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Fastening tool with automatic feeding of wire-collated fasteners

US7699201B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 25, 2004
Grant dateApr 20, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25C1/003
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fastening tool with a magazine assembly for holding and dispensing collated fasteners. The magazine assembly includes a canister and a door that is hingedly coupled to a nosepiece. The canister includes a stationary portion and a movable portion that may be moved relative to the stationary portion to permit access to an interior of the canister, e.g., for loading the fasteners into the canister. The door cannot be moved from a closed position to an open position and vice versa without first opening the canister. A method for loading a magazine is also provided.

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