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Domer apparatus for a can body making apparatus

US5797292A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 1996
Grant dateAug 25, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB21D22/30
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Domer apparatus for forming desired surface contours on the closed end portion of a can body wherein an outer member is mounted for sliding movement in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the domer apparatus and relative to an inner member and wherein the outer member and the inner member are mounted for movement in radial directions in response to forces applied thereto by the closed end portion of the can body to center the outer member and the inner member relative to the closed end portion of the can body.

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