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Press forming die set and method

US7861568B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2008
Grant dateJan 4, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB21D25/04
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A die set for press-forming a blank of thin metallic sheet. The die set has a punch and a blank holder. The blank holder has a first bead for restraining an edge of the blank with a constant force. The first bead is disposed further to an inside than a second bead for restraining the edge of the blank with a force that varies during pressing of the blank.

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