Patent ID: 7478740
Filing Date: 2009-01-20
Classification: B25C

Abstract:
1. A combustion nailer and fuel cell assembly, comprising: a combustion nailer having a tool housing defining a fuel cell chamber constructed and arranged for receiving a fuel cell; said fuel cell having a main stem and a closure; an adapter configured for frictional engagement on said closure and having a hub; a fuel cell actuator assembly in operational relationship to said fuel cell chamber and configured for actuating said fuel cell in said chamber to emit a measured dose of fuel during tool operation; a fuel delivery apparatus associated with said actuator assembly and engageable on said adapter for receiving the emitted dose of fuel and providing it to a combustion chamber; said fuel delivery apparatus configured for preventing actuation of the main stem by said actuator assembly upon the fuel cell being adapter-free; wherein said adapter includes a body and said hub is reciprocally movable relative to said body.