Stapler cartridge and stapler apparatus comprising the same
US6913181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB27F7/38
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A staple cartridge that sequentially draws out rolled staple band material from the staple storage portion includes regulating device that touches the stacked surface of the rolled staple band to regulate the widening and unraveling of the stacked surface. The regulating device is capable of regulating the widening of the stacked surface of the staple band material in the roll diameter direction even during vibration of the cartridge. This minimizes the phenomenon of the staple band material biting to or catching on the staple cartridge.
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