CN1299952C - System for dispensing plastic fasteners - Google Patents

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CN1299952C
CN1299952C CNB028148126A CN02814812A CN1299952C CN 1299952 C CN1299952 C CN 1299952C CN B028148126 A CNB028148126 A CN B028148126A CN 02814812 A CN02814812 A CN 02814812A CN 1299952 C CN1299952 C CN 1299952C
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P·A·达维格农
锦原秀雄
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A system (10) for dispensing a fastener from a reel (27) of fastener stock so as to secure a product onto a display card includes a module (29) for dispensing the fastener, a counterbalance (33) for supporting the module (29), a mounting stand (31) for supporting the counterbalance (33), a reel holder (35) for supporting the reel (27) of fastener stock and an anvil (37) for supporting the product and display card. The module includes a hollowed needle, a retractable needle guard assembly disposed over the needle, a feed mechanism for advancing the fastener into the needle, a severing mechanism for severing the fastener from the fastener stock, and an ejection mechanism for ejecting the fastener through the needle.

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System for dispensing plastic fasteners
Technical field
The present invention relates to plastic fastener on the whole, specifically, relates to the used equipment of plastic fastener distribution.
Background technology
By reference at the US Patent U.S.Pat.4 of this A.R.Bone that considers in the lump, in 039,078, disclosed some dissimilar plastic fasteners or connecting element, they are made as the part of continuous bonded assembly echelon in getting the raw materials ready.In each example, fastener has the H shape, and this echelon gets the raw materials ready and then formed by the elongated continuous plastic edge assembly in both sides, and the dual-side assembly connects together the best equidistant intervals of each cross chain fitting by a plurality of plastic cross chaining parts.This is got the raw materials ready and can be produced by the flexiplast that comprises nylon, polypropylene etc. by mold or punch die processing.
No matter be by manual or down auxiliary at specialized equipment, the distribution single fastener links to each other with fabric in order to for example button in the middle of all can getting the raw materials ready from echelon, will sell label to link to each other with commodity, in a word any two required article is linked to each other.Discharge device has in the middle of those examples of double slit pin, and each connecting element that downcuts can be used for fixing object and article as nail from getting the raw materials ready.
Be used to distribute the specialized equipment of individual plastic fastener in the present technique field as everyone knows.The plastic fastener discharge device is commonly used to get the raw materials ready from continuous bonded assembly echelon and downcuts the individual plastic fastener, and the individual plastic fastener that will downcut is attached on the article.
By reference at this commonly assigned US Patent U.S.Pat.5 that considers in the lump, 615, in 816, disclosed a kind of be used to distribute continuous bonded assembly echelon get the raw materials ready in the middle of the device of connecting element, this echelon gets the raw materials ready and comprises a pair of plastic edge assembly that connects together by a plurality of plastic cross chaining parts.This device comprises an assembly support, and a movable mode is contained in the supporting on the assembly support, and a pair of carrier block that is contained in this supporting.The pin anvil is housed, the suture needle of on each pin anvil a hollow, trough of belt being housed on each carrier block.The feed mechanism that comprises a pair of supply roll is contained in and is used to make echelon to get the raw materials ready in the supporting to enter each hollow groove pin and a pair of supply track forward, provide one to each hollow groove pin, and this echelon gets the raw materials ready and just enters double-type hollow groove pin from the supply roll transmission thus.Be provided with a tool setting and be used for getting the raw materials ready and downcut a connecting element, and be provided with the connecting element that a pair of knock-pin is used for ejecting by this hollow groove pin cutting-out from echelon.Each carrier block is set parallel to each other, but and relative to each other side direction activity so that can change spacing between this hollow groove pin to different application.Each supply roll is set parallel to each other, and relative to each other shifted laterally, so that the spacing that can change each other adapts to the different in width that echelon gets the raw materials ready.For different supply roll spacings and/or suture needle spacing being provided echelon from supply roll to the hollow groove pin path of getting the raw materials ready, each is supplied with rail assembly and includes a pivot department of assembly.
US Patent U.S.Pat.5, the device disclosed in 615,816 are well-known in the present technique field, and abbreviate scalable suture needle system (VNS) usually as.
US Patent U.S.Pat.5, the scalable suture needle system of 615,816 described types generally is used to use one or more plastic fasteners with product for sale in the present technique field, and for example toy, hardware commodity or house articles for use fix with a display card.Be appreciated that plastic fastener is called elastic nail usually when being used for product for sale and a display card fixed in the present technique field.
Should be noted that to US Patent U.S.Pat.5 the application of the scalable suture needle system of 615,816 described types fixes sell goods and a display card with one or more elastic nails, brings plurality of advantages.Specifically, the ability of the elastic nail in the middle of a kind of like this scalable suture needle system continuous distribution one rolling-in firmware is got the raw materials ready improve the production efficiency that operating personal can fix product for sale and relevant display card, and this is desired just.Thereby, US Patent U.S.Pat.5, the scalable suture needle system of 615,816 described types generally is used for the used assigned line of the packing of product.
It shall yet further be noted that with elastic nail sell goods and a display card are fixed, also bring plurality of advantages.
As an example, the concrete structure of elastic nail brings desired aesthstic benefit.Specifically, utilize elastic nail to allow product for sale is installed on the display card, can make the product that will show the potential consumer allow the attractable point that it is found that, experiences and hold product with desirable packing.But also know that elastic nail almost be cannot see when being fixed to product for sale on its relevant display card.
As another example, the elasticity of nail allows fastener to can be used for wider field of application, and uses in conjunction with different size product classifications, and this is desirable.
As another example, the elasticity of nail allows fastener and product for sale tight connecting, thus product for sale is produced firm, a lasting fixation with respect to its relevant display card, and this is desirable.Thereby product still is fixed on this display card after buying securely.
Although well-known in the present technique field, and be widely used in product for sale is fixed on the display card, US Patent U.S.Pat.5, the scalable suture needle system of 615,816 disclosed types exists some significantly not enough.
The deficiency of first aspect is, US Patent U.S.Pat.5, and 615,816 disclosed scalable suture needle systems install on the underwork with fixed form often.Thereby operating personal need firmly make article combine with this double-type suture needle fully with manual type in the use, so that this double-type suture needle penetrates this article.Therefore can find that the user exists this danger of each needle tip of contact, but this does not wish to take place.
The deficiency of second aspect is, US Patent U.S.Pat.5,615,816 disclosed scalable suture needle systems constitute operating personal suture needle can be inserted and is deep into by different depth will in conjunction with the inside of article.Specifically, operating personal can't be adjusted the degree that article are inserted in suture needle.This article inside is dark excessively if suture needle is inserted into, and fastener just may too extend, even therefore can break, and this does not wish to take place.And that suture needle is not inserted into this article is inner enough dark, and this fastener just can't penetrate these article, so is difficult to carry out suitable combination, and this does not wish to take place.
The deficiency of the third aspect is, US Patent U.S.Pat.5, and 615,816 disclosed scalable suture needle systems are not enough to support double-type suture needle, or not enough so that they are solid.Thereby, each suture needle be inserted into together will in conjunction with the inside of article the time be easy to bending even fracture, this does not wish to take place.
Summary of the invention
The object of the invention is, provides a kind of and gets the raw materials ready distribution plastic fastener in the middle of the reel so that novelty, improvement system that two or more article are combined from fastener.
Another purpose of the present invention is, a kind of aforesaid system is provided, and is used for from the get the raw materials ready system of the module of distribution plastic fastener in the middle of the reel of fastener comprising one.
Another purpose of the present invention is, a kind of aforesaid system is provided, and wherein said module comprises a pair of hollow suture needle, and each suture needle has a sharpened tip, and wherein this centering hollow joint pin makes the plastic fastener can be by each article that will combine.
Another purpose of the present invention is, a kind of aforesaid system is provided, and it prevents that operating personal is not intended to contact this sharpened tip to suture needle.
Another purpose of the present invention is, a kind of aforesaid system is provided, and it makes operating personal can adjust this enters each article that will combine to suture needle insertion degree.
Another purpose of the present invention is, a kind of aforesaid system is provided, and it enough supports this to suture needle or make this solid to suture needle.
Another purpose of the present invention is, a kind of aforesaid system is provided, and it has a limited number of parts, be easy to use, and low cost of manufacture.
Another purpose of the present invention is, a kind of aforesaid system is provided, comprising the erecting frame that module is installed above.
Another purpose of the present invention is, a kind of aforesaid system is provided, and it allows operating personal to make this module displacement with respect to this erecting frame.
Still a further object of the present invention is, a kind of aforesaid system is provided, and its restriction operating personal can make the action radius of this module displacement with respect to this erecting frame.
Thereby, as a feature of the present invention, provide a kind of and got the raw materials ready distribution plastic fastener in the middle of the reel so that the system that two or more objects are combined from fastener, described system comprises: get the raw materials ready distribution plastic fastener in the middle of the reel so that the module that two or more objects are combined from fastener; And the balanced body that is used to support described module.
As another feature of the present invention, provide a kind of and got the raw materials ready distribution plastic fastener in the middle of the reel so that the module that two or more objects are combined from fastener, described module comprises: one has the hollow suture needle of sharpened tip; One is used to keep the suture needle holding element of described hollow suture needle; One is installed to the bounced back suture needle guard assembly on the described suture needle holding element in described hollow suture needle top; One is used to make this fastener to get the raw materials ready enters the feed mechanism of described hollow suture needle forward; One is used for getting the raw materials ready the cutting-out fastener so that the shoutoff mechanism of the described hollow suture needle distribution of process from fastener; And one be used for ejecting the ejecting mechanism of the fastener of this cutting-out through described hollow suture needle.
As a feature more of the present invention, provide a kind of and got the raw materials ready distribution plastic fastener in the middle of the reel so that the system that two or more objects are combined from fastener, described system comprises: get the raw materials ready distribution plastic fastener in the middle of the reel so that the module that two or more objects are combined from fastener; With and on the erecting frame of described module is installed, described erecting frame limits described module by linear displacement.
In the middle of following specifying, will know all other features and advantage.In the middle of specifying, all enforcement embodiments of the invention provide explanation by the mode of exemplary illustration with reference to the accompanying drawing that only constitutes its part.These embodiment will illustrate in enough detailed mode, so that those skilled in the art can implement the present invention, will be understood that, can utilize other embodiment, and can make structural change under the situation that does not break away from protection domain of the present invention.Below detailed specifying should not be considered as the restriction, protection scope of the present invention is preferably defined by appended claim.
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Fig. 1 is by the demonstrate transparent view of the first embodiment scalable suture needle system that constitutes of the present invention, shown in system have an anvil block to be installed on the bench board, this bench board dots, shown in system also have one to supply with the continuous bonded assembly echelon that the enters source of getting the raw materials ready thus.
Fig. 2 is the fragmentary, perspective view of system shown in Figure 1, shown in system with a fastener one product for sale is fixed on the display card.
Fig. 3 is the front elevation that is fixed to the product for sale on the display card with fastener shown in Figure 2.
Fig. 4 is the transparent view that can get the raw materials ready with a lot of continuous bonded assembly echelon that system shown in Figure 1 is used.
Fig. 5 is the transparent view of VNS module shown in Figure 1, shown in the VNS module have one to supply with the continuous bonded assembly echelon the enter source of getting the raw materials ready thus.
Fig. 6 is the local enlarged perspective of VNS module shown in Figure 1.
Fig. 7 is the decomposition diagram of VNS module shown in Figure 1, and shown is the VNS module of having removed its packing.
Fig. 8 is the local enlarged perspective of VNS module shown in Figure 1.
Fig. 9 is the local enlarged perspective of the selected parts of VNS module shown in Figure 1.
Figure 10 is that decomposition diagram is amplified in the part of the selected parts of VNS module shown in Figure 1.
Figure 11 is that decomposition diagram is amplified in the part of the selected parts of VNS module shown in Figure 1.
Figure 12 is the local amplification front view of VNS module shown in Figure 1, and shown is the VNS module of having removed its packing.
Figure 13 is shown in Figure 1 first lateral plan that can bounce back hard-wired suture needle protector in the suture needle guard assembly.
Figure 14 is shown in Figure 1 first lateral plan that can bounce back movable suture needle protector in the suture needle guard assembly.
Figure 15 is shown in Figure 1 first lateral plan that can bounce back the suture needle guard assembly, and the shown first suture needle guard assembly that can bounce back is in its protective position, and is arranged on the top of suture needle, and this suture needle dots.
Figure 16 is shown in Figure 1 first lateral plan that can bounce back the suture needle guard assembly, and the shown first suture needle guard assembly that can bounce back is in its advanced position, and is arranged on the top of suture needle, and this suture needle dots.
Figure 17 is the partial, exploded perspective view of erecting frame shown in Figure 1, shown in erecting frame be installed on the bench board, this bench board dots.
Figure 18 is the partial, exploded perspective view of erecting frame shown in Figure 1, shown in erecting frame be installed on the bench board, this bench board dots.
Figure 19 is the partial, exploded perspective view of balanced body shown in Figure 1 and erecting frame.
Figure 20 is the get the raw materials ready partial, exploded perspective view of continuous source of balanced body shown in Figure 1, erecting frame, reel holding element and fastener.
Figure 21 gets the raw materials ready distribution plastic fastener in the middle of the reel so that the front elevation of the system that two or more objects are combined by demonstrate second embodiment that constitutes of the present invention from fastener, shown described system is installed on the bench board surface, and having one to supply with the continuous bonded assembly echelon the enter source of getting the raw materials ready thus, described system also represents with respect to X-axis, Y-axis and Z axle.
Figure 22 is the front elevation of erecting frame shown in Figure 21.
Figure 23 is the front exploded perspective view of erecting frame shown in Figure 21.
Figure 24 is the partial rear view of system shown in Figure 21.
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Now referring to Fig. 1, it shows the scalable suture needle system (VNS) according to the present invention's structure, and system is with label 10 signs.Will describe in detail as following, system 10 is designed for distribution from continuous connection echelon 11 plastic fasteners of supplying with of getting the raw materials ready.
Like this, system 10 can be used for automatic packaging line.Particularly, shown in Fig. 2 and 3, system 10 for example can utilize one or more plastic fasteners that product sold P (for example toy, hardware or household utensil) is fastened on the cardboard display card C.
Continuously bonded assembly echelon to get the raw materials ready 11 be that any known plastic fastener is supplied with part continuously.For example, echelon to get the raw materials ready can be to license to any described in people's such as Charles L.Deschenes the US Patent 5,615,816.Particularly, get the raw materials ready 11 three-dimensional view of the continuous bonded assembly echelon that Fig. 4 shows prior art, it is also adopted by system of the present invention.Echelon gets the raw materials ready and 11 reasonablely is made of plastic and comprises a pair of side member 13 and 15 by 17 interconnection of some cross connecting rod.Taking from get the raw materials ready 11 fastener 18 of echelon is shown among Fig. 4 and is commonly referred to as the plastics shackle in this area.Fastener 18 comprises a pair of end bar or end block 19 and 21 by filament 23 interconnection, and end block 19 and 21 comprises the part of side member 13 and 15 respectively, and filament 23 comprises cross connecting rod 17.
It is worthy of note, for the sake of simplicity, will get the raw materials ready by echelon and 11 come descriptive system.But will recognize that, under the premise without departing from the spirit of the present invention, also can get the raw materials ready descriptive system 10 by the echelon that replaces type.Particularly, can control system 10 adapting to the variation of size of getting the raw materials ready of used echelon, and can regulate the suture needle spacing and adapt to the variation that will use appendicular product size.
It is worthy of note, echelon get the raw materials ready 11 reasonable be to be wrapped on the reel 27, the size and dimension of reel can hold the echelon that comprises about 10000 fasteners and get the raw materials ready 11.Like this, the high capacity reel 27 of fastener 18 can make system 10 move continuously.
Thereby system 10 comprise distribution plastic fastener 18 with product P be fastened on VNS module 29 on the display card C, be attached to assembly support 31 in the W of work area, be attached in the work area balance block 33 with supporting VNS module 29, be attached on the assembly support 31 with the supporting fastener get the raw materials ready 11 reel 27 reel carriage 35 and be installed in the W of work area anvil block 37 with supporting product P and display card C.It should be noted that does not both draw does not describe the part that system 11 and the present invention have nothing to do in detail yet.
Referring to Fig. 5~7, module 29 comprises framework 39 and fence 41, and they are fixed together by some screws 42, and framework 39 and fence 41 define inner chamber 43 jointly.
Handle 45 is fixed on the outside of fence 41 and can makes operating personal freely handle VNS module 29.In addition, in fence 41, form the supply guide 47 that connects with inner chamber 43.
U-shaped support 49 is fixed on the framework 39 and comprises first projection 51 and second projection 53.First projection 51 of U-shaped support 49 is come out and is modelled as the shape of the supply groove 55 that contains elongation from framework 39 top vertical extent.Second projection 53 of U-shaped support 49 is come out and is modelled as the supply groove that holds elongation or fastener guide groove 57 and clamps the shape of opening or tethers ring 59 from framework 39 top vertical extent.
Like this, get the raw materials ready 11 material of fastener is sent into VNS module 29 in the following manner.Particularly, as shown in Figure 5, fastener is got the raw materials ready 11 free end from reel 27, through being opened in supply groove 55 on first projection 51, being opened in supply groove 57, supply guide 47 on second projection 53, enters inner chamber 43.
It should be noted that by tethers ring 59 is set above fastener guide groove 57 when VNS module 29 was suspended from balance block 33, fastener was got the raw materials ready and 11 can be supplied with from the rear of VNS module 29 and enter supply guide 47, this is in demand.
Referring now to Fig. 7~11,, the VNS module further comprises first and second step disk 61-1 spaced apart from each other and the 61-2, and it is fixed on the framework 39 with screw 63, and step disk is vertical outwards outstanding from framework 39.
The first and second pin piece 65-1 and 65-2 are installed in horizontal expansion in the rotating shaft 67 between first and second step disks or plate 61-1 and the 61-2.The pin spacing knob 69 that can manually rotate is fixedly mounted on an end of rotating shaft 67.Obviously, the rotation of knob makes the relative second pin piece 65-2 cross travel of the pin piece 65-1 that wins, and the fixed position that the second pin piece 65-2 remains in the rotating shaft 67 is constant.Like this, knob 69 can be used to adjust the spacing between the pin piece 65.
The first and second pin anchor clamps 71-1 and 71-2 are fixedly mounted on the first and second pin piece 65-1 and the 65-2 with screw 73 respectively.
The first and second hollow needle 75-1 and 75-2 are installed in respectively on the first and second pin anchor clamps or holding element 71-1 and the 71-2.The every extension slot 83 that pin 75 has common structure and comprises first end 77, second end 79, extends passage 81 and connect with extension passage 81.First end 77 of every pin 75 is shown on size and dimension and is placed in the pin receiver 78 that is opened on the respective needle anchor clamps 71, thereby makes every pin from corresponding pin anchor clamps 71 vertical outside giving prominence to.Second end of every pin 75 is the cochlear tip, in distribution procedure the end block of fastener 18 can be able to by.
Obviously, the rotation of knob 69 makes pin 75-1 along the locking pin 75-2 that laterally slides to and slip away of direction shown in Figure 11 arrow A, thereby adjusts the spacing between the pin 75.
Referring to Fig. 7,9 and 12, VNS module 29 also comprises the ejecting mechanism 84 by pin 75 distribution fasteners 18.Ejecting mechanism 84 comprise be suitable for along the vertical knock-pin slide blocks 85 (described knock-pin slide block 85 comprises a pair of sidewall of being separated by 87) that slide of framework 39, be fixed in sidewall 87 roof 89, be fixed in roof 89 flat board 91, be fixed in the diapire 93 of sidewall 87 and be formed at inclined-plane 95 on the diapire 93.Knock-pin slide block 85 is provided the power of vertical displacement for the pneumatic system (not shown) of 80psi by operating air pressure.The air pressure that pneumatic system applies is by arriving by depressing the actuation button 97 that is formed on the handle 45.
Ejection mechanism 84 also comprises first and second knock-pin 99-1 and the 99-2, and they are arranged at the groove of offering on the roof 89 101 and the flat board 91 that is installed on the roof 89 is limited in the groove.Orientating as respectively of knock-pin 99-1 and 99-2 extended downwards by pin piece 65-1 and 65-2.Therefore along with the moving downward of knock-pin slide block 85, the first and second knock-pin 99-1 and 99-2 spring into the passage 81 of the first and second pin 75-1 and 75-2 respectively, send out thereby fastener 18 divided from VNS module 29.
Obviously, knock-pin slide block 85 be suitable for along framework 39 vertically slide and comprise make the first and second knock-pin 99-1 and 99-2 spring into respectively the first and second pin 75-1 and 75-2 passage 81 down stroke and make the first and second knock-pin 99-1 and 99-2 respectively from the up stroke of passage 81 withdrawal of the first and second pin 75-1 and 75-2.
It should be noted that the structure of ejection mechanism 84 and function are not the qualification to principle of the invention feature.Therefore will be understood that ejection mechanism 84 can be to license to the type that discloses in people's such as Charies L.Deschenes the U.S. Patent No. 5,615,816 under the premise without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
VNS module 29 further comprises makes fastener 11 feed mechanisms that advance continuously 103 of getting the raw materials ready.As shown in Figure 7, feed mechanism 103 comprises a pair of chain-teeth type supply roll 105 of being separated by, and they are fixedly mounted in the rotating shaft 67.Supply roll 105 is suitable for filament 23 engagement of fastener 18 so that fastener is got the raw materials ready and 11 advanced through VNS module 29.Supply with knob 109 and be fixedly mounted in the rotating shaft 67, but therefore M/C gets the raw materials ready fastener 11 to advance through module 29, this is in demand.
Ratchet 111 is fixedly mounted in the rotating shaft 67 and the supply ratchet 113 that can pivot is suitable for selectively and ratchet 111 engagements.Like this, supply with pivoting of ratchet 113 and drive ratchet 111 rotations, this drives supply roll 105 again, thereby get the raw materials ready nethermost fasteners 18 in 11 of fastener are placed on the back-end location of the empty needle 75 that launches subsequently.
Supplying with ratchet 113 then is connected with the movable connecting rod 117 of supplying with the supply thick stick 115 that can pivot by screw rod 118.Be appreciated that along with knock-pin slide block 85 is finished its upward stroke screw rod 119 just meshes with supplying with connecting rod 117, will supply with on the connecting rod 117 and draw.Supply with then making of connecting rod 117 and supply with ratchet 113, thereby advance fastener to get the raw materials ready 110 by VNS module 29 around pivot point 120 rotations of supplying with on the thick stick 115 to top offset.
It should be noted that the 26S Proteasome Structure and Function of feed mechanism 103 does not play the effect of principal character of the present invention.Can be under the situation that does not deviate from essence of the present invention be the US Patent U.S.Pat.5 of Charles L.Deschense etc., the type disclosed in 615,816 so be appreciated that feed mechanism 103.
VNS module 29 comprises a shoutoff mechanism 121 in addition, is used for before ejecting by suture needle 75 getting the raw materials ready from fastener cutting off nethermost fastener 18 in the middle of 11.Shoutoff mechanism 121 comprises a blade 123-1 and a 123-2, and each blade 123 is arranged between the suture needle assembly 65 that is associated and suture needle holding element 71 shown in Figure 10 with rotary way.
Shoutoff mechanism 121 also comprise a pair of respectively with blade 123-1 and 123-2 bonded assembly cutter thick stick 125-1 and 125-2.The cutter pivot 127-1 of a pair of elastic biasing is connected with 125-2 with cutter thick stick 125-1 respectively with 127-2.A pair of cutter drum 129-1 is connected with 127-2 with cutter pivot 127-1 respectively with 129-2.Be appreciated that cutter drum 129 biased downward so that uninterrupted contact framework 39.Like this, along with its decending strokes of knock-pin slide block 85 beginning, cutter drum 129 is just up and be higher than slope 95.Up and be higher than slope 95 along with cutter drum 129, cutter drum 129 is rotated around cutter pivot 127, and then pulling cutter thick stick 125.Consequently, blade 123 is inwardly rotated, 11 downcut nethermost fastener 18 thereby get the raw materials ready from fastener to the pulling of cutter thick stick 125.The cutter pivot 127 that should be noted that elastic biasing only is used for knock-pin slide block 85 its decending strokes of beginning but not knock-pin slide block 85 pulling cutter thick stick 125 when finishing its upward stroke.
It should be noted that the 26S Proteasome Structure and Function of shoutoff mechanism 121 does not play the effect of principal character of the present invention.Can be under the situation that does not deviate from essence of the present invention be the US Patent U.S.Pat.5 of Charles L.Deschense etc., the type disclosed in 615,816 so be appreciated that shoutoff mechanism 121.
VNS module 29 also comprises and is arranged at first and second of the first and second hollow suture needle 75-1 and 75-2 top can bounce back suture needle guard assembly 131-1 and 131-2 respectively.
Should be understood that the ad hoc structure of the suture needle guard assembly 131 that can bounce back and the effect that function plays principal character of the present invention.Should be noted that in addition the first and second suture needle guard assembly 131-1 that can bounce back are identical with its structure of 131-2.So, for simplicity, will only specify first and second suture needle guard assembly 131-1 and the 131-2 to the first suture needle guard assembly 131-1.
The first suture needle guard assembly 131-1 that can bounce back comprises that one is fixed to hard-wired suture needle protector 133-1 and on the suture needle holding element 71-1 related with it of suture needle 75-1 top and is slidably mounted to activity suture needle protector 135-3 (135-1) on the hard-wired suture needle protector 133-1.
Referring to Figure 11 and Figure 13, hard-wired suture needle protector 133-1 comprises the base 137-1 of half disc-shape, and it comprises a smooth substantially smooth substantially lower surface 141-1 of upper surface 139-1 and.Base 137-1 also comprises the boring 143-1 of a central suture needle, the boring 145-1 of the first guiding pin, and the boring 147-1 of the second guiding pin, and wherein prefabricated a pair of screw is installed boring 149.
Hard-wired suture needle protector 133-1 also comprise an elongation, the inner sleeve 151-1 of C type cross-sectional plane, the lower surface 141-1 that is integrally formed base 137-1 goes up and extends out on orthogonal directions.Inner sleeve 151-1 comprises an inside face 153-1, an outside face 155-1 and a free end 157-1, its shape of inner sleeve 151-1 limits the centre gangway 159-1 of an elongation, and its shape and size are fit to receive the suture needle 75-1 that is associated shown in the dotted line among Figure 15 and Figure 16.Its shape of outside face 155-1 of inner sleeve 151-1 constitutes and comprises an expansion flange 161-1 near free end 157-1.
Referring to Figure 11 and Figure 14, activity suture needle protector 135-1 is slidably mounted to hard-wired suture needle protector 133-1, and comprises an endless tube 163-1, and it has a upper surface 165-1 and a lower surface 167-1.Activity suture needle protector 135-1 also comprises first and second guiding pin 169-1 and the 171-1, the upper surface 165-1 that is integrally formed endless tube 163-1 goes up and extends out on orthogonal directions, and its size of the first and second guiding pin 169-1 and 171-1 and shape are fit to stretch into first and second boring 145-1 and the 147-1 that guide pin respectively.Its size of the first and second holddown spring 173-1 and 175-1 and shape are fit to respectively be installed on the first and second guiding pin 169-1 and the 171-1 with sliding type.
Activity suture needle protector 135-1 also comprise an elongation, the outer tube 177-1 of C type cross-sectional plane, the lower surface 167-1 that is integrally formed endless tube 163-1 goes up and extends out on orthogonal directions.Outer tube 177-1 comprises an inside face 179-1, an outside face 181-1 and a free end 182-1, its shape of outer tube 177-1 limits the centre gangway 183-1 of an elongation, and its shape and size are fit to receive the inner sleeve 151-1 of hard-wired suture needle protector 133-1.Its shape of inside face 179-1 of outer tube 177-1 constitutes and comprises a retainer 185-1.
Like this, along with suture needle 75-1 is installed on the suture needle holding element 71-1, along with first end 77 of suture needle 75-1 is arranged in the suture needle socket 78 related with it among the suture needle holding element 71-1 in the flush fit mode, suture needle protector 131-1 is installed on the suture needle holding element 71-1 that its corresponding suture needle 75-1 top is associated with it.Specifically, the upper surface 139-1 of base 137-1 is set to offset with the lower surface of suture needle holding element 71-1.Then respectively screw 187 is arranged in the boring 149-1 and the 151-1 of the first and second installation screws among the base 137-1, combine with the corresponding silk hole 188 that forms among the suture needle holding element 71-1, thereby suture needle protector 131-1 is fastened on the suture needle holding element 71-1 of suture needle 75-1 top with fixed form.
Be appreciated that, be installed on the suture needle holding element 71-1 that is associated with it above the suture needle 75-1 along with suture needle guard assembly 131-1, each all is set to the upper surface 165-1 at a certain end in contact endless tube 163-1 among the first and second holddown spring 173-1 and the 175-1, at the lower surface 141-1 of other end contact suture needle holding element 71-1.Like this, holddown spring 173-1 and 175-1 just make endless tube 163-1 resilience leave base 137-1, thereby guard assembly 131-1 can be arranged between protective position and the advanced position.
131-1 is arranged at its protective position as shown in figure 15 along with the suture needle guard assembly; the retainer 185-1 that holddown spring 173-1 and 173-2 reply endless tube 163-1 to leave base 137-1 to form in the expansion flange 161-1 of hard-wired suture needle protector 133-1 and activity suture needle protector 135-1 offsets, thereby preventive activities suture needle protector 135-1 is moved further and leaves fixing suture needle protector 133-1.131-1 is arranged at its protective position along with the suture needle guard assembly, and the free end 182-1 of activity suture needle protector 135-1 extends to the sharpened tip just above suture needle 75-1, thereby covers suture needle 75-1.
131-1 is arranged at its advanced position as shown in figure 16 along with the suture needle guard assembly, just have one to be added to the free end 182-1 of activity suture needle protector 135-1 greater than the upwards application force of holddown spring 173-1 and 175-1 application force, thereby activity suture needle protector 135-1 is produced to top offset with respect to fixing suture needle protector 133-1, offset up to the upper surface 165-1 of endless tube 163-1 and the lower surface 141-1 of base 137-1, and the free end 182-1 of outer tube 177-1 flushes with the free end 157-1 of inner sleeve 151-1 basically.131-1 is arranged at its advanced position along with the suture needle guard assembly, just has the suture needle 75-1 of a regular length to expose.
Be appreciated that the suture needle guard assembly 131 that can bounce back provides three major advantages.
First advantage is, can bounce back suture needle guard assembly 131 when VNS module 29 is not used by preventing the sharp point of unexpected contact hollow suture needle 75, provide high security to operating personal, this is desired.
Second advantage is, the suture needle guard assembly 131 that can bounce back can play the used stiffening device of suture needle 75 or the effect of bearing set, thereby prevents that suture needle is crooked and/or fracture, and this is desired.
The 3rd advantage is that the suture needle guard assembly 131 that can bounce back plays a suture needle retainer effect, with the degree of depth of restriction suture needle 75 penetrable display card C.Specifically, suture needle guard assembly 131 is restricted to a fixing constant length with the degree of depth of suture needle 75 penetrable display card C.Specifically, the part of each suture needle 75 from the sharpened tip of second end 79 to outer tube 177 can penetrate display card C when suture needle guard assembly 131 is positioned at its advanced position.It should be noted that it is in demand that suture needle 75 penetrates the degree of display card C constant, because suture needle 75 overpenetration display card C, fastener 18 just may excessively stretch, and can fracture in the process of ejecting, and this is very undesirable.And suture needle 75 does not enough penetrate display card C, and fastener 18 just can't fully penetrate display card C, thereby prevents inappropriate connection, and this expects very much.
Erecting frame 31 is installed to bench board W and goes up and support balanced body 33 and reel holding element 35.
Referring to Figure 17 and 18, erecting frame 31 is generally L shaped shape, and comprises right cylinder 187 and the horizon bar 189 that is fixed together.
Right cylinder 187 is straight basically, comprises first end 191 and second end 193.One smooth mounted panel 195 is fixed on first end 191 of right cylinder 187.Like this, screw 199 can be arranged in each pre-manufactured hole 197 in the mounted panel, engages with bench board W downwards, so that with fixed form right cylinder 187 is fastened on the bench board W, right cylinder 187 extends at orthogonal directions from the upper surface of bench board W.
Horizon bar 189 is straight basically, comprises first end 201 and second end 203.One protrusion 205 is formed on first end 201 of horizon bar 189, and size and shape are fit to fit tightly in the groove 207 of formation in as shown in figure 18 horizon bar 187 second ends 193.One screw 209 is arranged in the opening 211 that forms in right cylinder 187 second ends 193, and formation screw thread fit in the opening 213 in the protrusion 205 of horizon bar 189, so that horizon bar 189 is fastened on the right cylinder 187, make horizon bar 189 extend with the direction of cardinal principle quadrature with respect to right cylinder 187 with fixed form.
Balanced body 33 is attached on the erecting frame 31, so that support VNS module 29.
Referring to Figure 19, balanced body 33 comprises that a box-like housing 215 and is attached to the U type carriage 217 on the housing 215, and U type carriage 217 its shapes comprise pair of openings 219.Pin 221 size and shape form the opening 223 that forms in the opening 219 that wears in the U type carriage 217 and the horizon bar 189, thereby balanced body 33 is fastened on the horizon bar 189.One cotter pilotage, 225 its sizes and shape form with sliding type and are arranged in the opening (not shown) that forms in the pin 221, so that will sell in 221 openings 223 that are retained in U type carriage 217 and the horizon bar 189.
Balanced body 33 structurally is conventional, comprises a rope chain 227, is wound in the housing 215, and it comprises that one is arranged at housing 215 free end 229 in addition.Be appreciated that can with the rope chain 227 free end 229 from housing 215, pull out and away from.But do not having under the situation of pulling force, rope chain 227 is withdrawn into housing 215 in the answer mode with free end 229, and the retainer 231 of close free end 229 limits this retraction.Be formed with a clip 233 on the free end 229 of rope chain 227, be located in the clamp aperture 59 in the carriage 49 and joint with delivery mode but its size and shape form.
Reel holding element 35 is affixed on the erecting frame 31, plays the get the raw materials ready effect of 11 reel 27 of fastener of supporting.
Referring to Figure 20, reel holding element 35 is solid linear formula, comprises first free end 235 and second free end 237.
Its size of first free end 235 of reel holding element 35 and shape extend through formed central opening 28 in the reel 27 in the horizontal direction, thereby make reel holding element 35 can support get the raw materials ready 11 reel 27 of fastener.A pair of retaining clip 239 its shapes and suitable first end 235 that is installed to reel holding element 35 with fixed form from reel 27 relative both sides of size, thereby reel 27 is installed on first end 235 of reel holding element 35, but reel 27 can be rotated on reel holding element 35 by interference-free.
Second end, 237 its sizes and shape are fit to extend to vertically downward in the reel holding element opening 241 that forms in the horizon bar 189.Like this, reel holding element 35 is just supported reel 27 from the horizon bar 189 of erecting frame 31 as shown in Figure 1.
Anvil block 37 is installed on the bench board W, and plays the effect of supporting product P and display card C in fastening process.
Referring to Fig. 2, anvil block 37 better is to comprise that one supports piece 243 and a plurality of silk of supporting in the middle of the piece 243 bunches 245 that is arranged at.
Support that piece 243 better is to constitute with polyvinylchloride (PVC), comprises smooth substantially smooth substantially lower surface 249 and four sidewalls 251 of upper surface 247.Support that piece 243 has about 4.0 inchages, about 4.0 inches width and about 0.75 inch thickness.
