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Tool with charge advance mechanism

US12138764B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 2024
Grant dateNov 12, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2044

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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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