US3816904A
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Tool exchanger device for a stamping machine
Assignee: Trumpf SE and Co KG
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Filing: 1971-08-25
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Granted: 1974-06-18
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Expires: 1991-08-25
Abstract
Abstract A stamping machine includes a tool carrier having a receiving part, or tool carrier for a punch and for a bottom die. A cassette is provided for orienting the tool elements therein so that they may be moved into engagement with the tool carrier automatically. An automatically operable casette loading and loading device is located adjacent the tool carrier which and includes a rotatable support having a plurality of longitudinally extending distance members along which is movable a clamp or holder for a cassette carrying the tool elements. The distance members are shiftable for example, by rotation of disc plates which carry the members, so that they may be oriented downwardly in a position for receiving a cassette which has been selected from a magazine storage disc for the casetts by a selector transfer member and then shifted upwardly to a position in alignment with the tool carrier. The cassette receiver may be then shifted along the distance members to move the cassette with the tools into a position so that the tools may be easily deposited into the carrier after another one is first removed.
Inventors
- 👤 E Herb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:51
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D28/00; B21D28/02; B21D28/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T483/00; Y10T483/17; Y10T483/1729; Y10T483/1731; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/869; Y10T83/8748; Y10T83/97
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A stamping machine having a tool carrier for holding a plurality of cooperable tools in an operative association, comprising a cassette having means for holding the cooperative tools in an orientation for positioning in the tool carrier, a changing device comprising a support having at least two distance members extending in longitudinal directions toward and away from the tool carrier, a cassette engagement member engageable with said cassette and being movable backwardly and forwardly along each said distance member, and an inserting device associated with said cassette engagement member for moving said engagement member toward the tool carrier for positioning the tools of said cassette thereon and for removing previously engaged tools therefrom and for moving said engagement member away from said carrier to remove said cassette, a storage magazine for said cassettes, and transfer means for transferring a tool cassette to each engagement member, said distance members having axes arranged at spaced circumferential locations on said support at an angle of 90*.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A stamping machine having a tool carrier for holding a plurality of cooperable tools in an operative association, comprising a cassette having means for holding the cooperative tools in an orientation for positioning in the tool carrier, a changing device comprising a support having at least two distance members extending in longitudinal directions toward and away from the tool carrier, a cassette engagement member engageable with said cassette and being movable backwardly and forwardly along each said distance member, and an inserting device associated with said cassette engagement member for moving said engagement member toward the tool carrier for positioning the tools of said cassette thereon and for removing previously engaged tools therefrom and for moving said engagement member away from said carrier to remove said cassette, a storage magazine for said cassettes, and transfer means for transferring a tool cassette to each engagement member, said distance members having axes arranged at spaced circumferential locations on said support at an angle of 90*.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A stamping machine, according to claim 1, wherein said inserting device includes fluid pressure operated drive means, said cassette engagement member comprises a clamp movable along said distance member, said inserting device comprises a fluid pressure operated piston connected to said engagement member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
176 words
A stamping machine having a tool carrier for holding a plurality of cooperable tools in an operative association, comprising a cassette having means for holding the cooperative tools in an orientation for positioning in the tool carrier, a changing device comprising a support having at least two distance members extending in longitudinal directions toward and away from the tool carrier, a cassette engagement member engageable with said cassette and being movable backwardly and forwardly along each said distance member, and an inserting device associated with said cassette engagement member for moving said engagement member toward the tool carrier for positioning the tools of said cassette thereon and for removing previously engaged tools therefrom and for moving said engagement member away from said carrier to remove said cassette, a storage magazine for said cassettes, transfer means for transferring a tool cassette to each engagement member, each said distance member being supported and extending between two disc members, said disc members being rotatably supported, said distance members comprising slide bars and said engagement member being slidably movable therealong.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
176 words
A stamping machine having a tool carrier for holding a plurality of cooperable tools in an operative association, comprising a cassette having means for holding the cooperative tools in an orientation for positioning in the tool carrier, a changing device comprising a support having at least two distance members extending in longitudinal directions toward and away from the tool carrier, a cassette engagement member engageable with said cassette and being movable backwardly and forwardly along each said distance member, and an inserting device associated with said cassette engagement member for moving said engagement member toward the tool carrier for positioning the tools of said cassette thereon and for removing previously engaged tools therefrom and for moving said engagement member away from said carrier to remove said cassette, a storage magazine for said cassettes, transfer means for transferring a tool cassette to each engagement member, each said distance member being supported and extending between two disc members, said disc members being rotatably supported, said distance members comprising slide bars and said engagement member being slidably movable therealong.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A stamping machine, according to claim 3, including an electric motor connected to said disc members to rotate said disc members in time relationship to the operation of the stamping machine.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
71 words
