Embossing drive mechanism for an automatic embossing system
US4378733A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 1980 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/387
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatic embossing system, having punch and die wheels respectively carrying axially aligned associated punches and dies disposed about their perimeters, is provided with an improved drive mechanism for actuation of a desired punch and die pair to emboss a card disposed therebetween. The drive mechanism includes a pair of bail arms driven in continuous oscillation by a uniquely shaped cam, each bail arm carrying an adjustably mounted solenoid actuated interposer. By firing the solenoid, the interposers are disposed between driving surfaces of the respectively associated bail arms so as to engage the driving ends of the punch and die pair. The interposer structures are independently adjustable, thereby permitting ease of adjustment of the height of embossed characters formed in the card.
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