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Activation assembly for a press apparatus

US10427207B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 2016
Grant dateOct 1, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53996
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A press apparatus includes a press assembly and an activation assembly. The press assembly includes a plurality of dies. The plurality of dies defines a center opening for receiving a work piece. The central opening defines a central longitudinal axis. The activation assembly is adapted to actuate the press assembly. The activation assembly includes a first switch and a second switch. The second switch includes a capacitive touch surface that faces in a direction toward the central longitudinal axis of the press assembly.

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