Patent ID: 6148507
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: B21J,B23K,Y10T

Abstract:
A portable machine for pressing a two part fastener through material comprising:a portable tool having a tool frame;a magazine in said tool for holding a plurality of first fasteners;a base in said tool frame for holding a mating second lock fastener for engagement with one of said first fasteners;a barrel clamp for loading and positioning one of said first fasteners and for holding the material to be fastened;a first stage low power source to provide pressure to said barrel clamp for loading the first fastener and clamping the material;a lock seat set opposed to the clamp to hold the opposite side of the material and said second fasteners; anda second stage high power source for causing penetration of the material by one of said first fasteners and mating with said lock fastener on the opposite of said material.