Feeding heads for fastening machines
US6592015B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B23/045
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastener feeding head (10) has fasteners (21, 121, 221) supplied to a fastener passage (15, 115, 215) aligned with a fastener engagement means (14, 114, 214) driven down the fastener passage by a drive means (13) to engage the fastener with workpieces (31, 131, 231). A charge of compressed gas is used to hold the fastener (21, 121, 221) against its engagement means (14, 114, 214).
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