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US3802247A
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Multiple press apparatus
Assignee: Baird Corp
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Filing: 1972-11-27
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Granted: 1974-04-09
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Expires: 1992-11-27
Abstract
Abstract A compact and versatile apparatus for performing a plurality of press operations on a machine which fabricates parts from continuously fed stock. Compactness is attained on each side of the stock by consolidating a sequence of independent tool driving slides into a common housing structure which is continuously affixable to the machine at any location along the process line. Within each housing structure, versatility is attained by providing interchangeable mounting locations for slides of incrementally varying mounting pitch. Support members are extendable to translate press loads from driving shafts and are interchangeably mountable with the slides.
Inventors
- 👤 G Karsnak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:42
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21J; B21J9/00; B21J9/02; B21J9/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A gang slide assembly for operating in complementary pairs to perform a plurality of press operations across a process line on a machine which fabricates parts from continuous stock moving along the process line, said gang slide assembly comprising: a master housing including mounting means for securing to the machine; a plurality of reciprocable slides detachably retained on said master housing, each said slide being operable in a direction perpendicular to the process line and having standardized holding means for securing tooling; and actuating means for independently driving each said slide from the machine, said gang slide assembly being mountable on the machine to one side of the process line and being operable thereacross compatibly with a second gang slide assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A gang slide assembly for operating in complementary pairs to perform a plurality of press operations across a process line on a machine which fabricates parts from continuous stock moving along the process line, said gang slide assembly comprising: a master housing including mounting means for securing to the machine; a plurality of reciprocable slides detachably retained on said master housing, each said slide being operable in a direction perpendicular to the process line and having standardized holding means for securing tooling; and actuating means for independently driving each said slide from the machine, said gang slide assembly being mountable on the machine to one side of the process line and being operable thereacross compatibly with a second gang slide assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The gang slide assembly of claim 1 wherein said master housing includes support members, each said support member being extendable to a drive shaft for translating press loads therefrom to the machine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The gang slide assembly of claim 1 wherein said master housing includes a groove and each said slide is retained in a gib base having a key, said keys being compatibly configured to engage said groove in aligning said slides relative to the process line.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
The gang slide assembly of claim 3 wherein support members extend from said master housing to translate press loads from a drive shaft to the machine, each said support member having a key, said keys on said support members being compatibly configured to engage said groove in aligning said support members relative to the shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
70 words
The gang slide assembly of claim 1 wherein said master housing includes a tongue and bolt clearance holes separated at a pitch distance along the longitudinal axis of said tongue, said bolt clearance holes being available as interchangeable mounting locations for said slides and said mounting means, said tongue being compatibly configured to engage a T-slot on the machine in locating said gang slide assembly continuously along the process line.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
76 words
The gang slide assembly of claim 5 wherein said slides are retained in gib bases, each said gib base having a mounting pitch along the longitudinal axis of said tongue, said mounting pitches being variable incrementally in multiples of said pitch distance, each said gib base having a threaded hole into each increment of mounting pitch, said gib bases being retained to said master housing with bolts passing through said clearance holes into said threaded holes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
106 words
The gang slide assembly of claim 6 wherein support members extend from said master housing to translate press loads from a drive shaft to the machine, each said support member having a mounting pitch along the longitudinal axis of said tongue, said mounting pitches of said support members being variable incrementally in multiples of saiD pitch distance, each said support member having a mounting hole through each increment of mounting pitch, said bolt clearance holes being available as interchangeable mounting locations for said support members with said support members being retained to said master housing by bolts passing through said mounting holes and said clearance holes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
165 words
The gang slide assembly of claim 1 wherein said master housing includes a tongue, a groove and bolt clearance holes separated at a pitch distance along the longitudinal axis of said tongue, said bolt clearance holes being available as interchangeable mounting locations for said slides and said mounting means, said tongue being compatibly configured to engage a T-slot on the machine in locating said gang slide assembly continuously along the process line; and each said slide is retained in a gib base, each said gib base having a key and a mounting pitch along the longitudinal axis of said tongue, said keys being compatibly configured to engage said groove in aligning said slides relative to the process line and said mounting pitches being variable incrementally in multiples of said pitch distance, each said gib base having a threaded hole into each increment of mounting pitch, said gib bases being retained to said master housing with bolts passing through said clearance holes into said threaded holes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
131 words
The gang slide assembly of claim 8 wherein support members extend from said master housing to translate press loads from a drive shaft to the machine, each said support member having a key and a mounting pitch along the longitudinal axis of said tongue, said keys on said support members being compatibly configured to engage said groove in aligning said support members relative to the shaft and said mounting pitches of said support members being variable incrementally in multiples of said pitch distance, each said support member having a mounting hole through each increment of mounting pitch, said clearance holes being available as interchangeable mounting locations for said support members with said support members being retained to said master housing by bolts passing through said mounting holes and said clearance holes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The gang slide assembly of claim 8 wherein a mounting plate comprises said master housing, said mounting plate having said tongue and said groove superposed on opposite sides along a coincident axis.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-04-08 | 1977-10-08 | 1978-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-08 | 1981-10-08 | 1982-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-08 | 1985-10-08 | 1986-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |