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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7439512 | Method and apparatus for detecting unsafe conditions A device can be made operable to distinguish between materials impinging on a predefined area based at least in part on differentials within sets of data indicative of measurable characteristics of the materials impinging on the defined area. Such a device can trigg... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7353680 | Universal compression spring former The compression spring former disclosed by the present invention contains an external diameter mechanism, spacing mechanism, wire-feeding mechanism, cutting mechanism, length-detecting mechanism, sorting mechanism, and microcomputer control mechanism. Within the wor... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7331874 | Method for producing circular washer Circular washers are formed by the following steps: at least two through holes are provided in the middle of a belt of material, which are also used for positioning and advancing the belt; a residual slot is formed between every two adjacent through holes, thereby f... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7305862 | Crack tester for flared ends A crack test for a tubular structure includes a sensor ring disposed radially outward from a flare pin in a flaring press. The sensor ring is responsive to physical contact from a cracked flared end of a tube processed in the press. ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7281403 | Production device, in particular a folding press and a method for operating a production device The invention relates to a production unit (1), in particular a bending press, and a method of operating the latter in order to shape workpieces of sheet metal between two press beams (15, 16) equipped with bending tools (36, 37) and displaceabl... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7159701 | Automatic drag brake for a power take-off unit output shaft Improvement in a drag brake assembly for a power take-off unit, for use on trucks and the like, including a first reaction member axially located on an output shaft thereon; a brake disc rotatably affixed to and axially movable on the output shaft; a second reaction... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7055353 | Progressive stamping die A progressive stamping die system and method of operation providing dimensionally accurate flat stamped parts. A biasing mechanism is provided in actual alignment with a coin punch member in order to accurately control the configuration and planar accuracy of the st... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7040128 | Tri-axis hard die check A method and device for checking clearance between a stamping die includes a template representative of relative movement between the stamping die and end tool. A template including a surface representing movement of the end tool relative to the stamping die is posi... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7023337 | Spray gun control operator interface A monitoring system that permits an operator to observe on a visual display operating data for a plurality of dispensing devices. These data displays are visual representations based on signals received from a monitor control. The operator is able to arrange and gro... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6792787 | Press transfer having a clutch drive disconnect A workpiece transfer assembly (12, 112) moves workpieces through a press (10) and includes a pair of spaced pulleys (42) and an endless belt (43) entrained about the pulleys (42) and a clamp (46) connecting the belt (43 | 09/21/2004 |
| 6408501 | Automatic system of manufacturing ball studs for vehicles An automatic system of manufacturing ball studs for vehicles which establishes various processes inline to diagnose each process and perform production and inventory control. The system comprises a cold forging unit for uncoiling and forming a cold coil f... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6272892 | Forging press apparatus, controller of automation device used therefor and shut height controller To provide a controller of an automation device in a forging press capable of preventing the occurrence of a phenomenon in which raw materials are progressively transported in a partially lacked state and enhancing forging accuracy productivity, an inlet ... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6205828 | Forging die, and method and apparatus for controlling the same A hydraulic pressure control apparatus comprises a high pressure accumulator for sucking pressure oil supplied to a relief chamber of a relief valve to make changeover for the relief valve from a valve-closed state to a valve-open state when a forming loa... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6138342 | Multi-stage assembling robot A multi-stage robot has at least three sets of upper and lower dies are mounted on the upper movable plate and base plate; a work pick-and-place device is mounted on the lower movable plate provided to be reciprocated in the horizontal direction and recip... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6012312 | Double blank detector apparatus and method of operation A double blank detector apparatus and method of operation determines the condition of when one blank, no blanks or more than two blanks are about to be fed into a press. An indicator bar advances relative to the number of blank sheets of material being de... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5937682 | Fail-safe fin mill machine wrap-up detector A fin mill machine for forming electrically conductive strip stock into corrugated fin material includes a form roller for forming corrugations in the strip stock, which is at an electrical common. A detector detects when the strip stock wraps up around t... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5890641 | Wire movement and fault detector A detector unit (30) for use in a wire handling machine (10) includes an encoder (38) for monitoring movement of the wire (26) along a wire feed path (28) and for detecting the presence of a splice (130) and the end of the wire (26) as it is being fed. Th... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5878789 | Mechanical press machine for forming semiconductor packages The present invention relates to a press for trimming and forming lead frames of semiconductor packages which have been molded in order to form individual semiconductor chips. The press machine for forming semiconductor packages according to the present i... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5868019 | Feed system in a stamping and forming machine having a quick release A stamping and forming machine (10) is disclosed having a feed mechanism for incrementally feeding a strip of material (32) along a feed path and momentarily stopping the strip in proper position within tooling (20, 22) during the stamping and forming ope... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5575202 | Safety device in a platen press for processing plate-like workpieces A safety device which prevents a gripping bar from being squeezed in a platen press that processes plate-like workpieces. This press comprises a fixed upper beam and a movable lower beam which is raised recurrently by a driving device. The safety device c... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5519932 | Multi-stage automatic press and assembly machine A press and assembly machine has a die set which has guide posts securely mounted on a base plate, and a cylinder plate securely mounted on top portions of the guide posts, and a movable plate slidably mounted on the guide posts. A cylinder is mounted on ... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5331831 | Hardware sensor The present invention is an apparatus for detecting fault conditions, such as missing or improper hardware, in the operation of a fastener press. It includes a workpiece die that is aligned with and cooperates with a punch assembly in the insertion of the... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5282375 | Spin flow necking apparatus and method of handling cans therein A multi-station machine for necking-in the open end of a metal container body includes a plurality of necking spindle assemblies mounted at circumferentially spaced locations on a tooling disc turret in coaxial alignment with corresponding base pad spindl... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5272896 | Forging method and system A forging method for making a forged product from an elongate steel bar material. The forging comprises a heating step in which the elongate bar material is heated, a cutting step in which the heated bar material is cut into billet materials each having a... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5216911 | Automatic cold-pilger mill stop apparatus An automatic stop apparatus for use in combination with a cold-pilger mill to reduce the amount of tube scrap generated during a cold-pilgering operation includes a first control scheme for stopping the advancement of the pilger mill feed carriage and the... | 06/08/1993 |
| 5168736 | Crimping machine A crimping machine is disclosed for making a crimp connection of an electrical connector with an electrical conductor. A fixed tool receives the connector with crimpable prongs in a position for receiving the electrical conductor therebetween. A movable t... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5121620 | Retractable cupfeed for can bodymaker A cupfeeder for feeding cups from a supply chute to a feed location in operative alignment with a drawing and ironing machine is disclosed. The cupfeeding mechanism comprises a push rod mechanism mechanically driven in reciprocating strokes to advance a c... | 06/16/1992 |
| 5119311 | Monitor and control assembly for use with a can end press A control assembly for use in controlling the operation of a can end press of the type having a plurality of operating stations for performing different work operations on a can end passing through the press, each operating station including a fixed stati... | 06/02/1992 |
| 5085515 | Method and apparatus for inspecting quality of manufactured articles There is disclosed a method for inspecting a physical feature on a surface of a manufactured article. First, a sensor is provided adjacent to the article. Then, the surface of the article is sensed by the sensor while causing one of the sensor and the art... | 02/04/1992 |
| 5029619 | Wire monitoring system for a wire handling machine A monitoring system for a wire handling machine, comprising a measuring unit for measuring an amount of wire consumption by the wire handling machine, and a control unit including memory for storing an expected amount of wire consumption for each of steps... | 07/09/1991 |
| 4939665 | Monitor and control assembly for use with a can end press A control assembly for use in controlling the operation of a can end press of the type having a plurality of operating stations for performing different work operations on a can end passing through the press, each operating station including a fixed stati... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4932823 | Can end tab sensing apparatus A press regulating device for detecting can end tab related defects including a plunger assembly for engaging a can end to be tested; a plunger deflection monitoring device; and a data processing device which receives a signal from the plunger deflection ... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4782678 | Method for minimizing scrap loss in making a drawn container A method of minimizing scrap loss in making a drawn container in a multi-die set cupping or end shell press which includes monitoring the sheet for defects before entering the press. The monitor is adapted to detect a defect, send a signal to a control wh... | 11/08/1988 |
| 4763501 | Punch-probing device on a cross transfer press A punch probing device including at least one punch and a cooperating punch feeler. The feeler is operable to detect both foreign matter on the punch and damage of said punch. The feeler is moved perpendicularly into and out of operative engagement with t... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4627253 | Fault detection system for continuously running transfer press A continuously running mechanical transfer press includes a workpiece transfer system in which electric motors are used to provide reciprocating movements in the clamp, lift and transfer axes. An independent backup tracking system including a fault detect... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4608843 | Conversion die with double end sensor A conversion die for completing can ends having a double can end sensor which senses the presence of a double can and generates a control signal in response thereto which terminates operation of the conversion die.... | 09/02/1986 |
| 4549419 | Blank-feeding system for die-stamping press Blanks of noncircular, especially polygonal (e.g. heptagonal), outline are fed to a die-stamping press of an embossing plant such as a mint by means of a turntable with radially oriented transport plates projecting beyond its periphery at angularly equisp... | 10/29/1985 |
| 4463587 | Article handling assembly for forging presses having a spraying mechanism for cleaning, lubricating and cooling the press The article handling assembly includes a lifting beam having a support with a plurality of workpiece grasping members. The support is moved inwardly and outwardly with respect to the work stations of the forging press. A spraying mechanism is also provide... | 08/07/1984 |
| 4316372 | Protective device for a drawing press A protective arrangement for a drawing press which includes a detector arrangement for detecting at least one of a presence of a workpiece, a semi-finished workpiece, and a correct workpiece feed whereby the drawing press is immobilized or shut down in th... | 02/23/1982 |
| 4227390 | Transfer mechanism for multiple punch presses The present invention relates to transfer mechanism for multiple punch presses with two co-operating pairs of conveyor tongs which are fixed to a carrier element. The carrier element is movably mounted in a housing and driven to-and-fro to the operating r... | 10/14/1980 |
