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Moveable fastening tool holding bracket

US8056785B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 26, 2008
Grant dateNov 15, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25C7/00
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A movable holding bracket is provided for attachment to a fastening tool having a nosepiece for driving a fastener, the holding bracket configured for holding overlapping portions of two members to be fastened to one another, the bracket including a fixed portion configured for attachment to a workpiece contact element of the tool, and a movable portion movably attached to said fixed portion. A holding arm is attached to the movable portion and defines a gap configured for holding the overlapping portions of the two members for insertion of a fastener driven from the tool nosepiece.

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