An apparatus for driving fasteners includes a rotatable bit having a bit tip mateable with a fastener, a vacuum source, and a rotatable sleeve having an outlet in communication with the vacuum source. The bit may be press fit within the sleeve such that the bit and the sleeve are rotatable together. Aspects of a method of rotating a fastener with a apparatus for driving fasteners, the apparatus for driving fasteners having a rotatable bit having a bit tip, and a rotatable sleeve having an outlet, wherein the bit is press fit within the sleeve such that the bit and the sleeve are rotatable together, the method including providing a vacuum to the outlet of the sleeve, engaging the bit tip and the sleeve with the head of the screw with assistance from the vacuum, and rotating the bit, thereby rotating the sleeve and the fastener.

An apparatus for driving fasteners includes a rotatable bit having a bit tip mateable with a fastener, a vacuum source, and a rotatable sleeve having an outlet in communication with the vacuum source. The bit may be press fit within the sleeve such that the bit and the sleeve are rotatable together. Aspects of a method of rotating a fastener with a apparatus for driving fasteners, the apparatus for driving fasteners having a rotatable bit having a bit tip, and a rotatable sleeve having an outlet, wherein the bit is press fit within the sleeve such that the bit and the sleeve are rotatable together, the method including providing a vacuum to the outlet of the sleeve, engaging the bit tip and the sleeve with the head of the screw with assistance from the vacuum, and rotating the bit, thereby rotating the sleeve and the fastener.

A vacuum suction nozzle is provided, including a first housing, a second housing, an accommodating space, a gap, and a clamping assembly. The first housing includes a first lateral wall, a first lower surface, a channel, and a through hole. The through hole is formed on the first lateral wall. The second housing is fixedly connected to the first housing, and includes a second lateral wall and a second lower surface. The accommodating space is formed between the first lateral wall and the second lateral wall, and the through hole is opened onto the channel and the accommodating space. The gap is formed between the first lower surface and the second lower surface, and is opened onto the accommodating space. The clamping assembly is disposed in the accommodating space.

Improved connection techniques are provided. In some embodiments, specialized connectors are provided with both physical fastening and signal-conducting attributes. In some such embodiments, signals related to conditions of a connector are passed through the connector. In other embodiments, multiple-section connectors are included, which may be self-actuating and create remotely-detectable conditions and signals.

A quick grip pocket hole jig system is presented having a support section having a clamp support, an end stop and a back stop. A clamping assembly is connected to the support section having a clamping rod that extends through the clamp support. A drill guide carrier having a drill guide assembly is connected to the clamping rod on a forward side of the clamp support. A clamp body having a trigger and a release mechanism is connected to the clamping rod on a rearward side of the clamp support. The clamp body is a quick grip clamp body that facilitates quick gripping of a workpiece positioned within the support section. The clamping assembly includes a return spring and a release mechanism such that when the release mechanism is actuated the drill guide carrier and the drill guide assembly are automatically moved to a non-clamping position.

A driving tool includes a body portion, a driving portion, and a neck portion, wherein the driving portion defines a reference rotating axis, wherein distal end of the driving portion opposite to the body portion is provided with a front driving face having a first width in a radial direction of the reference rotating axis, wherein the neck portion is formed between the body portion and the driving portion and has a second width in the radial direction of the reference rotating axis, wherein the second width is less than the first width.

A driving tool includes a body portion, a driving portion, and a neck portion, wherein the driving portion defines a reference rotating axis, wherein distal end of the driving portion opposite to the body portion is provided with a front driving face having a first width in a radial direction of the reference rotating axis, wherein the neck portion is formed between the body portion and the driving portion and has a second width in the radial direction of the reference rotating axis, wherein the second width is less than the first width.

An apparatus for the automated production of screw connections, having an articulated-arm robot and an effector, which is accommodated on an output element of an end member of the articulated-arm robot so as to be rotatable about an effector axis. The effector is in the form of a screwdriving tool, wherein the apparatus has a mouthpiece for providing a screw, the mouthpiece being accommodated on the end member by means of a linear guide and being movable along the effector axis between a feeding position and at least one screwing position.

A driver device may comprise a housing and a hole located on the housing. The hole may comprise a sealing lip. The driver device may comprise a bit holder located within the housing, and a bit socket located on the bit holder. The bit socket may be aligned with the hole, such that inserting a bit into the bit socket also inserts the bit into the hole. The driver device may comprise a spring located within the bit socket. The spring may cause an inserted bit to partially exit the hole in the absence of an external force pushing the it against the spring. The driver device may comprise a vacuum component connected to the housing, and a vacuum chamber within the housing.

A driver device may comprise a housing and a hole located on the housing. The hole may comprise a sealing lip. The driver device may comprise a bit holder located within the housing, and a bit socket located on the bit holder. The bit socket may be aligned with the hole, such that inserting a bit into the bit socket also inserts the bit into the hole. The driver device may comprise a spring located within the bit socket. The spring may cause an inserted bit to partially exit the hole in the absence of an external force pushing the it against the spring. The driver device may comprise a vacuum component connected to the housing, and a vacuum chamber within the housing.