US3771345A
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End forming station for metallic can body formers and the like
Assignee: Chromalloy Corp
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Filing: 1972-06-08
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Granted: 1973-11-13
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Expires: 1992-06-08
Abstract
Abstract A doming station for a can body former of the type having a reciprocal ram carrying a metallic can body to and from the doming station for reforming the can body end has a doming die urged to a forward working position by compressible means such that under malfunctioning in which more than one can body is on the can end, the added force will permit the doming die to move rearwardly avoiding damage thereto. An edge forming die ring may be separately similarly mounted telescoping the doming die. A movable frame portion mounts the doming die and is pivotal to and from extending transversely across the ram path of movement. A securing part thereof is movable rectilinearly transversely into a final working position when pivoted into transverse position. In final working position, pressure screws are tightened to exert axial pressure between the movable frame and stationary frame portions to rigidify in the final working position.
Inventors
- 👤 E Paramonoff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:12
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D22/00; B21D22/20; B21D22/30; B21D51/00; B21D51/16; B21D51/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
294 words
In an end forming station for metallic can body formers and the like, the can body former being of the type having an axially reciprocal ram carrying a metallic can body on a ram end to and form an end forming die of said forming station for reforming an end of said can body generally axially against said end forming die; said forming station comprising: a frame including a die mounting portion and a stationary portion, said die mounting portion having die mounting means thereon mounting said end forming die in a normal axially forward position for limited movement axially rearwardly from said forward position, said die mounting portion in a normal working position extending generally transversely retaining said end forming die axially aligned with said reciprocal ram; rearwardly compressible means operably engaged with said end forming die constantly urging said die forwardly into said normal forward position and compressing to permit rearward movement of said die upon a determined generally rearward force being exerted against said die; hinge means operably connecting said frame die mounting portion to said frame stationary portion pivotal from and to extending generally transversely; keeper means selectively engageable between said frame die mounting and stationary portions when said die mounting portion is pivoted to extend generally transversely for retaining said die mounting portion extending generally transversely and in said normal working position, said keeper means being selectvely disengageable for permitting said pivotal movement of said die mounting portion from and to extending generally transversely supported on said hinge means; axial pressure means operably connected effectively actionable between said frame die mounting and stationary portions when said die mounting portion is in said normal working position selectvely actionable for applying axial rigidifying forces between said die mounting and stationary portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
294 words
In an end forming station for metallic can body formers and the like, the can body former being of the type having an axially reciprocal ram carrying a metallic can body on a ram end to and form an end forming die of said forming station for reforming an end of said can body generally axially against said end forming die; said forming station comprising: a frame including a die mounting portion and a stationary portion, said die mounting portion having die mounting means thereon mounting said end forming die in a normal axially forward position for limited movement axially rearwardly from said forward position, said die mounting portion in a normal working position extending generally transversely retaining said end forming die axially aligned with said reciprocal ram; rearwardly compressible means operably engaged with said end forming die constantly urging said die forwardly into said normal forward position and compressing to permit rearward movement of said die upon a determined generally rearward force being exerted against said die; hinge means operably connecting said frame die mounting portion to said frame stationary portion pivotal from and to extending generally transversely; keeper means selectively engageable between said frame die mounting and stationary portions when said die mounting portion is pivoted to extend generally transversely for retaining said die mounting portion extending generally transversely and in said normal working position, said keeper means being selectvely disengageable for permitting said pivotal movement of said die mounting portion from and to extending generally transversely supported on said hinge means; axial pressure means operably connected effectively actionable between said frame die mounting and stationary portions when said die mounting portion is in said normal working position selectvely actionable for applying axial rigidifying forces between said die mounting and stationary portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
160 words
An end forming station as defined in claim 1 in which said hinge means operably connects said frame die mounting portion to said frame stationary portion pivotal from and to extending generally transversely and with certain part thereof movable generally rectilinearly transversely when extending generally transversely to and from said normal working position; and in which said keeper means is selectively engageable between said frame die mounting and stationary portions at least when said die mounting portion is pivoted to extend generally transversely and then said certain part thereof is moved generally rectilinearly transversely into said normal working position for retaining said die mounting portion extending generally transversely and in said normal working position, said keeper means being selectively disengageable at least when said die mounting portion certain part is moved generally rectilinearly transversely from said normal working position for permitting said pivotal movement of said die mounting portion from and to extending generally transversely supported on said hinge means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
235 words
