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US 7,467,454 B2Granted
Box spring stapler apparatus
AssigneeImaginal Systematics, LLC
InventorLarry G. Durkos
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Abstract
A fastener apparatus is provided for securing a plurality of modules to a frame.
Claims20
An apparatus for securing a plurality of modules to a frame, the apparatus comprising:
- a base for supporting a frame and a wire grid including a plurality of modules;
- a support;
- a drive mechanism coupled to at least one of the support and the base, the drive mechanism being configured to provide relative movement between the support and the base;
- a controller coupled to the drive mechanism;
- a tool coupled to the support, the tool being configured to secure each module to the frame;
- at least one sensor configured to locate a portion of the wire grid without the use of a vision guidance system, the at least one sensor providing feedback signals to the controller;
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- a mechanical guide coupled to the tool, the mechanical guide being configured to engage the module as the tool and the mechanical guide move relative to the module so that the tool and the module are aligned at a target fastening location.
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An apparatus for securing a plurality of spring modules to a frame to form a box spring, the apparatus comprising:
- a base for supporting a frame and a wire grid including a plurality of spring modules;
- a support;
- a drive mechanism coupled to at least one of the support and the base, the drive mechanism being configured to provide relative movement between the support and the base;
- a tool coupled to the support, the tool being configured to secure each module to the frame;
- a controller coupled to the drive mechanism;
- at least one sensor configured to locate a portion of the wire grid without the use of a vision guidance system, the at least one sensor providing feedback signals to the controller;
- and
- means for mechanically aligning the tool with the module as the tool moves toward the module to position the tool at a target fastening location on the module so that the tool secures each spring module to the frame.
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A method of forming a portion of a box spring or mattress foundation, the method comprising:
- providing a base;
- locating a wood frame on the base, the wood frame including a plurality of spaced apart, generally parallel frame sections;
- locating a wire grid including a plurality of modules arranged in a plurality of rows on the frame, each row including a plurality of modules formed from a continuous metal wire with each module having a top portion spaced apart from the frame, first and second side portions extending downwardly from the top portion, and a bottom portion connecting the first and second side portions, the bottom portion being positioned on one of the frame sections;
- locating a stapler above the base;
- providing a mechanical guide on the stapler;
- sensing the location of a portion of the wire grid without the use of a vision guidance system;
- moving the stapler and the mechanical guide relative to the base, the mechanical guide engaging the module so that both the stapler and the module are aligned at a target fastening location on the frame section;
- and
- inserting a staple from the stapler over the bottom portion the module and into the frame section at the target fastening location.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.