Abstract: A stapler (1) for stapling together a workpiece (7), primarily a sheaf of papers, in which the stapler comprises a stapling unit (3) and an anvil (2), which interacts with the stapling unit and on which the workpiece is placed, and against which stapling is performed, which stapling unit and an anvil are, by means of a drive means (4), driven relative to each other in a reciprocating stapling movement (P), during which movement stapling takes place, wherein the stapling unit comprises a frame (8) and a staple cassette (9) which houses staple blanks (32) and which is exchangeable, and which is detachably connected to the frame by attachment devices (10), wherein the staple blanks are fed one by one to an outlet channel (56) by a feeding device (13) incorporated in the stapler, through which outlet channel a staple (35) which has been fed and formed into staple shape during the stapling movement is driven, by a blade-shaped driver (45) incorporated in the stapler, to staple the workpiece, which driver is driven

Abstract: A clearance is set between a nail feeder and an outer profile portion so that the nail feeder can turn. A pin as a first restriction member that inhibits movement of the nail feeder to an ejection portion by engaging with the nail feeder and can release the engagement with the rotation of the nail feeder is provided to the outer profile portion. The position at which the nail feeder and a spring engage is set in deviation from the position at which the nail feeder and the pin engage, in a reciprocating direction of the nail feeder and in a vertical direction.

Abstract: To upgrade the practicability of the feed of a nail connecting body in a magazine by using a spring. The magazine (4) is provided with (a) a rectilinear loading part (13) which loads the nail connecting body N; and (b) a feed member (34) which is loaded on this rectilinear loading part (13) so that it can slide easily. The feed member (34) is provided with (c) a slider (35) which makes up the main body; and (d) a feed pawl (43). The feed pawl (43) is attached to the slider (35) by the pin (42) so that it can turn freely and so that it can latch onto and be detached from the nail connecting body N and it is energized by the dual purpose compression torsion spring (46) at a latching position. The feel pawl (43) can be latched onto any nail n of the nail connecting body N.

Abstract: A hand-held setting tool for driving fastening elements in a workpiece includes a muzzle member (20) axially displaceable relative to the tool housing (11) in a direction of an operational axis (A) of the setting tool (10), a feeding channel (28) for a fastening element strip (50) and arranged in the muzzle member (20) and opening into a fastening element the receiving chamber (29) provided in the muzzle member (20), and a locking member (40) arranged on the muzzle member (20) and forming a locking section (42) displaceable into the feeding channel (28), and a blocking section (41) for preventing displacement of the muzzle member relative to the housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-misfit structure for a nail cartridge, which resolves the problems of a typical nail cartridge. For example, when a short collated nail is mistakenly inserted, it is likely lead to different triggering strength, and easier swinging and jamming of nail bodies against stability and safety. The swinging end of the spring of the nail cartridge is provided with a stopper. So, when the nailer head of a short collated nail is mistakenly inserted into the long nailer head dent, the stopper blocks the collated nail, thus preventing any misalignment and subsequent triggering of a nailer for higher stability and safety.

Abstract: There is provided a stapler in which a cartridge can be mounted on a stapler body in a stable manner without wobbling, and fixing of the cartridge can be released in synchronization with opening operation of a door member. A stapler has a cartridge which is provided in a cartridge holding chamber of the stapler body in such a way that the cartridge can be pulled out from the cartridge holding chamber, and a locking shaft biased upward by an elastic member is provided in the lower portion of an opening in the cartridge holding chamber. The cartridge has a locking projection and a door member. When the cartridge is pushed into the cartridge holding chamber and held therein, the locking projection is locked with the above-described locking shaft, and, furthermore, the door member is biased in such a way that the opening of the cartridge holding chamber is closed by the above-described locking shaft. When the door member is opened, the locking shaft can be detached from the locking projection by the door member.

Abstract: A stapler includes a base, a staple storage chamber coupled with the base, a staple pusher assembly positioned at least partially in the staple storage chamber, and a low staple indicator distinct from the staple pusher assembly and movable between a first position indicating the presence of a staple at a location in the staple storage chamber and a second position indicating the absence of a staple at the location in the storage chamber.

Abstract: It is a task of the present invention to provide a stapler of a small size, the structure of which is simple, into which a large number of staples can be charged. It is also a task to provide a cartridge, the structure of which is simple, containing the staples and attached to the stapler.

Abstract: A coil-type magazine for nails has a body and a driving member mounted on the body. The driving member is engaged with a channel of the body and moves along the channel via springs. A spool is connected to the driving member and deviates from a handle of a nail gun. Hence, the coil-type magazine for nails is not limited by a space between the coil-type magazine and handle and it is easy to receive the nails into the coil-type magazine.

Abstract: Fastener-advancement systems comprise a multiple lever and linkage mechanically operated system operatively connected to the driver blade member of the fastener driving tool, as well as electro-mechanically operated systems, for advancing a leading fastener of a collated strip of fasteners into the driver blade channel of the fastener-driving tool. In the electro-mechanically operated systems, push-type, pull-type, and rotary solenoid actuating members are utilized for moving the fastener-advancement feed pawl or claw member.

Abstract: A universal holding frame provides convenience and safety for certain drill accessories which all have an elongate drivable shaft and a mounted storage barrel. The universal holding frame maintains the mounted storage barrel against rotation with the shaft of the drill accessory. It can contract and extend and be able to fit almost all drills.

Abstract: A fastener magazine of, e.g., an electric screwdriver into which connected fasteners of various girths can be loaded to improve the versatility. A fastener magazine (5) of a fastening machine has therein a press plate (9) of spring-pressing type opposed to feed pawl (8) of a fastener feed mechanism. The pressing plate (9) is disposed at a height at which the connecting belt (B) of the connected screws (S) is placed and presses the shafts of the connected screws (S) against the wall face of the feed pawl (8) side. The connecting belt (B) is placed on the top face of the pressing plate (9) and supported. The fastener passage is so broad that even thick fasteners can be loaded, and therefore screws of various girths can be held at predetermined heights. Since the connected screws (S) are pressed against the wall face of the feed pawl (8) side, the engagement between the feed pawl (8) and the connected screws (S) is stable, and resultantly the reliability of screw feed is improved.

Abstract: A fastening tool includes a housing assembly having a nosepiece and a magazine assembly that is coupled to the housing assembly. The magazine assembly includes a canister, a door structure, a feed pawl and a follower structure. The canister is configured to hold a plurality of collated fasteners and has a first canister portion and a second canister portion that is movable relative to the first canister portion between a closed position and an open position. The fastening tool further includes a coil feeder assembly having an indexing pawl. The indexing pawl advances a fastener into operative engagement with the feed pawl upon movement of the second canister portion from the open position to the closed position.

Abstract: A riveting system for hammering a set of nails along a path having a rotatable upper table with a plurality of riveting mechanisms positioned along a plurality of radii on the upper table and a lower table having a plurality of upset members positioned along a plurality of radii on the lower table.

Abstract: A nail magazine for use in a power nailing hand tool to hold and feed a rolled belt of nails is constructed to include a casing, a magazine shaft vertically disposed inside the casing at the center, the magazine shaft having an upright shaft at the center inside the casing and a nail carrier sleeve vertically movably supported on a magazine spring around the upright shaft and adapted to carry a rolled belt of nails for feeding, and a cover hinged to the casing, the cover defining with the casing a nail feed hole when closed on the casing.

Abstract: A stapler apparatus of the type using continuous belt-formed staples 200 includes a staple feed claw 25 for advancing the staples 200 sequentially to a stapling position 103, and a drive means 50 for driving the staples 200 drawn to the stapling position 103. A clincher means 40 bends the ends of the staples 200 driven into the sheets and pivots a staple feed pawl 25 interlocked to the staple bending operation of the clincher means 40 for sequentially feeding the staples 200 to the stapling position 103. This construction lightens the load on the drive means to staple sheet stacks, facilitates smooth driving operation of the drive means, and reduces the occurrences of trouble.

