Driving tool and magazine set

Abstract

A driving tool set (1) comprising a driving tool (2) for driving fasteners, and at least two magazines (3, 4, 5) each for holding a plurality of fasteners, each magazine being removably mountable on the tool to feed fasteners to the tool and a second of the magazines being longer than a first of the magazines so as to hold more fasteners, in which the second magazine (4) comprises a guide (40) comprising an inlet (40a, 50a) and extending over an arc length of more than 90 degrees along which the fasteners move, when in use, towards a firing chamber (21) on the driving tool (2). A magazine (4, 5) designed to be used with a driving tool (2) for driving fasteners, the magazine comprising a connector (41, 42, 43, 51, 52, 53) for mounting the magazine on the driving tool, and a guide (40, 50) along which the fasteners move, when in use, towards a firing chamber (21) on the driving tool, in which the guide comprises an inlet (40a, 50a) and extends over an arc length of more than 90 degrees.

Description

[0001] DRIVING TOOL AND MAGAZINE SET

[0002] Priority Claim

[0003] This application claims priority to and the benefit of French Application No. 2307399, which was filed on July 11 , 2023, the entire contents of which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0004] Technical field of the invention

[0005] The present invention generally relates to sets of driving tools and to magazines for such tools. More specifically, although not exclusively, the present invention relates to high-capacity magazines for driving tools.

[0006] Technical background

[0007] Driving tools with high-capacity magazines are common and normally comprise an extended holder on which the magazine is mounted.

[0008] Summary of the invention

[0009] The present invention aims to provide interchangeable magazines with different capacities.

[0010] The invention relates to a driving tool set comprising a driving tool for driving fasteners, and at least two magazines, each for holding a plurality of fasteners, each magazine being removably mountable on the tool so as to feed fasteners to the tool and a second of the magazines being longer than a first of the magazines so as to hold more fasteners.

[0011] The second magazine can comprise a guide. The guide can be curved. The guide can extend over an arc length of more than 90 degrees along which, for example, the fasteners can move, when in use, towards a firing chamber on the driving tool.

[0012] More specifically, the second magazine can comprise a guide extending over an arc length of more than 90 degrees along which the fasteners move, when in use, towards a firing chamber on the driving tool.

[0013] Both magazines can be removably mounted on the tool by one or more connecting features. The second magazine can have at least one connecting feature more than the first magazine, which can be located on a portion of the second magazine guide that extends beyond the length of the first magazine. More specifically, both magazines can be removably mounted on the tool by one or more connecting features, in which the second magazine has at least one connecting feature more than the first magazine, which is located on a portion of the second magazine guide that extends beyond the length of the first magazine.

[0014] The tool can comprise a first connecting feature, which can be adjacent to the tool’s firing chamber, for example to cooperate with a connecting feature on the first or on the second magazine. The tool can comprise a second connecting feature, which can be spaced apart from the firing chamber, for example to cooperate with a second connecting feature on the second magazine, but not on the first magazine.

[0015] More specifically, the tool can comprise a first connecting feature adjacent to the tool’s firing chamber to cooperate with a connecting feature on the first or on the second magazine, and a second connecting feature spaced apart from the firing chamber to cooperate with a second connecting feature on the second magazine, but not on the first magazine.

[0016] The tool can comprise a handle. The tool can comprise a magazine holder. The holder can be spaced apart from the handle. The second connecting feature can be located on the magazine holder or on the handle.

[0017] More specifically, the tool can comprise a handle and a magazine holder spaced apart from the handle, and the second connecting feature is located on the magazine holder or on the handle.

[0018] The tool can comprise a handle. The tool can comprise a handle extension that can be used in an upright position. The second connecting member can be located on the handle extension.

[0019] More specifically, the tool can comprise a handle and a handle extension that can be used in an upright position, with the second connecting member being located on the handle extension.

[0020] The second magazine guide can have an inlet. The inlet can be adjacent to an operating end of the handle extension when the second magazine is mounted on the tool, for example to enable the fasteners to be loaded into the inlet from an upright position.

[0021] More specifically, the second magazine guide can have an inlet adjacent to an operating end of the handle extension when the second magazine is mounted on the tool to enable the fasteners to be loaded into the inlet from an upright position.

[0022] The set can comprise a third magazine. The tool can comprise a handle extension. The handle extension can be used in an upright position. The set can comprise a third connecting feature, which can be on the handle extension, for example to cooperate with a connecting feature on the third magazine but not on the first or on the second magazine. The third magazine can be longer than the second magazine, for example to hold more fasteners. The connecting feature on the third magazine can be located on a portion of this magazine’s guide that extends beyond the length of the second magazine.

[0023] More specifically, the set can comprise a third magazine, in which the tool comprises a handle extension that can be used in an upright position and a third connecting feature on the handle extension to cooperate with a connecting feature on the third magazine but not on the first or on the second magazine, the third magazine being longer than the second magazine so as to hold more fasteners and the connecting feature on the third magazine being located on a portion of this magazine's guide that extends beyond the length of the second magazine.

[0024] The invention also relates to a magazine designed to be used in the driving tool set described above.

[0025] The magazine can comprise a connector, for example for mounting the magazine on the driving tool. The magazine can comprise a guide along which, for example, the fasteners move, when in use, towards a firing chamber on the driving tool. The guide can extend over an arc length of more than 90 degrees.

[0026] The invention also relates to a magazine designed to be used with a driving tool to drive fasteners, the magazine comprising a connector for mounting the magazine on the driving tool, and a guide along which the fasteners move, when in use, towards a firing chamber on the driving tool, in which the guide extends over an arc length of more than 90 degrees.

[0027] The connector can comprise a holder. The holder can have a pair of arms. The arms can be divergent. The arms can be connected to the guide, for example at points that are spaced apart.

[0028] More specifically, the connector can comprise a holder with a pair of divergent arms connected to the guide at points that are spaced apart.

[0029] The driving tool can comprise a nail gun or a stapler.

[0030] For the avoidance of doubt, all the features described herein also apply to any aspect of the invention.

[0031] As part of this application, it is expressly provided that the various aspects, embodiments, examples and alternatives disclosed in the preceding paragraphs, in the claims and / or in the following description and drawings, and in particular the individual features thereof, can be taken separately or in any combination. In other words, all embodiments and / or features of any embodiment can be combined in any way, unless these features are incompatible.

[0032] In order to avoid any ambiguity, the terms “can”, “and / or”, “for example”, and any other similar term used in the present document must be interpreted as not limiting, such that any feature thus described is not necessarily required to be present. Indeed, any combination of optional features is expressly foreseen without departing from the scope of the invention, whether or not they are expressly claimed. The applicant reserves the right to amend any claim originally filed or to file any new claim accordingly, including the right to amend any claim originally filed to depend on and / or incorporate any feature of any other claim, though it is not originally claimed in this manner.

[0033] Brief description of the figures

[0034] Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, which will be understood in reference to the appended drawings, in which:

[0035] [Fig. 1] Figure 1 illustrates a driving tool set according to one example;

[0036] [Fig. 2] Figure 2 illustrates the driving tool in Figure 1 with the first magazine of the set mounted thereon;

[0037] [Fig. 3] Figure 3 illustrates the driving tool in Figure 1 with the second magazine of the set mounted thereon;

[0038] [Fig. 4] Figure 4 illustrates a driving tool set according to another example;

[0039] [Fig. 5] Figure 5 illustrates the driving tool in Figure 4 with the first magazine of the set mounted thereon;

[0040] [Fig. 6] Figure 6 illustrates the driving tool in Figure 4 with the second magazine of the set mounted thereon; and

[0041] [Fig. 7] Figure 7 illustrates the driving tool in Figure 4 with the third magazine of the set mounted thereon.

[0042] Detailed description of the invention

[0043] Referring now to Figures 1 to 3, a driving tool set 1 can be seen comprising a driving tool 2 for driving fasteners, and two magazines 3, 4 each for holding a plurality of fasteners, each magazine 3, 4 being removably mountable on the tool 2 to feed fasteners to the tool 2.

