System for dispensing plastic fasteners
US6726078B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65C7/003
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for dispensing a fastener from a reel of fastener stock so as to couple together two or more objects includes a frame, a needle, a feed mechanism for advancing the fastener into the needle, a severing mechanism for severing the fastener from the fastener stock, an ejection mechanism for ejecting the fastener through the needle, and a needle guard assembly mounted onto the frame. The needle guard assembly includes a guide plate having a front surface and a bracket assembly affixed to the guide plate. The bracket assembly is slidably mounted onto the frame to enable the guide plate to be slidably disposed between a protected position in which the tip of the needle is positioned behind the front surface of the guide plate and a fully retracted position in which the tip of the needle is positioned in front of the front surface of the guide plate.
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