Abstract: An electric stapler is configured to perform binding processing including a plurality of processes. The electric stapler includes: a binding unit configured to execute the binding processing for a sheet bundle; a motor configured to drive the binding unit; and a control unit configured to control the motor. The control unit is configured to control the motor; thereby adjusting processing times of the processes so that a binding processing time after the binding processing by the binding unit starts until the binding processing is completed falls within a predetermined range.

Abstract: A method operates an electrical treatment device having a user-operable operating switch, and a motor electronics system with a motor control and an electric drive motor. The switch electrically connects to a drive voltage source and the motor electronics system. The motor electronics system electrically connects to the drive motor on an output side via the motor control. The method monitors whether an input voltage at the motor electronics system meets a closed criterion or an open criterion, wherein the closed criterion is characteristic of a closed switching state of the operating switch, and wherein the open criterion is characteristic of an open switching state of the operating switch, and when the open criterion is met, operates the motor control in a state from an open state set that includes a voltage control state for limiting an increase in the input voltage caused by the running-down electric drive motor.

Abstract: Controls systems and methods are provided for controlling a surgical clip applier for applying surgical clips to a vessel, duct, shunt, etc., during a surgical procedure are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a control system is provided for controlling at least one motor coupled to a drive system on a surgical clip applier device for driving one or more drive assemblies and thereby actuating one or more actuation assemblies. The control system can be configured to communicate with the drive system of the clip applier tool and to control and modify movement of one or more drive assemblies and actuation assemblies based on certain feedback.

Abstract: Provided is a control system and method for a power-driven nail gun, which includes a battery, a motor, a flywheel rotating along with the motor, an impacting member receiving kinetic energy of the flywheel and a nail channel providing a channel for a nail to move along therewith when hit by the impacting member. The method includes utilizing a microcontroller to provide a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal for a driving circuit to drive the motor based on the PWM signal; and in response to reaching a target rotation speed by the motor, utilizing the microcontroller to output a corresponding PWM duty to the driving circuit based on the voltage of the battery, to make the motor maintain at the target rotation speed. The nails obtain stable and consistent kinetic energy and stability of nail firing is effectively improved.

Abstract: A surgical apparatus has a clamp and a stapling mechanism. The clamp has a first jaw and a second jaw to clamp on a body tissue at a desired location for a stapling operation. The stapling mechanism is controlled by a trigger handle or a switch assembly. The surgical apparatus has a controller for providing a delay between clamping and actuating of the firing mechanism of the stapling mechanism. The delay provides for a desired amount of time for tissue compression producing a more uniform staple formation. The surgical apparatus also has an indicator. The indicator provides feedback about the status of the stapling mechanism and also displays a time of tissue compression by the clamp.

Abstract: A riveting method that includes riveting a first aircraft part to a second aircraft part. The method includes capturing a plenoptic image of the rivet and at least one of the first part and the second part in the vicinity of the rivet, by a plenoptic imaging device secured to a riveting head, after riveting the first part to the second part. The method includes detecting the positioning and the surface condition of the rivet, from the plenoptic image captured by the imaging device.

Abstract: A fastener driving tool is provided with a plunger, an impact spring, a motor, a drive mechanism, a motor drive control unit, a position detection unit, and a timer unit. The drive mechanism moves the plunger from a stop position to top dead center by rotation of the motor. The impact spring moves the plunger in a driving direction. The position detection unit detects that the plunger has reached a predetermined position by the rotation of the motor, and the timer unit measures time therebetween. The motor drive control unit, after power supply to the motor is cut off, performs a stop control for stopping the motor at the predetermined stop position based on the time measured by the timer unit.

Abstract: A fastener driving tool including a housing, a cylinder enclosed by the housing, at least one sensor associated with the cylinder and a piston configured to reciprocate within the cylinder and having a driver blade depending therefrom. The tool includes at least one signal generator associated with the piston, where movement of the piston relative to the at least one sensor generates a signal. A controller is configured to receive the signal and indicate a fastening result based on the signal.

Abstract: A toner image is formed on a sheet based on image data by an image forming portion, and a plurality of sheets on which the toner image is formed is bound together by a stapleless binding unit including a pair of tooth-like members, each having a concave and convex portion. Then, the image data is corrected by a correction portion so that a ratio of toner within a part of the sheet to be subjected to binding processing by the stapleless binding unit is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value.

Abstract: Blind rivet setting device and method. The blind rivet setting device includes a housing; a pulling mechanism arranged in the housing; an electric motor structured and arranged move the pulling mechanism in a pulling direction out of a rivet receiving position; a control device, which is structured and arranged to control the motor, including a tear-off detection device that generates a mandrel tear-off signal when a pulling mandrel is torn off; and an operating device that is connected to the control device. When the mandrel tear-off signal is generated, the control device stops the driving of the pulling mechanism in the pulling direction.

Abstract: The system includes a ram assembly with fingers for grasping a fastener. An actuator moves the ram assembly toward the workpiece, under machine control. A housing member which is movable by the actuator includes a holding member for an anvil portion of the ram assembly, the holding member being movable within the housing member. The holding member and the housing member are arranged so there is a selected air gap between the movable member and the top of the housing at the start of the fastener cycle. An insertion sensor assembly changes signal state when the air gap begins to close. When the air gap begins to close either too early or too late relative to a properly positioned fastener, the actuator is stopped by the cycle motion controller.

Abstract: A method is proposed for operating at least one hand-held power tool, in which a data processing device, realized separately from the hand-held power tool, processes at least one application quantity, in particular a vibration quantity, with respect to a user.

Abstract: A media stapling system for an image forming device. The media stapling system comprises a stapler mounted on a motor-driven carriage assembly moveably coupled to a track having portions extending along at least two contiguous edges and included corner of a media stack to be stapled. The carriage assembly and track enables stapling in multiple positions along the long and/or short edges and corners of media of varying sizes positioned in a media support. The track is mounted on a planar frame positioned at an angle from horizontal, providing a relatively small footprint. A controller is in operable communication with the media stapling system and an user interface. The user interface provides a plurality of predetermined stapling patterns for selection with the controller controlling the media stapling system to staple the media stack using a selected one of the plurality of stapling patterns.

Abstract: A sheet binding processing apparatus including a processing tray, a sheet positioning device, a first binding device, a second binding device, a driving device which moves the second binding device to a binding position where the sheets positioned by the sheet positioning device are to be bound and to a retracting position for retracting to the outside of the sheets positioned by the sheet positioning device, and a controller which controls the driving device and causes the second binding device to be located at the retracting position when the first binding device binds sheets.

Abstract: A staple-refill 11 is provided with: a casing 12 in which a plurality of sheet-type connected staples 10 are stacked and accommodated; and a notch portion 18 which is formed on one side surface 12a of the casing 12. The notch portion 18 has a shape to enable a push lever 66 of a stapling machine 1 to pass in a detaching operation of the casing 12 from a main-body of the stapling machine 1.

Abstract: A translatable media height sensor assembly for measuring a media stack in an imaging forming device. The assembly includes a support and drive and insertion assemblies mounted thereon. Insertion assembly includes a translatable plunger having mounted thereon a sensor and a translatable probe. At a home position, the sensor is actuated by a flag on the support placing sensor output in a first state. During measurement, drive assembly translates insertion assembly toward a media stack and the sensor output changes to a second state and a counter is started. The probe initially encounters the media stack and stops while plunger continues to translate. As the plunger reaches the media stack, the probe engages the sensor causing the sensor output to again change state and stops the counter. The insertion assembly retracts back to the home position where the flag actuates the sensor causing the sensor output to change state.

Abstract: A method for homogenizing the stitching pattern in a needled fleece requires a detector which is arranged between a first needling device and a second needling device and detects areas in the fleece where stitches are absent. Then the fleece needled by the first needling device is also needled in the second needling device, wherein at least one operating parameter or at least one structure parameter of the second needling device is adapted specifically on the basis of the result of the detection of the absent-stitch areas, so that, during the further needling of the fleece in the second needle machine, the absent-stitch areas are filled in a targeted manner.

Abstract: A refill case is provided with: an accommodating part (2) for accommodating staple-sheets (1); a staple pressing member (4) for pressing a top of the staple-sheets (1); locking saw-toothed portions (6a, 6b) having saw-toothed shapes; and return-preventing claws (5) formed ends of the staple pressing member (4) and engaged with the locking saw-toothed portions. A phase of the saw-toothed shape of the right locking saw-toothed portion is shifted from a phase of the saw-toothed shape of the left locking saw-toothed portion.

Abstract: A device for setting fastening elements, wherein a master shaft rod is provided, which can be driven to rotate via a drive unit and moved via a motion link control and which carries an axial force transmission part. A pressing force of a pressure force sensor unit exerted on a setting location of a fastening element can be initiated via the axial force transmission part, via which a release indicator can be actuated, with which a release signal can be output by the pressing force upon reaching or exceeding a predetermined setting force. The fastening elements can thus be applied having very precisely defined setting forces in respect of location and value.

Abstract: The present invention aims to shift a printing apparatus to a job processable state by releasing a manual stapling mode in response to an execution instruction of a predetermined job requested by a user. To achieve this, a control method of the printing apparatus comprises: printing an image on a sheet by executing a job; transporting the sheet on which the image was printed, to a post-processing apparatus; causing the post-processing apparatus to perform a post-process; shifting the printing apparatus to a mode of permitting to perform the post-process to the sheet inserted by a user; and controlling, in a case where an execution request of the job is newly accepted, to release the mode according to a kind of the job.

Abstract: A method using a media height sensor assembly for measuring a media stack in an imaging device. The assembly includes a support and drive and insertion assemblies mounted thereon. The insertion assembly includes a translateable plunger having a sensor and a translateable probe. At a home position, the sensor is actuated by a flag on the support placing a sensor output in a first state. During measurement, the drive assembly translates the insertion assembly toward a media stack and the sensor output changes to a second state and a counter is started. The probe initially encounters the media stack and translates in a direction opposite to that of the plunger. As the plunger reaches the media stack, the probe causes the sensor output to again change state stopping the counter. The insertion assembly is retracted to the home position where the flag causes the sensor output to change state.

Abstract: A nailer includes a power source including a piston reciprocating within a cylinder; a driver blade secured to the piston for common movement relative to a nosepiece; a magazine connected to the nosepiece for feeding fasteners sequentially for being driven into a workpiece by the driver blade; a fastener delay mechanism operatively associated with the magazine and configured for engaging a subsequent fastener and delaying advancement of the second fastener to the nosepiece until the driver blade returns to the pre-firing position after driving a leading fastener; and wherein the delay mechanism includes an electromagnetic solenoid with a reciprocating plunger connected to a pivoting cam member such that extension of the plunger causes the pivoting cam member to pivot into a blocking position between the fasteners.

Abstract: A fastener driving apparatus includes a vacuum piston and a drive piston, which vacuum piston, when moved (by way of a motor and linear motion converter), draws a vacuum against the drive piston, which drive piston may be held in place by retention means. An anvil is coupled to the drive piston. The retention means is released electrically or mechanically at or near the point of maximum vacuum volume. This drive piston and anvil assembly is then driven by atmospheric pressure and may strike a fastener to drive it into a substrate. At least one position sensor may be used. Once the fastener is driven, the apparatus may reset to an initial position. At least one parasitic loss seal may be provided to reduce drag force on the drive piston, and a timed dwell may be provided for the vacuum piston for operation.

Abstract: A robotic surgical system for performing a surgical procedure within the body of a subject includes an elongate surgical instrument, a robotic controller configured to control the motion of the distal end portion of the surgical instrument, and a mechanomyography feedback system in communication with the robotic controller. The mechanomyography feedback system includes an elongate sphincter contraction sensor configured to monitor a physical response of a sphincter of the subject and to provide a mechanomyography signal corresponding to the monitored response. Additionally, the feedback system includes a processor configured to receive the mechanomyography signal, to determine if the received signal is indicative of an induced sphincter response, and to provide a control signal to the robotic controller if an induced sphincter response is detected.

Abstract: When the plunger is a game moved to a prescribed position Ph of an initial state on the upper dead point side by the drive force of the motor after the plunger is moved to the lower dead point side, the controller of a spring driven-type fastener driving tool reduces the rotational speed of the motor to a prescribed value or less based on the detection signal of the operation detection switch and then stops the slowed down motor. In order to achieve this, the plunger is stopped at a stop position of an initial state that is as close as possible to an upper dead point side drive start position and is subjected to a strong compression force by the drive spring.

