US4580329A — Processing machine for workpieces

Claim 1

Independent Claim 190 words

Workpiece processing machine, comprising a stationary main frame (10) having at least one main processing plane (G, H), worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) arranged on the one side of this main processing plane (G, H) with their axes substantially parallel with the main processing plane (G, H), mounted in the stationary main frame (10) and connected with one another for drive, securing means (14) arranged on the other side of the main processing plane for the securing of processing units (25, 29) on the stationary main frame (10), and--allocated to each worm shaft (15, 16, 17, 18)--at least one main power take-off position (15a, 16a, 17a, 18a) for the drive connection of a processing unit (25, 29) with the respective worm shaft (15, 16, 17, 18) through a worm wheel (22) meshing with the worm shaft, with a worm wheel axis perpendicular to the main processing plane (G, H), at least three said worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) connected for drive being arranged along mutually adjoining sides of a polygonal line, a workpiece passage (11a, 12a) being provided in the processing plane (G, H) within the polygonal line.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 190 words

Workpiece processing machine, comprising a stationary main frame (10) having at least one main processing plane (G, H), worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) arranged on the one side of this main processing plane (G, H) with their axes substantially parallel with the main processing plane (G, H), mounted in the stationary main frame (10) and connected with one another for drive, securing means (14) arranged on the other side of the main processing plane for the securing of processing units (25, 29) on the stationary main frame (10), and--allocated to each worm shaft (15, 16, 17, 18)--at least one main power take-off position (15a, 16a, 17a, 18a) for the drive connection of a processing unit (25, 29) with the respective worm shaft (15, 16, 17, 18) through a worm wheel (22) meshing with the worm shaft, with a worm wheel axis perpendicular to the main processing plane (G, H), at least three said worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) connected for drive being arranged along mutually adjoining sides of a polygonal line, a workpiece passage (11a, 12a) being provided in the processing plane (G, H) within the polygonal line.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 29 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 1, characterised in that the worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) are arranged along at least three sides of a rectangular polygonal line.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 26 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 2, characterised in that the worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) are arranged along the four sides of a rectangle.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 84 words

Workpiece processing machine to claim 1, characterised in that each main power take-off position (15a, 16a, 17a, 18a) is constantly occupied, irrespective of the presence of a pertinent processing unit (25), with a worm wheel (22) and an associated worm wheel shaft (21) perpendicular to the main processing plane (G, H), the worm wheel shaft (21) comprising in the region of the main processing plane (G, H) a coupling device (24) for the coupling of a counter-coupling device (24') of a processing unit (25).

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 78 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 1, characterised in that the main processing plane (G, H) is defined by at least one main processing panel (11, 12) which carries the securing means (14) for the attachment of at least one processing unit (25) and comprises, at an associated main power take-off position (15a, 16a, 17a, 18a) a hole for the passage of the drive connection between the respective worm shaft (15, 16, 17) and the processing unit (25).

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 41 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 5, characterised in that the holes on the main power take-off position (15a, 16a, 17a, 18a) is closed by one of a worm wheel (22), a worm wheel shaft (21), and a coupling device (24).

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 26 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 1, characterised in that the worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) are connected with one another by bevel gears (20).

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 31 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 7, characterised in that four worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) are connected with one another by a total of three bevel wheel drives (20).

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 30 words

Workpiece processing machine especially according to claim 1, characterised in that the worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) are driven by a plurality of drive motors (26) running in synchronism.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 31 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 9, characterised in that a drive motor (26) is allocated to each of the two mutually remote ends of at least one worm shaft (15).

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 25 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 9, characterised in that the drive motors (26) are hydraulic motors driven from a common pressure supply unit (27).

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 39 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 1, characterised in that the workpiece passage (11a, 12a,) is substantially rectangular, the defining sides of the rectangular workpiece passage (11a, 12a) being substantially parallel to the worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18).

