A fastener driving apparatus featuring at least one gas spring and a drive mechanism, comprising a plurality of lifters, for selectively engaging and disengaging said at least one gas spring to energize the gas spring. The lifters the gas spring to energize the gas spring and thereafter release the gas spring, wherein the gas spring releases a portion of its potential energy and accelerates an anvil to engage a fastener. The lifters may engage the gas spring at the same time for a portion of the operational cycle of the apparatus, and the operational cycle may include an intermediate stopping point, which after resumption of a lifter on the gas spring after the stopping point, a relatively small increase of energy in the gas spring thereafter is required to generate a sufficient energy in the gas spring to effectively drive a fastener.

A fastener driving apparatus featuring at least one gas spring and a drive mechanism, comprising a plurality of lifters, for selectively engaging and disengaging said at least one gas spring to energize the gas spring. The lifters the gas spring to energize the gas spring and thereafter release the gas spring, wherein the gas spring releases a portion of its potential energy and accelerates an anvil to engage a fastener. The lifters may engage the gas spring at the same time for a portion of the operational cycle of the apparatus, and the operational cycle may include an intermediate stopping point, which after resumption of a lifter on the gas spring after the stopping point, a relatively small increase of energy in the gas spring thereafter is required to generate a sufficient energy in the gas spring to effectively drive a fastener.

A fastener driver comprises a driver blade movable from a retracted position to a driven position and a lifter assembly for moving the driver blade from the driven position toward the retracted position. The fastener driver also includes a first sensor to detect the driver blade in the driven position, a latch which, in a locked position, maintains the lifter assembly in an engaged position, an actuator coupled to the latch for moving the latch between the locked position and a released position, in which the lifter assembly may move away from the driver blade, and a controller electrically connected with the first sensor and the actuator. In response to an absence of a signal from the first sensor after a predetermined time following initiation of a fastener driving operation, the controller triggers the actuator to move the latch from the locked position to the released position.

A fastener driver comprises a driver blade movable from a retracted position to a driven position and a lifter assembly for moving the driver blade from the driven position toward the retracted position. The fastener driver also includes a first sensor to detect the driver blade in the driven position, a latch which, in a locked position, maintains the lifter assembly in an engaged position, an actuator coupled to the latch for moving the latch between the locked position and a released position, in which the lifter assembly may move away from the driver blade, and a controller electrically connected with the first sensor and the actuator. In response to an absence of a signal from the first sensor after a predetermined time following initiation of a fastener driving operation, the controller triggers the actuator to move the latch from the locked position to the released position.

A nail gun structure includes a body portion including a punch portion; an air cylinder between the body portion and a swaying clamp arm, and having a telescopic rod pivotally connected with the clamp arm, the air cylinder having a piston, a first bore and a second bore disposed along an axial direction of the telescopic rod, the piston connected with the telescopic rod and reciprocating to control the communication of the second bore; and a control valve disposed between the air cylinder and the body portion, and having a tube set connected with an air source and also between the air cylinder and the body portion. When the air source and the tube set communicate with the first bore, the piston moves to allow the communication of the second bore. After the clamp arm clamping a wooden board, the punch portion punches to launch the nail.

A nail gun structure includes a body portion including a punch portion; an air cylinder between the body portion and a swaying clamp arm, and having a telescopic rod pivotally connected with the clamp arm, the air cylinder having a piston, a first bore and a second bore disposed along an axial direction of the telescopic rod, the piston connected with the telescopic rod and reciprocating to control the communication of the second bore; and a control valve disposed between the air cylinder and the body portion, and having a tube set connected with an air source and also between the air cylinder and the body portion. When the air source and the tube set communicate with the first bore, the piston moves to allow the communication of the second bore. After the clamp arm clamping a wooden board, the punch portion punches to launch the nail.

Certain embodiments described herein are directed to devices which can be used to safely secure two or more workpieces to each other, e.g., to secure a cabinet face frame to a cabinet frame. In some examples, the device comprises a base configured to engage a first surface of the first workpiece and to receive an attachment device. The base can also be configured to engage a first surface of a second workpiece. The device may also comprise piston means configured to engage the second workpiece at a second surface. The device may comprise one or more plungers that can be used to actuate the attachment device to permit fastening of the workpieces once properly arranged. Methods of using the device are also described.

Certain embodiments described herein are directed to devices which can be used to safely secure two or more workpieces to each other, e.g., to secure a cabinet face frame to a cabinet frame. In some examples, the device comprises a base configured to engage a first surface of the first workpiece and to receive an attachment device. The base can also be configured to engage a first surface of a second workpiece. The device may also comprise piston means configured to engage the second workpiece at a second surface. The device may comprise one or more plungers that can be used to actuate the attachment device to permit fastening of the workpieces once properly arranged. Methods of using the device are also described.

A universal pressure tool for fastening is provided, having changeable barrels, changeable triggers, internal air flow adjustment, laser guide, and changeable magazines.

A universal pressure tool for fastening is provided, having changeable barrels, changeable triggers, internal air flow adjustment, laser guide, and changeable magazines.