US20050252269A1 - Toggle press - Google Patents
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- B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
- B21D—WORKING OR PROCESSING OF SHEET METAL OR METAL TUBES, RODS OR PROFILES WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
- B21D39/00—Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by plating; Tube expanders
- B21D39/03—Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by plating; Tube expanders of sheet metal otherwise than by folding
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
- B21D—WORKING OR PROCESSING OF SHEET METAL OR METAL TUBES, RODS OR PROFILES WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
- B21D28/00—Shaping by press-cutting; Perforating
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- B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
- B21D—WORKING OR PROCESSING OF SHEET METAL OR METAL TUBES, RODS OR PROFILES WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
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- B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
- B21J—FORGING; HAMMERING; PRESSING METAL; RIVETING; FORGE FURNACES
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- B21J9/18—Drives for forging presses operated by making use of gearing mechanisms, e.g. levers, spindles, crankshafts, eccentrics, toggle-levers, rack bars
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- B30B1/00—Presses, using a press ram, characterised by the features of the drive therefor, pressure being transmitted directly, or through simple thrust or tension members only, to the press ram or platen
- B30B1/10—Presses, using a press ram, characterised by the features of the drive therefor, pressure being transmitted directly, or through simple thrust or tension members only, to the press ram or platen by toggle mechanism
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- B30B1/10—Presses, using a press ram, characterised by the features of the drive therefor, pressure being transmitted directly, or through simple thrust or tension members only, to the press ram or platen by toggle mechanism
- B30B1/16—Presses, using a press ram, characterised by the features of the drive therefor, pressure being transmitted directly, or through simple thrust or tension members only, to the press ram or platen by toggle mechanism operated by fluid-pressure means
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Abstract
A press for translating a tool includes a first member, a second member and a plurality of retention members. The first member is drivingly coupled to an actuator. The first member is axially moveable between first and second positions in response to movement of the actuator. The first member includes a first end surface having a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart detents. The second member is threadably engaged with the first member. The first and second members define an assembly having a length. The retention members are positioned between the first and second members. Each retention member is biasedly engaged with one of the detents to provide resistance to relative rotation between the first and second members. The resistance to relative rotation may be overcome to adjust the length of the assembly.
Description
- The present invention relates generally to sheet metal forming devices and, more particularly, to a sheet metal forming press incorporating unique force generating and translating mechanisms.
- In the manufacture of products, there is often a need to join several pieces of material such as sheet metal to build various assemblies and subassemblies. There are many different means for accomplishing this joining task. For example, there is adhesive bonding, welding, or cold deformation. Both bonding and welding processes require the introduction of a foreign material to the assembly. The foreign material can tend to fail, thereby weakening the assembly. In cold deformation, several pieces of sheet material are plastically deformed in such a manner that they are locked together. Depending on the thickness, strength, and/or the number of pieces of material to be joined, a great amount of force is required to accomplish this task.
- Traditional presses for providing this force include in-line hydraulic presses and accordion-type toggle presses. Such presses, however, are often heavy and include many intricate parts making maintenance difficult and time consuming.
- A press for translating a tool and drivingly engaging a workpiece is provided. The press generally includes a press body, a piston, a sensor pin, and a sensor. The press body defines a cavity. The piston is disposed within the cavity and is pivotable between a first position and a second position. The piston includes a trunnion defining a trunnion face and a plurality of pin recesses. The sensor pin is disposed in one of the plurality of pin recesses. The sensor is supported by the press body substantially axially aligned with the trunnion. The sensor is operable to detect the presence of the sensor pin and determine when the piston is in the first and second positions.
- Another aspect of the present invention provides a press body containing an actuation device including a piston, a press link, and a link pin. The piston is movable between a first position and a second position. The press link includes a first yoke receiving the piston. The first yoke includes a first leg and a second leg. The first leg includes a first aperture. The second leg includes a second aperture. The first aperture is substantially circular and the second aperture includes a rotation limiting surface. The first link pin extends through the first and second legs and the piston. The first link pin includes a first end, a body portion, a second end, and a network of internal cavities. The first end engages the first aperture. The body portion has a substantially cylindrical bearing surface rotatably supporting the piston. The second end engages the second aperture and has a rotation limiting surface engaging the rotation limiting surface of the second aperture. This prevents rotation of the first link pin relative to the press link. The internal cavities of the network fluidly communicate with the bearing surface and are adapted to contain and dispense a lubricant.
- Another aspect of the present invention provides a press for translating a tool including a first member, a second member and a plurality of retention members. The first member is drivingly coupled to an actuator. The first member is axially moveable between first and second positions in response to movement of the actuator. The first member includes a first end surface having a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart detents. The second member is threadably engaged with the first member. The first and second members define an assembly having a length. The retention members are positioned between the first and second members. Each retention member is biasedly engaged with one of the detents to provide resistance to relative rotation between the first and second members. The resistance to relative rotation may be overcome to adjust the length of the assembly.
- Another aspect of the present invention provides a press for translating a tool including a press body, an actuator, a ram assembly, a tool assembly and a quick release mechanism. The actuator is supported by the press body. The ram assembly is drivingly coupled to the actuator. The ram assembly is linearly moveable in an advanced direction and a retracting direction. The tool assembly is coupled to an end of the ram assembly opposite the actuator. The quick release mechanism includes a pin removably attaching the tool assembly to the ram assembly. A load being transferred to the tool assembly during movement of the ram assembly in the advancing direction bypasses the pin. The tool assembly is disconnectable from the ram assembly by removal of the pin without the use of hand tools.
- Another aspect of the present invention provides a press for translating a tool including a press body, an actuator, a ram assembly, a lower tool assembly and a quick release mechanism. The press body has an upper jaw and a lower jaw. The actuator is supported by the press body. The ram assembly is drivingly coupled to an actuator and slidably positioned within the upper jaw. The lower tool assembly is supported by the lower jaw of the press body axially below the ram assembly. The lower tool assembly includes a shoulder portion engaging the lower jaw and a shank portion including a transverse aperture engaging an axial bore extending through the lower jaw. The quick release mechanism includes a pin removably attaching the lower tool assembly to the press body. The lower tool assembly is disconnectable from the press body by removing the pin without the use of hand tools.
- Another aspect of the present invention provides a press for translating a tool including a press body, a first actuator, a tool assembly, a second actuator, a guide assembly and a sensor. The first actuator is coupled to the press body. The tool assembly is coupled to the first actuator and supported by the press body for drivingly engaging a workpiece. The second actuator is attached to the press body and adapted to translate the press body relative to a mounting member. The guide assembly interconnects the mounting member and the press body. The drive assembly includes a translation limiting mechanism operable to adjust the range of translation of the press body between various extended and retracted positions. The sensor is fixedly attached to the guide assembly and operable to detect the position of the press body when located at the extended and retracted positions.
- Further areas of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating the preferred embodiment of the invention, are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
- The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawings, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a press in accordance with the principles of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a side view of the press ofFIG. 1 with a cover plate removed to illustrate an exemplary actuation device and ram assembly in a first position; -
FIG. 3 is a side view of the press ofFIG. 2 illustrating the actuation device in a second position; -
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the press ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the actuation device and a portion of the cover plate of the press ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a ram assembly of the press ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the ram assembly ofFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a punch assembly of the press ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the punch assembly ofFIG. 8 ; -
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a lower tooling assembly of the press ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the lower tooling assembly ofFIG. 10 ; -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the press ofFIG. 1 coupled to an equalizer assembly in a first position; -
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the press and equalizer assembly ofFIG. 12 in a second position; -
FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the equalizer assembly and a portion of the press ofFIGS. 12 and 13 ; -
FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of an alternate embodiment ram assembly; -
FIG. 16 is a top view of the ram assembly ofFIG. 15 ; -
FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the ram assembly ofFIG. 15 ; and -
FIG. 18 is another cross-sectional view of the ram assembly depicted inFIG. 15 . - The following description of the preferred embodiments is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the scope of the invention, its application, or its uses.
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FIGS. 1-4 , apress 10 in accordance with the present invention is described. Thepress 10 generally includes apress body 12, anactuation device 14, aram assembly 16, and alower tooling assembly 18. The actuation device 14 (shown inFIGS. 2-4 ) is operable to axially reciprocate theram assembly 16 between a retracted position (shown inFIG. 2 ) and an extended position (shown inFIG. 3 ). Theram assembly 16 is adapted to engage a workpiece against thelower tooling assembly 18 to form a desired joint. - The
press body 12 includes anactuation cavity 20, a ram bore 21, first andsecond cover plates pneumatic port 26, anupper lubrication port 27, a lowerpneumatic port 28, alower lubrication port 29, athroat 30, and a set of apertures comprising a mountingpattern 31. Theactuation cavity 20 includes a pair ofradial walls outer wall 20 c. Theradial walls second cover plates press body 12 with a plurality offasteners 25 such as screws or bolts. Thecover plates actuation cavity 20. Thecover plates actuation device 14 remains substantially protected from dust and debris during operation of thepress 10. The upper 26 and lower 28 pneumatic ports extend through thepress body 12 and are in communication with theactuation cavity 20. In an exemplary embodiment, a compressor (not shown), or similar device, is operable to selectively supply pressurized air to the upper 26 and lower 28 pneumatic ports and provide a pneumatic impetus to theactuation device 14. The upper andlower lubrication ports actuation device 14 and ramassembly 16, respectively. Thethroat 30 defines anupper jaw 32 and alower jaw 34. Thethroat 30 is adapted to receive a workpiece prior to and during a joining operation. - With specific reference to
FIGS. 2-5 , theactuation device 14 generally includes apiston 36, apress link 38, anupper link pin 40, alower link pin 42, and aproximity sensor 44. Thepiston 36 includes a one-piece member defining atrunnion 46, awiper arm 48, and alink ring 50. The piston further includes agroove 51 for receipt of two substantially rectangular seals (not shown). The rectangular seals are V-shaped in cross-section and sealingly engage inner surfaces of thecover plates cavity 20. Thewiper arm 48 of thepiston 36 is adapted to pivot between a first position adjacent the firstradial wall 20 b of the cavity 20 (shown inFIG. 2 ) and a second position adjacent the secondradial wall 20 a of the cavity 20 (shown inFIG. 3 ). It is envisioned that in an alternative embodiment, a stroke wedge 52 (shown in phantom inFIG. 3 ) may be inserted into theactuation cavity 20 adjacent the firstradial wall 20 b. Thestroke wedge 52 provides a third position for thewiper arm 48 of thepiston 36. The third position would provide a shortened stroke for theram assembly 16. A shortened stroke for theram assembly 16 enables larger dimensioned workpieces to be joined. It is further envisioned thatstroke wedges 52 of different circumferential dimensions could be implemented to provide multiple stroke variations. -
FIG. 5 depicts thepress link 38 as including anupper yoke 54 and alower yoke 56. Theupper yoke 54 includes afirst leg 58 and asecond leg 60. Thefirst leg 58 includes anaperture 62 having a generally circular cross-section. Thesecond leg 60 includes anaperture 61 having generally cylindrically shapedportion 63 and anadjacent portion 64 having a generally D-shaped cross-section. Theaperture portion 64 in thesecond leg 60 defines arotation limiting surface 64 a and anarched surface 64 b. Thearched surface 64 b has a radius that is larger than the radius of theaperture 62 in thefirst leg 58. Thelower yoke 56 includes athird leg 66 and afourth leg 68. Thethird leg 66 includes anaperture 70 having a generally circular cross-section. Thefourth leg 68 includes anaperture 72 having a generally D-shaped cross-section. The D-shaped portion ofaperture 72 in thefourth leg 68 defines arotation limiting surface 72 a and anarched surface 72 b. Thearched surface 72 b has a radius larger than the radius of theaperture 70 in thethird leg 66. Theupper link pin 40 drivingly couples thepress link 38 to thepiston 36 through thelink ring 50 and theupper yoke 54. Thelower link pin 42 drivingly couples thepress link 38 to theram assembly 16 as will be discussed in more detail below. - The
upper link pin 40 includes afirst end 74, a second end 76, a bearingsurface 78, and a network ofinternal cavities 80. Thefirst end 74 is generally circular in cross-section. Thefirst end 74 engagesaperture 62 in thefirst leg 58 of theupper yoke 54. The second end 76 has a generally D-shaped cross-section defining arotation limiting surface 76a and an arched surface 76 b. The arched surface 76 b has a smaller radial dimension than the bearingsurface 78. The second end 76 engagesaperture 64 in thesecond leg 60 of theupper yoke 54. Therotation limiting surface 64 a ofupper yoke 54 engagesrotation limiting surface 76 a ofupper link pin 40 to maintain the rotational position of theupper link pin 40 relative to thepress link 38. Lastly, afirst snap ring 75 engages a groove (not shown) in theaperture 62 of thefirst leg 58. Thesnap ring 75 maintains the axial position of thefirst link pin 40 in theupper yoke 54. The bearingsurface 78 rotationally engages an innercircumferential surface 77 of thelink ring 50 of thepiston 36. In an exemplary embodiment, the bearingsurface 78 has a diameter in close tolerance to the innercircumferential surface 77 of thelink ring 50. The network ofinternal cavities 80 includes anaxial bore 80 a and a plurality of radial bores 80 b in fluid communication with one another. The radial bores 80 b are further in fluid communication with the bearingsurface 78. The network ofinternal cavities 80 contains a lubricant, such as oil or grease, and are adapted to dispense the lubricant to the bearingsurface 78. This ensures proper lubrication between the bearingsurface 78 and thelink ring 50. - The
lower link pin 42 is constructed substantially similarly to theupper link pin 40. Thelower link pin 42 includes athird end 82, afourth end 84, a bearingsurface 86, and a network ofinternal cavities 88. Thethird end 82 is generally circular in cross-section. Thethird end 82 engages theaperture 70 in thethird leg 66 of thelower yoke 56. Thefourth end 84 is generally D-shaped in cross-section. Thefourth end 84 defines arotation limiting surface 84 a and anarched surface 84 b. Thearched surface 84 b has a smaller radial dimension than the bearingsurface 86. Thefourth end 84 engages theaperture 72 in thefourth leg 68 oflower yoke 56. Therotation limiting surfaces lower yoke 56 and thelower link pin 42 engage to maintain the rotational position of thelower link pin 42 relative to thepress link 38. Lastly, asecond snap ring 85 engages a groove (not shown) in theaperture 70 in thethird leg 66. Thesnap ring 85 maintains the axial disposition of thelower link pin 42. Thearched surface 84 b has a smaller radial dimension than the bearingsurface 86. The network ofinternal cavities 88 in thelower link pin 42 are substantially similar to the network ofinternal cavities 80 in theupper link pin 40. The network ofinternal cavities 88 operate to provide lubrication to the interface between the bearingsurface 86 of thelower link pin 42 and theram assembly 16. Therefore, it should be appreciated that the present design provides the advantages of preventing relative rotation between the link pins 40, 42 and thepress link 38, while enabling lubricated rotation between theupper link pin 40 and thepiston 36 as well as between thelower link pin 42 and theram assembly 16. - With continued reference to
FIG. 5 , the interrelationship between thepiston 36 andproximity sensor 44 of theactuation device 14 is described. Theproximity sensor 44 is attached to thefirst cover plate 22 and is axially aligned with thetrunnion 46 of thepiston 36. Thetrunnion 46 includes a cylindrical bearing surface 90, atrunnion face 92, and a network ofinternal cavities 94. Thetrunnion face 92 includes an upperarcuate slot 96 and a lowerarcuate slot 98. The upperarcuate slot 96 includes a plurality of pin recesses 100 (shown inFIGS. 2 and 3 ). The network ofinternal cavities 94 are in fluid communication with the bearing surface 90 and adapted to contain and dispense a lubricant such as oil or grease. - The
proximity sensor 44 includes asensor body 102, afirst sensor probe 104, asecond sensor probe 106, and a sensor pin 108 (FIGS. 2 and 3 ). Thesensor body 102 is adapted to be attached to an output device. It is envisioned that the output device may provide an audible, visual, or combination of audible and visual signal. The first and second sensor probes 104, 106 includeend portions first cover plate 22. Theend portions trunnion face 92 and aligned with the upper and lowerarcuate slots sensor pin 108 is selectively positioned in one of the plurality of pin recesses 100 in the upperarcuate slot 96 of thetrunnion 46. InFIGS. 2 and 3 , thesensor pin 108 is located in the clockwisemost pin recess 100. In this position, thesensor probe 106 detects thesensor pin 108 when thewiper arm 48 is positioned adjacent the firstradial wall 20 b.Sensor probe 104 detectssensor pin 108 when thewiper arm 48 is positioned adjacent to the secondradial wall 20 a. Thesensor pin 108 may be positioned in themiddle pin recess 100. In this position, thesensor probe 104 detects thesensor pin 108 when thewiper arm 48 is positioned adjacent the stroke wedge 52 (shown in phantom). Thus, it should be appreciated that this configuration provides a versatile sensing system for thepress 10. The present design enables thesensor 44 to detect the position of thepiston 36, even when the stroke of theram assembly 16 is altered via astroke wedge 52. Theproximity sensor 44 is operable to detect the presence of thesensor pin 108 and output a signal indicating the position of thepiston 36. In an exemplary embodiment, thesensor pin 108 is a metal screw and the first and second sensor probes 104,106 include magnetic devices. - With reference now to
