Method of applying notched fastener stock

摘要

An improved fastener stock comprised of a pair of longitudinal and continuous side members which are coupled to a plurality of equidistantly spaced cross-pieces. The pair of longitudinal and continuous side members are extended in a parallel spaced relationship, and the series of cross-pieces are arranged at spaced intervals between the side members so as to connect the side members. Along at least one of the side members, a series of engagement notches are present at spaced intervals between each of the cross-pieces members, and the engagement notches are rectangular or square in shape. A method of applying a fastener to an article is provided. The method includes initially feeding substantially continuous fastener stock from a supply, engaging at least one engagement notch, urging the fastener stock forward, feeding the fastener stock to a needle assembly, cutting a fastener from the fastener stock, and inserting the fastener into an article.

主权项

1. A method of applying a fastener to an article, comprising:
feeding a substantially continuous fastener stock from a supply, said fastener stock including a pair of longitudinal side members linked by cross-pieces extended therebetween and arranged at spaced intervals along the side members with engagement notches formed on an outer side of the side members and facing outward and away from the cross pieces; engaging at least one said engagement notch formed along at least one of said side members with a feed mechanism urging said fastener stock in a forward direction forwardly away from the supply with said feed mechanism; feeding said fastener stock to a needle assembly of a fastener dispensing system; cutting a fastener from said fastener stock at a cut location; and inserting said fastener into said article.