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Power tool raving spring curl trip actuator

US9498871B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26Claims
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Filing dateMay 30, 2013
Grant dateNov 22, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25C5/162
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A trigger mechanism for a fastening tool having a spring curl trip actuator. The spring curl trip actuator can be made of a flexible material and can be configured to exert a force upon a trigger switch. The spring curl trip actuator can also absorb force from a contact trip. The spring curl trip actuator can have compact height and length dimensions. The fastening tool can use a method for controlling triggering by using a spring curl trip actuator.

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