FIGS. 6 and 7 , theram assembly 16 is described in detail. Theram assembly 16 includes aram base 110, apress ram 112, abiasing mechanism 114, apunch holder 115 and a punch assembly 116 (shown inFIGS. 8 and 9 ). Theram base 110 andpress ram 112 are threadably coupled together to enable adjustments to the axial overall length of theram assembly 16. Thebiasing mechanism 114 acts to secure theram assembly 16 from involuntary adjustments. - The
ram base 110 includes a substantially cylindrical member disposed in the ram bore 21 of the press body 12 (shown inFIGS. 2 and 3 ). Theram base 110 includes atransverse bore 117, an external threadedportion 118, and anend surface 120. Thetransverse bore 117 receives thelower link pin 42 of theactuation device 14, as described above. Theend surface 120 includes a plurality ofindentations 122 circumferentially spaced apart from one another. In the embodiment illustrated, the plurality ofindentations 122 includes eight indentations. Eachindentation 122 has a conical geometry and may be formed using a drill point. - The
press ram 112 includes afirst end 112 a and asecond end 112 b. Thefirst end 112 a includes abore 124, an internal threadedportion 126, and a plurality of blind bores 128. Eachblind bore 128 contains at least a portion of thebiasing mechanism 114. Thesecond end 112 b includes atool bore 130, a pair oftransverse apertures fastener bore 133 interconnects bore 130 withbore 124. The internal threadedportion 126 of thefirst end 112 a threadably engages the external threadedportion 118 of theram base 110. This provides for an overall length adjustment of theram assembly 16, as will be described in more detail below. The tool bore 130 is stepped to align thepunch holder 115 with a longitudinal axis of thepress ram 112. Afastener 135 threadingly engagespunch holder 115 to couple the punch holder to pressram 112. - The
biasing mechanism 114 includes a plurality ofpins 138, and a plurality of biasingmembers 140. In the embodiment illustrated, the plurality of biasingmembers 140 include coil springs. Eachcoil spring 140 is positioned within a correspondingblind bore 128. The plurality ofpins 138 each include afirst end 138 a and asecond end 138 b. The first ends 138 a include longitudinal bores receiving the biasingmembers 140, as shown inFIG. 6 . The second ends 138 b are rounded and received by the plurality ofindentations 122 in theend surface 120 of theram base 110. The biasingmembers 140 provide an axial load on the plurality ofpins 138 to maintain their engagement with the plurality ofindentations 122. Accordingly, relative rotational displacement of theram base 110 and thepress ram 112 is somewhat restricted. - In an exemplary embodiment, the external and internal threaded
portions press ram 112 relative to theram base 110 provides a predetermined axial adjustment of theram assembly 16. In the embodiment illustrated, the external threadedportion 118 includes a diameter of one and one-eighth inch and thirty-two threads per inch. One revolution of thepress ram 112 relative to theram base 110, therefore, provides an axial displacement of approximately 0.032 inches. Additionally, because there are eight equally spaced apart pins 138, a single click betweenpins 138 equates to a rotational angle of approximately 45 degrees. This rotational amount provides an axial displacement of theram assembly 16 of approximately 0.004 inches. It should be appreciated that such simple and accurate axial adjustment of theram assembly 16 is highly advantageous when using thepress 10 for multiple joining applications. - Furthermore, as stated above, a marking 134 is included on the
press ram 112. The marking 134 provides a datum line for adjusting the axial dimension of theram assembly 16. For example, with theram assembly 16 in the retracted position (as shown inFIG. 2 ), thepress ram 112 can be rotated relative to theram base 110 such that the marking 134 is substantially flush with theupper jaw 32 of thepress body 12. When this situation exists, the axial dimension of theram assembly 16 is known to be some predetermined length. Thepress ram 112 can then be rotated to adjust the length in 0.004 inch increments. It is envisioned that thepress ram 112 may also include further markings to establish datum lines for theram assembly 16 when astroke wedge 52 is utilized, as discussed above in reference toFIG. 3 . Furthermore, it should be appreciated that the threads and numbers ofpins 138 utilized can be altered to achieve alternative incremental adjustments for theram assembly 16. -
FIGS. 8-9 depict thepunch assembly 116 including acollar 142, apunch 144, astripper 146, aspring spacer 148, a biasingmember 150, and aquick release mechanism 152. Thecollar 142 is a substantially annular member including ashoulder portion 142 a and ashank portion 142 b. Theshank portion 142 b includesexternal threads 154 and a plurality ofU-shaped recesses 156. Theshoulder portion 142 a includes a plurality of transverse bores 158. Theexternal threads 154 threadably engage the internal threadedportion 136 of thesecond end 112 b of thepress ram 112. Theapertures press ram 112 are substantially aligned with a pair of theU-shaped recesses 156 inshank portion 142 b of thecollar 142. - The
punch 144 includes an elongated cylindrical member having atransverse bore 160 and atool portion 162. Thepunch 144 is disposed through thecollar 142 and extends into abore 163 of thepunch holder 115. Thetransverse bore 160 in thepunch 144 is substantially aligned with theU-shaped recesses 156 in thecollar 142 and theapertures press ram 112. Thetool portion 162 is adapted to engage a workpiece. - The
stripper 146 includes ashoulder portion 146 a and asleeve portion 146 b. Theshoulder portion 146 a includes a hollow cylindrical member defining a pair ofvertical slots 164. Thesleeve portion 146 b includes a hollow cylindrical member defining astripper aperture 166. Thestripper 146 receives thepunch 144 such that thevertical slots 164 are substantially aligned with thetransverse bore 160 in thepunch 144 and theU-shaped recesses 156 in thecollar 142. The biasingmember 150 includes a compression spring disposed within the tool bore 130 of thepress ram 112. Thespring spacer 148 includes a solid annular member disposed within the tool bore 130 axially between the biasingmember 150 and thestripper 146. The biasingmember 150 is adapted to bias thestripper 146 away from theram assembly 16. - The
quick release mechanism 152 includes adetent pin 168 having a springbiased detent 170. Thedetent pin 168 extends through theapertures press ram 112, the pair ofU-shaped recesses 156 in thecollar 142, thetransverse bore 160 in thepunch 144, and thevertical slots 164 in thestripper 146. In this manner, thedetent pin 168 prevents rotation of thepunch assembly 116 relative to thepress ram 112. It should be appreciated that thedetent pin 168 does not carry any load created by theactuation device 14 through theram assembly 16. Rather, the axial load is transferred through theram assembly 16 via thepunch holder 115 to punch 144. An advantage of this design lies in thequick release mechanism 152. Thedetent pin 168 includes aring 172. A user of thepress 10 can simply grasp thering 172 and extract thedetent pin 168 from theram assembly 16. This enables thepunch 144 andstripper 146 to be removed without tools. Therefore, thepunch 144 can be quickly and easily swapped out for another punch and stripper designed to provide a different joint. -
FIGS. 10 and 11 show thelower tooling assembly 18 statically supported by thelower jaw 34 of thepress body 12. Thelower jaw 34 includes anaxial bore 174, a pair of axially aligned transverse bores 176, and alocking bore 178. Theaxial bore 174 receives a portion of thelower tooling assembly 18. Thelower tooling assembly 18 includes atool holder 180, adie assembly 182, and aquick release mechanism 184. Thetool holder 180 includes a generally cylindrical member having ashoulder portion 180 a, ashank portion 180 b, atool bore 186, afastener bore 188, and a pair oftransverse apertures 192. The tool bore 186 extends axially through theshoulder portion 180 a and partly into theshank portion 180 b. The fastener bore 188 is radially conjoined with the tool bore 186. The fastener bore 188 also includes a threadedblind bore 190 for receiving afastener 200 and awasher 201. - The
die assembly 182 generally includes acylindrical column 194 supporting atool die 196. Thedie assembly 182 is disposed in the tool bore 186 of thetool holder 180. The tool die 196 includes a die for providing a TOG-L-LOC® type joint between two workpieces. Such a die is described in greater detail in U.S. Pat. No. 6,092,270, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein. Thecylindrical column 194 further includes apocket 198 formed on an outer cylindrical surface of the column. Thepocket 198 is aligned with the fastener bore 188 in thetool holder 180. Thescrew 200 includes ahead 202 positioned in thefastener bore 188. Thewasher 201 is positioned below thehead 202 and engages thepocket 198 in thecolumn 194 to prevent undesired removal of thedie assembly 182 from the tool bore 186. Theshoulder portion 180 a of thetool holder 180 engages thelower jaw 34 of thepress body 12 to support thelower tooling assembly 18. Thetransverse apertures 192 in thetool holder 180 are substantially aligned with the transverse bores 176 in thelower jaw 34. - The
quick release mechanism 184 includes adetent pin 204 having a springbiased detent 206 and aring 208. Thedetent pin 204 extends through the transverse bores 176 in thelower jaw 34 such that the springbiased detent 206 engages the locking bore 178. As such, thedetent pin 204 extends through thetransverse apertures 192 in thetool holder 180 to maintain thetool holder 180 in theaxial bore 174. This design provides for toolless removal of thelower tooling assembly 18 from thepress body 12. Thering 208 is simply grasped by a user and thedetent pin 204 can quickly and easily be removed to interchange thetool holder 180 with an alternative tool holder. - During operation, a plurality of workpieces (not shown) are placed over the
lower tooling assembly 18 when theactuation device 14 is in its retracted position, as shown inFIG. 2 . Then, a compressor, or similar device, provides pressurized fluid to the upperpneumatic port 26. Thewiper arm 48 of thepiston 36 travels from the firstradial wall 20 b to the secondradial wall 20 a. Simultaneously with thepiston 36 traveling as just described, thepress link 38 drives theram assembly 16 toward thelower tooling assembly 18. Thetool portion 162 of thepunch 144 engages the workpiece before thewiper arm 48 of thepiston 36 engages the secondradial wall 20 a of theactuation cavity 20. This initiates the forming process. Once thewiper arm 48 of thepiston 36 reaches the secondradial wall 20 a, upperpneumatic port 26 is exhausted to atmosphere and pressurized fluid is supplied to the lowerpneumatic port 28 to force thepiston 36 back toward the firstradial wall 20 b. This, in turn, retracts theram assembly 16 to the position shown inFIG. 2 . The joined workpieces are then removed. - The
press 10 of the present invention provides an override feature during the above-described process. Asensor 210, such as a strain gauge, is positioned on thepress body 12 adjacent thethroat 30. Thesensor 210 is positioned here because this is the point of thepress body 12 that experiences the most stress during the above-described process. Thesensor 210 is operable to detect stress applied to thepress body 12 and output a signal accordingly. In an exemplary embodiment, thesensor 210 communicates with a controller operable to control the supply of pressurized air from the compressor. For example, if thesensor 210 detects a stress level greater than a predetermined threshold, the sensor instructs the controller to discontinue the press operation. This function provides for an override feature for thepress 10 in situations when the punch may be broken or whenpiston 36 or ramassembly 16 have become obstructed. -
FIGS. 12-14 illustrate an alternative embodiment of the present invention, wherein thepress 10 further includes anequalizer assembly 212. Theequalizer assembly 212 is adapted to be mounted to a working surface such as a workbench or a robot arm. Theequalizer assembly 212 is operable to translate thepress 10 along a linear axis between a first position (shown inFIG. 12 ) and a second position (shown inFIG. 13 ). - The
equalizer assembly 212 generally includes anactuator 214, aguide assembly 216, and asensor 218. Theactuator 214 includes acylinder 220 and apiston 222, wherein thepiston 222 is driven by a pneumatic source (not shown) applied to thecylinder 220. Thecylinder 220 is fixed to thepress body 12 via threadedfasteners 223. Thepiston 222 is drivingly coupled to theguide assembly 216 by apin 225. - The
