US4864840A
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Riveting head for stapling apparatus
Assignee: ESSELTE BUSINESS SYSTEM SA
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Filing: 1987-03-12
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Granted: 1989-09-12
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Expires: 2007-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A riveting head for coupling to a stapling apparatus, which is provided with a covering body, a member for removably engaging the covering body with the stapling apparatus, a pulling unit movably mounted within the covering body and formed to grip a stem in turn formed with a frangible head at one end thereof, in addition to an anvil bushing positioned on the covering body through which the stem extends when gripped by the pulling unit, and a multiplying lever pivotally mounted upon the covering body. The pulling unit is movably mounted upon the covering body through the multiplying lever which is provided with an end positioned to be actuated by a lever of the stapling apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 Jorge G. Perez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:23
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21J; B21J15/00; B21J15/38; B21J15/386; B21J15/02; B21J15/04; B21J15/043; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/50; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53709; Y10T29/53717; Y10T29/53726; Y10T29/5373
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
Riveting head for coupling to stapling apparatus, said riveting head comprising a covering body, means for removably engaging said covering body with a stapling apparatus, a pulling unit movably mounted within said covering body and formed to grip a stem in turn formed with a frangible head at one end thereof, an anvil bushing positioned on said covering body through which the stem extends when gripped by said pulling unit, and a multiplying lever pivotally mounted upon said covering body with said pulling unit being movably mounted upon said covering body through said multiplying lever which is provided with an end positionable for actuation by a lever of a stapling apparatus, said multiplying lever being pivotally mounted upon said covering body separate and apart from the lever of the stapling apparatus, and additionally comprising an axle mounted upon said covering body and upon which said multiplying lever is pivotally mounted substantially at an end opposite said end positionable for actuation, and a shaft positioned on said multiplying lever intermediate said ends thereof and upon which said pulling unit is mounted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
Riveting head for coupling to stapling apparatus, said riveting head comprising a covering body, means for removably engaging said covering body with a stapling apparatus, a pulling unit movably mounted within said covering body and formed to grip a stem in turn formed with a frangible head at one end thereof, an anvil bushing positioned on said covering body through which the stem extends when gripped by said pulling unit, and a multiplying lever pivotally mounted upon said covering body with said pulling unit being movably mounted upon said covering body through said multiplying lever which is provided with an end positionable for actuation by a lever of a stapling apparatus, said multiplying lever being pivotally mounted upon said covering body separate and apart from the lever of the stapling apparatus, and additionally comprising an axle mounted upon said covering body and upon which said multiplying lever is pivotally mounted substantially at an end opposite said end positionable for actuation, and a shaft positioned on said multiplying lever intermediate said ends thereof and upon which said pulling unit is mounted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said pulling unit comprises a pair of wings, each said wing mounted upon said shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 1, additionally comprising means for returning said pulling unit and multiplying lever to rest position, after riveting.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
150 words
Riveting head for coupling to stapling apparatus, said riveting head comprising a covering body, means for removably engaging said covering body with a stapling apparatus, a pulling unit movably mounted within said covering body and formed to grip a stem in turn formed with a frangible head at one end thereof, an anvil bushing positioned on said covering body through which the stem extends when gripped by said pulling unit, a multiplying lever pivotally mounted upon said covering body with said pulling unit being movably mounted upon said covering body through said multiplying lever which is provided with an end positionable for actuation by a lever of a stapling apparatus, and means for returning said pulling unit and multiplying lever to rest position, after riveting, wherein said returning means comprise a push-button protruding through an opening in said covering body and having a rounded head resting upon said multiplying lever.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
150 words
Riveting head for coupling to stapling apparatus, said riveting head comprising a covering body, means for removably engaging said covering body with a stapling apparatus, a pulling unit movably mounted within said covering body and formed to grip a stem in turn formed with a frangible head at one end thereof, an anvil bushing positioned on said covering body through which the stem extends when gripped by said pulling unit, a multiplying lever pivotally mounted upon said covering body with said pulling unit being movably mounted upon said covering body through said multiplying lever which is provided with an end positionable for actuation by a lever of a stapling apparatus, and means for returning said pulling unit and multiplying lever to rest position, after riveting, wherein said returning means comprise a push-button protruding through an opening in said covering body and having a rounded head resting upon said multiplying lever.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
125 words
Riveting head for coupling to stapling apparatus, said riveting head comprising a covering body, means for removably engaging said covering body with a stapling apparatus, a pulling unit movably mounted within said covering body and formed to grip a stem in turn formed with a frangible head at one end thereof, an anvil bushing positioned on said covering body through which the stem extends when gripped by said pulling unit, and a multiplying lever pivotally mounted upon said covering body with said pulling unit being movably mounted upon said covering body through said multiplying lever which is provided with an end positionable for actuation by a lever of a stapling apparatus, wherein said end of said multiplying lever is in the shape of a pawl.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
125 words
Riveting head for coupling to stapling apparatus, said riveting head comprising a covering body, means for removably engaging said covering body with a stapling apparatus, a pulling unit movably mounted within said covering body and formed to grip a stem in turn formed with a frangible head at one end thereof, an anvil bushing positioned on said covering body through which the stem extends when gripped by said pulling unit, and a multiplying lever pivotally mounted upon said covering body with said pulling unit being movably mounted upon said covering body through said multiplying lever which is provided with an end positionable for actuation by a lever of a stapling apparatus, wherein said end of said multiplying lever is in the shape of a pawl.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said pulling unit additionally comprises a nip for gripping the stem.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 5, wherein said covering body defines a cavity shaped for axially guiding movement of said pulling unit with respect to said covering body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 5, wherein said covering body additionally comprises a window through which said pawl protrudes.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said multiplying lever is positionable to multiply force exerted upon a stapling apparatus lever and positionable to rotate about said covering body in a counterclockwise direction when a stapling apparatus lever is rotated in a clockwise direction.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-09-11 | 1993-03-13 | 1993-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-09-11 | 1997-03-13 | 1997-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-09-11 | 2001-03-13 | 2001-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |