Patent ID: 7028875
Filing Date: 2006-04-18
Classification: B25C

Abstract:
1. A nail checker assembly for use with a nail loading assembly of a nail gun, comprising: a pivoting probe assembly including a first probe and a second probe for engaging a nail advancing within the nail loading assembly; a pivoting probe base assembly coupled with the pivoting probe assembly, the pivoting probe base assembly for enabling rotation of the pivoting probe assembly; a base assembly coupled with the pivoting probe base assembly and the nail loading assembly, the base assembly for enabling rotation of the pivoting probe base assembly; and a lock ledge assembly coupled with the base assembly, the lock ledge assembly being suitable for providing a stop by engaging with the pivoting probe assembly when the nail engages with only one of the probes of the pivoting probe assembly, wherein the pivoting probe assembly allows the nail to advance when the nail engages with both the first and second probes of the pivoting probe assembly; wherein the pivoting probe assembly hinders the nail from advancing when the nail engages with only one of the probes of the pivoting probe assembly by causing the pivoting probe assembly to engage against the lock ledge assembly, thereby preventing further advancement of the nail within the nail gun.