the hold-down device.
  • the pressure piston causes the fluid in the chamber to build up pressure, as a result of which the fluid exerts pressure on the piston of the hold-down device and the hold-down device is moved in the direction of the layers. If the holding-down device has provided the force necessary for clamping the layers between the holding-down device and the die, the punch can be moved further, for example, by suitable fluid removal from the chamber, the clamping force between the hold-down device and the die being retained. If there is a greater volume change due to fluid removal from the chamber than the conditioned volume change due to the change in the punch travel, the clamping force of the hold-down device decreases, the punch performing the actual punch riveting process.
  • a device for producing a punch rivet connection with a die, a hold-down device and a punch is proposed.
  • the punch and the hold-down device can be moved towards and away from the die.
  • At least two layers of components can be clamped between the hold-down device and a die.
  • a punch rivet which can be, for example, a semi-hollow rivet, a full rivet, is driven through the punch for connecting the layers at least through the position of the components adjacent to the hold-down device.
  • Punch riveting a coupling of the holding-down device with the punch can be changed between an essentially rigid coupling state and a decoupled state.
  • the stamp is driven by a drive unit.
  • the hold-down device have a piston head and the plunger has a pressure piston.
  • the piston and the pressure piston can be moved relative to one another in a, preferably incompressible, fluid-filled chamber of the coupling unit, the fluid pressure in the chamber being variable.
  • a control device is provided which is used to control the coupling unit. The control unit can be used to achieve that a clamping force exerted by the hold-down device on the at least two layers is varied via the coupling unit during a punch riveting operation in accordance with a predetermined course depending on at least the stamp path or a characteristic variable derived from the stamp path.
  • the fluid pressure can be controlled by withdrawing fluid from the chamber so that the relative position of the piston with respect to the pressure piston is dependent on the volume of the fluid withdrawn.
  • the device preferably has a compensation chamber, into which at least a portion of the fluid can be conducted from the chamber during a punch riveting process and can be returned to the chamber for a renewed punch riveting process via at least one line.
  • At least one line is preferably provided between the compensation chamber and the chamber in which a pressure control valve is arranged.
  • the fluid pressure in the chamber can be controlled by the pressure control valve.
  • a pressure sensor for measuring the fluid pressure is provided, which is connected to the control device.
  • the pressure control valve is also connected to the control device.
  • a fluid pressure is preferably determined as a function of the stamp path and a fluid pressure stamp path curve or a characteristic curve is determined, the latter is compared with a predetermined target curve by means of the control device and the pressure valve is activated accordingly as a function of the comparison. This ensures that the clamping force is essentially controlled via the fluid pressure control.
  • the hold-down device be connected to a piston which is arranged in a double-acting cylinder.
  • the stamp extends through the cylinder.
  • the stamp has a pressure piston which is guided in a chamber to which an incompressible fluid can be applied.
  • the chamber is connected to a variable-volume reservoir.
  • the chamber is rigidly connected to the cylinder and slidably guided in a housing.
  • the device decouple a path measuring device by means of which at least one path of travel of the stamp is measured, and the hold-down device is decoupled as a function of the path of travel of the stamp or is coupled to the stamp.
  • the course of the path change of the stamp can be used to make a quality statement about the punch rivet connection to be achieved.
  • a quality check of the punch rivet connection can already take place during the formation of the
  • Punch rivet connection can be made.
  • the displacement measuring device is preferably arranged on the stamp.
  • the device have a measuring device by means of which a stamp force of the stamp is measured or determined, the hold-down device being decoupled from the stamp or coupled to the stamp depending on the stamp force and or the stamp path.
  • the measurement of the clamping force of the hold-down device can also be used for quality assurance.
  • the suitable time for decoupling or coupling the hold-down device to the punch can be determined.
  • the path of the hold-down device can also be measured with suitable means.
  • the distance measurement of the hold-down device can be used to make a statement about the thickness of the layers of the components to be connected, so that the path of the stamp can be determined knowing the thickness of the layers. This is particularly important if the thickness of the layers is within a tolerance range due to manufacturing tolerances. This also prevents the bottom layer from being cut through by the punch rivet, for example in the case of a punch rivet connection by means of self-piercing punch rivets.
