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Device for punching hole in cards

US4596359A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 1985
Grant dateJun 24, 1986
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB26F1/04
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A punching device for punching coded key cards and the like comprising a plurality of punches, each of which is selectively movable in respective guide. Balls of ferromagnetic material are positionable in a first punching position and a second passive position. Solenoids with movable cores are arranged to selectively move the balls between the first and second positions.

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