| 摘要 |
<p>A tool for applying retaining elements in the form of pins (6) made from a shape memory effect material to a workpiece (30) comprises a body (20) having a discharge passage (26) for the pins, and application means in the form of a solenoid (28) for ejecting pins from the discharge passage (26). Pins (6) or application are accommodated in a magazine (24) which has a region maintained at lower than ambient temperature by cooling elements (56). At the cold temperature, the pins (6) are generally straight. Upon heating after application to the workpiece (30), the pins (6) assume a second memorised configuration in which they are retained within the workpiece. The tool includes a display screen (66) for displaying a count of pins discharged by the solenoid (28) and the temperature maintained by the cooling elements (56).
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