  • the layers can also be pressed against each other by the hold-down device in such a way that they lie against each other before the actual punch riveting process is triggered.
  • the stamp can be driven by means of a hydraulic drive unit.
  • a hydraulic drive unit it is also proposed that the punch be driven by means of a motor, in particular an electromotive, drive unit.
  • the punch performs an essentially linear movement through the drive unit. Further details and advantages of the method and the device are explained on the basis of a preferred exemplary embodiment. Show it:
  • Fig. 9 schematically shows a diagram of a clamping force as a function of the travel of the stamp.
  • Figure 1 shows schematically and in section a device for producing a punch rivet connection.
  • the device has a hold-down device 1, a punch 2 and a die 3.
  • the hold-down device 1 can be moved toward and away from the die 3.
  • two layers 4, 5 of components are shown between the die 3 and the holding-down device 1.
  • the layers 4, 5 are clamped between the hold-down device 1 and the die 3.
  • a punch rivet 8, which rests on the layer 4, is shown schematically.
  • the hold-down device 1 surrounds the punch 2.
  • the punch 2 can also be moved towards and away from the die 3.
  • the device has a coupling unit 6 which connects the hold-down device 1 and the punch 2 in such a way that a coupling of the hold-down device 1 to the punch 2 can be changed between a substantially rigid coupling state and a decoupled state during a punch riveting operation.
  • the coupling unit 6 has a piston 9 connected to the hold-down device 1.
  • a pressure piston 10 is connected to the stamp 2.
  • the piston 9 and the pressure piston 10 are displaceable relative to one another within a chamber 11.
  • the chamber 11 is delimited by a housing 12.
  • the chamber 11 is filled with a, preferably substantially incompressible, fluid 7.
  • the fluid pressure within the variable-volume chamber 11, which is limited by the housing 12, the piston 9 and the pressure piston 10, is variable.
  • the piston 9 has a circumferential groove 13 in which a sealing ring 14 is arranged. As a result, the piston 9 is sealed off from the inner jacket of the housing 12.
  • a through opening 15 is formed within the piston 9, through which the stamp 2 extends.
  • a housing part 18 is provided, in which a return spring 19 is arranged.
  • the housing part 18 is connected to the housing 12.
  • the housing part 18 is preferably screwed to the housing 12.
  • the return spring 19 is connected at one end to the hold-down device 1 and at the opposite end to the housing 12.
  • the hold-down device 1 can be retracted by prestressing the return spring 19.
  • a compensation chamber 20 is formed on the end face of the pressure piston 10 opposite the chamber 11.
  • the compensation chamber 20 has a connection 22 through which an elastic compensation element 21 can be pressurized.
  • the stamp 2 extends through an end plate 23. In the end plate 23, a sealing element 24 is arranged, which rests sealingly on the outer jacket of the stamp 2.
  • FIG. 1 shows a path measuring device 26 through which the stamp path can be measured.
  • the displacement measuring device 26 is connected to a control device 27.
  • the control device 27 is connected to a pressure sensor 28 via a sensor line 36.
  • the pressure sensor 28 is arranged in a line 29 which is connected to the chamber 11 via a connection 30.
  • a line 35 leads to the compensation chamber 20.
  • a pressure control valve 31 which is connected to the control device 27 via a control line 32.
  • the punch 2 and thus also the pressure piston 10 can be moved in the direction of the die 3 and away from it via a drive unit (not shown). If the pressure control valve 31 is closed and the chamber 11 is filled with an essentially incompressible fluid, there is an essentially rigid coupling between the plunger 2 and the hold-down device 1.
  • the hold-down device 1 Due to the rigid coupling and the movement of the punch 2, the hold-down device 1 also moves in the direction of the die 3.
  • the hold-down device 1 is rigidly coupled to the punch 2 until the hold-down device 1 applies a predetermined clamping force to the layers 4, 5.
  • the clamping force is determined as a function of the pressure of the fluid in the chamber 11 by the pressure sensor 28.
  • the stamp 2 with the rivet 8 is positioned on the layer 4. This position forms, for example, a reference position from which a path measurement of the stamp 2 takes place. Then the punch 2 drives the punch rivet 8 into at least the position 4.
  • the path of the stamp 2 is measured by the path measuring device 26.
