Magazine assembly for fastening tool
US6772931B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25C1/046
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A magazine assembly for a fastening tool. The magazine assembly includes a feed mechanism having a fastener follower that includes a cam device. The feed mechanism also includes a cam follower which is employed to engage the cam device so that fasteners may be loaded into the magazine assembly. The cam follower alternately engages and disengages the cam device in response to movement of the fastener follower relative to the cam device. A method for operating a fastening tool is also provided.
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