Clip placement tool

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2006-05-23

2006-05-23

Smith, Scott A. (Department: 3721)

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

With means to move or guide member into driving position

With means to assure correct orientation of member

C227S112000, C227S107000

Reexamination Certificate

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07048168

ABSTRACT:
A clip placement tool for automatic or manual insertion of a plastic clip workpiece. The tool including a main body having a first feature to affix to an operator handle or affix to a mechanical device as an end-effecter, and a second feature that connects to a vacuum source, a chamber formed within the body, a lip formed at an end of the vacuum chamber and surrounding a static placement post within the chamber. The lip includes two edges that provide a lip-to-clip seal with the workpiece.

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