Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein relate to clinch staple mechanisms. Clinch staples are typically used to fasten two wood pieces together. For example, a pallet may be formed from wood pieces such as deck boards and stringer boards fastened together by clinch staples where the deck boards and stringer boards intersect. Typical clinch staple mechanisms in the industry only clinch in a direction parallel to the crown of the staple, or they are clinched in an uncontrolled manner.
Various embodiments of the disclosure are described herein in by way of example in conjunction with the following figures, wherein like reference characters designate the same or similar elements.
Referring to
The clinch staple mechanism 10 is used by attaching a pneumatic stapling tool 11 to pivoting base 12 and to an air supply attachment 22 configured for receiving air from the pneumatic stapling tool 11 (
Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein allow for the consistent control of the clinch direction, thereby allowing for stronger pullout tension and longer product life of pallet 30 than typical clinch staple mechanisms. According to exemplary embodiments and referring to
Features of the disclosed embodiments may be combined, rearranged, omitted, etc., within the scope of the invention to produce additional embodiments. Furthermore, certain features may sometimes be used to advantage without a corresponding use of other features.
Many alternatives, modifications, and variations are enabled by the present disclosure. While specific embodiments have been shown and described in detail to illustrate the application of the principles of the invention, it will be understood that the exemplary embodiments may be embodied otherwise without departing from such principles. Accordingly, Applicants intend to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, equivalents, and variations that are within the spirit and scope of the exemplary embodiments.
This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of the earlier filing date of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/794,003 filed on Jan. 18, 2019, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein.
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