Patent ID: 9242320
Filing Date: 2016-01-26
CPC Classification: B21J,B23P

Claim Text:
1. An automated reel feed press comprising: a frame having a platform which includes an anvil for supporting one or more work pieces; a punch mechanism affixed to said frame including a punch reciprocal between retracted and extended positions being located directly above said anvil; a feeding mechanism for delivering a plurality of fasteners one at a time to a delivery position between said punch and said anvil comprising: a reciprocating shear block at the shear station for severing individual fasteners one at a time from an end of said fastener string; and the reciprocating shear block including a fastener holder for retaining and delivering each of said severed fasteners to said punch wherein said punch includes a tip having means for lifting said severed fastener from said holder and further including means for retaining said fastener on said tip.