Operating mechanism for a vertically oriented bodymaker
US9399248B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D37/12
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A can bodymaker is provided. The can bodymaker includes two rams that travel over a generally vertical path. The bodymaker includes a housing assembly and an operating mechanism structured to move a number of ram assemblies over a vertical path of travel. The operating mechanism includes a crankshaft, a motor, a link assembly, and a number of ram assemblies. The crankshaft is rotatably coupled to the housing assembly and includes a number of pairs of crankpin journals. The motor is operatively coupled to said crankshaft. The link assembly includes a number of links. Each ram assembly includes an elongated ram body, each ram body structured to move over a ram path. Links from said link assembly extend between, and movably couple, each crankshaft crankpin journal to a ram body.
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