  • the path measuring device 26 transmits an output signal to the
  • Control device 27 Has it been specified that after holding at least the layer 4, the hold-down device 1 ate with a reduced clamping force on the
  • the fluid flowing out of the chamber 11 is fed to the compensation chamber 20.
  • the pressure sensor 28 measures the pressure within the chamber 11 during the entire process and transmits it to the control device 27. If the holding-down device first clamps the layers with a reduced clamping force and then presses against the die with a higher clamping force compared to the current clamping force, then the control device 27 at least partially closed the pressure regulating valve 31. When the pressure control valve 31 is closed, a quasi-rigid connection is again established between the plunger 2 and the hold-down device 1.
  • a punch riveting process During a punch riveting process, at least some of the fluid flows from the chamber 11 into the compensation chamber 20. It is for a new punch riveting process necessary that the fluid flows back from the compensation chamber 20 into the chamber 11. This can be done via line 35.
  • a channel 33 is provided within the piston 10, in which a check valve 34 is arranged.
  • the check valve 34 is designed so that this allows the fluid from the compensation chamber 20 to flow back into the chamber 11. This prevents possible foaming if the fluid is a pneumatic oil.
  • a compensating element 21 can compensate for a change in volume of the fluid due to the foaming of the fluid in the reservoir.
  • the drive unit of the device is preferably an electric motor.
  • the electromotive drive unit is connected to the stamp via a transmission unit. This ensures that a rotational movement of the electromotive drive unit is achieved via the transmission unit in a translational movement of the stamp. This prevents the device from being subjected to sudden loads, as is the case, for example, with known hydraulic devices.
  • the transmission unit is preferably at least one gear.
  • the gear is preferably a reduction gear. This has the advantage that a drive unit with a relatively low torque can be used.
  • the relatively low torque of the drive unit is transmitted by the reduction gear as a function of the reduction ratio to a correspondingly higher torque or force on the punch.
  • the electromotive drive unit is preferably connected to the control device.
  • the course of the clamping force of the hold-down device can be specified via the control device 27.
  • the control device 27 preferably comprises at least one electronic data processing device.
  • Figure 2 shows a second embodiment of a device for producing a punch rivet connection.
  • the device has an essentially cylindrical housing 12.
  • a stamp 2 is arranged in the housing.
  • the punch 2 is connected at one end to a setting spindle 53.
  • the setting spindle 53 is connected to a drive, not shown.
  • the setting spindle 53 extends through a spindle nut 38.
  • An axial bearing 37 is arranged between an end face of the housing 12 and the spindle nut 38.
  • a cylinder 39 is arranged inside the housing 12.
  • the cylinder 39 is preferably a hydraulic synchronous cylinder.
  • the cylinder 39 has a chamber 40 and a chamber 11.
  • the chambers 11, 40 are separated from one another by a pressure piston 10. This is connected to the stamp 2.
  • a further cylinder 41 is arranged in the housing 12 and is firmly connected to the cylinder 39.
  • the cylinders 39 and 40 are slidably mounted within the housing 12 in the axial direction of the housing.
  • the cylinder 41 delimits a chamber 42 in which a piston 9 is arranged.
  • the piston 9 is connected to a hold-down device 1.
  • the stamp 2 extends through the piston 9 and through the hold-down 1, which preferably the stamp 2 all around. In the exemplary embodiment it is shown that a punch rivet 8 is arranged within the hold-down device 1.
  • the cylinder 39 has two connections 30, 43.
  • the connection 30 is connected to a compensation unit 45 via a line 44.
  • the compensation unit 45 has a reservoir 46, into which the line 44 opens.
  • a piston 47 is arranged within the reservoir 46.
  • the piston 47 is connected to a drive 50 via a spindle 48.
  • the spindle 48 and the piston 47 are designed so that the piston 47 can be at least partially moved out of the reservoir 46 or into it, so that the volume of the chamber 46 changes depending on the position of the piston 47.
  • the chamber 40 can be charged with air via the connection 43.
  • the cylinder 41 has two connections 51, 52 through which air can preferably be introduced into the chamber 42 of the cylinder 41, so that the piston 9 and thus also the hold-down device 1 can be moved to the layers 4, 5 and away from them.
