Stapler capable of cutting staple legs
US7124926B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25C5/0242
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A stapler includes a base, a cover coupled to the base, a driver for driving a leading staple from a supply of staples into a workpiece, a handle constructed and arranged to actuate the driver and move the cover towards the base, and a cutting assembly. The cutting assembly includes a pair of benders constructed and arranged to engage and bend the legs of the leading staple, a stationary cutter, and a pair of movable cutters that interact with the stationary cutter to cut an excess length of each of the legs of the staple. Movement of the cover towards the base causes the movable cutters to move towards the stationary cutter.
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