Abstract: The invention relates to a screw gun including a driving unit fitted with a slidable cartridge holder adapted for receiving and indexing a separate cartridge containing a plurality of screws. The invention further relates to the replaceable cartridge containing the plurality of screws for use in a screw gun. The invention allows for the loading and insertion of a plurality of screws from a cartridge without requiring a worker to handle and insert the individual screws into the driver.

Abstract: A box nailing machine includes: a box nailing machine body having a nail driving port from which nails are driven; a handle portion having a handle arm; and a magazine for accommodating nails in it, the forward end portion of which is attached to the nail driving port, the portion of the magazine except for the forward end portion being attached to the handle portion via the handle arm. The magazine has a handle arm attaching portion for attaching the magazine to the handle arm. The magazine is made of metal and formed substantially U-shape by press forming. A washer is integrally formed in the handle arm attaching portion so that the washer is disposed between a head portion of a fixing bolt and the magazine.

Abstract: A nail stapler magazine includes a storing device, a feeding device, a gate and a distinguisher. The storing device is for storing nails and first and second types of staples each including first and second legs. The feeding device is for feeding the nails and the first and second types of staples from the storing device. The nails and the first and second types of staples are fed through the gate. The distinguisher is for distinguishing the nails and the first and second types of staples from one another and ensuring that only one of the nails and the first and second types of staples is fed at a time.

Abstract: A construction tool and method of use for affixing holding cap washers to roofing paper and building wrap tar paper. The tool is a combination of a fastener-driving gun together with a feeding magazine holding a clip of plastic cap washers to be affixed, and the feed magazine feeds successive cap washers under the nose of the fastener-driving gun so that fasteners, such as nails or staples, can penetrate the cap washer and hold down the roofing paper or building wrap tar paper. As the cap approaches the nose of the gun, the cap feeder flips the cap ninety degrees along an axis transverse to the feed direction. A shortened shuttle is used with a spring arm holding one edge of the leading cap in the magazine and the rearward portion of the shuttle holding the other edge of the leading cap.

Abstract: Fastener delivery apparatus for automatically selecting and delivering fasteners such as rivets to a setting tool (1). The fasteners are pre-loaded in a package (4) and dispense via at least one fastener delivery tube (6) that interconnects the setting tool (1) to a fastener feeder device. The fastener feeder device releases selected fasteners from the package (4) into the delivery tube (6). The fasteners are transportable individually or in groups in the tube (6) from the feeder device to the tool (1).

Abstract: In a nailing machine capable of feeding not only wire-connected nails but also nails connected by a plastic sheet into the nail ejecting opening of a nose portion, the nail shank of one of the wire-connected nails is supplied with shifting the nail shank toward the welded portion of the wire-connected nail with respect to the center of the nail ejecting opening. Further, depressions for containing cutoff pieces of the wire-connected nails are formed in the shifted side of the nail shank, and discharging opening for sheet leaves of the nails connected by the plastic sheet is shifted so that the front end of a driver is prevented from hammering the connecting sheet leaf by guiding the connecting sheet leaf in a direction opposite to the direction of shifting the nail shank of the wire-connected nail.

Abstract: A supply mechanism for connected nails in a nailing machine is provided. The nailing machine includes a driver for driving the connected nail and a nose having a nail introduction portion and accommodating the driver. The supply mechanism includes a magazine and a pressing member. The magazine includes a nail guide surface connected to the nail introduction portion of the nose, and the nail guide surface has a corner portion on an upper end thereof for supporting nail heads of the connected nails. The pressing member is opposed to the nail guide surface of the magazine. The connected nails are stored in the magazine and held between the nail guide surface and the pressing member, and the connected nails contacted with the nail guide surface are supplied to the nose of the nailing machine.

Abstract: For use in a fastener driving tool, a fastener assembly includes a plurality of fasteners arranged in a row, each fastener including a head and an elongated shank and a carrier including a plurality of connected carrier sleeves for receiving and surrounding a portion of an associated fastener. Each of the carrier sleeves includes an axis, an upper breakable portion, a middle portion, a lower breakable portion, a pedestal associated with the lower breakable portion, the pedestal axially extending away from the lower breakable collar, and a pair of notches in the lower breakable portion, the pair of notches opening toward the head of the associated fastener.

Abstract: A motor-driven stapler is disclosed which comprises a table (100) arranged as opposed to a staple drive portion for driving a staple and provided movably up and down on a stapler body, and a driver for driving a staple from the staple drive portion to sheets of paper when the table (100) has been moved to press the sheets of paper against the staple drive portion. The table (100) is moved up and down by allowing the table (100) to rotate about axles (27) that are provided on the side plate portions (24, 25) of the frame (12) of the stapler body (10).

Abstract: A setting tool including a stud guide (2) located in the tool housing (1), a hopper (3) extending sidewise of the stud guide and having a guide channel extending parallel to a longitudinal extent of the hopper (3) and having two guide regions (4, 5), a displaceable drawer (9) arranged in the guide channel, a scroll spring (7) provided in the drawer (9) for retaining the drawer (9) in its initial position and having its free end secured to the hopper (3), a cover (13) for closing the hopper and displaceable along the hopper (3) between closed and open positions, the cover (13) having an element (14) for displacing the drawer (9) from its initial position to its transporting position in which the drawer (9) clears a section of the guide channel for insertion of the nail magazine, and elements (6, 20) for formlockingly connecting the drawer (9) to the hopper (3) in the transporting position of the drawer (9).

Abstract: A rotary device for a rivet setting machine for self-punching rivets that includes a rotatable pick-up device (1) having an angle of rotation lock (2), wherein the angle of rotation lock (2) in the open state allows free rotation of the pick-up device (1) relative to a headpiece (12) and in the closed state stops the pick-up device (1) at predeterminable angle positions. An important feature of the present invention is that the pick-up device (1) in the open position permits free rotation, while in the closed position, stops its rotation relative to a headpiece (12) and this can be accomplished in a simple manner, manually and without the use of a separate or special tool.

Abstract: A fastener collation strip has pairs of vertically aligned rail-engaging members or projections which have convergent sides disposed within at least two mutually orthogonal planes such that lower and upper tip regions of the rail-engaging members or projections define point-type contacts whereby the fastener collation strips are movably supported upon the rail members of the magazine section of the fastener-driving tool. As a result of the point-type contacts, frictional forces generated between the collation strips of fasteners and the rail members of the magazine section of the fastener-driving tool are effectively reduced as much as possible whereby the conveyance or transportation of the collation strips of fasteners through the magazine section of the fastener-driving tool is effectively facilitated so as to render the conveyance or transportation of the collation strips of fasteners through the magazine section of the fastener-driving tool as smooth as possible.

Abstract: A fastener injector (18) includes a plurality of tubes (86) operable to transfer a plurality of different sizes and types of fasteners (20) in a desired orientation. The injector also includes a receiver (88) operable to receive the fasteners (20) in the desired orientation from the tubes (86). The receiver (88) includes a plurality of receiver fingers (90) operable to receive the fasteners (20) from the tubes (86) and retain the fasteners (20) in the desired orientation. An injector blade (106) is operable to transfer the fasteners (20) in the desired orientation from the receiver (88) to a fastener installation device.

Abstract: An automatic cutting and feeding device for serially connected caps for a fastening tool, the device comprises a cap seat between a triggering device and a handle for cutting the serially connected caps, a rail set for delivering the serially connected caps and a receiving box for placing therein the serially connected caps. By cooperation of the rail set and the triggering device, the serially connected caps can be continuously sent into the cap seat; and by cooperation of the triggering device and the cap seat, the serially connected caps can be separated and accurately cut for fastening a thin sheet; thereby, the object of automatic cutting and feeding the serially connected caps can be achieved.

Abstract: A clip device is provided which is capable of clipping a sheet bundle with more than a predetermined clipping force independent of the thickness of the sheet bundle. This clip device is equipped with a cartridge for housing a plurality of substantially flat clip plates, a slider for feeding the clip plates from the cartridge into a predetermined position, a bending mechanism for bending the clip plate into a shape in which only point end portions are closed and also a rear portion is bulged, and a widening mechanism for clipping a sheet bundle by opening the point end portions of the bent clip and then inserting the sheet bundle into the opened point end portions.

Abstract: An orientation maintained fastener delivery system (10) includes an escapement (14), a transfer system (16), and an injector (18). The escapement (14) regulates the flow of fasteners (20) through the orientation maintained fastener delivery system (10). The escapement (14) also delivers fasteners (20) in a desired orientation to the transfer system (16). The transfer system (16) includes a plurality of tubes (26,30) and a distributor (28). The tubes (26,30) maintain the desired orientation of the fasteners (20) as the fasteners (20) are transported to the injector (18). The distributor (28) aligns a tube (26) coupled to the escapement (14) with a tube (30) coupled to the injector (18). The injector (18) receives fasteners (20) from the transfer system (16) in the desired orientation and delivers the fasteners (20) in the desired orientation to an installation device (22).

Abstract: A fastener injector (18) includes a plurality of tubes (86) operable to transfer a plurality of different sizes and types of fasteners (20) in a desired orientation. The injector also includes a receiver (88) operable to receive the fasteners (20) in the desired orientation from the tubes (86). The receiver (88) includes a plurality of receiver fingers (90) operable to receive the fasteners (20) from the tubes (86) and retain the fasteners (20) in the desired orientation. An injector blade (106) is operable to transfer the fasteners (20) in the desired orientation from the receiver (88) to a fastener installation device.

Abstract: An apparatus for setting up fastener elements having a shaft and a head, e.g. rivets or the like, wherein the shaft length is equal to or less than the head diameter, the setting-up being ahead of a press-bar or hammer of a fastener-driving machine, which press-bar or hammer is adjusted to the head of the fastener elements. The apparatus includes a transfer mechanism which transports fastener elements in succession, by means of a flow of a medium, into an intermediate position in the vicinity of the press-bar or hammer. A radially elastic holding device is disposed in the fastener-driving machine, which holding device is movable with the press-bar or hammer and is capable of holding the head in an axial orientation with respect to the press-bar or hammer at a location ahead of the press-bar or hammer, i.e. downstream in the flow of driving force exerted by the press-bar or hammer. The transfer mechanism transfers a transported fastener element to and into the holding device.

Abstract: A device for fitting articles including rivets, buttons and the like, to a fabric, comprising a lower tool serving as an abutment for an article, and a ram executing a riveting stroke. A lower end of the ram joins with an upper tool for impinging upon an upper portion of the article and for urging the article against the lower tool upon execution of the riveting stroke. A rotatably driven cam disc urges an upper end of the ram for controlling travel movement of the ram. A clamp is carried by the bottom end of the ram for movement in synchronism with the ram. For finger protection, the device is operative to stop the clamp in a position spaced from the lower tool during a first lowering movement.

Abstract: A machine for driving inserts into pieces of sheet metal includes an automatic loading device having a plurality of cartridges containing inserts of different types. Each cartridge can be connected selectively to an insert-supply duct integral with the punch.

Abstract: An automatic fastener supplier includes a frame having a receiving section for receiving fasteners. A track is removably and partially mounted in the receiving section. The track includes a gap defined therein for receiving shanks of the fasteners and an upper open edge for retaining heads of the fasteners. A fastener feeding device is mounted in the receiving section and is vertically movable for feeding fasteners in the receiving section onto the track. A main driving device is provided for driving the fastener feeding device to move vertically. A stop is mounted to the front end of the track for preventing further forward movement of the fastener. A track supporting device has a supporting member for supporting the track yet allowing insertion and removal of the track. A position deciding device is mounted to the supporting member for adjusting a longitudinal position of the track.