guide assembly 216 includes a stop adjustrod 224, an equalizeblock 226, an equalizemount block 228, alower stop collar 230, anupper stop collar 232, a plurality of slide brackets 234, and a plurality of slides 236. The equalizeblock 226 is mounted to thepress body 12 via threadedfasteners 227 and includes a threadedbore 226 a. The stop adjustrod 224 is a substantially cylindrical elongated member having an external thread over itsentire length 224 a threadably engaging the threaded bore 226 a in the equalizeblock 226. The equalize mount block 228 includes anaperture 238, aguide cavity 240, and a plurality of threaded bores constituting a mountingpattern 242. Theaperture 238 is in communication with theguide cavity 240. Theaperture 238 receives the stop adjustrod 224. Theguide cavity 240 contains the equalizeblock 226. The mountingpattern 242 mates with the mountingpattern 31 on thepress body 12. The mountingpatterns pattern 31 is machined through the side of thepress body 12. This enables theequalizer assembly 212 to be mounted on either the right hand or left hand side of thepress body 12. Additionally, for ease of assembly, the mountingpattern 242 is provided such that fasteners can be installed from the opposite side of thepress body 12 from which theequalizer assembly 212 is being mounted. - The lower 230 and upper 232 stop collars are disposed on opposite ends of the stop adjust
rod 224. The lower 230 and upper 232 stop collars include steel rings and a screw. The screws can be loosened and/or tightened to position thestop collars rod 224. Such positioning enables a user to adjust the stroke of thepress 10 relative to the equalize mount block 228 of theequalizer assembly 212. Additionally, the stop adjustrod 224 may be threadably adjusted relative to the equalizeblock 226 to adjust the stroke of theram assembly 16 of thepress 10. - The plurality of slide brackets 234 includes four slide brackets 234 a-234 d. The slide brackets 234 each include
channels 244. The slide brackets 234 are mounted to a backside of the equalize mount block 228 via threadedfasteners 235. The plurality of slides 236 include twoslides press body 12 viafasteners 237. Thefirst slide 236 a is slidably engaged by thechannels 244 ofslide brackets second slide 236 b is slidably engaged by thechannels 244 ofslide brackets actuator 214 operates to translate thepiston 222 within thecylinder 220, thepress 10 translates linearly relative to the equalize mount block 228 between the first position (shown inFIG. 12 ) and the second position (shown inFIG. 13 ). - The
sensor 218 includes asensor body 246, anupper probe 248, and alower probe 250. Thesensor body 246 is disposed on a side of the equalize mount block 228 adjacent theguide cavity 240. The upper 248 and lower 250 sensor probes extend through the sidewall of the equalize mount block 228 and have ends 248 a, 250 a disposed substantially flush with a plane common to the peripheral edges of the lower 230 and upper 232 stop collars. In an exemplary embodiment, the upper 248 and lower 250 sensor probes include magnetic devices operable to detect the presence of either thelower stop collar 230 or theupper stop collar 232. In either event, it should be appreciated that thesensor 218 remains fixed in a single position on the equalizemount block 228, regardless of the position of thestop collars sensor 218 is operable to output a first signal when detecting the presence of one of thestop collars stop collar -
FIGS. 15-18 depict an alternateembodiment ram assembly 300.Ram assembly 300 is substantially similar to ramassembly 16, previously described. As such, like components will retain the reference numerals previously introduced.Ram assembly 300 includesram base 110 threadingly engaged with apress ram 301. Abiasing mechanism 302 allows incremental adjustment of the overall length ofram assembly 300 byrotating press ram 301 relative to rambase 110. -
Biasing mechanism 302 includes a plurality ofballs 304, aretainer 306 and acoil spring 308.Coil spring 308 is positioned within abore 310 ofpress ram 301. Abore 312 interconnects bore 310 and a punch holder bore 314. The remaining lower portion ofpress ram 301 is substantially similar to the lower portion ofpress ram 112 and is not depicted inFIG. 17 . As in the previous embodiment,fastener 135 couples holder 115 (FIG. 6 ) to the press ram. - The
retainer 306 is a substantially cylindrical member having abore 316 axially extending therethrough. Acounterbore 318 is in communication withbore 316 and is sized to receivecoil spring 308. Theretainer 306 includes anend face 320. A plurality ofrecesses 322 are positioned onend face 320 and circumferentially spaced apart from one another. Therecesses 322 are sized to receive a portion ofballs 304 and allow a remaining portion of each ball to protrude outwardly fromend face 320. As mentioned earlier,ram base 110 includes eight circumferentially spaced apartindentations 122 positioned on theend surface 120. Each of theindentations 122 are sized to receive a portion of theballs 304. One skilled in the art will appreciate that biasingmechanism 302 functions substantially similarly to biasingmechanism 114 in that eight distinct rotational positions exist betweenram base 110 andpress ram 301. -
Retainer 306 is positioned withinbore 310 and is free to axially translate within the bore. A series offlats 324 are formed on an outer surface ofretainer 306.Flats 324 engage correspondinglyflat wall portions 326 to restrict rotation ofretainer 306 relative to pressram 301. In operation,coil spring 308 biasedly loadsretainer 306 andballs 304 into engagement withram base 110 to somewhat restrict relative rotational movement betweenram base 110 andpress ram 301. As mentioned previously, the overall length ofram assembly 300 may be adjusted byrotating press ram 301 relative to ram base 110 with sufficient force to overcomecoil spring 308 and moveballs 304 into the next set ofindentations 122. Becauseram base 110 includes eight equally spaced indentations, the exact change in overall length may be calculated knowing the thread pitch of the connection betweenram base 110 andpress ram 301 in view of a rotational angle of 450. In the embodiment disclosed, 450 of rotation changes the overall length ofram assembly 300 by approximately 0.004 inches. - Furthermore, the foregoing discussion discloses and describes merely exemplary embodiments of the present invention. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from such discussion, and from the accompanying drawings and claims, that various changes, modifications and variations may be made therein without department from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.
