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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 12, 1986
Filed:
May. 20, 1985
George D Hewison, Hampshire, GB;
ITW Limited, Camberley, GB;
Abstract
An adjustable control assembly comprises first abutment means such as a U-shaped foot for placement against a workpiece, the first abutment means being provided on first spacing means such as a rod which is movable with respect to second abutment means such as a nut-like member, the second abutment means being provided on second spacing means such as a hollow tube which is movable with respect to third abutment means such as a combined pinch bracket and locator tube for attachment to a worktool, the preset distance between the first and third abutment means being adjustable to correspond to the desired initial position of the worktool with respect to the workpiece, and the preset distance between the second and third abutment means being adjustable to correspond to the maximum permitted advance of the worktool with respect to the workpiece, the preferred application of the adjustable control assembly being in the use of a rotary power tool to secure, to roof decking, a fastening assembly including an extensible resilient element passing through compressible insulation material.