A stamping machine, according to claim 3, said storage magazine for cassettes carrying the tool sets being located below said disc members, said disc members being rotatable with said distance members to position the distance members directly above said magazine, and said transfer means including mechanism for moving each cassette selectively from said disc members to a holding engagement member carried by a distance member which is oriented above said magazine.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
81 words
A stamping machine, according to claim 5, wherein said transfer means comprises a vertically movable member, said magazine comprises a wheel having radially extending slots arranged around the circumference defining cassette receiving slots, the cassettes being adapted to be positioned in each of the slots, said vertically movable member being movable upwardly through a slot which is oriented thereover to move the cassette off thE magazine and position it for engagement by an engagement member on one of said distance members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A stamping machine, according to claim 6, including fluid pressure operated means connected to said vertically movable member for moving said member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A stamping machine, according to claim 10, wherein said magazine comprises a wheel rotatable about a vertical axis and a motor connected to said wheel for driving said wheel in a program controllable manner.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
68 words
A stamping machine, according to claim 1, including a rotatable magazine, means for rotating said magazine to position cassettes carried thereby in selective positions for withdrawal, a withdrawing device engageable with the magazine at a selected position for moving them into association with said changing device and an insert member associated with said changing device for moving an engagement member along said distance member toward the tool carrier.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
146 words
A stamping machine having a tool carrier for holding a plurality of cooperable tools in an operative association, comprising a cassette having means for holding the cooperative tools in an orientation for positioning in the tool carrier, a changing device comprising a rotatable support having at least two distance members extending in longitudinal directions toward and away from the tool carrier, a cassette engagement member engageable with said cassette and being movable backwardly and forwardly along each said distance member, and an inserting device associated with said cassette engagement member for moving said engagement member toward the tool carrier for positioning the tools of said cassette thereon and for removing previously engaged tools therefrom and for moving said engagement member away from said carrier to remove said cassette, a storage magazine for said cassettes, and transfer means for transferring a tool cassette to each engagement member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
146 words
A stamping machine having a tool carrier for holding a plurality of cooperable tools in an operative association, comprising a cassette having means for holding the cooperative tools in an orientation for positioning in the tool carrier, a changing device comprising a rotatable support having at least two distance members extending in longitudinal directions toward and away from the tool carrier, a cassette engagement member engageable with said cassette and being movable backwardly and forwardly along each said distance member, and an inserting device associated with said cassette engagement member for moving said engagement member toward the tool carrier for positioning the tools of said cassette thereon and for removing previously engaged tools therefrom and for moving said engagement member away from said carrier to remove said cassette, a storage magazine for said cassettes, and transfer means for transferring a tool cassette to each engagement member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
74 words
A stamping machine, according to claim 10, wherein said magazine for cassettes has a plurality of radially extending circumferentially spaced slots of a size to receive the individual cassettes, and said transfer means located adjacent said magazine includes a vertically movable member movable through a path extending through a slot of the magazine when the magazine is oriented with a selected slot thereover to engage and remove a casette therefrom and lift it upwardly.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
178 words
A stamping machine having a tool carrier for holding a plurality of cooperable tools in an operative association, comprising a cassette having means for holding the cooperative tools in an orientation for positioning in the tool carrier, a changing device comprising a support having at least two distance members extending in longitudinal directions toward and away from the tool carrier, a cassette engagement member engageable with said cassette and being movable backwardly and forwardly along each said distance member, and an inserting device associated with said cassette engagement member for moving said engagement member toward the tool carrier for positioning the tools of said cassette thereon and for removing previously engaged tools therefrom and for moving said engagement member away from said carrier to remove said cassette, a storage magazine for said cassettes, and transfer means for transferring a tool cassette to each engagement member, said changing device including a rotatable support disc carrying a plurality of said distance members at circumferentially spaced locations, and an electric motor connected to said disc for rotation of said disc intermittently.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
178 words
A stamping machine having a tool carrier for holding a plurality of cooperable tools in an operative association, comprising a cassette having means for holding the cooperative tools in an orientation for positioning in the tool carrier, a changing device comprising a support having at least two distance members extending in longitudinal directions toward and away from the tool carrier, a cassette engagement member engageable with said cassette and being movable backwardly and forwardly along each said distance member, and an inserting device associated with said cassette engagement member for moving said engagement member toward the tool carrier for positioning the tools of said cassette thereon and for removing previously engaged tools therefrom and for moving said engagement member away from said carrier to remove said cassette, a storage magazine for said cassettes, and transfer means for transferring a tool cassette to each engagement member, said changing device including a rotatable support disc carrying a plurality of said distance members at circumferentially spaced locations, and an electric motor connected to said disc for rotation of said disc intermittently.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-06-17 | 1977-12-17 | 1978-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-17 | 1981-12-17 | 1982-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-17 | 1985-12-17 | 1986-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |