Patent ID: 6935546

Claim:
An apparatus for securing a plurality of modules to a frame to form a portion of a box spring or mattress foundation, each module including first and second side portions and a bottom portion coupled to the first and second side portions, the bottom portion being located on the frame, the apparatus comprising: a base configured to support the frame and the plurality of modules; a stapler located above the base, the stapler being configured to place a staple over the bottom portion of a module and into the frame; a drive mechanism configured to provide relative movement between the stapler and the base; and a mechanical guide configured to engage the module as the mechanical guide moves relative to the module, engagement of the mechanical guide with the module causing relative movement between the stapler and the module so that the stapler and the module are aligned at a target fastening location to permit the stapler to place a staple over the bottom portion of the module and into the frame at the target fastening location.