Abstract: An explosive powder charge operated setting tool including a housing(1), a stud guide(3) projecting beyond the housing(1) in a setting direction and axially displaceable relative to the housing(1), a guide channel(4) extending substantially transverse to a longitudinal extent of the stud guide(3) for receiving a spring-biased, strip-shaped magazine for fastening elements and having side recesses, and a pivotal lever(8) provided on the stud guide(3) and cooperating with the housing(1), the lever(8) being pivotable into a blocking position, in which the lever(8) projects into a clearance cross-sectional surface of the guide channel(4) upon displacement of the stud guide(3) toward the housing(1).

Abstract: A staple magazine for a stapler includes an outer U-shaped frame, and an inner U-shaped frame mounted within the outer U-shaped frame thereby forming two grooves at two sides between the outer and inner U-shaped frames, characterized in that the inner U-shaped frame has two lateral side walls, a large rectangular stop plate and a small rectangular stop plate, the large and small rectangular stop plates being formed at a front end of the inner U-shaped frame and making an angle of 90 degrees with respect to the side walls, the stop plates being of different width and spaced apart by a vertical slot.

Abstract: A feed roller 32 is disposed in a magazine section 1 such that the feed roller 32 is in press contact with the lower side of a sheet-like staple fed out of a cartridge 13. A rack is formed in the support means of the magazine section 1. The feed roller 32 is operatively coupled with the magazine section 1 through a one-way clutch gear 34 in mesh with the rack 33. Only when the magazine section 1 separates from the clincher section 4, the one-way clutch gear 34 operates to rotate the feed roller 32 in the staple supply direction. The rotation of the one-way clutch gear 34 can be adjusted by a gear ratio of the combination of the one-way clutch gear 34 and the rack 33. Therefore, a sufficient quantity of feeding the sheet-like lowest staple is secured. The feed roller 32 is rotated by utilizing the forward/backward motion of the magazine section 1 with respect to the clincher section. Therefore, provision of any special drive means for rotation is not required.

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering fasteners, such as nails, screws and rivets from a supply source to an automatic fastener driver comprises an elongated flexible wire helix whose pitch is such that fasteners can be supported by their heads between adjacent convolutions. One end of the elongated helix is coupled to a vibratory bowl feeder that feeds individual fasteners in a desired order and orientation into a holding station. The opposite end of the wire helix is positioned over an inlet chute leading to a fastener holding chuck and the distal end of the helix is adapted to be driven through 360.degree. by an indexing motor upon each actuation of the fastener driver. In this fashion, for each nail that is dropped from the distal end of the helix into the driver's inlet chute, another nail is picked up at the holding station and advanced in incremental steps along the length of the helix.

Abstract: A magazine system of a stapler, includes a main body, on its top side being provided with a gliding path outside the middle between both sides, the gliding path in turn symmetrically on both sides being provided with several grooves to accommodate U-shaped staples and straight nails of various sizes; a magazine case, surrounding the outside of the main body, leaving a gap on both lateral sides and on the top side; a pushing device, which is movable in the gap between the magazine case and the main body, surrounding the main body from above, and which by a spring pushes the staples or nails towards the ejector of the stapler; a movable part, which is connected to the main body and can be tilted away by a hinge. When using the stapler, the parts interact such that the staples or nails move along the main body and its gliding path and are driven by the driving force of the pushing device towards the ejector.

Abstract: There are provided improvement in a system for handling components which have a stem and a head at one end thereof (such as rivets) and in particular an orienting device for rivets having a relatively short stem wherein the orienting device comprises a base having at least at a pair of co-axial grooves formed for handling different size components, a first one of the grooves having a generally U-shaped outline with a base and a first pair of arcuate walls extending upwardly therefrom, a second one of the grooves being at least partially defined by a second pair of arcuate walls extending upwardly and outwardly from a terminating point of the first pair of opposed walls, the grooves having at least one step formed therein.

