DRIVING TOOL SET AND MAGAZINES
Interchangeable magazines with varying capacities and enhanced connecting features address the limitations of existing driving tools by providing secure and efficient fastener delivery across different surfaces.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- FR2023007399
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-07-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-07-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing driving tools with large capacity magazines often require complex and cumbersome extensions for additional storage, limiting their versatility and ease of use.
The development of interchangeable magazines with varying capacities, including a second magazine that is longer than the first to hold more fasteners, and a guide extending over an arc length of more than 90 degrees, along with additional connecting features for secure mounting, allowing for easy interchangeability and efficient fastener delivery.
Enables versatile and efficient fastener delivery with interchangeable magazines, ensuring secure mounting and preventing fastener ejection during use, regardless of the surface orientation, thereby enhancing user convenience and storage capacity.
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Abstract
Description
Title of the invention: DRIVING TOOL ASSEMBLY AND MAGAZINES Technical field of the invention
[0001] The present invention relates generally to driving tool assemblies and magazines for such tools. More specifically, although not exclusively, the present invention relates to high capacity magazines for driving tools. Technical background
[0002] Driving tools having a large capacity magazine are known and normally include an extended support on which the magazine is mounted. Summary of the invention
[0003] The present invention aims to provide interchangeable magazines of different capacities.
[0004] A driving tool assembly includes a driving tool for driving fasteners, and at least two magazines for each holding a plurality of fasteners, each magazine being removably mountable to the tool for feeding fasteners to the tool and a second of the magazines being longer than a first of the magazines so as to hold more fasteners.
[0005] The second magazine may include a guide. The guide may be curved. The guide may extend over an arc length of more than 90 degrees, for example along which the fasteners may move, in use, toward a firing chamber of the driving tool.
[0006] More specifically, the second magazine may include a guide extending over an arc length of more than 90 degrees along which the fasteners move, in use, toward a firing chamber of the driving tool.
[0007] The two magazines may be removably mounted on the tool by one or more connecting features. The second magazine may have at least one more connecting feature than the first magazine, which may be located on a portion of the guide of the second magazine that extends beyond the length of the first magazine.
[0008] More specifically, the two magazines may be removably mounted on the tool by one or more connecting features, wherein the second magazine has at least one more connecting feature than the first magazine, which is located on a portion of the guide of the second magazine that extends beyond the length of the first store.
[0009] The tool may include a first connection feature, which may be adjacent to the firing chamber of the tool, for example to cooperate with a connection feature of the first or second magazine. The tool may include a second connection feature, which may be spaced from the firing chamber, for example to cooperate with a second connection feature of the second magazine, but not of the first magazine.
[0010] More specifically, the tool may include a first connection feature adjacent the firing chamber of the tool for cooperating with a connection feature of the first or second magazine and a second connection feature spaced from the firing chamber for cooperating with a second connection feature of the second magazine, but not the first magazine.
[0011] The tool may include a handle. The tool may include a magazine holder. The holder may be spaced from the handle. The second connecting feature may be located on the magazine holder or on the handle.
[0012] More specifically, the tool may include a handle and a magazine holder spaced from the handle and the second connecting feature is located on the magazine holder or on the handle.
[0013] The tool may include a handle. The tool may include a handle extension, which may be usable in a standing position. The second connecting element may be located on the handle extension.
[0014] More specifically, the tool may comprise a handle and a handle extension usable in a standing position, the second connecting element being located on the handle extension.
[0015] The second magazine guide may have an inlet. The inlet may be adjacent an operating end of the handle extension when the second magazine is mounted on the tool, for example to allow fasteners to be loaded into the inlet from a standing position.
[0016] More specifically, the second magazine guide may have an inlet adjacent an operating end of the handle extension when the second magazine is mounted on the tool to allow fasteners to be loaded into the inlet from a standing position.
[0017] The assembly may include a third magazine. The tool may include a handle extension. The handle extension may be operable from a standing position. The assembly may include a third connecting feature, which may be on the handle extension, for example to cooperate with a connecting feature of the third magazine but not the first or second magazine. The third magazine may be longer than the second magazine, e.g. example so as to contain more fasteners. The connecting feature of the third magazine may be located on a portion of the guide thereof which extends beyond the length of the second magazine.
[0018] More specifically, the assembly may include a third magazine, wherein the tool includes a handle extension operable from a standing position and a third connecting feature on the handle extension to cooperate with a connecting feature of the third magazine but not the first or second magazine, the third magazine being longer than the second magazine so as to contain more fasteners and the connecting feature of the third magazine is located on a portion of the guide thereof which extends beyond the length of the second magazine.
[0019] The invention also relates to a magazine for use in the driving tool assembly described above.
[0020] The magazine may include a connector, for example for mounting the magazine to the driving tool. The magazine may include a guide, for example along which the fasteners move, in use, toward a firing chamber of the driving tool. The guide may extend over an arc length of more than 90 degrees.
[0021] The invention also relates to a magazine for use with a driving tool for driving fasteners, the magazine comprising a connector for mounting the magazine to the driving tool, and a guide along which the fasteners travel, in use, to a firing chamber of the driving tool, wherein the guide extends over an arc length of more than 90 degrees.
