Vibration absorbing reed forming process
US6405575B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23D61/025
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vibration absorbing reed forming process for a piece of sheet metal having a planar surface comprising the steps of cutting a predetermined number of tabs in the piece of sheet metal with a first stamp, aligning the tabs in coplanar fashion with the planar surface with a second stamp, and forming a rib in the tabs by drawing the metal toward the centers of the tabs a predetermined distance thereby creating a gap between the tabs and the piece of sheet metal.
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