[0044] The tool 2 comprises a main body 20 with a firing chamber 21 , a handle 22 and a magazine holder 23, each attached to points spaced apart on the main body 20. The tool 2 also comprises a first magazine connector 24 in the form of a movable hook 24a that hangs from the main body 20 adjacent to the firing chamber 21 , and an intermediate magazine connector 25 in the form of a recess (not illustrated) in the magazine holder 23 adjacent to its lower free end. The free end of the magazine holder 23 is connected to the handle 22 by a narrow tie bar 26, which is another connecting feature, as will be seen below.

[0045] Each magazine 3, 4 comprises a guide 30, 40 extending along its length to receive and guide strips of fasteners (not shown). Each guide 30, 40 comprises an inlet 30a, 40a into which the strips of fasteners (not shown) can be inserted, and an outlet 30b, 40b through which the fasteners (not shown) are introduced into the firing chamber 21.

[0046] Each magazine 3, 4 comprises a first connector 31 , 41 in the form of a recess (not shown) for engaging the first magazine connector 24 on tool 2. Each magazine 3, 4 also comprises an intermediate connector 32, 42 in the form of a hook 32a, 42a designed to be inserted into the intermediate connector 25 on the tool 2.

[0047] The second magazine 4 differs from the first magazine 3 in that it is longer, with an extended portion 40c, such that it can hold more fasteners. More specifically, the guide 40 on the second magazine 4 extends over an arc length of more than 90 degrees. This is illustrated more clearly in Figure 1 , where a represents the angle at which the guide 40 extends beyond 90 degrees.

[0048] The second magazine 4 also comprises a further connecting element 43, in the form of a holder 44. The holder 44 comprises an attachment strap 44a and a pair of diverging arms 45a, 45b extending from the attachment strap 44a to connect to parts spaced apart on the extended portion 40c of the guide 40. The attachment strap 44a is configured to wrap around the narrow tie bar 26 connecting the handle 22 to the magazine holder 23, to attach the extended portion 40c of the second magazine 4 to the tool 2.

[0049] When in use, the set 1 has a first operational configuration, in which the first magazine 3 is mounted on the tool 2, illustrated in Figure 2, and a second operational configuration, in which the second magazine 4 is mounted on the tool 2, illustrated in Figure 3. In each case, the first and intermediate connectors 31 , 41 on the magazines 3, 4 are connected to the first and intermediate connectors 24, 25 on the tool 2. However, when the second magazine 4 is connected to the tool 2, as illustrated in Figure 3, the additional connecting element 43 is also connected to the narrow tie bar 26 on the tool 2. The person skilled in the art will understand that the arc length of the second magazine 4 is such that there is a vertical slope in the portion of the guide 40 adjacent to the inlet 40a in the two primary orientations of use. More specifically, when the tool 2 is used on horizontal substrates, this portion of the guide 40 is almost vertical, whereas when the tool 2 is used on vertical substrates, there is a slight vertical slope. This keeps the multiple unconnected strips of fasteners (not shown) received in the guide 40 from falling out, with no need for a specific retention mechanism.

[0050] Figures 4 to 7 show a driving tool set 101 according to another example similar to the driving tool set 1 in Figures 1 to 3, where similar references represent similar features. The driving tool 101 according to this example differs from the one in Figures 1 to 3 in that it comprises a handle extension 6 that can be used in an upright position and a third magazine 5, which is longer than the second magazine 4 so as to hold more fasteners (not shown).

[0051] The third magazine 5 comprises a guide 50 extending along its length to receive and guide strips of fasteners (not shown). The guide 50 comprises an inlet 50a, an outlet 50b and an extended portion 50c which is even longer than that of the second magazine 4, but which also comprises an end portion 50b that is substantially straight.

[0052] The third magazine 5 comprises a first connector 51 in the form of a recess (not shown), for engaging the first magazine connector 24 on the tool 2, and an intermediate connector 52 in the form of a hook 52a designed to be inserted into the intermediate connector 25 on the tool 2.

[0053] The handle extension 6 comprises an elongated bar 60 with a tool holder 61 at one end, an extension handle 62 at the other end and an actuation line 63 extending along the elongated bar 60, between the extension handle 62 and the tool holder 61 . The actuation line 63 is attached to a free end of the extension handle 62, is operationally connected to a trigger mechanism (not shown) on the tool 2 and is slidably guided at a connection between the extension handle 62 and the elongated bar 60. The tool 2 can thus be operated by a user by wrapping his or her hand around the extension handle 62 and pressing the actuation line 63.