Have a plurality of openings (not shown) to be formed into and support in the upper surface 247 of piece 243, and from upper surface 247 to lower surface 249 extendible portion distances.Each opening is the circular cross-sectional plane, has about 0.098 inch diameter.The cluster nylon brush thread bunch is arranged at forms anvil block 37 in each opening.
In the use, system 10 can be used in the following manner with one or above plastic fastener 18 product for sale P to be attached on the display card C.As shown in Figure 2, display card C is placed anvil block 37 silk bunches 245 above, product for sale P then places the upper surface of display card C.The user then holds the handle 45 of VNS module 29, makes it downwards so that suture needle 75 penetrates display card C, and suture needle 75 is arranged at the relative both sides of product for sale P.Suture needle 75 wears display card C, is in 245 of each bunches of anvil block 37 below.Should be noted that VNS module 29 is in its complete advanced position up to suture needle guard assembly 131 downwards.Like this, suture needle guard assembly 131 just plays the effect that accurate restriction suture needle 75 penetrates display card C degree, and this is desired.Along with suture needle 75 is arranged in display card C and suture needle guard assembly 131 is located at its complete advanced position, just press start button 97 to eject single fastener 18 by suture needle 75.Ejecting of single fastener 18 is located at the relative side with product P of display card C with end bar 19 and 21, and the filament 23 of fastener 18 is just strained with product P and is closely offseted, so that as shown in Figure 3 product P is firmly linked to each other with display card C.
This process can repeat as required, then presses start button 97 and just ejects another fastener 18 by suture needle 75.11 are loaded in the VNS module 29 owing to the fastener of supplying with continuously can be got the raw materials ready, thereby will appreciate that system 10 can be used for providing continuously fastener 18 under the situation that need not to reload.
Should be noted that balanced body 33 makes VNS module 29 for example on the packaging line, can be easily user's grasping at the high-intensity packing on period, this is desired.And, should also be noted that by providing anvil block 37 and suture needle guard assembly 131 to support VNS module 29 to become possibility on making by balanced body 33 on the VNS module 29, correctly be arranged in display card C to guarantee fastener 18.
Should be noted that and under the situation that does not deviate from essence of the present invention, to make many distortion and modification system 10.Specifically, have been found that system 10 runs into two obviously deficiencies.
As first deficiency, system 10 allows VNS module 29 freedom, unrestricted motion in any direction.But be the main application of system 10 in track environment, this only needs linearity, the vertical displacement (straight up and down promptly) of VNS module 29.The result is that the operating personal of system 10 is often introduced non-perpendicular displacement application force to VNS module 29.This application that VNS module 29 is introduced non-perpendicular displacement application force has reduced the sport efficiency that operating personal need reach, and this is very undesirable.In addition, this application to the non-perpendicular displacement application force of VNS module 29 introducings also can be inconsistent with the position introducing that suture needle 75 is arranged in the object that will link together to operating personal, and this is very undesirable.
As second deficiency, system 10 can do unrestricted moving in downward direction for VNS module 29.Can reckon with that module 29 moves down object and/or the suture needle 75 that the potential damage of too many meeting is joined together, this is very undesirable.
See also Figure 21 now, it has been illustrated according to second embodiment of the system architecture of the present invention's instruction, this overall system is by 310 signs of numbering, and will be further described below, system 310 be designed for configuration each independently, come from get the raw materials ready plastic fastener on 11 of the echelon that links to each other continuously.
This system 310 is similar to aforesaid system 10, comprise the assembly 29 that is used to dispose each plastic fastener, an erecting frame 311 that is fixed to bench board W, a balanced body 33 that is fixed to erecting frame 311, be used for supporting component 29, and an anvil block 37 that is positioned at bench board W, be used to carry the workpiece that connects together with one or more plastic fasteners.
System 310 is with the key distinction of system 10, and system 310 has comprised one at all different with erecting frame 31 erecting frame 311 of 26S Proteasome Structure and Function.Particularly, erecting frame 311 is installed on the bench board W, and provides: (1) limiter assembly 29 is done linear moving within the limits prescribed; (2) the balance support body 33; (3) rolling wheel 13 of support plastic fastener 11 will be done to describe further to this below.
Can clearly be seen that from Figure 22 and 23 erecting frame 311 comprises a vertical stock 313, stock 313 comprises first end 315 and second end 317.A gland is in the end cap 318 of second end 317 of vertical stock 313.
First end 315 of vertical stock 313 is fixed on the flat metal chassis 319, and first end 315 of stock 313 has utilized a plurality of traditional attachment means to guarantee to be fixed on the top surface on chassis 319.Particularly, first and second angle bar 321 and 322 are located at first end, the 315 relative both sides of stock 313 respectively and are contacted with the top surface of basal disc 319.First screw, 323 tandem arrangement angle bar 321 also are screwed with screw 325 that the top surface of basal disc 319 forms, thereby guarantee that angle bar 321 is fixed on the basal disc 319, similarly, second screw, 324 tandem arrangement angle bar 322 also are screwed with screw 326 that the top surface of basal disc 319 forms, thereby angle bar 322 is fixed on the basal disc 319, one the one T-screw bolt and nut fastening assembly, 327 strings are located at first end 315 of angle bar 321 and vertical rod 313, thereby guarantee that angle bar 321 is fixed in vertical rod 313, similarly, one the 2nd T-screw bolt and nut fastening assembly, 328 strings are located at first end 315 of angle bar 322 and vertical rod 313, thereby guarantee that angle bar 322 is fixed in vertical rod 313.
Erecting frame 311 also comprises first horizon bar 329, and horizon bar 329 comprises that first end 331 and 333, one end caps 335 of second end are covered on first end 331 of horizon bar 329.
Second end 333 of first horizon bar 329 is fixed near on the vertical rod 313 of first end 315, in this way horizon bar 329 is connected to vertical rod 313, the horizon bar 329 of winning is extended with the right angle with respect to vertical rod 313 usually, and second end 333 of horizon bar 329 utilizes several traditional securing devices to guarantee to be fixed on the vertical rod 313.Particularly, utilize angle bar 337 that second end 333 of first horizon bar 329 is connected with vertical rod 313.One the one T-screw bolt and nut fixation kit 339 is used for string and establishes first horizon bar 329 and angle bar 337, thereby guarantees that angle bar 337 is fixed on first horizon bar 329.Similarly, one the 2nd T-screw bolt and nut fixation kit 341 is used for string and establishes vertical rod 313 and angle bar 337, thereby guarantees that angle bar 337 is fixed on the vertical rod 313.
Bracing frame 311 comprises that also one second horizon bar, 343, the second horizon bars 343 comprise one first end 345 and one second end 347.One end cap 349 is covered on first end 345 of second horizon bar 343.
Second end 345 of second horizon bar 343 is fixed near first end 315 of vertical rod 313 and second end, 317 midpoint, and horizon bar 343 is connected on the vertical rod 313 by this way, makes second horizon bar 343 extend with the right angle with respect to vertical rod 313 usually.Second end 347 of horizon bar 343 utilizes several traditional anchor fittings to guarantee to be fixed on the vertical rod 313.Particularly, utilize an angle bar 350 that second end 347 of horizon bar 343 is connected with vertical rod 313.One the one T-screw bolt and nut fixation kit 351 wears second horizon bar 343 and angle bar 350, thereby guarantees that angle bar 350 is fixed on second horizon bar 343.Similarly, one the 2nd T-screw bolt and nut fastening assembly 353 is used for wearing vertical rod 313 and angle bar 350, thereby guarantees that angle bar 350 is fixed on the vertical rod 313.
