Patent ID: 9676088
Date: 2017-06-13
CPC Classifications: B25C

Claim:
1. A method for controlling a fastener driving tool, said method comprising: (a) providing a fastener driving tool that includes: (i) a housing; (ii) a system controller; (iii) a user-actuated trigger; (iv) a fastener; (v) a fastener driving mechanism that moves said driver member toward said exit end of the mechanism, said fastener driving mechanism including:  (vi) a prime mover that moves a lifter member which moves a driver member away from an exit end of the fastener driving mechanism; (b) initiating a driving cycle by pressing said exit end against a workpiece and actuating said trigger, thereby causing said fastener driving mechanism to force the driver member to move toward said exit end and drive a fastener into said workpiece; and (c) actuating said prime mover, thereby moving said lifter member and causing said driver member to move away from said exit end toward a ready position.