Apparatus and related method for aligning irregular blanks relative to a die half
US4781566A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 1987 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C51/26
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for aligning an elliptical blank relative to a female die half comprising a drawpad having an elliptical opening supporting a blank in position on a female die half. Alignment pins are movable rearwardly of the minor diameter of the blank within slots formed in the drawpad for engaging the perimeter of the blank for rotating the blank to the aligned position, in preparation for press forming the blank into the desired shape.
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