Staple belt fastener applicator tool and method
US9157502B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53713
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A belt fastener applicator tool and method are provided. The tool is very simple and provides a low cost tool for applying staple belt fasteners to belt ends. The applicator tool includes a plate body having both anvil and comb portions that are fixed thereto so as to be integrated therewith. In one form, the tool has a one-piece construction so that the plate body and anvil and comb portions are integrally formed together. Preferably, the comb portion includes upstanding comb locating members for receiving hinge loops, and the anvil portion includes both initial set anvil wells on one side of the locating members and a final set flat surface portion on the other side of the locating members. The same tool is used for both initial set and final set staple leg setting operations by turning the tool around with an operator using a hammer for staple setting operations.
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