Apparatus and methods for inserting a fastener
AssigneeChristopher John Lacy
InventorsDarren William Lacy, Christopher John Lacy
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Abstract
The present invention provides a device for the insertion of fasteners into the ground for the purpose of anchoring sheet-like materials such as geotechnical mats in soil stabilization or for securing forms of netting to prevent crop wastage. A further aspect of this invention provides a form of securing fasteners by a method that reduces damage or impediment in the operation of the fastener insertion device.
Claims19
A hand-operable device for inserting a fastener into a substrate, the device comprising:
- fastener holding means;
- fastener guiding means coupled to the fastener holding means, fastener pushing means adapted to push the fastener from the faster holding means along the guiding means and toward the substrate, lining means disposed between the fastener guiding means and the fastener pushing means, wherein the lining means is composed of a material that is more prone to wear than the material of the pushing means such that in operation the lining means wears in preference to the guiding and or pushing means.
A hand-operable device for inserting a fastener into a substrate, the device comprising:
- fastener holding means;
- fastener guiding means coupled to the fastener holding means, fastener pushing means adapted to push the fastener from the faster holding means along the guiding means and toward the substrate, the pushing or guiding means being fitted with a bearing or roller such that in use where the bearing or roller is fitted to the pushing means the bearing or roller contacts the guiding means, or where the bearing or roller is fitted to the guiding means the bearing or roller contacts the pushing means.
A magazine of fasteners, wherein the individual fasteners are maintained en bloc using a glue and/or a gum and/or a tape.
A magazine of fasteners, wherein the fasteners have a length of at least of at least approximately 50 mm or at least approximately 100 mm or at least approximately 150 mm or at least approximately 200 mm.
A method for manufacturing a magazine of fasteners, the method comprising the steps of providing a plurality of fasteners, positioning the fasteners to form a magazine, applying a glue and/or a gum, and/or a tape to the fasteners to secure the fasteners en bloc.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.