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Work transfer apparatus for transfer press

US7210326B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 27, 2004
Grant dateMay 1, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB21D43/055
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A work transfer apparatus for transferring a work within a press or between presses is provided which includes at least one lift beam which is provided in parallel with a work transfer direction and which is movable up and down, and which is provided substantially centrally in a work transfer path and outside of a press working area. A carrier is provided at the lift beam and is movable along a longitudinal direction of the lift beam. A guide is provided on the carrier, and a sub-carrier is movable along the guide in a carrier moving direction by a linear motor which moves the sub-carrier in the carrier moving direction. A work holding unit which is capable of holding the work is provided at the sub-carrier.

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