| 摘要 |
An identification tag applicator is provided, which is especially suited to applying identification tags to animals, but may also be used for other applications, such as applying tags to garments. The applicator comprises a body 12 which has a driving rod housing 20 in which a driving rod 24 is slidably engaged. The driving rod has a driving surface 28 adapted to receive a tag (60, fig 3a) which is to be applied. The applicator also has a trigger member 14 which is pivotably attached to the body. The trigger member includes a connecting pin 46 which is adapted to selectively engage the trigger member with the driving rod. A release mechanism automatically returns the driving rod to a retracted position when the driving surface of the rod reaches a predetermined distance from the housing. The release mechanism may comprise a cam surface 32 that moves the connecting pin out of engagement with the driving rod when the driving rod reaches the predetermined distance from the housing. The release mechanism ensures that the driving rod is immediately retracted out of the way as soon as the tag is applied. |
