Auto-positioning inching control
US6769355B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 29, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB30B15/142
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An auto-positioning inching control for a mechanical press allows a press operator to select one of a plurality of preset slide stop zones in which the slide may be stopped. A programmable logic controller is utilized to compute values of clutch dropout which will operatively position the slide in one of a plurality of preselected slide stop zones. An additional inching mechanism may be utilized for further movement of the slide within the preselected slide stop zone.
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