Drive assembly for conversion system
US10352385B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D24/005
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conversion system wherein a crankshaft drives the motion of the tooling assemblies within a number of lanes is provided. The crankshaft is structured to move the tooling assemblies associated with less than the total number of lanes. That is, for example, a four lane conversion press could include two crankshafts each actuating the tooling assemblies of two lanes. In an exemplary embodiment, each lane has a single associated crankshaft. The conversion system includes a multiple press drive assembly with a clutch/brake assembly and a flywheel assembly. The clutch/brake assembly is structured to suspend operation of the press units while the flywheel assembly stores energy in a flywheel. When operation of the press units is restarted, energy from the flywheel aids the motor in bringing the press units to an operating speed.
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