Die locking system and method
US9061346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21J5/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A die locking device including a press having a top end, a bottom end and a plurality of channels disposed around a perimeter of the press. The device also includes a plurality of actuators, each of the plurality of actuators affixed to a first end of one of a plurality of locking arms that are each at least partially disposed in one of the plurality of channels. The device also includes a plurality of locking clips, each affixed to a second end of each of the plurality of locking arms and each affixed to one of a plurality of hinges. The plurality of hinges is configured to receive and secure a die stack to the top end of the press.
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