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 209 words

Workpiece processing machine, comprising a stationary main frame (10) having at least one main processing plane (G, H), worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) arranged on the one side of this main processing plane (G, H) with their axes substantially parallel with the main processing plane (G, H), mounted in the stationary main frame (10) and connected with one another for drive, securing means (14) arranged on the other side of the main processing plane for the securing of processing units (25, 29) on the stationary main frame (10), and--allocated to each worm shaft (15, 16, 17, 18)--at least one main power take-off position (15a, 16a, 17a, 18a) for the drive connection of a processing unit (25, 29) with the respective worm shaft (15, 16, 17, 18) through a worm wheel (22) meshing with the worm shaft, with a worm wheel axis perpendicular to the main processing plane (G, H), said at least three worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) connected for drive being arranged along mutually adjoining sides of a polygonal line, main power take-off positions (16a, 17a, 18a) being arranged to both sides of at least one of the worm shafts (16, 17, 18) when considering the main processing plane (G, H) in a direction perpendicular thereto.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 209 words

Workpiece processing machine, comprising a stationary main frame (10) having at least one main processing plane (G, H), worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) arranged on the one side of this main processing plane (G, H) with their axes substantially parallel with the main processing plane (G, H), mounted in the stationary main frame (10) and connected with one another for drive, securing means (14) arranged on the other side of the main processing plane for the securing of processing units (25, 29) on the stationary main frame (10), and--allocated to each worm shaft (15, 16, 17, 18)--at least one main power take-off position (15a, 16a, 17a, 18a) for the drive connection of a processing unit (25, 29) with the respective worm shaft (15, 16, 17, 18) through a worm wheel (22) meshing with the worm shaft, with a worm wheel axis perpendicular to the main processing plane (G, H), said at least three worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) connected for drive being arranged along mutually adjoining sides of a polygonal line, main power take-off positions (16a, 17a, 18a) being arranged to both sides of at least one of the worm shafts (16, 17, 18) when considering the main processing plane (G, H) in a direction perpendicular thereto.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 56 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 13, characterised in that at least one main power take-off position (16a, 17a, 18a) on the one side of the worm shaft (16, 17, 18) is opposite to the gap between two main power take-off positions (16a, 17a, 18a) on the other side of the worm shafts (16, 17, 18).

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 28 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 1, characterised in that the worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) are arranged between two mutually parallel main processing planes (G, H).

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 45 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 15, characterised in that the main power take-off positions (15a, 16a, 17a, 18a) in the two main processing planes (G, H) are aligned with one another by pairs in the direction perpendicular to the main processing planes (G, H).

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 54 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 16, characterised in that a common worm wheel (22) and a common worm wheel shaft (21), which are mounted with their ends each in a main processing panel (11, 12), are allocated to the main power take-off positions (15a, 16a, 17a, 18a) aligned with one another in pairs.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 207 words

Workpiece processing machine comprising a stationary main frame (10) having at least one main processing plane (G, H), worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) arranged on the one side of this main processing plane (G, H)) with their axes substantially parallel with the main processing plane (G, H), mounted in the stationary main frame (10) and connected with one another for drive, securing means (14) arranged on the other side of the main processing plane for the securing of processing units (25, 29) on the stationary main frame (10), and--allocated to each worm shaft (15, 16, 17, 18)--at least one main power take-off position (15a, 16a, 17a, 18a) for the drive connection of a processing unit (25, 29) with the respective worm shaft (15, 16, 17, 18) through a worm wheel (22) meshing with the worm shaft, with a worm wheel axis perpendicular to the main processing plane (G, H), at least three said worm shaft (15, 16, 17, 18) connected for drive being arranged along mutually adjoining sides of a polygonal line, at least one secondary power take-off position (16b, 17b, 18b) with a worm wheel axis parallel to the main processing plane is allocated to at least one of the work shaft (16, 17, 18).

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 207 words

Workpiece processing machine comprising a stationary main frame (10) having at least one main processing plane (G, H), worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) arranged on the one side of this main processing plane (G, H)) with their axes substantially parallel with the main processing plane (G, H), mounted in the stationary main frame (10) and connected with one another for drive, securing means (14) arranged on the other side of the main processing plane for the securing of processing units (25, 29) on the stationary main frame (10), and--allocated to each worm shaft (15, 16, 17, 18)--at least one main power take-off position (15a, 16a, 17a, 18a) for the drive connection of a processing unit (25, 29) with the respective worm shaft (15, 16, 17, 18) through a worm wheel (22) meshing with the worm shaft, with a worm wheel axis perpendicular to the main processing plane (G, H), at least three said worm shaft (15, 16, 17, 18) connected for drive being arranged along mutually adjoining sides of a polygonal line, at least one secondary power take-off position (16b, 17b, 18b) with a worm wheel axis parallel to the main processing plane is allocated to at least one of the work shaft (16, 17, 18).

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 70 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 18, characterised in that the secondary power take-off position (16b, 17b, 18b) is constantly occupied with a worm wheel (59) and an associated worm wheel shaft (58), irrespective of the presence of a pertinent processing unit, and this worm wheel shaft comprises at least at one end a coupling device for the coupling of a counter-coupling device of a processing unit or the like.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 52 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 18, characterised in that at least one secondary processing plane (I, K, L, M, N, O) is provided perpendicularly of the main processing plane (G, H) and in that at least one secondary power take-off position (16b, 17b, 18b) is allocated to this secondary processing plane.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 28 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 20, characterised in that the secondary processing plane (I, K, L, M, N, O) is formed by a secondary processing panel (60).

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 32 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 21, characterised in that securing means for the securing of a processing unit (61, 62, 69) or the like are provided on the secondary processing panel.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 22 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 22, characterised in that the secondary processing panel extends between two main processing panels (11, 12).

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 37 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 23, characterised in that at least two mutually associated edges of workpiece passages (11a, 12a) of two mutually parallel main processing panels (11, 12) are connected by a secondary processing panel.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 35 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 23, characterised in that at least two mutually associated outer circumferential edges of two main processing panels (11, 12) are connected by at least one secondary processing panel (60).

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 265 words

Workpiece processing machine comprising a stationary main frame (10) having at least one main processing plane (G, H), worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) arranged on the one side of this main processing plane (G, H) with their axes substantially parallel with the main frame (10) and connected with one another for drive, securing means (14) arranged on the other side of the main processing plane for the securing of processing units (25, 29) on the stationary main frame (10), and--allocated to each worm shaft (15, 16, 17, 18)--at least one main power take-off position (15a, 16a, 17a, 18a) for the drive connection of a processing unit (25, 29) with the respective worm shaft (15, 16, 17, 18) through a worm wheel (22) meshing with the worm shaft, with a worm wheel axis perpendicular to the main processing plane (G, H), at least three said worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) connected for drive being arranged along mutually adjoining side of a polygonal line, at least one (15) of the worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) being exposed with at least a part of its circumference on at least a part of its length to the outer space of the frame (10), in that on the main frame (10) parallel with the exposed section of the worm shaft (15) there is provided a linear guide (30) for a continuously displaceable and securable processing unit (29) and in that on this continuously displaceable processing unit (29) there is mounted at least one worm wheel (32) for engagement with the exposed section of the worm shaft (15).

Claim 30

Dependent Claim 265 words

Workpiece processing machine comprising a stationary main frame (10) having at least one main processing plane (G, H), worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) arranged on the one side of this main processing plane (G, H) with their axes substantially parallel with the main frame (10) and connected with one another for drive, securing means (14) arranged on the other side of the main processing plane for the securing of processing units (25, 29) on the stationary main frame (10), and--allocated to each worm shaft (15, 16, 17, 18)--at least one main power take-off position (15a, 16a, 17a, 18a) for the drive connection of a processing unit (25, 29) with the respective worm shaft (15, 16, 17, 18) through a worm wheel (22) meshing with the worm shaft, with a worm wheel axis perpendicular to the main processing plane (G, H), at least three said worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) connected for drive being arranged along mutually adjoining side of a polygonal line, at least one (15) of the worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) being exposed with at least a part of its circumference on at least a part of its length to the outer space of the frame (10), in that on the main frame (10) parallel with the exposed section of the worm shaft (15) there is provided a linear guide (30) for a continuously displaceable and securable processing unit (29) and in that on this continuously displaceable processing unit (29) there is mounted at least one worm wheel (32) for engagement with the exposed section of the worm shaft (15).

Claim 31

Dependent Claim 54 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 26, characterised in that the exposed worm shaft (15) is exposed in a direction parallel to the main processing plane (G, H) and in that the worm wheel (32) of the continuously displaceable processing unit (29) stands with an axis perpendicular to the main processing plane (G, H).

Claim 32

Dependent Claim 89 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 27, characterised in that the continuously displaceable processing unit (29) is of L-shaped formation, seen in the direction of the linear guide (30), with a first leg (29a) extending substantially transversely of the main processing plane (G, H), having guide elements for the guidance on the linear guide (30), and on which the worm wheel (32), meshing with the exposed worm shaft (15), of the continuously displaceable processing unit (29) is mounted and having a second leg (29b) extending substantially parallel with a

Claim 33

Dependent Claim 18 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 28, characterised in that the processing unit (29) comprises a punch press.

