Staple forming and driving machine
US4573625A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 1984 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB27F7/38
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A relatively small desk-type stapler is disclosed which both forms and drives the staple from a belt of staple blanks retained in a removable cartridge. The stapler includes a driver, a former positioned to be driven by the driver, a former block and a sheath, all of which ports are held to a stationary stapler head by means of a single spring. Power to drive and form the staple may be provided by an electric solenoid. A simple anti-jam means is provided by the interaction ofthe driver, the former, the former block, the sheath and the stapler head.
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