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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8141407 | Multi-tool technology A multi-tool having a plurality of tool-receipt openings adapted to receive respective tools. The multi-tool can be used on turret presses, single-station presses, other industrial presses, or other fabrication equipment. ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8042374 | Multi-tool technology A multi-tool having a plurality of tool-receipt openings adapted to receive respective tools. The multi-tool can be used on turret presses, single-station presses, other industrial presses, or other fabrication equipment. ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8001824 | Bending apparatus and method for managing tools, method for arranging tools and method for selecting tool stocker A bending apparatus for bending a work using a punch mounted onto an upper table and a die mounted onto a lower table by operation of a ram consisting of the upper table or the lower table includes: a machining information determining means for determining bending s... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7726167 | Tooling System A tooling system comprises a plurality of elements (24) arranged in an array, each element being supported on a cross rail (22) and being moveable relative to the other elements in the array. Each element terminates in a threaded support post (25 | 06/01/2010 |
| 7694545 | Adjustable stroke mechanism An adjustment stroke connection for a mechanical press includes an eccentric bushing disposed within a press connection member and an eccentric crankshaft member disposed within the eccentric bushing. A rotatable crankshaft is connected to the eccentric member. A me... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7640777 | Punch press with forming dies and operation method for the same The present invention provides a punch press with forming dies which reduces the limitation on the number and positions of forming dies attached to the die supporting member, the punch press enabling a device that elevates and lowers forming dies to operate appropri... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7562552 | Crimp height adjustment mechanism A terminator assembly for a terminal crimping machine includes a drive member and a first ram member coupled to the drive member. The drive member moves the first ram member in a first direction toward a crimping zone of the terminal crimping machine, and a second d... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7526940 | Die element changing devices The specification discloses a die element change tool for use with a crimp press having a plurality of die shoes positioned about a crimping work space, the die shoes being movable from a radial outer position to a radial inner position during a crimping process, th... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7467535 | Stamping machine The present invention is related to a stamping machine for stamping an item at a high speed. The stamping machine comprises a case having an opening, at least one guide shaft formed in an interior of the case and extending in a first direction, a pedestal movable al... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7404309 | Quick change over apparatus for machine line A machine arrangement includes a plurality of machines arranged to cooperate with each other in a manner which comprises a machine line. This machine line incorporates apparatus which is associated with and/or comprises part of the machines for: at least one of movi... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7380430 | Rotary draw tube bender The invention is a rotary draw bending machine and process for bending materials such as tubes or pipes into precise bends. A spindle holds a bending die, and a radial arm holds a counter-die. The spindle and arm are simultaneously rotated in opposite directions by ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7370408 | Hold down device in a terminal applicator A terminal applicator (50) for attaching electrical terminals (52) to a wire includes a terminal hold down device (90) for limiting movement of the terminal during the crimping process. The hold down device (90) includes a hold down arm (... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7363791 | Rotary stamping apparatus and method of forming sheet metal A rotary stamping apparatus for forming moving sheet metal and having a die assembly moveable forward and backward along a linear path, with upper and lower dies on respective sides of the sheet metal, the dies being closeable on the sheet metal for forming, and, a ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7343766 | Spring manufacturing apparatus A spring manufacturing apparatus with a reduced number of driving sources, yet capable of adjusting the relative positions among the bending dices with higher precision when manufacturing a spring is to be provided. A second bending dice mounting slider and a third ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7331207 | Metal shaping apparatus A power hammer assembly providing forming capabilities while remaining economical with respect to performance, vibration, footprint size and acquisition costs. The power hammer assembly can provide for a single stroke speed and/or a single set stroke with respect to... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7310984 | Forming apparatus for precambered metal sections A forming apparatus (50) includes a roll former (51) operative to roll form a metal strip (100) to form a profiled metal section (10) of generally C section profile including a pan (12) and a pair of upstanding edge margins (14 | 12/25/2007 |
| 7293500 | Press A pressing apparatus using a motor, in which a fast feed drive lowers an upper die to a position immediately before pressing, and a motor for pressing performs a pressing operation. The fast feed drive and the motor for pressing operate cooperatively, and only one p... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7254981 | Crimping apparatus The present invention provides a crimping apparatus that can adapt widely to various diameters of the insulating coatings of wires. The crimping apparatus has a crimp height adjustment mechanism for an insulating coating of a wire, the front of the crimping apparatu... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7216524 | Vehicle repair apparatus A vehicle body repair apparatus comprises a platform with cross member retainers, unibody clamps, at least one pulling assembly, at least one movable cross member, a scissors lift, and a lifting assembly. The lifting assembly comprises an actuator at an angle... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7204793 | Device for moving die tools and moulds in a press A device for moving objects (4), such as die tools or molds, to and from the table (2) of a press (1) comprises a bar (24) being vertically movable, by means of inflating a bag (10), from a first position in which an upper surface ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7193607 | Flexure mechanism for interface device A flexure mechanism for an interface device that interfaces a user with a computer system. An interface device includes a manipulandum physically contacted by the user. A five-bar closed-loop mechanism is coupled to the manipulandum to provide two rotary degrees of ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7162908 | Device for handling the upper moving table carrying the punch in a bending press The invention deals with the field of bending presses, and, more precisely, deals with a device for handling the upper table moving along guiding pillars and carrying the punch. For every table guiding pillar, the device provides for a main lever (10) hinged ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7159438 | Transfer press with improved use of space A transfer press provided with a transfer device, having transfer units provided with cross members (37) for which the length is shorter than the width of a tool. The transfer units (29 to 32) are arranged completely between the processing stati... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7155949 | Fluid cell press with a gripping arrangement and method and use of the press The present invention relates to a method in a press of pressure cell type comprising a forming tool and, separated therefrom, a diaphragm, which define a forming space in which a blank is inserted for forming thereof against the forming tool by pressing the diaphra... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7150171 | Pressure cell press comprising a tray, and a method for manufacturing said tray The present invention relates to a press of pressure cell type, a tray for use in a press of pressure cell type and a method. The tray comprises a tray frame, which defines a space for arranging a forming tool and/or a work-piece. Prestressing means are arranged on ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7150449 | Overhead storage system An overhead storage system for efficiently and conveniently stowing items such as bicycles at ceiling level. The overhead storage system includes a motor connected to a spool unit, a frame supporting the motor and attachable to a ceiling, an extended member extendin... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7134312 | Die apparatus and die exchanging method in pressing machine Improved die arrangements are provided whereby both an upper die and a lower die can easily be loaded into and unloaded from their respective die holders in a die exchanging operation. An improved die apparatus in a pressing machine in which an upper die set is secu... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7127931 | Tandem press shuttle area isolation gate system and method of use The present invention is directed to a tandem press shuttle area isolation gate system and its method of use. The system and method of the present invention allows workers to safely enter the shuttle areas between tandem presses concurrently with a die change, there... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7124559 | Packaging machine former support A packaging apparatus 10 including a cabinet 11 provided with a door 12 which is movable relative to an axis opening 13. Within the cabinet 11 is a packaging machine 15 with which there is associated a former 14. The ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7107813 | Progressive pressing apparatus A progressive pressing apparatus having multiple pressing stages, each including a gate-shaped supporting frame on which one of a plurality of die sets is detachably and adjustably disposed. The apparatus further includes rails above the pressing stages. Each suppor... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7100417 | Lower die assembly in pressing machine An improved lower die assembly is provided which allows a given lower die in a pressing machine to be replaced with another easily and in a short period of time relative to a die holder. In the lower die assembly in which a lower die is received and securely held in... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7086332 | Punching device The invention pertains to a device for processing printed matter, in particular, for punching, perforating, grooving, embossing, imprinting, spot-coating or the like. In order to simplify the attachment of the processing tools required for the additional processing,... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7080541 | Automatic feeding machine with switchable conveyor An automatic feeding machine for transferring semi-manufactured products (40) between a progressive die (10) and a single station die (30), includes a frame (22), a feeding device (20), and a manipulator (50). The feeding de... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7066001 | Device for machining band-like or plate-like material The invention relates to a device for machining band-like or plate-like material (1), especially for punching, notching and forming it, the device comprising the body (2) of the device, at least one tool holder (3), most preferably a gap frame t... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063010 | Platen design for a C-frame press A platen design is provided for a C-frame press whereby an un-stiffened platen column connected in series to the tie rod; therefore, the stiffness of the tie rod is reduced. The unique design improves the fatigue strength of the tie rod by moving the reinforcing web... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7024913 | Adjustable stroke mechanism An adjustment stroke connection for a mechanical press includes an eccentric bushing disposed within a press connection member and an eccentric crankshaft member disposed within the eccentric bushing. A rotatable crankshaft is connected to the eccentric member. A me... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7013800 | Mechanical press The object of this invention is to provide a mechanical press that presents no inconvenience in press operations despite its low height, providing great stability and excellent durability. The invention comprises a slide guiding mechanism provided at an upper... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7003999 | Deformation on thin walled bodies A thin walled body such as a container (1) is gripped at a holding station and tooling (10) is engaged to deform the wall of the body at a predetermined zone. The predetermined wall zone is co-aligned with the tooling (10) by means of coordinate... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6971298 | Miter saw with laterally tiltable circular saw blade A miter saw including a base portion and a main body portion laterally tiltable and vertically pivotable. The main body portion includes a circular saw blade whose one side is provided with a power transmission mechanism. The mechanism includes a motor shaft pulley ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6938329 | Electrical connector wire trim and press apparatus A press apparatus presses a wire into a wire connector that is carried on an elongated strip. The connector has an opening at a top thereof, is stored on the strip in a side-ways orientation and is fed into the press on the strip. The press includes a feed path havi... | 09/06/2005 |
