Power tool having latched pusher assembly
US11179836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25C5/162
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A magazine for use with a fastening tool. The magazine can have a pusher assembly that can be retracted into a recess in the magazine to facilitate loading and reloading of fasteners. The pusher assembly can have a pusher assembly knob which can be reversibly latched to a detent to maintain the pusher assembly in a retracted state. The fastening tool can use a magazine which can be reloaded by a method which has a step of reversibly retracting the pusher assembly into the retracted state to allow for feeding one or more fasteners to the magazine.
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