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Setting tool

US6722551B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 19, 2003
Grant dateApr 20, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25C1/184
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A setting tool for driving in fastening element includes a bolt guide (12) axially displaceably arranged in the tool housing (11), a magazine (15) projecting sidewise from the bolt guide (12) and displaceable in a direction opposite the setting direction (40) against a biasing force of a first spring (22) relative to the bolt guide (12), a second spring located between the housing (11) and the magazine (15) and having a maximal biasing force acting in the setting direction (40) and an excursion greater than a maximal biasing force and an excursion of the first spring (22); and an annular element (23) which surrounds the piston guide (13) of the tool and is located in a receiving space (20) formed in the housing (11) for transmitting a biasing force of the second spring (21) to at least one engagement surface (19) provided on the magazine (15).

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