摘要 |
<p>Apparatus (13) for inserting an anchor (22) into a bore in a medium includes a first manually graspable member (32) having a proximal end which has a pivoted handle (34) extending therefrom, a distal end (36) to releasably receive the anchor, and a central opening. A second member (52) is movable longitudinally in the central opening and is attached to the pivoted handle (34). A release member (68) couples the anchor (22) to the second member. The pivoted handle (34) is pivoted with respect to the first member (32) and exerts a force longitudinally on the second member (52) to move the second member (52). This movement exerts a force on the anchor to deform the anchor to cause the anchor to engage the walls of the medium. The force also acts on the release member to separate the anchor from the second member when the anchor has deformed.</p> |