  • Figure 3 shows the device 2 in an initial position.
  • the piston 10 is in a central position within the cylinder 39.
  • the piston 47 of the compensating unit 45 has assumed an end position in which the volume of the chamber 46 is at its lowest.
  • the piston 9 has reached an end position in which the hold-down device 1 can be equipped with a punch rivet 8.
  • a punch rivet 8 is introduced into the hold-down device 1.
  • the chamber 42 is pressurized with compressed air via the connection 52, so that the piston 9 is moved into its second end position. With this, the hold-down device 1 also moves away from the layers 4, 5.
  • the stamp 2 has not changed its position, so that the punch rivet 8 is brought into a joining position within the hold-down device 1.
  • FIG. 4 shows the position of the punch rivet 8 described above within the hold-down device 1.
  • the hold-down device 1 with the punch rivet are spaced apart from the components to be connected, as can be seen from FIG. 4.
  • the ram 2 is moved in the direction of the components by the interaction of the setting spindle 53 with the spindle nut 38.
  • the volume of the chamber 11 remains unchanged.
  • the cylinder 39 and the cylinder 41 are moved with the hold-down device 1 in the direction of the layers 4, 5.
  • the hold-down device 1 exerts a clamping force on the layers 4, 5.
  • the punch 2 exerts a force on the punch rivet 8, as a result of which a punch rivet connection is formed.
  • the piston 50 of the compensation unit 45 is moved via the drive 50 in such a way that the volume of the chamber 46 is increased so that the fluid can flow from the chamber 42 into the chamber 46. (Fig. 6).
  • the hold-down device 1 and the punch 8 are lifted off the layers 4, 5.
  • the lifting takes place via the setting spindle 53, the pressure of the fluid in the chamber 40 preferably being kept constant, so that the cylinders 39, 41 are moved simultaneously with the movement of the stamp, as shown in FIG.
  • the punch is moved further into its end position.
  • the volume of fluid passed from chamber 11 into chamber 46 during the formation of the punch rivet connection is returned from chamber 46 to chamber 11. This is done by introducing the piston 47 into the chamber 46 via the drive 50.
  • the chamber 42 is acted upon by a fluid, so that the piston 9 is moved into its lower end position.
  • Another punch rivet can be inserted into the hold-down.
  • the punching device is provided for a new punch riveting process. A new punch riveting process can be carried out accordingly.
  • FIG. 1 A clamping force-stamp path diagram is shown schematically in FIG.
  • the production of a punch rivet connection with a hollow rivet can be divided into the sections cutting, spreading and upsetting.
  • the characteristics of the individual sections can vary in strength.
  • the clamping force-stamp path diagram shows that shortly before the end of the upsetting process, the clamping force of the hold-down device increases compared to the reduced clamping force. This should allow any training of beads or Warps that rise above the head of the punch rivet are pressed into the upper layer.
  • the course of the clamping force as a function of the stamp path is shown schematically in FIG. 2. It can be adapted to different punch riveting tasks. In particular, the course of the clamping force can be selected depending on the components to be connected and the punch rivet.
  • a further course of a clamping force as a function of the stamp path is shown in dashed lines.
  • the course shows that the clamping force initially rises to a predetermined value and is held at this value.
  • the clamping force is increased for a given stamp travel and then reduced again.
  • the device according to the invention is also suitable for other designs of rivet connections, in particular by means of hollow rivets, solid rivets and the like. It is not imperative that self-perforation be carried out by a rivet.

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L'invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif pour réaliser un assemblage estampé riveté. Au moins deux couches (4, 5) sont pressées contre la matrice (3) par un serre-flan (1). Pour l'assemblage des deux couches (4, 5), un rivet, notamment un rivet semi-tubulaire (8), est enfoncé à travers au moins la couche (4) tournée vers celui-ci, à l'aide d'une bouterolle (2), est déformé dans la ou les couches inférieures (5), formant ainsi une tête de fermeture, et est ensuite refoulé. Le serre-flan est relié à la bouterolle (2) par une unité d'accouplement (6), de sorte que lors de l'estampage et du rivetage, l'accouplement entre le serre-flan (1) et la bouterolle (2) peut être modifié entre un état d'accouplement sensiblement rigide et un état désaccouplé.
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