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Press brake clamp incorporating tool-seating mechanism

US7596983B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2005
Grant dateOct 6, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C48/304
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Press brake tool holders suitable for holding press brake tools for punching and/or otherwise deforming workpieces, such as sheet metal. Provided in some embodiments is a press brake tool holder. Some embodiments provide the tool holder in combination with a press brake tool. Methods of using press brake tool holders are also provided. In certain embodiments, the tool holder has a tool-seating mechanism adapted for moving a tool parallel to a pressing axis of the tool holder.

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