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Punching mechanism

US5024127A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 10, 1989
Grant dateJun 18, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/8768
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A punching mechanism includes a permanent magnet and a pole-piece connected to one pole of the permanent magnet and spaced from the other pole by a gap. A movable coil is disposed at least partially within the gap. A punch actuator is connected to the movable coil, and conductors are provided for conducting an electrical current to the coil. Current is supplied to the coil to effect a punching action.

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