Patent ID: 9242358
Filing Date: 2016-01-26
CPC Classification: B25B,B25J,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. An apparatus for installing a pin with loop-like structure and opposed open and closed end portions in an associated bracket, the apparatus comprising: a body having a pin-receiving slot formed therein for receiving the pin, the pin-receiving slot shaped and sized for longitudinal motion of the closed end portion therein with the open end portion extending outwardly therefrom; and a resiliently-biased pin-retaining mechanism transversely extending within the pin-receiving slot for releasably engaging and retaining the closed end portion within the pin-receiving slot during installation; wherein, upon engagement of the open end portion with the associated bracket, retraction of the apparatus releases engagement of the closed end portion with the pin-retaining mechanism, and wherein the pin-retaining mechanism comprises a spring-loaded ball bearing.