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Fastener driving tool having fastener detector in outlet passage

US8047414B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

BLACK & DECKER INC. · US

Inventors

Michael Kunz · Steinheim an der Murr, DE
Stefan Gensmann · Adenau, DE
Markus Rompel · Runkel, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 29, 2009
Grant date	Nov 1, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 21, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB25C5/1665
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fastener outlet assembly for a fastener driving tool includes: an outlet passage arranged to expel fasteners from the assembly to a workpiece during use, the outlet passage having one or more walls; and a detector arranged to detect whether a fastener is present in the outlet passage. The detector comprises at least part of a cover that provides at least part of a wall of the outlet passage, the cover being movable with respect to the remainder of the outlet passage to open the outlet passage and gain access thereto.

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