Abstract: Fastener installation apparatus for operating cyclically so as to instal successively a plurality of fasteners includes a fastener installation head (11) having an aperture (35) in which part of a fastener is inserted, and a vacuum generator (20) for creating an airflow in through the aperture (35), along a pipe (31) and into a receptacle (15) for broken-off fastener parts. The presence of a fastener in the aperture (35) causes a change in the level of vacuum in the pipe (31) and receptacle (15). The level of vacuum is sensed by vacuum level detection means (45), which gives an electrical signal to the apparatus control unit (14a, 14b). The control unit allows the installation apparatus to continue its cyclical operation only upon the presence or absence of fastener in the aperture (35) at the appropriate points in the cycle of operation of the apparatus.

Abstract: A tool for driving fastening elements (40) into a receiving material (U) includes a housing (1) with a throughbore (3), a channel (5) extending transversely and opening into the throughbore, and a guide (8). A driving device (2) is axially displaceable through the guide (8). The driving device (2) has an axially extending guide tube (9) in which a ram (7) is axially displaceable. Axial displacement of the driving device (2) is converted by control elements (10a, 10b) into transverse movement of a slide (6) located within the channel (5). The slide (6) cooperates with a separation device (12) in the form of a spring-loaded pawl at a magazine (11) holding the fastening elements (40). The magazine is mounted on the housing by a quick disconnect fitting.

Abstract: An automated apparatus for attaching studs to fabric such as leather jackets jeans, shirts or the like. The apparatus including a feeder for supplying studs to the apparatus, a stud support, a stud placement member, a stud driving member for guiding a stud through its full path of travel until the legs contact a fabric into which they are inserted, a stud positioning member configured to displace the stud placement member and to displace the stud support and a stud fastening member disposed below the stud driving member for bending at least one leg of a stud upon the stud driving member guiding the stud through its full path of travel. The stud support and the stud placement member hold a stud in place for the stud driving member to drive a stud into a fabric and contacting the stud fastening member which bends at least one leg of a stud to fasten a stud to a fabric.

Abstract: The system includes a buffer magazine connected to each riveting machine and comprising a bundle of tubes, each of which contains a certain amount of preoriented rivets or like fasteners deliverable one-by-one to the riveting machine, and a stationary main feed station for supplying all of the buffer magazines with rivets. Each buffer magazine contains the entire inventory of rivets used by the riveting machine and quickly satisfies any request for rivets from the riveting machine. The floor-mounted main feed station is activated when the level of rivets in a tube of a buffer reaches a minimum level.

Abstract: A rivet feeding assembly for feeding a plurality of rivets defining a set, in unison to a multiple-riveting machine having a press operably co-operable with a plurality of strikers and complementary rivet-receiving anvils in a machine riveting zone to effect multiple riveting by pressing, the assembly comprising:a track means comprising a plurality of rivet-retaining guides for retaining the rivets in a rivet heads-up orientation as a plurality of horizontal rows of rivets wherein each row defines a set of rivets;a selector means co-operable with the track for receiving a single set of rivets and located away from the machine riveting zone as to not interfere with the pressing; anda transfer member co-operable with the selector for receiving and transferring the single set of rivets to the machine riveting zone.

Abstract: A feeding device for a fastener inserting tool, particularly screw. The structure of the feeding device is a two-armed rocking lever mounted on a slide element. This mounts the sprocket wheel for rotation about the same pin as the rocking lever. The connection between the rocking lever and sprocket wheel is by means of a ratchet detent.

Abstract: A fastener feeding assembly for a fastener driving apparatus including a pair of spaced support members disposed in an opposed relation to one another along a feed path for a fastener package, the feed path having a proximal end leading laterally into a drive track of the apparatus. The feeding assembly includes a multiplicity of resilient bristles supported by one of the support members and extending transversely and toward the proximal end within the feed path. One of the support members supports the fastener package so that the package is engaged by free ends of the bristles by a force sufficient to maintain the package on the feed track against movement in a direction away from the proximal end.