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1. A press for translating a tool, comprising:
a press body defining a cavity;
a piston disposed within said cavity, said piston being pivotable between a first position and a second position, said piston including a trunnion defining a trunnion face and a plurality of pin recesses aligned on an arc;
a sensor pin disposed in one of said plurality of pin recesses substantially flush with said trunnion face; and
a sensor supported by said press body and substantially axially aligned with said trunnion, said sensor being operable to detect the presence of said sensor pin when said piston is in said first and second positions.
2. The press of claim 1 wherein said trunnion face further includes an arcuate slot surrounding said plurality of pin recesses.
3. The press of claim 1 wherein said plurality of pin recesses each include a threaded blind bore for receiving said sensor pin.
4. The press of claim 1 wherein said sensor is a proximity sensor having a sensing element disposed substantially flush with said trunnion face.
5. The press of claim 1 wherein said sensor includes a magnetic device and said sensor pin is constructed of a ferromagnetic material.
6. The press of claim 1 wherein said sensor is operable to output a first signal when said piston is in said first position and a second signal when said piston is in said second position.
7. The press of claim 1 wherein said trunnion further defines a substantially cylindrical bearing surface in sliding rotational engagement with said press body.
8. The press of claim 7 wherein said trunnion further includes a network of internal cavities in fluid communication with said bearing surface for containing and dispensing a lubricant thereto.
9. The press of claim 8 wherein said press body includes a first lubrication port in fluid communication with said network of internal cavities for injecting a lubricant therein.
10. The press of claim 1 wherein said press includes a first pneumatic port in communication with said cavity for selectively supplying pressurized fluid to one side of said piston.
11. A press for translating a tool, comprising:
a press body having a cavity;
a piston rotatably positioned within said cavity and moveable between a first position and a second position;
a press link including a first yoke and having a first leg defining a first aperture and a second leg defining a second aperture, wherein said second aperture includes a rotation limiting surface; and
a first link pin drivingly interconnecting said first yoke and said piston, said first link pin including:
a first end engaging said first aperture;
a body portion having a substantially cylindrical bearing surface rotatably engaging said piston;
a second end engaging said second aperture such that said rotation limiting surface prevents said first link pin from rotating relative to said first yoke; and
a network of internal cavities in fluid communication with said bearing surface, said network adapted to contain and dispense a lubricant to said bearing surface.
12. The press of claim 11 wherein a portion of said second aperture includes a curved wall portion and a substantially planar wall portion.
13. The press of claim 12 wherein a portion of said second aperture is substantially D-shaped.
14. The press of claim 13 wherein said second end of said first link pin is substantially D-shaped.
15. The press of claim 11 wherein said network of internal cavities includes an axial cavity and a plurality of radial cavities in fluid communication with said axial cavity.
16. The press of claim 11 wherein said press link further includes a second yoke opposite said first yoke.
17. The press of claim 16 further comprising a second link pin, wherein said second yoke includes a third leg defining a third aperture and a fourth leg defining a fourth aperture, said second link pin extending through said third and fourth apertures of said second yoke wherein said second link pin is prevented from rotating relative to said second yoke.
18. A press for translating a tool, comprising:
a first member drivingly coupled to an actuator, said first member being axially moveable between first and second positions in response to movement of said actuator, said first member including a first end surface having a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart detents;
a second member threadably engaging said first member, said first and second members defining an assembly having a length;
a plurality of retention members positioned between said first and second members, each retention member biasedly engaging one of said detents, thereby providing resistance to relative rotation between said first and second members, wherein said resistance to relative rotation may be overcome to adjust said length of said assembly.
19. The press of claim 18 wherein said second member includes a plurality of axially extending bores in receipt of said retention members.
20. The press of claim 19 further including a plurality of biasing members positioned within said bores between said retention members and said second member.
21. The press of claim 20 wherein said plurality of detents includes eight detents.
22. The press of claim 21 wherein said plurality of engaging members includes eight pins.
23. The press of claim 18 further including a press body and a strain gauge mounted to said press body, said strain gauge being operable to indicate an overload condition and provide a signal to discontinue the application of force by said actuator.
24. The press of claim 18 wherein said plurality of detents are equally spaced apart and aligned substantially in a circle.
25. The press of claim 18 wherein said second member includes an annular surface substantially parallel to and axially spaced apart from said first end surface, said annular surface including a plurality of bores alignable with said detents, said bores receiving at least a portion of said plurality of retention members.
