| 摘要 |
<p>A device for the application of fastening members (particularly beak bits for game birds) comprises an elongate handle (2) enclosing a slidable assembly (3) of pivotable jaw members (4, 5), the ends of which are adapted to receive a bit (8). The assembly (3) is slidable between a retracted position, wherein a bit (8) is loaded into the jaws (4, 5) from a magazine (9), and an extended position wherein the jaws (4, 5) may be opened and closed to effect application of the bit (8). The assembly (3) is biased towards its retracted position and may be locked in its extended position. All sliding, locking and pivoting actions of the jaws (4, 5) are controlled by thumb pressure on an actuating member (14) extending through a slot (16) in the side of the handle (2). The bits (8) are generally C-shaped and include an indentation which co-operates with a ridge (10) in the magazine (9) and which provides other advantages.</p> |
