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Vibration absorbing reed forming process

US6405575B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2001
Grant dateJun 18, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 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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