Bracing frame 311 comprises that further one the 3rd horizon bar, 355, the three horizon bars 355 comprise one first end 357 and one second end 359.One end cap 360 is covered on first end 357 of the 3rd horizon bar 355.
Second end 317 of the close vertical rod 313 that second end 359 of the 3rd horizon bar 355 is fixed to.Horizon bar 355 is connected to vertical rod 313 by this way, makes the 3rd horizon bar 355 extend with respect to vertical rod 313 right angles.Used several traditional anchor fittings that second end 359 of horizon bar 355 is guaranteed to be fixed on the vertical rod 313.Particularly, an angle bar 361 is set connects second end of the 3rd horizon bar 355 and vertical rod 313. one the one T-screw bolt and nut fastening assemblies 363 and be provided with and pass the 3rd horizon bar 355 and angle bar 361, thereby guarantee that angle bar 361 is fixed on the 3rd horizon bar 355.Similarly, one the 2nd T-screw bolt and nut fastening assembly 365 is provided with and passes vertical rod 313 and angle bar 361, thereby guarantees that angle bar 361 is fixed on the vertical rod 313.
One hanged hook, or link 367 is arranged on the 3rd horizon bar 355, and hanged hook 367 adopts traditional securing device to guarantee to be fixed in the appropriate location of horizon bar 355.Particularly, the setting of one screw 369 is passed outstanding tenaculum 367 and the 3rd horizon bar 355. one nuts 371 and is placed the free end of screw 369 and tighten, guarantee that thus hanged hook 367 is fixed in the appropriate position of horizon bar 355, to be further described in the back this, balanced body 33 is connected on the hanged hook 367.
One first extension rod 373 is vertically stretched between first horizon bar 329 and second horizon bar 343.First extension rod 373 is elongated cylindrical and comprises one first end 375 and one second end 377.Similarly, one second extension rod 379 is stretched between first horizon bar 329 and second horizon bar 343 vertically.Second extension rod 379 is elongated cylindrical and comprises one first end 381 and one second end 383 that will describe in further detail in the back this, extension rod 373 and extension rod 379 define 29 mobile straight line paths of module.
The size and dimension of first end 375 of first extension rod 373 and first end 381 of second extension rod 379 forms and can stretch in the corresponding hole that forms on the bar piece 385.Bar piece 385 is arranged at again on first horizon bar, 329 top surfaces near first end 331.Bar piece 385 adopts traditional securing device to guarantee to be fixed on the appropriate location of horizon bar 329.Particularly, adopt a screw 387 to be arranged in first horizon bar 329 and 385. nuts 389 of bar piece and be screwed in the free end of screw rod 387 and tighten, guarantee that thus bar piece 385 is on horizon bar 329.
Similarly, the size and dimension of second end 377 of first extension rod 373 and second end 383 of second extension rod 379 can stretch in the corresponding hole that forms on the bar piece 391.Bar piece 391 is arranged on second horizon bar, 343 basal surfaces near first end 345.Bar piece 391 adopts traditional securing device to make it be fixed in the appropriate location of second horizon bar 343.Particularly, a screw 395 is arranged in second horizon bar 343 and bar piece 391.One nut is twisted on the free end of screw 393 and is tightened, thereby guarantees that bar piece 391 is on bar 343.Like this, first extension rod 373 and second extension rod 379 be arranged in parallel, and separately, extension rod 373 and 379 is vertically stretched in substantially between first horizon bar 329 and second horizon bar 343 and with vertical rod 313 and paralleled from the space.
One first linear ball bearing 397 is slidedly arranged on first extension rod 373 and can moves along the longitudinal axis of this extension rod 373.One clutch shaft bearing device, 399 scalable first linear ball bearing, 397 tops that are contained in, a pair of trim ring 401 are also supported and are located on the primary line ball bearing of main shaft 397, and in bearing arrangement 399 relative both sides.Trim ring 401 with size and shape is located at linear ball bearing 397 side by side and forms in the corresponding grooves, so that bearing arrangement 399 guarantees to remain in the appropriate location of linear ball bearing 397.
Similarly, one second linear ball bearing 403 is slidedly arranged on second extension rod 379 and can moves along the longitudinal axis of this extension rod 379.One second bearing arrangement 405 presses on second linear ball bearing, 403 tops, and a pair of trim ring 407 also supports and is located on the secondary line ball bearing of main shaft 403, and in bearing arrangement 405 relative both sides.Trim ring 407 with size and shape is located at linear ball bearing 403 side by side and forms in the corresponding grooves, so that bearing arrangement 405 guarantees to remain in the appropriate location of linear ball bearing 403.
One first rubber cradle 409 is slidedly arranged on first extension rod 373 between linear ball bearing 397 and the bar piece 385, and packing ring 409 can move along first extension rod, 373 longitudinal axiss.In addition, one first adjustable axle collar 411 is slidingly installed on first extension rod 373 between rubber cradle 409 and the bar piece 385, and the axle collar 411 can vertically moving axially along first extension rod 373.First adjustable axle collar 411 can correspondingly be tightened, thereby reduces its central opening diameter.Should change and notice, need to consider that first axle collar 411 is fixed to along the elasticity of the axle collar 411 positions of extension rod 373.Therefore, the packing ring 409 and the axle collar 411 will be further described below jointly as the stop block of 29 times slippages of a limiting module.
Similarly, one second rubber cradle 413 is slidedly arranged on first extension rod 379 between linear ball bearing 403 and the bar piece 391, and packing ring 413 can move along second extension rod, 379 longitudinal axiss.In addition, one second adjustable axle collar 415 is slidedly arranged on first extension rod 379 between rubber cradle 413 and the bar piece 391, and the axle collar 415 can vertically moving axially along second extension rod 379.Second adjustable axle collar 415 can correspondingly be tightened, thereby reduces its central opening diameter.Should be noted that, need to consider that second axle collar 415 is fixed to along the elasticity of the axle collar 415 positions of extension rod 379.Therefore, the packing ring 413 and the axle collar 415 will be further described below jointly as the stop block of 29 times slippages of a limiting module.
One support 417 that is used to be provided with module 29 is installed in bearing arrangement 399 and 405.Support 417 be more suitable for be the sheet metal structure and cross-sectional plane be generally the U type.With a plurality of screws 419 be arranged in bearing arrangement 399 and 405 and support 417 in.One nut that adapts 421 is arranged on each screw 419, so that support 417 is firmly secured on bearing arrangement 399 and 405.As mentioned above, the size of support 417 and shape can ccontaining modules 29, and particularly a plurality of screw spiral shells are located at support 417 and are entered in the module 29, to guarantee that module 29 is fixed on the support 417.
The support that one rotation fixation kit 423 is fixed on the vertical rod 313 and provides fastener to get the raw materials ready 11 reel 13.Rotation fixation kit 423 comprises that one vertically stretches out from vertical rod 313 and to revolve 425.Revolve and normally extend the bolt shape to 425 and be secured to suitable position on the vertical rod 313 by nut 427.Revolve 425 free-ended sizes and the lucky levels of shape are stretched in the central opening that forms on the reel 13, thereby, can make to revolve to support fastener get the raw materials ready 11 reel 13 and the glitch-free rotation on revolving of assurance reel 13 to 425 425.
