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Device for inserting a tongue

US10953566B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2017
Grant dateMar 23, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04F2201/0523
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A handheld device is disclosed for inserting a tongue into an insertion groove in a panel. The device includes a first part including a power unit which is configured for driving a puncher. The handheld device includes a second part, which is connected to the first part. The second part includes the displaceable puncher and a guiding device which is configured to guide the displaceable puncher and the tongue. An outer edge of the second part includes a first positioning element and a second positioning element. The first positioning element and the second positioning element are configured to be positioned at least partly in the insertion groove during an insertion of the tongue into the insertion groove. The displaceable puncher is configured to displace the tongue from the handheld device to an inserted position in the insertion groove.

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