[0054] The third magazine 5 also comprises a further connecting element 53, in the form of a holder 54. The holder 54 is connected to the elongated bar 60 by a connecting block 54a and comprises a pair of diverging arms 55a, 55b extending from the connecting block 54a to connect to parts spaced apart on the extended portion 50c of the guide 50.

[0055] Throughout the description, the words “comprise” and “contain” and variations thereof mean “including but not limited to”, and are not intended for (and do not exclude) other whole or partial parts, additives or components. Throughout the description, the singular includes the plural, unless the context requires otherwise. In particular, when the indefinite article is used, the specification should be understood to include the plural as well as the singular, unless the context requires otherwise. Any features, integers, characteristics, compounds or groups described in connection with a particular aspect, embodiment or example of the invention are to be understood as being applicable to any other aspect, embodiment or example described herein, unless inconsistent therewith.

Claims

CLAIMS1 . A driving tool set (1 ) comprising a driving tool (2) for driving fasteners, and at least two magazines (3, 4, 5) each for holding a plurality of fasteners, each magazine being removably mountable on the tool to feed fasteners to the tool and a second of the magazines being longer than a first of the magazines so as to hold more fasteners, in which the second magazine (4) comprises a guide (40) comprising an inlet (40a, 50a) and extending over an arc length of more than 90 degrees along which the fasteners move, when in use, towards a firing chamber (21 ) on the driving tool (2).

2. The driving tool set according to claim 1 , in which the two magazines (3, 4, 5) are removably mounted on the tool (2) by one or more connecting features (31 , 32, 41 , 42, 43, 51 , 52, 53) and the second magazine (4, 5) has at least one connecting feature (43, 53) more than the first magazine (3), which is located on a portion of the guide (40, 50) on the second magazine that extends beyond the length of the first magazine (3).

3. The driving tool set according to claim 2, in which the tool (2) comprises a first connecting feature (24) adjacent the tool's firing chamber (21 ) to cooperate with a connecting feature (31 , 41 , 51 ) on the first or on the second magazine (3, 4, 5) and a second connecting feature (26, 54a) spaced apart from the firing chamber to cooperate with a second connecting feature (43, 53) on the second magazine (4, 5), but not on the first magazine (3).

4. The driving tool set according to claim 3, in which the tool (2) comprises a handle (22) and a magazine holder (23) spaced apart from the handle and the second connecting feature (26) is located on the magazine holder, on the handle or between the two.

5. The driving tool set according to claim 3, in which the tool (2) comprises a handle (22) and a handle extension (6) that can be used in an upright position, the second connecting feature (54a) being located on the handle extension.

6. The driving tool set according to claim 5, in which the inlet (50a) is adjacent to an operating end (60) of the handle extension (6) when the second magazine ismounted on the tool (2) to enable the fasteners to be loaded into the inlet from an upright position.

7. The driving tool set according to claim 4 comprising a third magazine (5), in which the tool (2) comprises a handle extension (6) that can be used in an upright position and a third connecting feature (54a) on the handle extension to cooperate with a connecting feature (53) on the third magazine (5) but not on the first or on the second magazine (3, 4), the third magazine being longer than the second magazine (4) so as to hold more fasteners and the connecting feature on the third magazine is located on a portion of the magazine’s guide (50) that extends beyond the length of the second magazine.

8. A magazine (4, 5) designed to be used with a driving tool (2) for driving fasteners, the magazine comprising a connector (41 , 42, 43, 51 , 52, 53) for mounting the magazine on the driving tool, and a guide (40, 50) along which the fasteners move, when in use, towards a firing chamber (21 ) on the driving tool, in which the guide comprises an inlet (40a, 50a) and extends over an arc length of more than 90 degrees.

9. The magazine according to claim 9, in which the connector (43, 53) comprises a holder (44, 54) with a pair of diverging arms (45a, 45b, 55a, 55b) connected to the guide (40, 50) at points that are spaced apart.

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