SELF-POWERED FASTENER SYSTEM

摘要

A zero stand-off tool (10) and system for driving a powered fastener (100) into a target work surface (c). A tool (10) is provided having a reciprocable firing pin (44) for detonating a power charge (118) in a powered fastener (100) is provided having a receptacle end (104) in which a nitrocellulose composition charge (118) is mounted. The receptacle end (104) has a cylindrical portion (114) and a conical portion (112). The cooperation of the target work surface (C), the pointed end (108) of the fastener (100), the fastener support portion of the tool (10), the firing pin (44) and the shape of the receptacle end (104) of the fastener (100) serve to detonate the power charge (118) and drive the fastener (100) into the work surface (C).