Abstract: A robotic surgical system for performing a surgical procedure within the body of a subject includes an elongate surgical instrument, a robotic controller configured to control the motion of the distal end portion of the surgical instrument, and a mechanomyography feedback system in communication with the robotic controller. The mechanomyography feedback system includes a mechanical sensor configured to monitor a physical motion of a muscle and to provide a mechanomyography signal corresponding to the monitored physical motion. Additionally, the feedback system includes a processor configured to receive the mechanomyography signal, to determine if the received signal is indicative of an induced muscle response, and to provide a control signal to the robotic controller if an induced muscle response is detected.

Abstract: A direct current fastening device and related control methods. The fastening device is powered by a direct current power source and includes a variety of safety and control features that allow the fastening device to be safety operated without, for example, a mechanical safety linkage or assembly between a trigger and a fastener firing portion (e.g., a nose switch) that prohibits the operation of the fastening device. Rather, the fastening device described herein employs a controller, a variety of switches, and monitoring techniques to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the fastening device. The configuration of the controller, for example, replaces the mechanical linkages and assemblies between the trigger and the fastener firing portion (e.g., a nose switch) that are ubiquitous safety features for such fastening devices.

Abstract: A fastener driving apparatus includes a power source, a control circuit, a motor, a first cylinder, a first piston, a linear motion converter, a second cylinder, a second piston, an anvil, a retention element retaining a component of the apparatus, and at least one sensor. During a compression stroke, the first piston compresses gas in a first cylinder to a predetermined pressure. Compressed gas is communicated to the second cylinder and the retention force of the retention element is overcome, to release the retained component of the apparatus, thereby causing the second piston to move linearly and enabling the anvil to drive the fastener into the workpiece. During a return stroke of the first piston, a vacuum created in the first cylinder is communicated to the second cylinder, causing, along with an optional other retraction capacity, the second piston and the anvil to retract to their initial positions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a propellant container for combustion-operated bolt-firing tools (1), having a housing and a housing interior for holding propellant. In order to further simplify the operation of a bolt-firing tool, a sensor device is arranged in the housing interior, said sensor device sensing at least one state variable in the housing interior.

Abstract: A combustion nailer includes a tool housing, and a combustion engine substantially located within the housing and including a valve sleeve reciprocating relative to a cylinder head for cyclically opening and closing a combustion chamber. A control system is associated with the housing and is connected to the combustion engine for providing for a designated open time for the combustion chamber after a combustion event and before a subsequent combustion can occur.

Abstract: A pneumatic motor unit includes a housing with an air inlet passage, an exhaust air outlet passage, and a rotation motor which generates a pulsating exhaust air outlet flow. The motor unit further includes a voltage depending device which communicates signals in response to at least one of an actual motor condition and operation parameter values, and a voltage generating section which is connected to the voltage depending device and which includes a piezoelectric element provided in the exhaust air outlet passage and arranged to be activated by pressure pulses of the pulsating exhaust air outlet flow from the motor. The piezoelectric element is tongue shaped and rigidly secured at one end, and is arranged to be swung in a two-way movement relative to a central rest position to thereby generate an alternating current voltage.

Abstract: An apparatus for stapling tissue comprises a stapling head assembly, a rotary drive shaft, and a mode selector. The stapling head assembly comprises a closure assembly and a firing assembly. The closure assembly is operable to clamp tissue against an anvil. The firing assembly is operable to drive at least one staple through tissue toward the anvil. The mode selector is operable to select between a tissue clamping mode and a firing mode. The rotary drive shaft is operable to actuate the closure assembly in response to selection of the tissue clamping mode. The rotary drive shaft is operable to actuate the firing assembly in response to selection of the firing mode. The mode selector may translate the rotary drive shaft between a first longitudinal position and a second longitudinal position to select between the tissue clamping mode and the firing mode. The mode selector may comprise a sliding ring.

Abstract: In one general aspect, the present invention is directed to a surgical instrument. According to one embodiment, the surgical instrument comprises an end effector comprising a movable firing member. A first sensor transponder may be positioned to sense a position of the movable firing member. A firing trigger may actuate the movable firing member. A motor may be mechanically coupled to the firing trigger. A control unit may be configured to wirelessly receive at least one input from the first sensor transponder; and control the motor based on the at least one input, wherein, via the coupling between the motor and the firing trigger, movements of the motor cause a force applied to the firing trigger.

Abstract: A trigger structure for switching one shoot mode or repeat shoot mode includes a trigger member and a switching member. The trigger member has a recess defined laterally. Two protrusions are defined in the inner wall of the recess. The switching member has an adjusting member and a trigger plate. Under this arrangement, when the adjusting member is pressed into the recess, the trigger plate is at one position to allow the trigger to shoot in a repeat shoot mode; when the adjusting member is turned to abut against the two protrusions, the trigger plate is at another position to allow the trigger to shoot in a one shoot mode.

Abstract: A nailer includes a power source including a piston reciprocating within a cylinder; a driver blade secured to the piston for common movement relative to a nosepiece; a magazine connected to the nosepiece for feeding fasteners sequentially for being driven into a workpiece by the driver blade; a fastener delay mechanism operatively associated with the magazine and configured for engaging a subsequent fastener and delaying advancement of the second fastener to the nosepiece until the driver blade returns to the pre-firing position after driving a leading fastener; and wherein the delay mechanism includes an electromagnetic solenoid with a reciprocating plunger connected to a pivoting cam member such that extension of the plunger causes the pivoting cam member to pivot into a blocking position between the fasteners.

Abstract: A fastener-driving tool includes a housing, a workpiece-contacting element movable between a rest position and an activated position, and a trigger movable between a rest position and an activated position. The tool includes an actuation lever movably connected to the trigger and a control valve including an actuating pin and an electromagnet where the actuating pin is movable between a rest position and an activated position. In a powered mode, the electromagnet is energized and attracts the actuation lever to the actuating pin and hold the actuation lever and the actuating pin in respective activated positions such that the tool is actuated each time the workpiece-contacting element contacts a workpiece. In a non-powered mode, the electromagnet is not energized such that the tool is actuated each time the workpiece-contacting element and the trigger are each moved from the rest position to the activated position in a designated sequence.

Abstract: A hand-held tool, in which multiple fasteners are successively fed, is provided with: an ejection detecting portion for detecting an ejection of the fasteners; and a control portion for switching from a power saving wait mode of small power consumption to an active mode capable of executing normal processing when the ejection detecting portion detects the ejection of the fasteners, and for switching from the active mode to the wait mode when the normal processing is ended.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a powered surgical instrument for cutting and fastening tissue. The instrument may comprise an end effector comprising a first jaw member and a second jaw member, a drive device, a clamping trigger, and a control circuit. The control circuit may comprise a power supply, a firing switch, a clamp switch, a switching device and an end-of-stroke switch. The firing switch may be electrically connected to, upon actuation, connect the power supply to the drive device via a first connection comprising the switching device and the firing switch.

Abstract: An impact tool can be operated by generating an impact using an internal mechanism. The impact tool includes a control unit and sensors. The control unit controls the internal mechanism. The sensors output a signal for operating the internal mechanism or a signal for preparing the operation of the internal mechanism, to the control unit. Until a predetermined condition is established after the internal mechanism is operated, the control unit does not accept the input of the sensors.

Abstract: A nailer includes a power source including a piston reciprocating within a cylinder, a driver blade secured to the piston for common movement relative to a nosepiece, a magazine connected to the nosepiece for feeding fasteners sequentially for being driven into a workpiece by the driver blade, a delay mechanism operatively associated with the magazine and configured for engaging a second fastener and delaying advancement of the subsequent fastener to the nosepiece until the driver blade returns to the pre-firing position after driving a leading fastener.

Abstract: A fastener driving tool has a housing, a nose portion, a magazine, a motor, a plunger, a drive mechanism, a trigger switch, a detection switch, an energizing switch, a failure detection circuit. The magazine is configured to store and supply a fastener to the nose portion. The motor is provided in the housing. The a plunger is provided in the housing to move between a top dead center and a bottom dead center. The plunger has a blade for impacting the fastener. The drive mechanism is configured to drive the plunger with power from the motor. The trigger switch is configured to drive the drive mechanism, and operated by a user. The detection switch is configured to be switched according to an arrangement of the drive mechanism. The energizing switch is configured to control power feed of the motor. The energizing switch is switched by the trigger switch and the detection switch.