Claim 34

Dependent Claim 161 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 29, characterised in that in the second leg (29ba, 29bb) a press frame is formed having a first press frame post (29ba) adjoining the first leg (29a) and connected therewith and a second press frame part (29bb) apart from the first leg (29a) and connected with the first press frame part (29ba), at least one eccentric drive shaft (33) being mounted in the first press frame part (29ba) and connected for drive with the worm wheel (32), while furthermore in the first press frame part (29ba) a ram guide (35) for a press ram (36) is arranged in the longitudinal direction of the second leg (29b), while furthermore in the ram guide (35) a press ram (36) is displaceably guide, while furthermore the press ram (36) is connected through at least one connecting rod (37) with the eccentric drive shaft (33), and a press table (38) is arranged on the second press frame part (29bb).

Claim 35

Dependent Claim 36 words

Workpiece processing machine especially according to claim 30, characterised in that the second press frame part (29bb) is connected with the first press frame part (29ba) by distance pieces (50) and tie rods (49) under prestress.

Claim 36

Dependent Claim 26 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 31, characterised in that the distance pieces (50) are distance sleeves which are penetrated each by a tie rod (49).

Claim 37

Dependent Claim 24 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 31, characterised in that the tie rods (49) extend over the entire length of the second leg (29b).

Claim 38

Dependent Claim 31 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 30, characterised in that the eccentric drive shaft (33) is arranged axially parallel with the worm wheel (32) of the continuously displaceable processing unit (29).

Claim 39

Dependent Claim 68 words

Workpiece processing machine especially according to claim 30, characterised in that an end of the eccentric drive shaft (33) remote from the worm wheel shaft (31) of the continuously displaceable processing unit (29) is connected with an additional motor (34), especially a hydraulic motor, which may be connected to the same pressure supply unit (27) as the drive motors (26) of the worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18).

Claim 40

Dependent Claim 42 words

Workpiece processing machine especially according to claim 30, characterised in that a tool clamping plate (39, 44) is arranged displaceably in the working direction of the press ram (36) at least one of the press ram (36) and the press table (38).

Claim 41

Dependent Claim 34 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 36, characterised in that the tool clamping plate (39, 44) is displaceable by a wedge plate (40) displaceable transversely of the working direction of the press ram (36).

Claim 42

Dependent Claim 21 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 37, characterised in that the wedge plate (40) is displaceable by a spindle drive (41).

Claim 43

Dependent Claim 29 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 38, characterised in that a spindle drive motor (42), especially a hydraulic spindle drive motor (42), is associated with the spindle drive (41).

Claim 44

Dependent Claim 74 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 37, characterised in that the tool clamping plate (38, 44) is connected with the respective one of the press ram (36) and the press table (38) by at least one presser spring (43) which holds the tool clamping plate (39, 44) in engagement with the wedge plate (40) and the wedge plate in engagement with the respective one of the press ram (36) and the press table (38).

Claim 45

Dependent Claim 47 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 38, characterised by clamping means for clamping the tool clamping plate (39, 44) with respect to the wedge plate (40) and the wedge plate (40) with respect to the respective one of the press ram (36) and the press table (38).

Claim 46

Dependent Claim 43 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 28, characterised in that the exposed worm shaft (15) runs horizontally along the upper edge of the main processing panel (11, 12) and in that the second leg (29b) hangs downwards starting from the first leg (29a).

Claim 47

Dependent Claim 28 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 42, characterised in that the second leg (29b) is mounted on a support track (45) extending parallel with the linear guide (30).

Claim 48

Dependent Claim 46 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 43, characterised in that for the mounting of the second leg (29b) on the support track (45) the second leg (29b) is provided with at least one support shoe (47) and at least one roller bearing (46) of adjustable height.

Claim 49

Dependent Claim 30 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 28, characterised in that the first leg (29a) and the second leg (29b) are produced as separate construction units and connected with one another.

Claim 50

Dependent Claim 52 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 30, characterised in that at least one of the first press frame part (29ba) and the second press frame part (29bb) is assembled from sandwich parts (B, C, D), at least one of said press ram (36) and said press table (38) being variable in width.

Claim 51

Dependent Claim 30 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 28, characterised in that at least one additional power take-off position (51) for a further processing unit is fitted on the first leg (29a).

Claim 52

Dependent Claim 39 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 1, characterised in that the stationary main frame is formed essentially by two main processing panels (11, 12) forming main processing planes (G, H), which are connected with one another by distance members.

