Automatic fastening scheduler
US6543663B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB27F7/02
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatic fastening scheduler apparatus is described for scheduling the placement of fasteners such as nails, staples or screws for joining materials along a preselected path on the material. The apparatus spaces the fasteners by sequentially operating the safety mechanism of a standard power fastener at a rate determined by the distance the apparatus is rolled along the surface of the material. The apparatus does not modify the operation of the safety mechanism of the power fastener and the power fastener can be easily removed from the apparatus for manual operation. The apparatus provides for varying the spacing between adjacent fasteners and can be operated from either an upright or a crouched position.
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