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Clamping mechanism for an auto hammer

US8308039B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 4, 2010
Grant dateNov 13, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T279/17811
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An auto hammer having a housing, a grip portion and a striking device. The striking device includes a striking rod for striking a nail or other element using a straight reciprocating motion. The striking device has an associated clamping mechanism for clamping the nail or other element. The clamping mechanism has a driving portion, a first clamping portion, and a second clamping portion. The first and second clamping portions are moved between a closed position and an opened position. In the closed position, the element is held between the first and second clamping portions. A first slot and a second slot are arranged on the first and second clamping portions respectively. The driving portion is arranged in both the first and second slots and moves along the first and second slots.

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