Tool with charge advance mechanism
US11577373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25C7/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A powder actuated fastening tool including a charge advance apparatus for advancing a powder charge strip relative to a barrel of the tool, wherein the charge advance apparatus includes a rotatable ratchet having teeth for engaging receptacles formed in the powder charge strip, and a charge advance member coupled to a trigger of the tool, wherein the charge advance member acts on the rotatable ratchet to rotate the ratchet in response to actuation and/or release of the trigger, such that the rotation of the ratchet causes advance of the powder charge strip relative to the barrel.
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