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Depth adjustment mechanism

US6883696B1 · kind B1 · utility

29Cited by
7References
22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 25, 2004
Grant dateApr 26, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2024

Classification

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

Abstract

A fastening tool with a housing, a nosepiece that is coupled to the housing and a contact trip that includes a lower contact trip, an upper contact trip and a depth adjustment assembly. The lower contact trip is mounted on the nosepiece for translation between an extended position and a retracted position. The upper contact trip is separate from the lower contact trip. The depth adjustment assembly includes a stem, a sleeve that is threadably coupled to the stem, and a knob. The knob is rotatably coupled to the sleeve but axially movable thereon. The stem is coupled to one of the lower contact trip and the upper contact trip and the sleeve is captured by the other one of the lower contact trip and the upper contact trip.

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