In use, system 310 can be with the operation of the following manner of two or more workpiece, and this workpiece has utilized fastener on 11 one the independently plastic fastener of getting the raw materials ready at least.These workpiece that link together place the top of anvil block 37 filaments, and anvil block 37 places the top of bench board W.The handle 45 of operator grasps module 29 also firmly presses down then, makes one or more suture needle 75 penetrate the workpiece that links together, and described one or more suture needle 75 is inserted into downwards between the filament of anvil block 37.It should be noted that when carrying out high volume packaging operation, for example during the linear packing of assembling, balanced body 33 can guarantee that module 29 persons of being operated handle easily.This is that people feel like.
Along with suture needle 75 is arranged in the bonded assembly object of wanting, module 29 just starts by suture needle 75 and ejects single fastener, thereby, connect required object.This fastening treating process carries out repetition as required.After fastening treating process is finished, the operator with hand up mobile module 29 one or several suture needles 75 are returned from the workpiece that connects.Then institute's bonded assembly workpiece is removed from anvil block 37, thereby the connection processing process that two workpiece is connected together with or a plurality of independently plastic fastener finishes.
Should be noted that bracing frame 311 has limited module 29 and moved as straight line, particularly, bracing frame 311 limiting module 29 are parallel to as the Y-axis of Figure 21 signal (just straight up and downwards) for vertical movement.Particularly, bracing frame 311 limiting module 29 move as straight line with the longitudinal axis that is parallel to extension rod 373 and 379, and module 29 moves along the straight line path that Figure 24 illustrates circuit L to be limited.Just as is understood, limiting module 29 moves the inessential power that x is axial and/or Z is axial that acts on module 29 of eliminating along circuit L as straight line.As a result, in some only need the application of vertical shifting (for instance, some assembly straight line is used), bracing frame 311 helps to improve a bit manipulation person when using module 29, the mobile efficient that can bear, and this is very desirable.In addition, at those (for example, some assembly straight lines are used) in vertical moving application only arranged, bracing frame 311 helps to improve one of module 29 or several suture needles and passes conformability when being connected together continuous array workpiece, and this also is very desirable.
Shall also be noted that packing ring 409 and 413 and the axle collar 411 and 415 be used for the scope that limiting module 29 moves along the vertical line of straight line L.Particularly, in conjunction with after packing ring 409 and the axle collar 411 as stopping that limiting module 29 moves downward vertically.Same, in conjunction with after packing ring 413 and the axle collar 415 as the make progress stopper of vertical shifting of limiting module 29.In addition, for adjustment module 29 moves down receptible scope, should reorientate packing ring 409 and annulate shaft 411 along extension rod 373.Similarly, for the adjustment module 29 receptible scope that moves up, should reorientate packing ring 413 and annulate shaft 415 along extension rod 379.As a result, because the scope of module 29 vertical shifting can be adjusted, therefore limit operator's mobile module 29 in an actv. scope, this also is desirable.In addition, because the scope of module 29 vertical shifting can be conditioned, thereby got rid of the operator suture needle of module 29 excessively is inserted into the workpiece that connects together, therefore protected the suture needle 75 of module 29 and the workpiece that links together, this is very desirable.
Though system 310 allows module 29 to move along straight line path is manual in design, should be noted that, system 310 is not limited to the craft of module 29 and moves, but module 29 can drive automatically along straight line path, construction system 310 in another way, for example, by the use of conventional air cylinder, and without prejudice to spirit of the present invention.This is to understand easily.
The present invention is not limited only to cited embodiment, and any those skilled in the art can make various conversion and the modification without prejudice to spirit of the present invention to this.All this conversion and modification belong in the appended claim restricted portion of the present invention.

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1. get the raw materials ready distribution plastic fastener in the middle of the reel so that the system that two or more objects are combined is characterized in that described system comprises from fastener for one kind:
(a) get the raw materials ready distribution plastic fastener in the middle of the reel so that the module that two or more objects are combined from fastener; And
(b) be used to support the balanced body of described module.
2. the system as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, comprises that also one is used to support the anvil block of these two or more article with this plastic fastener combination.
3. system as claimed in claim 2 is characterized in that, described anvil block comprises a base and many bunches of filaments that are set in the described base.
4. the system as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, comprises that also one is used to support the erecting frame of described balanced body.
5. system as claimed in claim 4 is characterized in that, comprises that also one combines with described erecting frame and to be used to support the get the raw materials ready reel frame of reel of this fastener.
6. the system as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, described module comprises:
(a) a hollow suture needle with sharpened tip;
(b) bounced back a suture needle guard assembly that is arranged at described hollow suture needle top;
(c) one is used to make this fastener to get the raw materials ready to enter the feed mechanism of described hollow suture needle forward;
(d) one is used for getting the raw materials ready the cutting-out fastener so that the shoutoff mechanism of the described hollow suture needle distribution of process from fastener; And
(e) one is used for the ejecting mechanism that the described hollow suture needle of process ejects the fastener of this cutting-out.
7. system as claimed in claim 6; it is characterized in that; the described suture needle guard assembly that bounces back can be arranged between protective position and the advanced position; at least extend the length of described hollow suture needle at the described suture needle guard assembly that bounces back of described protective position, extend the partial-length of described hollow suture needle so that expose sharpened tip at the described suture needle guard assembly that bounces back of described advanced position.
8. system as claimed in claim 7 is characterized in that, described module comprises that also a size shape is fit to keep the suture needle holding element of described hollow suture needle.
9. system as claimed in claim 8 is characterized in that, the described suture needle guard assembly that bounces back comprises:
(a) a hard-wired suture needle protector is attached on the described suture needle holding element of described hollow suture needle top; And
(b) the suture needle protector of an activity slidably is installed on the described hard-wired suture needle protector.
10. system as claimed in claim 9, it is characterized in that, described hard-wired suture needle protector comprises that a pedestal and is formed into the elongation sleeve pipe on the described pedestal, and the elongation sleeve pipe of described hard-wired suture needle protector comprises a free end and a flange that enlarges.
11. system as claimed in claim 10 is characterized in that, described activity suture needle protector comprises an endless tube and an elongation sleeve pipe, and the elongation sleeve pipe of the suture needle protector of described activity comprises a free end and a retainer.
12. system as claimed in claim 11 is characterized in that, when the described suture needle guard assembly that bounces back was arranged on its protective position, the flange of hard-wired suture needle protector offseted with the retainer of the suture needle protector of activity.
13. system as claimed in claim 12 is characterized in that, when the described suture needle guard assembly that bounces back was arranged on its advanced position, the endless tube of movable suture needle protector and the pedestal of hard-wired suture needle protector offseted.
14. system as claimed in claim 7 is characterized in that, the described suture needle guard assembly that bounces back also comprises at least one holddown spring, is used to make the described suture needle guard assembly that bounces back to recoil to its protective position.
15. system as claimed in claim 7 is characterized in that, described module comprises that also one keeps being used on the handle of described module and the described handle starting the actuation button of the ejecting mechanism of described module.
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