[0022] The connector may include a bracket. The bracket may have a pair of arms. The arms may be divergent. The arms may be connected to the guide, for example at spaced locations.
[0023] More specifically, the connector may include a bracket having a pair of diverging arms connected to the guide at spaced locations.
[0024] The driving tool may comprise a nailer or a stapler.
[0025] For the avoidance of doubt, all features described herein apply equally to any aspect of the invention.
[0026] Within the scope of the present application, it is expressly provided that the various aspects, embodiments, examples and alternatives set forth in the preceding paragraphs, in the claims and / or in the following description and drawings, and in particular the individual features thereof, may be taken independently or in any combination. In other words, all embodiments and / or features of any embodiment may be combined in any way, unless these characteristics are incompatible.
[0027] For the avoidance of doubt, the terms "may", "and / or", "for example", and any other similar terms used herein are to be interpreted as non-limiting, such that any feature so described need not necessarily be present. Indeed, any combination of optional features is expressly contemplated without departing from the scope of the invention, whether or not expressly claimed. Applicant reserves the right to amend any originally filed claim or to file any new claim accordingly, including the right to amend any originally filed claim to depend upon and / or incorporate any feature of any other claim not originally claimed in this manner. Brief description of the figures
[0028] Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear during the reading of the detailed description which follows for the understanding of which reference will be made to the appended drawings in which:
[0029] [Fig.l] [Fig.l] illustrates a driving tool assembly according to an example;
[0030] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] illustrates the driving tool of [Fig.l] with the first magazine of the assembly mounted thereon;
[0031] [Fig.3] [Fig.3] illustrates the driving tool of [Fig.l] with the second magazine of the assembly mounted thereon;
[0032] [Fig.4] [Fig.4] illustrates a driving tool assembly according to an example;
[0033] [Fig.5] [Fig.5] illustrates the driving tool of [Fig.4] with the first magazine of the assembly mounted thereon;
[0034] [Fig.6] [Fig.6] illustrates the driving tool of [Fig.4] with the second magazine of the assembly mounted thereon; and
[0035] [Fig.7] [Fig.7] illustrates the driving tool of [Fig.4] with the third magazine of the assembly mounted thereon. Detailed description of the invention
[0036] Referring now to Figures 1 to 3, there can be seen a driving tool assembly 1 comprising a driving tool 2 for driving fasteners, and two magazines 3, 4 for each containing a plurality of fasteners, each magazine 3, 4 being removably mountable on the tool 2 for supplying the tool 2 with fasteners.
[0037] The tool 2 comprises a main body 20 with a firing chamber 21, a handle 22 and a magazine support 23 each depending from spaced locations of the main body 20. The tool 2 also comprises a first magazine connector 24 under the form of a movable hook 24a which depends from the main body 20 adjacent to the firing chamber 21 and an intermediate magazine connector 25 in the form of a recess (not shown) 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 bridge 26, which constitutes a further connecting feature, as will be seen later.
[0038] Each magazine 3, 4 comprises a guide 30, 40 extending along its length for receiving and guiding 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.
[0039] Each magazine 3, 4 comprises a first connector 31, 41 in the form of a recess (not shown) for receiving in engagement the first magazine connector 24 of the tool 2. Each magazine 3, 4 also comprises an intermediate connector 32, 42 in the form of a hook 32a, 42a intended to be inserted into the intermediate connector 25 of the tool 2.
[0040] The second magazine 4 differs from the first magazine 3 in that it is longer, with an extended portion 40c, so that it can hold more fasteners. More specifically, the guide 40 of the second magazine 4 extends over an arc length of more than 90 degrees. This is illustrated more clearly in [Fig.l], where a represents the angle by which the guide 40 extends beyond 90 degrees.
[0041] The second magazine 4 also includes a further connecting element 43, which is in the form of a bracket 44. The bracket 44 includes a securing strap 44a and a pair of diverging arms 45a, 45b extending from the securing strap 44a to connect to spaced portions of the extended portion 40c of the guide 40. The securing strap 44a is configured to wrap around the narrow bridge 26 connecting the handle 22 to the magazine bracket 23, in order to secure the extended portion 40c of the second magazine 4 to the tool 2.
[0042] In use, the assembly 1 has a first operational configuration, in which the first magazine 3 is mounted on the tool 2, illustrated in [Fig. 2], and a second operational configuration, in which the second magazine 4 is mounted on the tool 2, illustrated in [Fig. 3]. In each case, the first and intermediate connectors 31, 41 of the magazines 3, 4 are connected to the first and intermediate connectors 24, 25 of the tool 2. However, when the second magazine 4 is connected to the tool 2, as illustrated in [Fig. 3], the additional connection element 43 is also connected to the narrow bridge 26 of the tool 2.
