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T-gib dynamic balancer weight guide

US7111549B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2002
Grant dateSep 26, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB30B15/041
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A guide system is provided to slidingly guide a reciprocating dynamic balancer weight within a press machine. An elongate stationary guide rail is disposed within a vertical channel formed at one side of the balancer mass. In this configuration, the guide rail is arranged in guide support relationship to the balancer mass. An arrangement of wear plates is mounted to the guide rail to provide additional bearing support to the reciprocating balancer mass. An arrangement of hydrostatic pads is mounted to the guide rail in facing opposition to the balancer mass to enable the formation of a hydrodynamic/hydrostatic lubricating action therebetween during reciprocation of the balancer mass. A machined steel plate is secured to the balancer mass at the same side where the guide rail is located and includes a set of lateral apertures formed therethrough that receive guide support members extending therethrough. The guide support members anchor the guide rail to the press crown.

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