Patent ID: 6729522
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
A fastener driving tool for driving fasteners into a workpiece, for use by an operator in a substantially erect position, the tool configured for use on an associated roof deck panel to drive fasteners into the panel, the panel having a corrugation-like profile defining a peak, a pair of valleys adjacent to the peak and respective walls extending between the peak and the adjacent valleys, the fastener tool comprising:a driver having a driver shaft extending therefrom, a first extension member operably connected to the driver; a second extension member operably connected to the first extension member, the second extension member slidingly engaged with the first extension member between a loading position and a driving position; a bearing assembly operably connecting the first and second extension members, the bearing assembly formed from a non-metallic, low-friction material, a portion of the bearing assembly mounted to one of the first and second extension members for sliding engagement with the other extension member and disposed to prevent direct contact of the first and second extension members with one another; and a fastener receiving member for receiving fasteners when in the loading position and for supporting and releasing the fasteners when in the driving position, the fastener receiving member being mounted to the second extension member, the fastener receiving member including a cradle having a main body portion and a pair of legs extending from the main body portion diverging downwardly and outwardly from the main body portion symmetrical to one another, the main body defining an upper inside surface extending between and contiguous with the legs and an opening through the main body portion for passage of a fastener therethrough, wherein the cradle is configured for positioning on the panel, straddling the peak with the upper inside surface resting adjacent the peak and the legs extending into the valleys for aligning the opening in the main body portion along the roof panel corrugation.