US4050283A
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Method and apparatus for forging bevel gears
Assignee: BLW Praezisionsschmiede GmbH
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Filing: 1975-06-12
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Granted: 1977-09-27
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Expires: 1995-06-12
Abstract
Abstract Helical or spiral bevel gears are forged from powdered material in a mold ving a stationary die in which a cavity is provided with an interior gear configuration conforming to the desired gear blank to be forged. An ejector rod is movably mounted within the stationary die along its central axis and is provided with means which cause its stroke to have an axial and rotary movement corresponding to the pitch of the teeth on the gear. The front edge of the ejector rod is provided with means forming a key-lock arrangement with the gear blank, thereby simultaneously rotating the gear out of the die on its ejection stroke.
Inventors
- 👤 Franz Schober
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:16
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22F; B22F5/00; B22F5/08; B22F5/085; B21; B21J; B21J13/00; B21J13/08; B21J13/14; B21K; B21K1/00; B21K1/28; B21K1/30; B21K1/305; B22F2998/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49462; Y10T29/49467
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
Apparatus for forging helical-toothed or spiral-toothed gear elements comprising a mold having an axially movable die and a stationary die, said stationary die having a peripheral wall and a bottom wall of an internal configuration for forming the teeth of said gear elements, an ejector pin mounted to extend freely through the bottom wall of said stationary die along the central axis thereof, the front face of said ejector pin being provided with means for forming a cooperating keying means with the gear being formed and means for supporting said ejector pin in fixed position during formation of said gear element and for axially and rotationally moving said ejector into said die on completion thereof, said means for moving said ejector pin including means for limiting said movement to a vector corresponding to the pitch of the teeth formed on said gear, thereby simultaneously rotating and ejecting said gear from the stationary die.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
Apparatus for forging helical-toothed or spiral-toothed gear elements comprising a mold having an axially movable die and a stationary die, said stationary die having a peripheral wall and a bottom wall of an internal configuration for forming the teeth of said gear elements, an ejector pin mounted to extend freely through the bottom wall of said stationary die along the central axis thereof, the front face of said ejector pin being provided with means for forming a cooperating keying means with the gear being formed and means for supporting said ejector pin in fixed position during formation of said gear element and for axially and rotationally moving said ejector into said die on completion thereof, said means for moving said ejector pin including means for limiting said movement to a vector corresponding to the pitch of the teeth formed on said gear, thereby simultaneously rotating and ejecting said gear from the stationary die.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein said ejector is suspended below said lower die and is supported in its lower position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus, according to claim 2, wherein said ejector is supported within a cylindrical bushing and is provided with radially extending projections, said bushing being provided with an arcuate slot receiving said projections corresponding to the pitch of the teeth of the gear to be forged.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus, according to claim 3, wherein said radial projections are formed by a pin freely insertable in a transverse hole formed in said ejector, the ends of said pins being removably mounted in said passage.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein said ejector comprises a hollow cylindrical rod, an auxiliary ejector located within the bore of said rod, said auxiliary ejector being movable axially within said rod in relation to said rod so as to protrude during the retracting movement of the first ejector.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
156 words
In the method for forging helical-toothed or spiral-toothed gear elements in a die press having a movable die and a stationary die with peripheral walls and a bottom wall, said stationary die formed with an internal configuration conforming to the teeth of a gear element to be forged, comprising the steps of suspending an ejector within said die along its central axis and below its floor, providing on the front face of said ejector means for forming a cooperating key and keyway with the gear to be forged, maintaining said ejector in a fixed position so that the front face forms a portion of said stationary die and axially and rotationally moving said ejector into said die in a vector corresponding to the pitch of the teeth to be formed on said gear after completion of the forging to thereafter cause said cooperating key and keyway to rotate and remove said gear, from said stationary die.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
156 words
In the method for forging helical-toothed or spiral-toothed gear elements in a die press having a movable die and a stationary die with peripheral walls and a bottom wall, said stationary die formed with an internal configuration conforming to the teeth of a gear element to be forged, comprising the steps of suspending an ejector within said die along its central axis and below its floor, providing on the front face of said ejector means for forming a cooperating key and keyway with the gear to be forged, maintaining said ejector in a fixed position so that the front face forms a portion of said stationary die and axially and rotationally moving said ejector into said die in a vector corresponding to the pitch of the teeth to be formed on said gear after completion of the forging to thereafter cause said cooperating key and keyway to rotate and remove said gear, from said stationary die.
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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) | 1980-09-26 | 1981-03-28 | 1981-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-26 | 1985-03-28 | 1985-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-26 | 1989-03-28 | 1989-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |