Punch device and system comprising same
US7284332B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25D5/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hole center marking system comprises a punch device and an alignment member. The punch device includes a body assembly and a punch movably disposed within the body assembly. The body assembly has a circular cross-sectional exterior shape at a first end portion thereof. An indenting tip portion of the punch is forcibly biased to a position within the body assembly adjacent the first end portion of the body assembly. The alignment member has a central bore configured for having the first end portion of the body assembly engaged therein. The central bore of the alignment member is size to provide a close-tolerance fit between the central bore and the first end portion of the body assembly.
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