Press framework

Claim 2

Press framework comprising a top section, a table section, and frames receiving ends of the top section and the table section; wherein the frames comprise hollow columns, bridgepieces resting against ends of the columns, and stays passing through the columns for bracing the bridgepieces against the columns, wherein the framework has at least three frames, and wherein bracing stays are provided for holding the top section at the bridgepieces associated therewith.

Claim 3

Press framework according to claim 1, wherein bracing stays are provided for holding the table section at the bridgepieces associated therewith.

Claim 4

Press framework according to claim 2, wherein the hollow columns are located at least close to the ends of the bridgepieces.

Claim 5

Press framework according to claim 3, wherein the bridgepieces are arranged between the hollow columns and are braced together therewith.

Claim 6

A variable size press framework arrangement for a press comprising: a top section having a first and second end, a table section having a first and second end, said table section being spaced from said top section and being positioned such that the first and second ends of said table section are in substantial alignment with the respective first and second ends of said top section, a first frame structure connecting said top and table sections to one another adjacent their respective First ends, and a second frame structure connecting said top and table sections to one another adjacent their respective second ends; wherein each of said first and second frame structures includes: first and second column members separated from one another, each of said column members having first and second ends, a first bridgepiece arranged between the respective first ends of the first and second column members, a second bridgepiece arranged between the respective second ends of the first and second column members, first connecting means detachably connecting said first column member to both of said first and second bridgepieces, and second connecting means for detachably connecting said second column members to both of said first and second bridgepieces, said column members and bridgepieces being selectable from a supply of various size column members and bridgepieces such that the dimensions of the frame structure can be selectively varied.

Claim 7

A variable size press framework arrangement for a press comprising: a top section having a first and second end, a table section having a first and second end, said table section being spaced from said top section and being positioned such that the first and second ends of said table section are in substantial alignment with the respective first and second ends of said top section, a first frame structure connecting said top and table sections to one another adjacent their respective First ends, and a second frame structure connecting said top and table sections to one another adjacent their respective second ends; wherein each of said first and second frame structures includes: first and second column members separated from one another, each of said column members having first and second ends, a first bridgepiece arranged between the respective first ends of the first and second column members, a second bridgepiece arranged between the respective second ends of the first and second column members, first connecting means detachably connecting said first column member to both of said first and second bridgepieces, and second connecting means for detachably connecting said second column members to both of said first and second bridgepieces, said column members and bridgepieces being selectable from a supply of various size column members and bridgepieces such that the dimensions of the frame structure can be selectively varied.

Claim 8

An arrangement according to claim 5, wherein each of the column members are constructed as longitudinally extending hollow members, and wherein each of said connecting means are constructed as tie rods extending through a respective column member to clampingly connect the respective bridgepieces to the respective ends of the respective column member.

Claim 9

An arrangement according to claim 6, wherein said tie rods extend through apertures provided in the respective bridgepieces.

Claim 10

An arrangement according to claim 7, wherein each of said tie rods include interengaging threaded means for detachably connecting the respective bridgepieces to the respective column member.

Claim 11

An arrangement according to claim 5, wherein detachable bracing stays are provided for detachably connecting the respective first bridgepieces directly to said top section.

Claim 12

An arrangement according to claim 9, wherein detachable bracing stays are provided for detachably connecting the respective second bridgepieces directly to said table section.

Claim 13

An arrangement according to claim 10, wherein each of the column members are constructed as longitudinally extending hollow members, and wherein each of said connecting means are constructed as tie rods extending through a respective column member to clampingly connect the respective bridgepieces to the respective ends of the respective column member.

Claim 14

An arrangement according to claim 11, wherein said tie rods extend through apertures provided in the respective bridgepieces.

Claim 15

An arrangement according to claim 5, wherein detachable bracing stays are provided for detachably connecting the respective second bridgepieces directly to said table section.

Claim 16

An arrangement accordint to claim 5, wherein the first and second structures are disposed respectively at the front and rear of the press.

Claim 17

An arrangement according to claim 5, wherein the column members are located at least close to the respective ends of the bridgepieces.

Claim 18

An arrangement according to claim 5, wherein the column members are located at the respective ends of the bridgepieces.

Claim 19

An arrangement according to claim 5, further comprising a third frame structure similar to said first and second frame structures, and a second set of top and table sections, said third frame structure being spaced from said second frame structure for supporting said second set of top and table sections along with said second frame structure.

Claim 20

An arrangement according to claim 17, wherein each of the column members are constructed as longitudinally extending hollow members, and wherein each of said connecting means are constructed as tie rods extending through a respective column member to clampingly connect the respective bridgepieces to the respective ends of the respective column member.

Claim 21

An arrangement according to claim 18, wherein said tie rods extend through apertures provided in the respective bridgepieces.

Claim 22

An arrangement according to claim 17, wherein detachable bracing stays are provided for detachably connecting the respective first bridgepieces directly to said top section.

Claim 23

An arrangement according to claim 20, wherein detachable bracing stays are provided for detachably connecting the respective second bridgepieces directly to said table section.

Claim 24

An arrangement according to claim 17, wherein detachable bracing stays are provided for detachably connecting the respective second bridgepieces directly to said table section.