Abstract: In a gas combustion type fastener driving machine, a fuel gas and air are stirred by a fan within a combustion chamber, a stirred air-fuel gas mixture is burned by an ignition spark, and a striking piston is actuated by a combustion pressure to drive a fastening member. The machine is provided with a fan motor (320) for rotating the fan, and a control circuit board (100) for controlling an action of the fan motor (320). The control circuit board (100) detects an actuation signal for an igniter (310) that generates the ignition spark and controls a rotation speed of the fan motor (320) based on the actuation signal.

Abstract: The invention concerns a fastener driving tool comprising a tank for storage of a fuel, in particular liquefied gas, a combustion chamber connected to the tank, a piston that is movable in a cylinder for driving a driving ram, and at least one exhaust gas opening for ejection of exhaust gases after an ignition of a fuel/air mixture, where the development of the gas pressure of the combustion chamber is selectably reducible compared to a maximum pressure development, in order to affect a driving energy of the piston through the ejection, where, if a driving energy is reduced, the maximum pressure development after the ignition is applied over a first segment of travel of the piston.

Abstract: In a gas combustion type fastener driving machine, a fuel gas and air are stirred by a fan within a combustion chamber, a stirred air-fuel gas mixture is burned by an ignition spark, and a striking piston is actuated by a combustion pressure to drive a fastening member. The machine is provided with a fan motor (320) for rotating the fan, and a control circuit board (100) for controlling an action of the fan motor (320). The control circuit board (100) detects an actuation signal for an igniter (310) that generates the ignition spark and controls a rotation speed of the fan motor (320) based on the actuation signal.

Abstract: A fastener driving apparatus includes a power source, a control circuit, a motor, a first hollow guide member having a first volumetric capacity, a first piston, a linear motion converter, a second hollow guide member having a second volumetric capacity, a second piston, an anvil, a valve arrangement and at least one sensor. The guide members may have an elliptical or oval cross-section. During a compression stroke, the first piston compresses gas in the first hollow guide member. The valve arrangement opens and communicates the compressed gas to the second hollow guide member, causing the second piston to move the anvil to drive a fastener. During a return stroke of the first piston, the valve arrangement opens, communicating a vacuum created in the first hollow guide member to the second hollow guide member, thereby causing the second piston and the anvil to retract to their initial positions.

Abstract: A surgical instrument, such as an endoscopic or laparoscopic instrument. The surgical instrument may comprise an end effector comprising at least one sensor. The surgical instrument may also comprise an electrically conductive shaft having a distal end connected to the end effector wherein the sensor is electrically insulated from the shaft. The surgical instrument may also comprise a handle connected to a proximate end of the shaft. The handle may comprise a control unit electrically coupled to the shaft such that the shaft radiates signals as an antenna from the control unit to the sensor and receives radiated signals from the sensor. Other components electrically coupled to the shaft may also radiate the signals.

Abstract: A surgical instrument, such as an endoscopic or laparoscopic instrument. The surgical instrument may comprise an end effector comprising at least one sensor. The surgical instrument may also comprise an electrically conductive shaft having a distal end connected to the end effector wherein the sensor is electrically insulated from the shaft. The surgical instrument may also comprise a handle connected to a proximate end of the shaft. The handle may comprise a control unit electrically coupled to the shaft such that the shaft radiates signals as an antenna from the control unit to the sensor and receives radiated signals from the sensor. Other components electrically coupled to the shaft may also radiate the signals.

Abstract: An electric stapler (10) is provided with a driver mechanism (11) and a clincher mechanism (40). A clamp part (13) is slidably accommodated in a main body (12) of the driver mechanism (11). The clamp part (13) clamps sheets of paper in cooperation with the clincher mechanism (40). The clamp part (13) is urged toward the sheets by a biasing mechanism (14). The biasing mechanism (14) is out of operation of urging the clamp part (13) when the clamp part (13) is in a home position which is the most remote from the clincher mechanism (40).

Abstract: According to one aspect of the application, a tool for driving a fastening element into an underlying surface comprises an energy transmission element for transmitting energy to the fastening element. The energy transmission element is preferably movable between an initial position and a setting position, the energy transmission device being in the initial position before the driving process and in the setting position after the driving process. According to another aspect of the application, the tool comprises a mechanical energy accumulator for storing mechanical energy. The energy transmission element is then suitable particularly for transmitting energy from the mechanical energy accumulator to the fastening element.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining usage data includes driving a drive piston, damping the drive piston, and determining usage data indicating if the drive piston is being over-powered or under-powered.