Fastener catching and installation tool
US6832431B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53739
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastener catching and installation tool is provided that comprises a guide tube, a slide device, a translating device, and a pivot frame disposed on a frame. Further, catching fingers are disposed within the pivot frame, a slide device activation member is coupled to the slide device, and a translating device activation member is coupled to the translating device. In operation, a fastener is delivered through the guide tube and to the catching fingers, the slide device activation member activates the slide device to slide the pivot frame and the catching fingers proximate a workpiece, and the translating device activation member activates the translating device to insert the fastener into the workpiece. Additionally, the catching fingers are pivotably retained in the tool and comprise first and second catching fingers that define a tapered bore and opposed slots to properly position and catch a plurality of fastener sizes.
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