Claim 53

Dependent Claim 40 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 48, characterised in that the distance members are formed at least partially by panels (60) perpendicular to the main processing panels (11, 12), which define secondary processing planes (I, K, L, M, N, O).

Claim 54

Dependent Claim 30 words

Workpiece processing machine especially according to claim 1, characterised in that the stationary main frame (10) is formed at least partially as a hollow frame accommodating an oil bath (75).

Claim 55

Dependent Claim 26 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 50, characterised in that the oil bath (75) reaches at least as far as the highest horizontal worm shaft (15).

Claim 56

Dependent Claim 28 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 1, characterised by at least one feed unit (64) feeding one of wire and strip materials and preceding a stamping press (29).

Claim 57

Dependent Claim 31 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 52, characterised in that the feed unit (64) is driven through one of the power take-off positions (17a) by one of the worm shafts (17).

Claim 58

Dependent Claim 28 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 52, characterised in that the feed unit (64) is designed for a feed direction parallel to the main processing plane (G, H).

Claim 59

Dependent Claim 27 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 52, characterised in that the feed unit 64 is designed for a feed perpendicular to the main processing plane (G, H).

Claim 60

Dependent Claim 44 words

Workpiece processing machine especially according to claim 1, characterised by intermediate feed devices (61, 62) for the transport of the sections cut off from one of the strip (28, 28') and wire materials from one processing position (29) to a further processing position (X).

Claim 61

Dependent Claim 40 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 56, characterised in that an intermediate feed device (61, 62) is formed for the transport of the sections cut off from one of the strip and wire materials through the workpiece passage (11a, 12a).

Claim 62

Dependent Claim 59 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 57, characterised in that an intermediate feed device (61, 62) is formed for the transport of the sections cut off from one of the strip and wire materials from the one main processing plane (H) to the other main processing plane (G) and is driven from a secondary power take-off positions (16a, 17a).

Claim 63

Dependent Claim 96 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 1 characterised in that at least one processing unit (68) connected to a specific power take-off position is arranged continuously displaceably on the frame (10) and is connected with a power take-off position (18b) through an adjustable gear drive system (70, 71, 72) comprising a group of at least three gears in series namely two terminal gears and a middle gear, said terminal gears meshing with said middle gear and being mounted with their respective axes in respective carriers mounted for swinging movement about the axis of said middle gear.

Claim 64

Dependent Claim 22 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 1, characterised in that at least one processing unit (25) is formed as a bending unit.

Claim 65

Dependent Claim 22 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 1, characterised in that at least one processing unit is formed as a welding unit (52).

Claim 66

Dependent Claim 27 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 1, characterised in that at least one processing unit (54) is formed as one of a drilling unit and milling unit.

Claim 67

Dependent Claim 22 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 1, characterised in that at least one processing unit (54) is formed as a thread-cutting unit.

Claim 68

Dependent Claim 29 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 1, characterised in that at least one processing unit (54) is connected to a power take-off position (16a) through an angle drive (55).

Claim 69

Dependent Claim 43 words

Workpiece processing machine especially according to claim 4, characterised in that the coupling device (24) of a worm wheel shaft (21) is formed as one of a cruciform slot and cruciform rib, the point of crossing of which coincides with the shaft axis.

Claim 70

Dependent Claim 65 words

Workpiece processing machine especially according to claim 4, characterised in that the worm wheel shaft (21) consists of two half shafts (21a, 21b) which are aligned and connected fast in rotation with one another and with the worm wheel (22) by the undivided worm wheel (22) and are mounted outside the worm wheel (22) by bearing arrangement (23) in the main processing panels (11, 12).

Claim 71

Dependent Claim 51 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 66, characterised in that the half shafts (21a, 21b) are dimensioned such that they can be introduced in opposite directions through the respective bearing arrangement (23) into engagement with the worm wheel (22) held in the working position in relation to the worm shaft (15).

Claim 72

Dependent Claim 24 words

Workpiece processing machine especially according to claim 1, characterised in that the stationary main frame (10) is stabilised by an external support frame (78).

Claim 73

Dependent Claim 32 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 68, characterised in that the support frame (78) is the carrier of at least one of a contact guard cladding and a sound protection cladding (87).

Claim 74

Dependent Claim 20 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 69, characterised in that said at least one of said claddings (87) is transparent.

Claim 75

Dependent Claim 22 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 69, characterised in that said at least one of said claddings (87) is displaceable by sections.

Claim 76

Dependent Claim 58 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 68, characterised in that the stationary main frame (10) comprises floor support beams (13) extending transversely of the main plane and in that the support frame (78) is connected with the floor support beams (13) in the region of their free ends and with the main frame (10) in its upper region.

Claim 77

Dependent Claim 114 words

Workpiece processing machine especially according to claim 68, characterised in that the support frame (78) comprises at least two guide beams (81, 82, 83, 84) arranged above the stationary frame (10) and extending parallel with the main processing planes (G, H), and in that at least one transverse beam (85) extending transversely of the main processing plane (G, H) and displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the guide beams (81, 82, 83, 84) is guided on these guide beams (81, 82, 83, 84), and in that on this transverse beam (85) there is arranged at least one hoist and conveyor means (86) for the handling of processing units in the region of the machine.

Claim 78

Dependent Claim 33 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 73, characterised in that the hoist and conveyor means (86) is mobile along the transverse beam (85), that is perpendicularly of the main processing plane (G, H).

Claim 79

Dependent Claim 59 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 73, characterised in that where two main processing planes (G, H) are present the support frame (78) for each main processing plane (G, H) comprises two guide beams (81, 82) and (83, 84) and at least one transverse beam (85), extending between these guide beams, each with a hoist and conveyor means (86).

Claim 80

Dependent Claim 79 words

Workpiece processing machine especially according to claim 1, characterised in that a frame beam (77) extending along a worm shaft (15) comprises at least one beam segment (77a, 77b, 77c) pivotable about the worm shaft (15), in which there is mounted at least one worm wheel shaft with a worm wheel engaging in the worm shaft (15) and with at least one power take-off position and on which securing means are provided for at least one processing unit (25).

Claim 81

Dependent Claim 36 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 1, characterised in that the tooth tips (22e) of the worm wheel (22) are of partial arc form and adapted to the worm root diameter of the worm shaft (15).

Claim 82

Dependent Claim 28 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 5, characterised in that two mutually parallel main processing panels each defining a main processing plane are formed by an integral casting.

Claim 83

Dependent Claim 28 words

Workpiece processing machine according to claim 79, characterised in that the mountings (19) for the worm shafts (15, 16, 17, 18) in the casting are formed integrally therewith.

Claim 84

Dependent Claim 211 words

Workpiece processing machine, comprising a stationary main frame (10) having at least one main processing plane (G), a drive system including at least one worm shaft (15) arranged on the one side of this main processing plane (G) with its axis substantially parallel with the main processing plane (G) mounted in the stationary main frame (10), securing means (14) arranged on the other side of said main processing plane (G) for the securing of processing units (25, 29) on the stationary frame (10), said processing unit (25, 29) being drivingly connectable with said drive system, at least one subframe (77a, 77b, 77c) being mounted with respect to said stationary main frame (10) about an axis coincident with the axis of said worm shaft (15), said subframe (77a, 77b, 77c) being provided with a subframe processing plane, said subframe processing plane being provided with securing means (14) arranged on the side of said subframe processing plane which is remote from said worm shaft (15), at least one power take-off position being provided within said subframe processing plane for the drive connection of a processing unit (25) with said worm shaft (15) through a worm wheel meshing with said worm shaft (15) with the worm wheel axis perpendicular to said subframe processing plane.

Claim 85

Dependent Claim 211 words

Workpiece processing machine, comprising a stationary main frame (10) having at least one main processing plane (G), a drive system including at least one worm shaft (15) arranged on the one side of this main processing plane (G) with its axis substantially parallel with the main processing plane (G) mounted in the stationary main frame (10), securing means (14) arranged on the other side of said main processing plane (G) for the securing of processing units (25, 29) on the stationary frame (10), said processing unit (25, 29) being drivingly connectable with said drive system, at least one subframe (77a, 77b, 77c) being mounted with respect to said stationary main frame (10) about an axis coincident with the axis of said worm shaft (15), said subframe (77a, 77b, 77c) being provided with a subframe processing plane, said subframe processing plane being provided with securing means (14) arranged on the side of said subframe processing plane which is remote from said worm shaft (15), at least one power take-off position being provided within said subframe processing plane for the drive connection of a processing unit (25) with said worm shaft (15) through a worm wheel meshing with said worm shaft (15) with the worm wheel axis perpendicular to said subframe processing plane.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1989-04-07	1989-10-07	1990-04-08	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1993-04-07	1993-10-07	1994-04-08	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	1997-04-07	1997-10-07	1998-04-08	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Processing machine for workpieces

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