Press brake clamp incorporating tool-seating mechanism
US7596983B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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