초록 ▼

An improved connector with integrally attached fasteners is disclosed. In the embodiments described, the fasteners are nails and they are held in a sleeve. A flexible member attaches this sleeve to the body of the connector. In a first shipping or storage configuration, the fasteners are held flat a

An improved connector with integrally attached fasteners is disclosed. In the embodiments described, the fasteners are nails and they are held in a sleeve. A flexible member attaches this sleeve to the body of the connector. In a first shipping or storage configuration, the fasteners are held flat against the body of the device. When it is desired to drive the fastener, a user moves one or more of the fasteners into a second, upright position. This aligns the fastener with the aperture present on the connector and the user then drives the nail home. Various rivet type attachments may be employed to secure the sleeve assembly to the apertures present on the connector through which the nail is driven. Additionally, the sleeve may include a corrugated interior to assist in gripping the nail more firmly in place. In another embodiment, this sleeve may be scored so that as the nail is driven, the sleeve splits and falls out of the way. Another contemplated embodiment of the invention is one in which a number of the flexible retainers are attached together such that when the user moves them into the upright position, all the fasteners are aligned with their respective apertures. The flexible retainers can be made of a variety of materials, such as plastic or metal and may further include a press fit clip, rivet, or the like incorporated into the aperture.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed as being new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent of the United States is as follows:] [1.] A impact driven fastener retaining and guiding apparatus for a connector having at least one aperture, comprising:aperture engagement means;fastener engagement means; anda hinge loc

[ What is claimed as being new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent of the United States is as follows:] [1.] A impact driven fastener retaining and guiding apparatus for a connector having at least one aperture, comprising:aperture engagement means;fastener engagement means; anda hinge located between said aperture engagement means and said fastener engagement means; wherebya fastener is engaged by said fastener engagement means, and an aperture on said connector is engaged by said aperture engagement means, and said fastener may be brought selectively into alignment with said aperture by said hinge such that said fastener may be driven through said aperture by the user.