Power Tool Adapter for Powder-Actuated Connecting Tool
OwnerAndrew Johninventor
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Abstract
A powder-driven connecting tool for connecting power lines is disclosed, as are assemblies and replacement parts for such a tool. The tool includes a tool head with an anvil, and a power unit with a ram. A breech cap assembly connects to the power unit and includes a sleeve threaded on both ends and a cap threadedly mounted on one end of the sleeve. The sleeve and cap define a breech for a powder charge. An adapter is mounted on an outer end surface of the cap. The adapter is narrower than the cap itself and is adapted to be driven by a power tool in order to tighten and loosen the cap and the sleeve. The adapter may, for example, have the form of a hex nut.
Claims20
A breech cap assembly for a powder-actuated connecting tool, comprising:
- a hollow, cylindrical sleeve, threaded at both ends;
- a cap threadedly engaged on one end of the sleeve, the sleeve and cap together defining a breech for a powder cartridge;
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- an adapter on an end exterior surface of the cap, the adapter being narrower than a width or diameter of the cap and being sized and configured to be engaged by a torque-applying tool.
A powder-driven connecting tool, comprising:
- a tool head including an anvil;
- a power unit including a ram;
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- a breech cap assembly including
- a hollow, cylindrical sleeve, threaded at both ends,
- a cap threadedly engaged on one end of the sleeve, the cap having an inwardly-extending firing pin coupled to an inner surface thereof, the sleeve and cap together defining a breech for a powder cartridge, and
- an adapter on an end exterior surface of the cap, the adapter being narrower than a width or diameter of the cap and being sized and configured to be engaged by a torque-applying tool;
- wherein the breech is arranged in communication with the ram, such that when the powder cartridge is fired inside the breech, the ram is driven toward the anvil.
A gas release knob assembly, comprising:
- a hollow cylindrical portion with a set of external threads;
- a solid, cylindrical gas release knob, broader in diameter than the hollow cylindrical portion, spaced from the set of external threads along the length of the hollow cylindrical portion and capping one end of the hollow cylindrical portion;
- an adapter projecting from a rear surface of the gas release knob;
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- at least one gas release port extending from the interior of the cylindrical portion, through the gas release knob and the adapter and opening in a rear surface of the adapter.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.