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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7810369 | Forming tool with immobilizing means for the actuating member of the safety member The invention relates to a device for forming, such as a press tool comprising: a body having a receiving structure end for receiving into a receiving structure of a folding press, which end is connected via a central portion to a tool end, at least one safety membe... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7779665 | Press brake die holder technology A press brake die holder for holding a press brake die having an upper, work-contacting portion and a lower, elongated tang. The die holder has an elongated body with a channel bounded by confronting walls, the channel being configured to receive the tang of the pre... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7661288 | Press brake tool safety key assemblies The invention provides a press brake tool having a retractable safety key. In some embodiments, the tool includes a lock that can positively lock the safety key in an extended position. Different lock assemblies of this nature are provided. Also provided is a combin... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7596983 | Press brake clamp incorporating tool-seating mechanism Press brake tool holders suitable for holding press brake tools for punching and/or otherwise deforming workpieces, such as sheet metal. Provided in some embodiments is a press brake tool holder. Some embodiments provide the tool holder in combination with a press b... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7343774 | Comb system for tool spacers The invention relates to a system for fixing a bending tool (34), said tool comprising a retaining groove (38). The system comprises a clamping body (12) able to collaborate with one of the fixing surfaces of the tool and a tool clamp ( | 03/18/2008 |
| 7308817 | Push plate tool holder for press brakes Press brake tool holders suitable for releasing and securing press brake tools are provided. Provided in certain embodiments are a press brake tool holder and press brake tool, in combination. Methods of using press brake tool holders as well as press brake tool hol... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7159439 | Automatic control of intermediate pieces in a bending press The invention relates to a bending press comprising a bottom panel, a moving top panel, N bending-tool clamps, each clamp being mounted to pivot about a common axis, and means for causing the clamps to pivot. The means for causing the clamps to pivot comprise: ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 6928852 | Combination of a press brake clamping system and at least a press brake tool The invention relates to a combination of a press brake tool and a press brake clamping system for pressing the press brake tool in a press direction, said press brake clamping system comprising: at least one clamp for clamping sai... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6848291 | Press brake tool and tool holder A press brake tool and tool holder. The tool is provided having a body that terminates downwardly in a work piece engaging surface and that includes a tang extending upwardly from the body for reception in a tool holder. The tang has a first wall defining a vertical... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6644090 | Safety tool for supporting and holding at least one interchangeable utensil, particularly on a press-bending machine Safety tool for supporting and holding an interchangeable utensil, which includes a holding clip, hinged to the utensil support body joined to the beam, the said clip being pushed on one side, while on the other side there are teeth facing the utensil sup... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6557390 | Press brake assemblies, tool holder apparatuses, and components thereof A tool holder apparatus for a press brake is provided. The apparatus comprises a support plate having a first receiving surface. A pivotable clamp has an engagement portion that is moveable toward the first receiving surface of the support plate by pivoti... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6543270 | Auto body dent repair tool A kit of parts for auto body dent repair includes a plurality of tool bodies (11) and a plurality of tips (80). Each tool body includes a rearward shaft (20) and handle (60). The rearward shafts of the various tool bodies include both those with compound ... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6446485 | Modular tool support element in sheet metal bending brakes A modular tool support element in sheet metal bending brakes which includes an intermediary member fixed to the respective toolplate and having a lower channel for receiving the tool shank provided with a groove along its entire length, support elements f... | 09/10/2002 |
| 5564301 | Adjustable die assembly This invention relates to an arrangement at lower tools for edging presses and the like where a pair of jaws or pads are displaceable in at least the one direction by means of a system including obliquely arranged surfaces. The novelty lies in that there ... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5323634 | Shut height adjustment device having replaceable spacers A shut height adjustment device is provided for a press having press and tooling rams coupled in spaced relationship during a forward stroke of the press ram. The adjustment device includes a carrier defining a rotation axis and a plurality of apertures c... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5243845 | Flaring tool for hollow workpieces A flaring tool (1) for hollow workpieces having a basic tool body (2) with an expanding mandrel (13), which can be displaced by means of a drive. A supporting device (5) concentrically surrounding the expanding mandrel with an exchangeable expansion head ... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5046351 | Mold for forming a groove in a tube A mold for forming a groove in a tube includes a split round bar having a groove extending in a substantially straight line along an axis thereof. The two halves of the split round bar are in contact with each other only at a pint at the bottom of the gro... | 09/10/1991 |
| 4911632 | Quick change holder for mold inserts A structure for releasably securing a plurality of mold inserts to a mold plate attached to a power press machine is disclosed. The mold plate has a plurality of apertures formed therethrough. Within each aperture, a plurality of inwardly extending spaced... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4581917 | Forming disc exchanging method and apparatus A forming disc exchanging method and apparatus for use in a forming apparatus for performing bending operations in multiple directions by timing and sequentially operating a plurality of bending slides. The forming apparatus includes a forming disc which ... | 04/15/1986 |
| 4393685 | Tool attaching device for presses A tool holder for withdrawably holding a tool inserted therein is provided with an eccentric pressing member which is openly positioned for the insertion of the tool into the holder and bitingly engageable with the tool against the withdrawal of the tool.... | 07/19/1983 |
| 4391122 | Combined hydraulic clamping and rotating saddle device on forging presses The moving crosshead of a forging press has quick-release clamping means for the upper press saddle comprising rotatable and retractable hammer-headed clamping rods, and means for rotating the upper saddle comprising a central rotatable hammer-headed rod ... | 07/05/1983 |
| 4274332 | Die changing apparatus for press A die changing apparatus is disclosed, which includes a base or bed having holes, a die mounting base plate having holes registering with those of the base, brackets arranged on the upper surface of the base having holes registering with those of the base... | 06/23/1981 |
