Replaceable magazine system for a fastener driving tool
US4671443A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25C5/1686
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A manually attachable and detachable, interchangeable magazine system for use with fastener driving tools of the type having a housing containing a driver operating mechanism for driving a fastener by multiple blows and of the type having a housing containing a driver operating mechanism for driving a fastener by a single blow. Each magazine contains a plurality of fasteners and a driver therefor. Each magazine is removably affixable by hand to one of the tool housing and a carrier within the tool housing. In the instance of a multiple-blow tool, the magazine is shiftable with respect to the tool housing between a normal extended position and a retracted position within the housing. In the instance of a single-blow tool, the magazine is fixed with respect to the tool housing. Each magazine can be a refillable and reusable magazine, or a single-use, disposable magazine. Magazines containing different types of fasteners are interchangeable within the system.
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