Patent · US Expired

Depth of drive adjustment for a fastener driving tool with removable contact member and method of exchanging contact members

US6783044B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2003
Grant dateAug 31, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25C1/008
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fastener driving tool includes a housing assembly with a nosepiece assembly defining a drive track. A safety trip assembly includes a trigger enabling portion and a workpiece engaging portion and is movable between an extended disabling position and a retracted enabling position. The safety trip assembly is biased toward the extended position and is moved toward the retracted position by engagement between a workpiece and the workpiece engaging member. The workpiece engaging portion is movable to permit adjustment of a length of the safety trip assembly. The workpiece engaging portion may be removed from the safety trip assembly and exchanged with another different workpiece engaging portion. A workpiece engaging portion usable with the fastener driving tool includes a positioning mechanism having an opening locating structure and a guiding structure.

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