Punch assembly for forming a base in a metal beverage can
US6434996B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D22/30
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bottom forming station for forming a metal can having a sidewall and base portion is provided. The bottom forming station comprises a punch sleeve. The punch sleeve comprises a body having a sidewall that defines a bore for securely receiving a punch nose. The punch sleeve sidewall has a first section that corresponds to the shape of at least a portion of a beverage can base. The punch sleeve sidewall has a second section that corresponds to at least a portion of a beverage can sidewall profile. The second surface is integrally coupled with the first surface. The punch sleeve sidewall has a third section that is adapted to communicate with a punch nose and form a slip line that has a junction area in a non-active area. The third section is integrally coupled with the first and second sections.A bottom forming station also comprises a punch nose. The punch nose includes a body having a sidewall. The sidewall has a first section that corresponds to the shape of at least a portion of a beverage can base. The punch nose sidewall has a second section that is integrally coupled with the first section. The punch nose is mechanically coupled within the bore of the punch sleeve with the s…
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