In an end forming station for metallic can body formers and the like, the can body former being of the type having an axially reciprocal ram carrying a metallic can body on a ram end to and from an end forming die of said forming station for reforming an end of said can body generally axially against said end forming die; said forming station comprising: a frame including a die mounting portion and a stationary portion; said frame die mounting portion having said end forming die operably connected thereto, said die mounting portion in a normal working position extending generally transversely retaining said die axially aligned with said reciprocal ram; hinge means operably connecting said frame die mounting portion to said frame stationary portion pivotal from and to extending generally transversely; keeper means selectively engageable between said frame die mounting and stationary portions when said die mounting portion is pivoted to extend generally transversely for retaining said die mounting portion extending generally transversely and in said normal working position, said keeper means being selectively disengageable for permitting said pivotal Movement of said die mounting portion from and to extending generally transversely supported on said hinge means; pressure means operably connected selectively effectively actionable between said frame die mounting and stationary portions when said die mounting portion is in said normal working position for exerting generally axial rigidifying forces between said die mounting and stationary portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
235 words
In an end forming station for metallic can body formers and the like, the can body former being of the type having an axially reciprocal ram carrying a metallic can body on a ram end to and from an end forming die of said forming station for reforming an end of said can body generally axially against said end forming die; said forming station comprising: a frame including a die mounting portion and a stationary portion; said frame die mounting portion having said end forming die operably connected thereto, said die mounting portion in a normal working position extending generally transversely retaining said die axially aligned with said reciprocal ram; hinge means operably connecting said frame die mounting portion to said frame stationary portion pivotal from and to extending generally transversely; keeper means selectively engageable between said frame die mounting and stationary portions when said die mounting portion is pivoted to extend generally transversely for retaining said die mounting portion extending generally transversely and in said normal working position, said keeper means being selectively disengageable for permitting said pivotal Movement of said die mounting portion from and to extending generally transversely supported on said hinge means; pressure means operably connected selectively effectively actionable between said frame die mounting and stationary portions when said die mounting portion is in said normal working position for exerting generally axial rigidifying forces between said die mounting and stationary portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
An end forming station as defined in claim 3 in which said pressure means is operably connected selectively effectively actionable between said frame die mounting and stationary portions adjacent each of said hinge means and said keeper means when said die mounting portion is in said normal working position for exerting said generally axial rigidifying forces between said die mounting and stationary portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
90 words
An end forming station as defined in claim 3 in which said pressure means is operably connected selectively effectively actionable between said frame die mounting and stationary portions adjacent each of said hinge means and said keeper means when said die mounting portion is in said normal working position for exerting said generally axial rigidifying forces between said die mounting and stationary portions, each of said pressure means including a selectively threadably adjustable pressure pin effectively exerting axial forces between said die mounting and stationary portions upon threaded movement thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
69 words
An end forming station as defined in claim 3 in which said hinge means include means thereon also connecting said frame die mounting portion to said frame stationary portion with at least part thereof movable generally rectilinearly transversely when said die mounting portion is pivotally moved to extending generally transversely, said generally rectilinear transverse movement moving said die mounting portion part transversely to and from said normal working position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
205 words
An end forming station as defined in claim 3 in which said hinge means include means thereon also connecting said frame die mounting portion to said frame stationary portion with at least part thereof movable generally rectilinearly transversely when said die mounting portion is pivotally moved to extending generally transversely, said generally rectilinear transverse movement moving said die mounting portion part transversely to and from said normal working position; in which said keeper means includes stationary engagement members secured to one of said die mounting portion part and stationary portion engageable with the other of said die mounting portion part and stationary portion upon said die mounting portion part being moved in said generally rectilinear transverse movement into said normal working position and disengageable upon said die mounting portion part being moved in said generally rectilinear transverse movement from said normal working position permitting said die mounting portion pivotal movement; and in which said pressure means is operably connected selectively effectively actionable between said frame die mounting and stationary portions adjacent each of said hinge means and said keeper means when said die mounting portion is in said normal working position for exerting said generally axial rigidifying forces between said die mounting and stationary portions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
209 words
An end forming station as defined in claim 3 in which said hinge means include means thereon also connecting said frame die mounting portion to said frame stationary portion with at least part thereof movable generally rectilinearly transversely when said die mounting portion is pivotally moved to extending generally transversely, said generally rectilinear transverse movement moving said die mounting portion part transversely to and from said normal working position; in which said keeper means includes at least two pins secured to said frame die mounting portion part and projecting generally transversely when said die mounting portion extends generally transversely, said pins being engageable with saId frame stationary portion when said die mounting portion part is moved in said generally rectilinear transverse movement into said normal working position; and in which said pressure means is operably connected selectively effectively actionable between said frame die mounting and stationary portions adjacent each of said hinge means and said keeper means when said die mounting portion is in said normal working position for exerting said generally axial rigidifying forces between said die mounting and stationary portions, each of said pressure means including a selectively threadably adjustable pressure pin effectively exerting axial forces between said die mounting and stationary portions upon threaded movement thereof.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-12 | 1977-05-14 | 1977-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-12 | 1981-05-14 | 1981-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-12 | 1985-05-14 | 1985-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |