Forming press of the pressure cell type and a process for changing diaphrams in such a press
US4693103A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 1986 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49805
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A forming press of the pressure cell type comprising a press stand with two opposing force absorbing elements defining between them a working space into which a trough with forming tools and workpiece can be inserted; a press plate in communication with a pressure medium source; a diaphragm forming together with the press plate an expansible pressure cell; and side pieces extending along the side surfaces of the working space while keeping the diaphragm in abutment against a sealing ring disposed around the periphery of the diaphragm, said sealing ring in turn abutting against the press plate, providing thereby a quicker and simpler diaphragm exchange as compared to prior art constructions by the side pieces being turnable so that when upwardly swung, their long sides abut against the underside of the diaphragm, and by means for moving the unit formed of upwardly swung side pieces and diaphragm out of the working space; the invention also including a process for changing diaphragms in said forming press.
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