[0043] Those skilled in the art will understand that the length of the arc of the second magazine 4 is such that there is a vertical slope in the part of the guide 40 adjacent to the entrance 40a. in both primary orientations of use. More specifically, when the tool 2 is used on horizontal substrates, this portion of the guide 40 is substantially vertical, whereas when the tool 2 is used on vertical substrates, there is a slight vertical slope. This prevents the multiple unconnected strips of fasteners (not shown) received in the guide 40 from falling out, without the need for a specific retention mechanism.
[0044] Figures 4 to 7 show a driving tool assembly 101 according to another example similar to the driving tool assembly 1 of Figures 1 to 3, where like references represent like features. The driving tool 101 according to this example differs from that of Figures 1 to 3 in that it includes a handle extension 6 usable in a standing position and a third magazine 5, which is longer than the second magazine 4 so as to contain more fasteners (not shown).
[0045] The third magazine 5 comprises a guide 50 extending along its length for receiving and guiding 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 it also comprises an end portion 50b which is substantially straight.
[0046] The third magazine 5 comprises a first connector 51 in the form of a recess (not shown), for receiving in engagement the first magazine connector 24 of the tool 2, and an intermediate connector 52 in the form of a hook 52a intended to be inserted into the intermediate connector 25 of the tool 2.
[0047] 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 operatively connected to a trigger mechanism (not shown) of the tool 2, and is slidably guided at a connection between the extension handle 62 and the elongated bar 60. Thus, the tool 2 can be actuated by a user by wrapping his or her hand around the extension handle 62 and squeezing the actuation line 63.
[0048] The third magazine 5 also includes a further connecting element 53, which is in the form of a support 54. The support 54 is connected to the elongated bar 60 by a connecting block 54a and includes a pair of diverging arms 55a, 55b extending from the connecting block 54a to connect to spaced portions of the extended portion 50c of the guide 50.
[0049] Throughout the description, the words "include" and "contain" and variations thereof mean "including but not limited to", and are not intended to (and do not exclude) other parts, additives, or whole or partial components. Throughout the description, the singular includes the plural, unless the context otherwise requires. In particular, where the indefinite article is used, the specification is to be understood as contemplating plurality as well as singularity, unless the context otherwise requires.
[0050] Features, integers, characteristics, compounds or groups described in connection with a particular aspect, embodiment or example of the invention should be understood as being applicable to any other aspect, embodiment or example described herein, unless inconsistent therewith.
Claims
Claims
1. A driving tool assembly (1) comprising a driving tool (2) for driving fasteners, and at least two magazines (3, 4, 5) for each holding a plurality of fasteners, each magazine being removably mountable on the tool for feeding fasteners to the tool and a second of the magazines being longer than a first of the magazines so as to hold more fasteners, wherein the second magazine (4) comprises a guide (40) including an inlet (40a, 50a) and extending over an arc length of more than 90 degrees along which the fasteners move, in use, to a firing chamber (21) of the driving tool (2).
2. A driving tool assembly according to claim 1, wherein 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 more connecting feature (43, 53) than the first magazine (3), which is located on a portion of the guide (40, 50) of the second magazine which extends beyond the length of the first magazine (3).
3. A driving tool assembly according to claim 2, wherein the tool (2) comprises a first connecting feature (24) adjacent the firing chamber (21) of the tool for cooperating with a connecting feature (31, 41, 51) of the first or second magazine (3, 4, 5) and a second connecting feature (26, 54a) spaced from the firing chamber for cooperating with a second connecting feature (43, 53) of the second magazine (4, 5), but not of the first magazine (3).
4. A driving tool assembly according to claim 3, wherein the tool (2) comprises a handle (22) and a magazine holder (23) spaced from the handle and the second connecting feature (26) is located on the magazine holder, on the handle or between the two.
5. A driving tool assembly according to claim 3, wherein the tool (2) comprises a handle (22) and a handle extension (6) usable in a standing position, the second connecting feature (54a) being located on the handle extension.
6. A driving tool assembly according to claim 5, wherein the inlet (50a) is adjacent an operating end (60) of the extension of the handle (6) when the second magazine is mounted on the tool (2) to allow the fasteners to be loaded into the inlet from a standing position.
7. A driving tool assembly according to claim 4 comprising a third magazine (5), wherein the tool (2) comprises a handle extension (6) operable from a standing position and a third connecting feature (54a) on the handle extension for cooperating with a connecting feature (53) of the third magazine (5) but not of the first or second magazine (3, 4), the third magazine being longer than the second magazine (4) so as to contain more fasteners and the connecting feature of the third magazine is located on a portion of the guide (50) thereof which extends beyond the length of the second magazine.
8. A magazine (4, 5) for use with a driving tool (2) for driving fasteners, the magazine comprising a connector (41, 42, 43, 51, 52, 53) for mounting the magazine to the driving tool, and a guide (40, 50) along which the fasteners travel, in use, to a firing chamber (21) of the driving tool, wherein the guide comprises an inlet (40a, 50a) and extends over an arc length of more than 90 degrees.
9. A magazine according to claim 9, wherein the connector (43, 53) comprises a support (44, 54) having a pair of diverging arms (45a, 45b, 55a, 55b) connected to the guide (40, 50) at spaced locations.