26. The press of claim 18 wherein said plurality of retention members each include a first end having a longitudinal bore in receipt of a biasing member.
27. The press of claim 26 wherein said plurality of retention members each include a second end that is curved and received by said detents.
28. The press of claim 27 wherein said plurality of detents are conically shaped.
29. The press of claim 18 wherein one of said first and second members includes a marking on an outer surface thereof to provide a datum for said length of said assembly of said first and second members.
30. The press of claim 18 further including a retainer aligning said retention members in a spaced apart relation to one another.
31. The press of claim 30 wherein said retainer is axially translatable to allow said retention members to enter and exit said detents during adjustment of said length of said assembly.
32. The press of claim 31 further including a spring biasedly loading said retainer toward said first member.
33. The press of claim 32 wherein said first member includes eight equally spaced apart detents and said retainer aligns four retention members in an equally spaced apart relation.
34. The press of claim 30 wherein said retainer and said retention members are positioned within a cavity formed in one of aid first and second members.
35. A press for translating a tool, comprising:
a press body;
an actuator supported by said press body;
a ram assembly drivingly coupled to said actuator, said ram assembly linearly moveable in an advancing direction and a retracting direction;
a tool assembly coupled to an end of said ram assembly opposite said actuator; and
a quick release mechanism including a pin removably attaching said tool assembly to said ram assembly wherein a load being transferred to said tool assembly during movement in said advancing direction bypasses said pin, said tool assembly being disconnectable from said ram assembly by removal of said pin without the use of hand tools.
36. The press of claim 35 wherein said tool assembly includes a punch having a transverse aperture extending therethrough.
37. The press of claim 36 wherein said ram assembly includes an elongated tube having a pair of transverse apertures substantially aligned with said transverse aperture in said punch.
38. The press of claim 37 wherein said pin extends through said apertures in said punch and said elongated tube to limit axial and rotational movement of said punch relative to said elongated tube.
39. The press of claim 38 wherein a clearance exists between said pin and said punch aperture such that load travels through said punch to said ram assembly without loading said pin during movement of said ram assembly in said advancing direction.
40. The press of claim 37 further including a stripper at least partially surrounding said punch, said stripper being biased in a direction away from said elongated tube.
41. The press of claim 40 wherein said stripper includes a pair of spaced apart axially extending slots in receipt of said pin.
42. The press of claim 41 wherein said ram assembly further includes an annular collar threadably engaging said elongated tube to retain a spring in a cavity of said elongated tube, said spring being operable to provide said biasing load to said stripper.
43. The press of claim 42 wherein said annular collar includes a pair of axial slots aligned to receive said pin.
44. A press for translating a tool, comprising:
a press body having an upper jaw and a lower jaw;
an actuator supported by said press body;
a ram assembly drivingly coupled to said actuator and slidably positioned within said upper jaw;
a lower tool assembly supported by said lower jaw of said press body axially below said ram assembly, said lower tool assembly including a shoulder portion engaging said lower jaw and a shank portion including a transverse aperture engaging an axial bore extending through said lower jaw; and
a quick release mechanism including a pin removably attaching said lower tool assembly to said press body, said lower tool assembly being disconnectable from said press body by removal of said pin without the use of hand tools.
45. The press of claim 44 wherein said lower jaw portion defines a first axial bore receiving said lower tool assembly.
46. The press of claim 45 wherein said lower tool assembly includes a tool holder positioned in said first axial bore.
47. The press of claim 46 wherein said press body defines a transverse bore extending through said first axial bore substantially aligned with said transverse aperture in said shank portion of said tool holder.
48. The press of claim 47 wherein said press body further includes a second axial bore substantially parallel to said first axial bore and intersecting said transverse bore, said second axial bore receiving a locking portion of said quick release mechanism.
49. The press of claim 48 wherein said detent pin is disposed through said transverse bore and transverse aperture, thereby restricting relative rotational displacement of said tool assembly and press body.
50. The press of claim 49 wherein said locking portion of said quick release mechanism includes a spring biased detent retained on said pin.
51. The press of claim 47 wherein said tool holder includes an axial recess for receiving a tool.
52. The press of claim 51 wherein said tool includes a die for forming a workpiece compressed between said ram assembly and said lower assembly.
53. The press of claim 52 wherein said tool holder further includes a fastener bore for receiving a fastener to secure said tool in said tool holder, said fastener bore extending substantially coaxially to and in communication with said axial recess.
54. A press for translating a tool, comprising:
a press body;
a first actuator coupled to said press body;
a tool assembly coupled to said first actuator and supported by said press body for drivingly engaging a workpiece;
a second actuator attached to said press body and adapted to translate said press body relative to a mounting member;
a guide assembly interconnecting said mounting member and said press body, said guide assembly including a translation limiting mechanism operable to adjust a range of translation of said press body between various extended and retracted positions; and
a sensor fixedly attached to said guide assembly and operable to detect the position of said press body when located at said extended and retracted positions.
55. The press of claim 54 wherein said actuator includes a cylinder fixedly attached to said press body and a piston fixedly attached to said mounting member.
56. The press of claim 55 wherein said mounting member slidably engages a stop adjust rod, wherein said stop adjust rod is fixedly attached to said press body.
57. The press of claim 56 wherein said translation limiting mechanism includes a stop collar selectively positioned on said stop adjust rod.
58. The press of claim 57 wherein said translation limiting mechanism further includes a screw for selectively fixing said stop collar to said stop adjust rod in said plurality of positions.
59. The press of claim 58 wherein said sensor includes a sensing element disposed in a plane substantially parallel to a peripheral edge of said translation limiting mechanism.
60. The press of claim 59 wherein said sensing element is a magnetic device and said stop collar is constructed of a ferromagnetic material.
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