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Method of and apparatus for severing profiled strips of metallic material
Assignee: Mecapec SA
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Filing: 1986-09-10
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Granted: 1988-08-09
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Expires: 2006-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A running strand of hot steel stock is severed at desired intervals by two knives which are located in a common plane and are mounted in a common holder movable transversely of the advancing strand by a double-acting hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder and piston assembly. The holder for the knives is coupled to the strand prior to start of the severing operation, and one of the knives is thereupon caused to penetrate into the material of the strand to be retracted prior to penetration, or simultaneously with penetration, of the other knife which operates in the same plane so that the stock is severed without the formation of burrs, fins or similar irregularities.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl Rimmele
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:25
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23D; B23D23/00; B23D35/00; B23D35/001; B23D25/00; B23D25/02; B23D25/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/04; Y10T83/0515; Y10T83/0581; Y10T83/465; Y10T83/4746; Y10T83/4757; Y10T83/476; Y10T83/4763; Y10T83/869; Y10T83/8769; Y10T83/8772
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A method of severing a strand of heated metallic stock, particularly a profiled steel stock, which advances along a predetermined path, with a severing unit consisting of first and second knives which are disposed at opposite sides of the path, comprising the steps of advancing the knives with the strand; moving one of the knives transversely of the path and into the material of the moving strand so that the one knife penetrates into and partially severs the strand in a predetermined plane; and moving the other knife in said plane into the strand so that the other knife penetrates into and at least substantially completes the severing of the strand in said plane.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
114 words
A method of severing a strand of heated metallic stock, particularly a profiled steel stock, which advances along a predetermined path, with a severing unit consisting of first and second knives which are disposed at opposite sides of the path, comprising the steps of advancing the knives with the strand; moving one of the knives transversely of the path and into the material of the moving strand so that the one knife penetrates into and partially severs the strand in a predetermined plane; and moving the other knife in said plane into the strand so that the other knife penetrates into and at least substantially completes the severing of the strand in said plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said path is substantially horizontal and the one knife is moved into the strand from above.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said path is substantially horizontal and the one knife is moved into the strand from below.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said advancing step includes mounting the knives in a holder and coupling the holder to the strand.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the moving steps include moving the knives by a fluid-operated motor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
117 words
Apparatus for severing a strand of heated metallic stock, particularly a profiled steel stock, comprising means for moving the strand along a predetermined path; a severing unit consisting of first and second knives disposed at opposite sides of said path; means for effecting a movement of the knives with the advancing strand so that the knives are located in common plane extending transversely of said path; and means for moving said knives seriatim into the material of the strand so that one of the knives penetrates into and partially severs the strand in said plane and the other of said knives thereupon penetrates into and at least substantially completes the severing of the strand in said plane.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
117 words
Apparatus for severing a strand of heated metallic stock, particularly a profiled steel stock, comprising means for moving the strand along a predetermined path; a severing unit consisting of first and second knives disposed at opposite sides of said path; means for effecting a movement of the knives with the advancing strand so that the knives are located in common plane extending transversely of said path; and means for moving said knives seriatim into the material of the strand so that one of the knives penetrates into and partially severs the strand in said plane and the other of said knives thereupon penetrates into and at least substantially completes the severing of the strand in said plane.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said path is substantially horizontal, said first and second knives being respectively located above and below said path prior to movement into the material of the strand.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said moving means comprises a holder for said knives and motor means for moving the knives through the medium of said holder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 8, wherein said movement effecting means comprises a device for separably coupling said holder to the strand.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 8, further comprising means for articulately connecting said holder to said motor means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 6, wherein at least said first knife has a substantially concave cutting edge.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 11, wherein said cutting edge is dull.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 11, wherein said first knife has a wedge-like portion adjacent to and tapering toward said cutting edge.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 6, wherein at least said first knife has a substantially circular outline.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 6, wherein at least said first knife has a polygonal outline, particularly a square or rectangular outline.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus of claim 6, wherein at least said first knife has an opening and said moving means includes a holder and means for securing the first knife to said holder, said securing means extending into said opening.
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