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05-04-2012 дата публикации

Cutting Device and Method in Such a Device

Номер: US20120079933A1
Автор: Göran Johansson
Принадлежит: ROLLSROLLER AB

A cutting device for cutting predetermined figures out of an elongated, thin portion of a plastically deformable material, comprising a table top, which exhibits a planar table surface for supporting the elongated portion. According to the invention, the cutting device has two elongated guide and support means at each long side of the table top, and a traverser, which is movable along these means and in the longitudinal direction (L) of the table top, and which extends transversely to the table top perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction and comprises a rotatable cutter roll, which extends across the major part of the width (b) of the table top and comprises cutting elements, wherein the traverser is adapted to be moved along the guide and support means with the cutter roll in a cutting position for cutting out said figures, and rotating means for causing the cutter roll to rotate, during the movement of the cutter roll in the cutting position, at a peripheral speed substantially corresponding to the translational speed of the cutter roll across the table surface.

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17-05-2012 дата публикации

Method and system for surface adhesive rule technology

Номер: US20120121802A1
Принадлежит: HIGHCON SYSTEMS LTD

A surface-adhesive-rule technology (SART) method and system for creating a surface-adhesive-rule die and counter die for pre-treating cardboard. Wherein the pre-treating comprises: creasing and/or cutting and/or embossing the cardboard. The SART system may comprise: a rule-drawer having one or more cartridges, one or more nozzles, and one or more pressure actuator; a leading mechanism that carries the rule-drawer; and a controller that controls the rule-drawer and the leading mechanism according to a layout of a surface-adhesive-rule die. Each cartridge may comprise flexible materiel and may be associated with one of the nozzles having an orifice with a profile. Further the leading mechanism moves the rule-drawer and the rule-drawer draws a plurality of surface-adhesive rules from the flexible material having an attribute to reserve the shape of the orifice profile through which it is deposited on the surface of a die's body according to commands obtained from the controller.

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19-07-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method of making a paper end with a pressed chuck wall

Номер: US20120184421A1
Принадлежит: Sonoco Development Inc

A novel method and apparatus is provided for forming a pressed paper end which minimizes or eliminates deformations in the chuck wall. The method involves using a novel die press apparatus in which, at the very end of the compression stroke, the paper is held tightly by the opposing dies on either side of the chuck wall forming area, and the chuck wall forming area is held in substantial confinement between the dies.

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25-10-2012 дата публикации

Computerized, Segmented Steel Rule Type Die Making System and Method

Номер: US20120266725A1
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

A steel rule die making system produces a steel rule dies having an operative surface that form creases and cut patterns in a sheet material to form a box blank. The system includes a die manufacturing station having an indexing bench that securely holds a substrate. At least one slug driver device is disposed adjacent the die manufacturing station to drive the penetrating point of a slug into the substrate. The upper surface of the slug head defines a segment of the operative surface of the steel rule die.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Fastening Credit Card Size Cards Together

Номер: US20130019450A1
Автор: Farrokh Rassouli
Принадлежит: HOLE CONCEPTS Inc

A kit and method for removably fastening together two or more credit card sized cards are disclosed. The fastener, removably extending through at least one hole in each one of the two or more credit card sized cards, is configured for permitting each one of the two or more credit card sized cards to rotate relative to one another for easily accessing any one of the cards. The fastener is further configured for being un-fastened or dis-assembled for adding one or more cards, removing one or more cards, shuffling or re-arranging the order of the cards, etc., and then removably re-fastened together using the same or a different sized (longer or shorter) fastener. In certain embodiment, a money clip is removably attached together with two or more cards.

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable medium

Номер: US20130116815A1
Принадлежит: Brother Industries Ltd

An apparatus includes a processor and a memory configured to store computer-readable instructions that instruct the apparatus to execute steps comprising acquiring pattern data, identifying needle drop points on a pattern line, identifying, as a corresponding cutting needle for each of the plurality of needle drop points, one of cutting needles configured to be attachable to needle bars of a multi-needle sewing machine in a state in which directions of cutting edges are different from each other, storing needle drop point data and cutting needle data in association with each other in the memory, identifying an extending direction of fibers of the work cloth, replacing the cutting needle data in which an angle between the extending direction and the direction of the cutting edge does not satisfy a predetermined relationship, with other data indicating another cutting needle in which the angle satisfies the predetermined relationship, and generating cut data.

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

Extensible Absorbent Layer And Absorbent Article

Номер: US20130139666A1
Принадлежит: Kimberly Clark Worldwide Inc

The present invention provides a method of preparing an absorbent layer from an absorbent nonwoven web having a first plurality of slits with a first orientation and a second plurality of slits with a second orientation, wherein the first orientation is different from the second orientation. The first plurality of slits and the second plurality of slits are at least partially through the absorbent nonwoven web, and the second plurality of slits at least partially intersects the first plurality to form apertures in the absorbent nonwoven web.

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

Sheet processing apparatus and image forming apparatus

Номер: US20140015188A1
Принадлежит: Canon Inc

A sheet processing apparatus includes a projection forming unit configured to form a projection on a sheet. The projection is formed in the vicinity of a binding portion of a sheet bundle. When a succeeding sheet bundle is discharged on the sheet bundle in which the projection has been formed on a top surface thereof, the succeeding sheet bundle is stacked by moving on the already stacked sheet bundle without being caught by the binding portion of the already stacked sheet bundle as an end of the succeeding sheet bundle is guided by the projection.

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Turret punch

Номер: US20180001502A1
Автор: Ji-Jong Chang
Принадлежит: Individual

A turret punch includes a first body, a second body, a third body, a pin, a first resilient member, a turret, function members, a second resilient member and a connector. The second rail portion of the third body is linearly movable along the first rail portion of the first body. When operating the first and second bodies, the function member that is located corresponding to the first function end moves linearly so as to be engaged with or to be disengaged from the first function end of the first body, such that the holes are punched along a straight line.

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

ROTARY CUTTING DIE FOR CUTTING CORRUGATED BOARD INCLUDING A DIE BOARD AND AN ATTACHED SUBSTRATE FOR SUPPORTING PRODUCT EJECTORS

Номер: US20180001505A1
Автор: JR. James M., Smithwick
Принадлежит: Container Graphics Corporation

A rotary cutting die including a curved die board having a series of product ejector openings formed completely through the die board. Secured to an inner surface of the die board is a substrate. A series of product ejectors are secured to the substrate and project therefrom through the product ejector openings and past an outer surface of the die board. These product ejectors function to engage a portion of a die cut product passing through the nip and exert a force on the die cut product which assists in separating the die cut product from the rotary cutting die. 1. A rotary cutting die adapted to be mounted on a rotary die cylinder for cutting corrugated board fed into a nip disposed between the die cylinder and a rotating anvil to produce a die cut product , the rotary cutting die comprising:a curved die board configured to be mounted to the cylinder and including inner and outer surfaces;one or more product cutting blades mounted in the die board for cutting the corrugated board fed through the nip to produce the die cut product;a product ejector opening formed in the die board and extending from the outer surface to the inner surface of the die board;a substrate secured to the inner surface of the die board and extending over the product ejector opening; anda product ejector constructed of compressible material and secured to the substrate and extending outwardly from the substrate and through the product ejector opening and past the outer surface of the die board for engaging a portion of the die cut product passing through the nip and exerting a force on the die cut product which assists in separating the die cut product from the cutting die.2. The rotary cutting die of including one or more cutting blade openings formed in the substrate for permitting the one or more product cutting blades to project therethrough.3. The rotary cutting die of wherein the substrate is constructed claim 1 , in part at least claim 1 , of vulcanized rubber claim 1 , cloth claim ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

ROTARY CUTTING DIE FOR CUTTING CORRUGATED BOARD HAVING A REINFORCEMENT MEMBER FOR REINFORCING AND STABILIZING A CUTTING OR SCORING RULE DISPOSED ADJACENT A PRODUCT EJECTOR OPENING

Номер: US20180001506A1
Принадлежит: Container Graphics Corporation

A rotary cutting die includes a curved die board having one or more product ejector openings formed therein. A compressible product ejector is disposed in the product ejector opening for engaging a die cut product and assisting in the separation of the die cut product from the rotary cutting die. Adjacent the product ejector opening is a cutting or scoring rule for cutting or scoring corrugated board. A reinforcement member is embedded into the die board between the product ejector opening and the cutting or scoring rule. The reinforcement member reinforces the cutting or scoring rule, as well as the die board adjacent the reinforcement member. 1. A rotary cutting die adapted to be mounted on a rotary die cylinder for cutting corrugated board fed into a nip disposed between the die cylinder and a rotating anvil to produce a die cut product , the rotary cutting die comprising:a curved die board configured to be mounted to the cylinder and including inner and outer surfaces;a cutting or scoring rule seated in the die board and projecting from the outer surface thereof for cutting or scoring the corrugated board fed through the nip to produce the die cut product;a product ejector opening formed in the die board adjacent the cutting or scoring rule;a product ejector disposed in the product ejector opening and projected outwardly therefrom past the outer surface of the die board for engaging a portion of the die cut product passing through the nip and exerting a force on the die cut product which assists in separating the die cut product from the cutting die; anda cutting or scoring rule reinforcement member secured in the die board between the product ejector opening and the cutting or scoring rule for reinforcing and stabilizing the cutting or scoring rule and the die board adjacent the reinforcement member.2. The rotary cutting die of wherein the cutting or scoring rule reinforcement member assumes a curved shape.3. The rotary cutting die of wherein the cutting or ...

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

Optical assembly for additive manufacturing

Номер: US20220016712A1
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Inc

An additive manufacturing apparatus includes a platform, a dispenser to deliver a layers of feed material onto the platform, one or more light sources to generate a first light beam and a plurality of second light beams, a galvo mirror scanner to scan the first light beam on a layer of feed material on the platform, and a plurality of polygon mirror scanners. The galvo mirror scanner has a first field of view that spans a width of a build area of the platform, whereas, each of the plurality of polygon mirror scanners having a second field of view with the plurality of polygon mirror scanners providing a plurality of second fields of view. Each second field of view is a portion of the first field of view, and the plurality of polygon mirror scanners are positioned such that the plurality of second fields of view span the width of the build area of the platform.

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

KNIFE CYLINDER, ROTARY DIE CUTTER, FIXATION DEVICE FOR KNIFE MOUNTING BASE, AND FIXATION METHOD FOR KNIFE MOUNTING BASE

Номер: US20170008187A1
Принадлежит:

A knife cylinder is provided with a restraint parts disposed within a fixation hole; a compression coil spring for pressing the restraint parts inwardly of the fixation hole; an operating parts entering the inside of the restraint parts through a mounting hole; a protrusion provided to the restraint parts; a helical groove provided in the operating parts, the helical groove engaging with the protrusion and being configured so that, when the operating parts rotates, the helical groove can move the restraint parts from a first position to a second position; and a blocking groove provided in the outer surface of the operating parts and blocking the rotation of the operating parts in the reverse direction when the restraint parts is located at the second position. 1. A knife cylinder comprising:a cylinder main body which has a columnar shape and in which a plurality of fixation holes along a radial direction are provided at predetermined intervals in an outer peripheral portion;a knife mounting base to which a knife is fixed and in which a plurality of mounting holes are provided at predetermined intervals;a restraint parts which has a ring shape and is disposed in the fixation hole so as to be movable along a direction of a shaft center and be non-rotatable in a circumferential direction;a biasing member which biases the restraint parts inwardly of the fixation hole;an operating parts in which a locking section which can be locked to the knife mounting base is provided at a base end portion and a tip portion enters the inside of the restraint parts through the mounting hole;an engagement section which is provided at one of an inner surface of the restraint parts and an outer surface of the operating parts;a helical guide section which is provided in the other of the inner surface of the restraint parts and the outer surface of the operating parts, is engaged with the engagement section, and can move the restraint parts from a first position to a second position against ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING RESINOUS PANEL

Номер: US20180009125A1
Автор: Shiota Satoshi
Принадлежит: RIKEN TECHNOS CORPORATION

A process for producing a resinous panel which is for use as at least some of the front panel of an article, the process including (A) a step in which a resin sheet having a thickness of 0.5-10 mm is fixed to a working table and (B) a step in which the resin sheet is punched out by forcing a Thomson blade into the resin sheet approximately perpendicularly thereto from the side where the surface of the resin sheet is to be the outer surface of the article, thereby obtaining the front panel, wherein (C) the Thomson blade is a double-edged blade having an edge angle of 30-60 degrees. The resin sheet has a tensile modulus of preferably 1,500 MPa or greater. Preferably, the resin sheet includes a transparent resin sheet layer and a colored resin sheet layer in this order from the surface that is to be the outer surface of the article. The colored resin sheet is one which does not break when a DuPont impact test was conducted in accordance with ASTM-D2794 in a 0° C. environment under the conditions of a height of 50 cm, an impactor diameter of 1 inch, an impactor weight of 1 Kg, and a pedestal diameter of ½ inch. 1. A process for producing a resinous panel which is for use as at least a part of a front panel of an article , the process comprising the steps of:(A) fixing a resin sheet with a thickness of 0.5-10 mm to a working table; and(B) punching out the front panel by forcing a Thomson blade into the resin sheet approximately perpendicularly thereto from a side where a surface of the resin sheet is to be an outer surface of the article,wherein (C) the Thomson blade is a double-edged blade with an edge angle of 30-60 degrees.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the resin sheet preferably has a tensile modulus of elasticity of 1 claim 1 ,500 MPa or more.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the resin sheet comprises a layer of a transparent resin sheet and a layer of a colored resin sheet in this order from the side to be an outer surface of an article; ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

PRECISION POSITIONING DEVICE OF A UNIT-TYPE DIE CUTTING & HOT STAMPING MACHINE AND A WORKING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20180009214A1
Автор: WEI Shu-Yuan
Принадлежит:

A precision positioning device of a unit-type die cutting & hot stamping machine includes a positioning element on an input end of a first imprinting element and a positioning element on an output end of each imprinting element. Two neighboring positioning elements accomplish the positioning between the two positioning elements together. Each positioning element is constituted by a positioning assembly installed symmetrically on each end of the imprinting element. The positioning assembly includes a positioning rod which can rotate against an installation shaft. Each positioning rod includes a positioning block which is provided with a reference surface. A rear side of the gripper is provided with a reference matching surface. By the positioning elements, the accuracy in the art of die cutting & hot stamping can be assured when the machine is performing a multiple-working-position procedure. 1. A precision positioning device of a unit-type die cutting & hot stamping machine , the unit-type die cutting & hot stamping machine including two imprinting elements , and paper of the imprinting elements being delivered by a gripper installed on a chain; the precision positioning device comprising a positioning element disposed on an input end of a first imprinting element and a positioning element disposed on an output end of each imprinting element , wherein two neighboring positioning elements accomplish the positioning between the two positioning elements together , each positioning element is disposed parallel along the direction of deliver of the chain , the positioning element is constituted by a positioning assembly installed on each end of the imprinting element , the positioning assembly includes a positioning rod which rotates against an installation shaft , each positioning rod is provided with a positioning block , the positioning block is provided with a reference surface , a rear side of the gripper is provided with a reference matching surface , and the ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

CRAFTING DIES

Номер: US20210008749A1
Автор: Chen Yongjia
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a die for cutting a shape or pattern from a material, the die being composed of a base plate () comprising an upper surface () and a lower surface (). The die comprises one or more raised edges () in the form of a pattern or shape to be die-cut or embossed, on each of the upper and lower surfaces, such that the die can be used to die-cut or emboss two sheets of material simultaneously. 11234. A die for cutting a shape or pattern from a material , the die being composed of a base plate () comprising an upper surface () and a lower surface () , wherein the die comprises one or more raised edges () in the form of a pattern or shape to be die-cut or embossed , on each of the upper and lower surfaces.2. The die of claim 1 , wherein the one or more raised edges on at least one of the upper and lower surfaces is a raised cutting edge.3. The die of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the raised edges on each of the upper and lower surfaces are raised cutting edges.41. The die of claim 1 , wherein the base plate () is substantially planar.51. The die of claim 1 , wherein the base plate () has a thickness of from 0.1 mm to 0.8 mm.6. The die of claim 1 , wherein each raised edge has a width of from 0.08 to 0.4 mm.7. The die of claim 1 , wherein each raised edge has a height of from 0.2 mm to 3 mm.823. The die of claim 1 , wherein the pattern or shape defined on the upper surface () and the pattern or shape on the lower surface () are different.923. The die of claim 1 , wherein the pattern or shape defined on the upper surface () and the pattern or shape on the lower surface () are the same.10235. The die of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the upper surface () and the lower surface () comprises one or more embossing protrusions ().115. The die of claim 10 , wherein the one or more embossing protrusions () has a width of from 0.2 mm to 2 mm.125. The die of claim 10 , wherein the one or more embossing protrusions () has a height of from 0.1 to 3 mm.13. ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

Die block, steel-rule die assembly comprising the same, and method thereof

Номер: US20200009758A1
Автор: Paolo Quercia
Принадлежит: Diebec Matrices Ltee

The invention relates to steel-rule cutting dies having a die block with at least one kerf configured to receive a corresponding steel-rule intended to be partially inserted into the kerf. The die block also has at least one element having magnetic properties, such as for instance a magnet, located or embedded in proximity to each kerf for providing a magnetic field that retains the steel-rule when the steel-rule is received into the corresponding kerf. The presence of the magnetic element(s) in proximity to the kerf(s) allows maintaining the corresponding rule(s) in position within its kerf even if the kerf is cut “loosely”. The corresponding rule may be quickly and easily inserted and accurately maintained even if the die block expand or retract under atmospheric variations. Among other advantages, the invention allows better stability of the cutting-die, faster leveling on press, and increased the number of re-knifing and longer run-time.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

DIE CUTTING

Номер: US20160016327A1
Автор: Seal Vanessa
Принадлежит:

A method of die cutting. The method comprises: providing a cutting die (); providing a work piece () to be cut; providing a first polymer film () between the cutting-die () and the work piece (); and pressing the cutting die () and the work piece () together, with the first polymer film () between them, to cut the work piece (). Also provided is a laminate obtainable by said die cutting method and a kit of parts for use in said die cutting method.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

DIE-CUT LID AND ASSOCIATED CONTAINER AND METHOD

Номер: US20160016705A1
Принадлежит:

A die-cut lid () for closing a container is disclosed; the lid being formed from a flexible composite sheet material (). 1. A die-cut lid for closing a container , the lid being formed from a flexible composite sheet material;the lid comprising a functional area bearing human-readable and/or machine-readable data;the lid comprising one or more rigidifying indentations to promote flatness of the functional area in a resting state of the lid;wherein the one or more rigidifying indentations are selected from the group of:i) one or more encircling indentations that border the functional area; and/ora planar indentation that encompasses the functional area.2. A die-cut lid as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the functional area bears one or more of a barcode claim 1 , a date code or a best before indication.3. A die-cut lid as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the one or more rigidifying indentations comprise a continuous encircling indentation that fully encircles the functional area.4. A die-cut lid as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the one or more rigidifying indentations comprise one or more discontinuous encircling indentations that partially or fully encircles the functional area.5. A die-cut lid as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the one or more rigidifying indentations comprise a plurality of encircling indentations with at least a first encircling indentation bordering the functional area and a second encircling indentation located concentric to the first encircling indentation.6. A die-cut lid as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the planar indentation comprises a flat claim 1 , planar portion that is indented in relief relative to a remainder of the lid outside the functional area.7. A die-cut lid as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the functional area comprises less than 70% claim 1 , preferably less than 50% claim 1 , more preferably less than 30% claim 1 , more preferably less than 20% of the lid.8. A die-cut lid as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lid has a nominal dimension ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

CIRCULAR HOLE CUTTING TOOL AND METHOD OF USE

Номер: US20180021864A1
Автор: HUNTER Jacob
Принадлежит: Hyperloop Technologies, Inc.

A hole cutting apparatus for cutting a hole in a tubular structure, which includes a center shaft, a slide mount rotatably attached to the center shaft, a slide rail slidably attached to the slide mount; a cutter attachable to the slide rail so as to move with the slide rail, and a cutter height roller attached to the cutter. The cutter height roller is structured and arranged to maintain the cutter at a distance from a cutting surface of the tubular structure as the hole is cut. 1. A hole cutting apparatus for cutting a hole in a tubular structure , comprising:a center shaft;a slide mount rotatably attached to the center shaft;a slide rail slidably attached to the slide mount;a cutter attachable to the slide rail so as to move with the slide rail; anda cutter height roller attached to the cutter,wherein the cutter height roller is structured and arranged to maintain the cutter at a distance from a cutting surface of the tubular structure as the hole is cut.2. The hole cutting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the slide rail is slidable in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the center shaft.3. The hole cutting apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a base plate arrangeable on the cutting surface of the tubular structure claim 1 , wherein the base plate is structured and arranged to support the center shaft.4. The hole cutting apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising a support cylinder fastened to the base plate wherein the support cylinder accommodates a portion of the center shaft to support the center shaft.5. The hole cutting apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the base plate has tubular-structure contact side claim 3 , and wherein the tubular-structure contact side has a curved surface approximating an outer diameter of the tubular structure.6. The hole cutting apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a diameter adjustment coupler pivotably attached around the center shaft;a diameter adjustment bar adjustably fastenable to the diameter adjustment ...

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

CUTTING FRAME OF HIGH CUTTING EFFICIENCY

Номер: US20150024162A1
Принадлежит: LG CHEM, LTD.

Disclosed herein is a cutting frame including a plurality of cutters for cutting one or more kinds of rectangular unit pieces having a relatively small size from a rectangular base material at a predetermined inclination, the cutters being mounted or formed in the cutting frame such that the cutters correspond to the rectangular unit pieces, wherein the cutters are mounted or formed in the cutting frame based on the array structure of the rectangular unit pieces such that a large majority of the remaining rectangular unit pieces, excluding the uppermost row rectangular unit pieces and the lowermost row rectangular unit pieces, are arranged while being adjacent to different rectangular unit pieces at four sides of each rectangular unit piece, and at least some combinations of adjacent four rectangular unit pieces form an island-type residue in the center thereof. 1. A cutting frame including a plurality of cutters for cutting one or more kinds of rectangular unit pieces having a relatively small size from a rectangular base material at a predetermined inclination , the cutters being mounted or formed in the cutting frame such that the cutters correspond to the rectangular unit pieces , whereinthe cutters are mounted or formed in the cutting frame based on the array structure of the rectangular unit pieces such that a large majority of the remaining rectangular unit pieces, excluding the uppermost row rectangular unit pieces and the lowermost row rectangular unit pieces, are arranged while being adjacent to different rectangular unit pieces at four sides of each rectangular unit piece, and at least some combinations of adjacent four rectangular unit pieces form an island-type residue in the center thereof.2. The cutting frame according to claim 1 , wherein the base material is a continuous material having a predetermined width and a relatively very large length.3. The cutting frame according to claim 1 , wherein the rectangular unit pieces are inclined at an angle of ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

Flat Die Magnetic Holding Base and Metallic, Flat Die for Use Therewith

Номер: US20220040876A1
Автор: Talkington Sean
Принадлежит: ATLAS DIE, LLC

A flat die magnetic holding base is provided for holding a metallic, flat die. The base can be formed from a metal plate having a front surface and a planar back surface. The front surface can include a planar mounting area. The planar back surface can have a plurality of recesses formed therein. The metal plate has three or more corners, each corner having a through-hole formed therein. Magnets are permanently fixed in recesses formed in the back surface. The magnets are oriented in the recesses such that a magnetic field is generated by the magnets in a direction that magnetically attracts and holds a metallic, flat die, to and on, the planar mounting area. The flat die can be a magnetically-attractable, milled-plate, flexible die. Alignment pins extend away from the planar mounting area and align with through-holes of the metallic, flat die to register the metallic, flat die on the mounting area. 1. A flat die magnetic holding base comprising:a metal plate having a front surface and a back surface, the front surface including a flat mounting area, the back surface having a plurality of first recesses formed therein, the metal plate having three or more corners, each corner having a through-hole formed therein and extending from the front surface to the back surface;a plurality of first magnets, each first recess having a respective one of the first magnets permanently fixed therein, each first magnet being arranged in an orientation such that a first magnetic field is generated that magnetically attracts and holds a metallic, flat die to the flat mounting area; andat least two alignment pins that extend out of the front surface and away from the flat mounting area.2. An assembly comprising the flat die magnetic holding base of and further comprising a metallic claim 1 , flat die magnetically held on the flat mounting area claim 1 , the metallic claim 1 , flat die having a front surface claim 1 , a die pattern on the front surface claim 1 , and a flat back surface ...

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

PUNCH AND SCORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20150027289A1
Автор: Carey Tavnir John
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A device for punching and scoring a medium includes a punch tool and a grooved score guide. The punch tool has a cutter configured to cut an edge of a sheet of the medium. The positioning edge is disposed on the device and configured to guide an edge of the medium and position the medium with respect to the punch tool. The grooved score guide is formed in the device and configured to match a scoring tool to create a score line in the medium. The arrangement between the punch tool and positioning edge is configured to cut a notch in the edge of the medium at a notch point. The grooved score line is disposed in relationship to the punch tool to create the score line in the medium from the notch point across the medium. 1. A device for punching and scoring a medium , the device comprising:a punch tool having a cutter configured to cut an edge of a sheet of the medium;a positioning edge disposed on the device and configured to guide an edge of the medium and position the medium with respect to the punch tool;a grooved score guide formed in the device and configured to match a scoring tool to create a score line in the medium; andthe arrangement between the punch tool and positioning edge being configured to cut a notch in the edge of the medium at a notch point, the grooved score line being disposed in relationship to the punch tool to create the score line in the medium from the notch point across the medium.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a score guide locator to guide the medium to a proper location for punching and scoring the medium.3. The device of claim 1 , further comprising instructions disposed on the device to assist a user to punch and score the medium for a given size.4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a sizing scale disposed on the device to assist a user to punch and score the medium for a given size.5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a diagram to illustrate a finished product for a punched and scored medium.6. The ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

Shape cutting device for skin electrode patch

Номер: US20210031027A1
Автор: Feng Ching Tu
Принадлежит: Individual

A shape cutting device of a skin electrode patch includes: a substrate conveyor for transmitting a coated substrate portion and a conductive adhesive portion; a positioning conveyor; a fitted shape cutting module installed in a successive portion of the positioning conveyor and having two pressing wheels and a shape cutting unit, and the two pressing wheels being provided for pressing the coated substrate portion and the conductive adhesive portion, and the shape cutting unit including a roller body with at least one cutting knife which is in a geometrical shape and includes two side cutters and a first-end cutter at an axial end, and opposite ends of the first-end cutter having two second-end cutters, and a gap being formed in the two second-end cutters. The cutting knife has a design that integrates the transmission feature and the efficiency of the whole production line.

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08-02-2018 дата публикации

ROTARY CYLINDRICAL ATTACHABLE SLEEVE

Номер: US20180036899A1
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A cylindrical sleeve for attaching to a cylindrical platform of a die cutting machine, the cylindrical sleeve including a first elastic member and a second elastic member substantially identical to the first elastic member, each of the first elastic member or the second elastic member comprising an inner surface, an outer surface opposite to the inner surface, a first abutting surface, a second abutting surface opposite to the first abutting surface, a first end surface, and a second end surface opposite to the first end surface, wherein the first abutting surface and the second abutting surface are planar surfaces, wherein the cylindrical sleeve is formed by aligning the first abutting surface of the first elastic member to the second abutting surface of the second elastic member, and aligning the second abutting surface of the first elastic member to the first abutting surface of the second elastic member, and wherein an inner surface of the cylindrical sleeve formed by the inner surfaces of the first and second elastic members encompasses a cylindrical hollow space having an axis inclined relative to at least one of the first abutting surface or the second abutting surface of the first elastic member. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first member comprising:a first volume of an elastic material; anda first concave surface, a first convex surface opposite to the first concave surface, a first abutting surface, a second abutting surface opposite to the first abutting surface, a first end surface, and a second end surface opposite to the first end surface, the first concave surface intersecting the first end surface to form a first arc line having a first arc length between the first abutting surface and the second abutting surface, the first concave surface intersecting the second end surface to form a second arc line having a second arc length between the first abutting surface and the second abutting surface, wherein the first arc length is greater than the second ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

ROTARY DIE-CUTTER FOR CUTTING A PIECE OF MATERIAL OUT OF A PRINTING MATERIAL

Номер: US20190039257A1
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A rotary die-cutter for cutting a piece of material or scrap out of a printing material such as paper, includes a die-cutting cylinder and an associated impression cylinder. The die-cutting cylinder is connected to a vacuum source. A die-cutting tool which is disposed on the die-cutting cylinder includes at least one die-cutting knife having a closed form and a suction opening within the closed form. A cylinder cover is disposed on the impression cylinder. At least one raised or recessed first guide element is disposed within the closed form for guiding suction air and/or at least one recessed or raised second guide element is disposed in the cylinder cover for guiding air. The scrap to be removed from the printing material can therefore be transported with the die-cutting cylinder and ejected from the die-cutting tool or knife in a trouble-free way. 1. A rotary die-cutter for cutting a piece of material out of a printing material , the rotary die-cutter comprising:a die-cutting cylinder and an associated impression cylinder;a vacuum source connected to said die-cutting cylinder;a die-cutting tool disposed on said die-cutting cylinder, said die-cutting tool including at least one die-cutting knife having a closed form and a suction opening within said closed form;a cylinder cover disposed on said impression cylinder; and at least one raised or recessed first guide element disposed within said closed form for guiding suction air, or', 'at least one recessed or raised second guide element disposed in said cylinder cover for guiding air., 'at least one of2. The rotary die-cutter according to claim 1 , wherein:said die-cutting tool has an outer surface;said cylinder cover has outer surface; and said first guide element is raised or recessed relative to said outer surface of said die-cutting tool, or', 'said second guide element is recessed or raised relative to said outer surface of said cylinder cover., 'at least one of3. The rotary die-cutter according to claim 1 , ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A QUILT BLOCK ON A SINGLE DIE

Номер: US20200039103A1
Автор: Nabity Stephen W.
Принадлежит: TEK INDUSTRIES, INC.

The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for producing a quilt block on a single die. According to a preferred embodiment, the die cut assembly of the present invention preferably includes a cutting rule formed into a pattern including a group of geometric cutting elements. According to a further preferred embodiment, the group of geometric cutting elements preferably includes a first set of cutting element including a first pentagon shape, a second pentagon shape, and a first quadrilateral shape which are connected by shared edges. According to a further preferred embodiment, the group of geometric cutting elements of the present invention preferably further includes a second set of cutting elements which includes a third pentagon shape, a fourth pentagon shape and a second quadrilateral shape, which are a mirrored copy of the first set of cutting elements. 1. A die cut assembly for use with a die cutting machine , wherein said die cutting assembly comprises:a first base member including a top face, a bottom face, a top end, a bottom end, a left side, and a right side;a cutting rule, wherein the cutting rule comprises a cutting edge coupled to said first base member; anda compressible layer, wherein the compressible layer comprises a first face and a second face; wherein said second face of said compressible layer is coupled to said top face of said base member;wherein said cutting rule comprises at least a first cutting element, a second cutting element and a third cutting element;wherein said first cutting element is comprised of a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, a fourth edge and a fifth edge; wherein said first and second edges are orthogonal to each other; wherein the third edge is the longest edge of the first cutting element; wherein the fourth cutting edge is connected between the first edge and the third edge; wherein the wherein fifth edge is connected between the third edge and the second edge; wherein the fourth edge is ...

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

LIQUID COLLECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20210046667A1
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A liquid collection device is adapted for collecting liquid flowing along a flow path. The liquid collection device includes a collection unit including a top wall member, a bottom wall member, and a surrounding wall member. The top wall member has a liquid inlet extending along the flow path through the top wall member. The bottom wall member is disposed downstream of the top wall member. The surrounding wall member extends from a perimeter of the bottom wall member toward the top wall member. The top wall member covers the surrounding wall member, and cooperates with the bottom wall member and the surrounding wall member to define a liquid-holding space therein, the liquid inlet being spatially communicated to the liquid-holding space. 1. A liquid collection device adapted for collecting liquid flowing along a flow path , said liquid collection device comprising: a top wall member that has a liquid inlet extending along the flow path through said top wall member,', 'a bottom wall member that is disposed downstream of said top wall member, and', 'a surrounding wall member that extends from a perimeter of said bottom wall member toward said top wall member,, 'a collection unit including'}where said top wall member covers said surrounding wall member, and cooperates with said bottom wall member and said surrounding wall member to define a liquid-holding space therein, said liquid inlet being spatially communicated to said liquid-holding space.2. The liquid collection device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a buffer unit mounted in said liquid-holding space and including a blocking member for blocking the liquid.3. The liquid collection device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said blocking member of said buffer unit is disposed along an axis that is spaced apart from the flow path.4. The liquid collection device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said blocking member of said buffer unit surrounds said axis of said buffer unit and is rotatable about said axis.5. ...

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

THREE DIMENSIONAL PART ROTARY DIE CUTTING MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

Номер: US20170043495A1
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An apparatus and method for cutting three dimensional parts in a rotary die cutting mechanism () is provided including first and second drums ( ) adjacent to each other to rotate about a respective axes, first and second recesses ( ) formed on an outer surface of each of the drums in order to receive a three dimensional part, an anvil () protrudes outward from an edge of the first recess, and a cutting mechanism () protrudes outward from an edge of the second recess, the three dimensional part retained in a proper orientation to allow the three dimensional part to be cut by a first and a second capturing mechanism () disposed within the first and second recesses ( ) respectively, configured to move in relation to the rotation of the drums ( ). 1. An apparatus comprising:a first and second drum adjacent to each other to rotate about a respective axis of the first and second drum respectively;a first recess formed on an outer surface of the first drum;a second recess formed on an outer surface of the second drum;an anvil protruding outward from the first recess of the first recess;a cutting mechanism protruding outward from the second recess;a first capturing mechanism disposed within the first recess and movable based on the rotation of the first drum; anda second capturing mechanism disposed with the second recess and movable based on the rotation of the second drum.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first drum includes more than one first recess claim 1 , anvil and first capturing mechanism combination and the second drum includes more than one second recess claim 1 , anvil and first capturing mechanism combination that correspond to the first drum.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first drum and the second drum are rotated in a synchronized manner so that at a trimming position claim 1 , the anvil comes in substantial contact with an edge of the cutting mechanism to trim a three dimensional part retained by the capturing mechanisms.4. The apparatus ...

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19-02-2015 дата публикации

TOOL FOR CRUSHING COKE IN DRUMS BY MEANS OF HIGH-PRESSURE WATER JETS

Номер: US20150047483A1
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The invention relates to a tool for crushing coke in drums with of high-pressure water jets, which has a housing with a feed system for high-pressure water, and a housing wall with outwardly directed boring and cutting nozzles , out of the openings of which high-pressure water jets exit, as well as flow channels , which connect the feed system with the boring and cutting nozzles . So that the opening of the boring and cutting nozzles is permanently protected and kept free of deposits of coke or the like, the opening of the boring or cutting nozzle is respectively closable by a one- or multi-part flap, which is adjustable between a dosed position and an open position. 2857551121dab. The tool according to claim 1 , wherein the flap () is attached on one end of a nozzle channel () next to the opening () of the boring or cutting nozzle ( claim 1 , ) respectively with a swivel joint () on the housing () of the tool ().3138855ab. The tool according to claim 2 , further comprising a spring () claim 2 , which causes the pivot movement of the flap () from the open position to the dosed position and holds the flap () in the inactive phase of the boring or cutting nozzle ( claim 2 , ) in its dosed position.47558222ab. The tool according to claim 1 , wherein the opening () of the boring or cutting nozzle ( claim 1 , ) and the flap () are arranged on a nozzle flange () fastened on the housing ().5755211416159811ab. The tool according to claim 1 , wherein the opening () of the boring or cutting nozzle ( claim 1 , ) is surrounded outside on the housing () of the tool () by a collar () claim 1 , which has an upper gap () on its top side () claim 1 , in which an upper end () of the flap () is arranged with a swivel joint ().61118161414161981811ab. The tool according to claim 5 , wherein the swivel joint () comprises a pin () bridging the upper gap () and anchored in upper collar ends ( claim 5 , ) on both sides of the upper gap () as the rotational axis and a corresponding bearing ...

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13-02-2020 дата публикации

ANVIL COVER INSTALLATION METHOD

Номер: US20200047366A1
Автор: Warll Stephen Kenneth
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A method of installing a sleeve on a die cylinder of a die cutter, the sleeve having a thickness that reduces a gap between the die cylinder and an anvil cylinder of the die cutter. A first locking component of an anvil cover is secured in a locking component receptor of the anvil cylinder and the anvil cylinder is rotated until a second locking component of the anvil cover is pressed by the sleeve to couple with the first locking component in the locking component receptor of the anvil cylinder. 1. A method comprising:installing a sleeve on a die cylinder of a die cutter, the sleeve having a thickness that reduces a gap between the die cylinder and an anvil cylinder of the die cutter;securing a first locking component of an anvil cover in a locking component receptor of the anvil cylinder; androtating the anvil cylinder to cause a second locking component of the anvil cover to be pressed by the sleeve to couple with the first locking component in the locking component receptor of the anvil cylinder.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:uninstalling the sleeve from the die cylinder; andinstalling at least one cutting component on the die cutter.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising performing claim 2 , using the at least one cutting component claim 2 , a cutting operation.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first locking component comprises a male lock end of the anvil cover and the second locking component comprises a female lock end of the anvil cover claim 1 , wherein the locking component receptor comprises a lock channel on the anvil cylinder.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve comprises a plurality of segments claim 1 , and wherein the plurality of segments form a ring cylinder.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reduced gap is less than a thickness of the anvil cover.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein a first segment of the sleeve comprises at least one mounting hole through which the first segment of the sleeve is fixedly ...

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

Smart die output lane assembly

Номер: US20220080612A1
Принадлежит: NAS NALLE AUTOMATION SYSTEMS LLC

A die output lane assembly for receiving a blank through an opening of a die-cutter machine includes a frame, a support structure, and a memory device. The support structure is attached to the frame to form a lane and is configured to receive the blank from the opening of the die-cutter machine and temporarily store the blank in the lane. The memory device is configured to store data associated with the die output lane assembly thereon. The data includes at least one of a dimension of the die output lane assembly, a dimension of a cutting die of the die-cutter machine, a dimension of the blank, a pick position for removing the blank, a retraction path for removing the blank, a speed of part handling, or placement position data for storing the blank.

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

Separating system for detaching containers from a plastic web

Номер: US20220080614A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A separating system for detaching containers from a thermoformed plastic web including a first row of containers. The system includes a stamp plate and a cutting plate. The stamp plate includes a first row of stamps associated with a first set of containers from the first row of containers and a second row of stamps associated with a second set of containers from the first row of containers. The cutting plate includes a first row of cutting openings associated with the first set of containers and a second row of cutting openings associated with the second set of containers.

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31-03-2022 дата публикации

Segmented Die Comprising Master Die and Interchangeable Die Rule Inserts

Номер: US20220097248A1
Принадлежит: ATLAS DIE LLC

A composite die retaining board and composite die are provided. The composite die retaining board includes a master die retaining board having a die rule insert-receiving recess, and a die rule insert installed in the die rule insert-receiving recess. The die rule insert has a shape that is complementary to the shape of the die rule insert-receiving recess. A plurality of interlock features extending from an outer periphery of the die rule insert and interlock with interlock bays formed and intersecting with the die rule insert-receiving recess. Methods of exchanging a die rule insert with a different die rule insert are also provided and enable a rapid swapping-out of different die rule inserts.

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25-03-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A PROCESSING INSTALLATION WITH A MOVABLE PUNCH

Номер: US20210086250A1
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The invention relates to a method for operating a processing installation () including a first processing machine (), the first processing machine () comprising at least one movable punch () for separating, preferably punching or punch broaching, a workpiece (), the method comprising the following steps: 1. A method for operating a processing installation including a first processing machine , said first processing machine comprising at least one movable punch for separating , preferably punching or punch broaching , a workpiece , said method comprising the following steps:contactlessly detecting a contour of a cut surface produced on said workpiece by said punch by means of at least one sensor unit mounted on said processing installation, wherein the detecting is performed in-line in said processing installation and consequently without removing said workpiece from said processing installation, andevaluating the condition of the cut surface on the basis of the data detected by said sensor unit.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said workpiece is moved during detecting by said sensor unit in said processing installation and/or rests between two clocked movements.3. The method according to claim 1 , whereinsaid punch separates said workpiece into a punched strip and a punched piece,said workpiece is transported in said processing installation by means of a transport means through said first processing machine and, after said first processing machine, said punched strip is transported to a further processing machine or an end of said processing installation, andwherein said sensor unit detects the contour of the cut surface while said punched strip is moved by means of said transport means and/or rests on said transport means between two clocked movements.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said sensor unit is moved for detecting the cut surface in parallel to a cut surface axis and/or angled to the cut surface axis and/or in a rotatory manner.5. ...

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29-03-2018 дата публикации

Sheet-cutting device, method for cutting sheet, and non-transitory computer readable recording medium

Номер: US20180086018A1
Принадлежит: Nihon Seizuki Kogyo Co Ltd

A sheet processing apparatus ( 1 ) includes a first processing section ( 1000 ), a second processing section ( 2000 ), and a third processing section ( 3000 ) arranged on a straight line, and conveys a sheet ( 4200 ) therebetween. The first processing section ( 1000 ) forms a plurality of first processing lines extending in a first direction (an X axial direction) on the sheet ( 4200 ), by moving a plurality of tools ( 1110 - 1260 ) to the first direction in relation to the sheet ( 4200 ). The second processing section ( 2000 ) forms a plurality of second processing lines to a second direction (a Y axial direction) orthogonal to the first direction on the sheet ( 4200 ), by moving a plurality of tools to the second direction in relation to the sheet ( 4200 ). The third processing section ( 3000 ) forms a third processing line (aslant line, curve line) on the sheet, by relatively moving the sheet ( 4200 ) and the tool ( 3110, 3120 ).

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21-03-2019 дата публикации

COUNTERPLATE POSITIONING JIG

Номер: US20190084176A1
Автор: Asai Kazuaki
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[Problem] To make it easy to attach a counterplate to a specified position on a cutting plate, to prevent the counterplate falling from the cutting die during blanking, and to prevent the counterplate from making contact with a sheet. [Solution] The present invention includes: a housing () which includes a hole-side inclined portion (), and in which an accommodation hole is formed; an engaging means () which alternates between a lower lock and an upper lock in the housing (); and a sliding shaft member () fitted in the housing. The inside diameter of the upper side of the hole-side inclined portion () is larger than the inside diameter of the lower side thereof. The engaging means () is disposed above the hole-side inclined portion (). In the sliding shaft member (), the following are integrally formed: a lower-side inclined portion () which is disposed above a protruding part that protrudes below the housing (), and which has the same direction of inclination as the hole-side inclined portion () and a different angle of inclination thereto; and a middle inclined portion () which is disposed above the lower-side inclined portion (), and which has the opposite direction of inclination to the hole-side inclined portion (). When the sliding shaft member () is pulled downwards and is stopped at the lower limit position, the lower lock state is engaged, and when the sliding shaft member () is pushed upwards and is stopped at the upper limit position, the upper lock state is engaged. 1. A counterplate positioning jig , which is a sheet blanking machine in which a cutting die equipped with a cutting blade and a cutting plate that receives the cutting blade when the cutting blade moves downward are arranged in opposition , and is mounted pointing downwards in each of a plurality of mounting holes formed in the cutting die , for mounting a counterplate on the cutting plate; which is provided with a sliding shaft member for determining a position on an upper surface of the ...

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05-05-2022 дата публикации

Device and process for introducing perforations into laminates

Номер: US20220134681A1
Принадлежит: Molnycke Health Care AB

Described is a ultrasonic welding of laminates, more particular to the use of ultrasonic energy to create stable perforations in a laminate, in particular a laminate that includes a silicone gel. Specifically, a perforation element is provided, that is optionally part of array of perforation elements, which perforation element or array of perforation elements is advantageously used in an ultrasonic welding device and in a process for continuously introducing perforations into a laminate.

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09-04-2015 дата публикации

Cover Kit for Portable Electronic Device

Номер: US20150096416A1
Автор: Kidakarn Michael
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A cover kit for a portable electronic device includes a cover unit and a stamp unit. The cover unit has a transparent panel, a plurality of side boundary walls peripherally extended from the transparent panel to define a receiving cavity between the transparent panel and the side boundary walls, wherein the receiving cavity is shaped and sized to fitly and detachably receive the portable electronic device. The stamp unit is adapted for cutting a predetermined printed material to form an aesthetic pattern sheet, wherein the aesthetic pattern sheet has a predetermined aesthetic pattern formed thereon, and is adapted for accommodating on the receiving cavity in such a manner that the aesthetic pattern is capable of being observed from the transparent panel. 1. A cover kit , comprisinga cover unit having a transparent panel, a plurality of side boundary walls peripherally extended from said transparent panel to define a receiving cavity between said transparent panel and said side boundary walls, wherein said receiving cavity is shaped and sized for fittedly and detachably receiving said portable electronic device; anda stamp unit adapted for cutting a predetermined printed material to form aesthetic pattern sheet, wherein said aesthetic pattern sheet has a predetermined aesthetic pattern formed thereon, and is accommodated in said receiving cavity in such a manner that said aesthetic pattern is capable of being observed from said transparent panel.2. The cover kit claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein said aesthetic pattern faces towards said transparent panel.3. The cover kit claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein said cover unit is made of plastic material.4. The cover kit claim 3 , as recited in claim 3 , wherein said stamp unit comprises a top cover detachably mounted on top of said supporting base to form a cutting slot between said top cover and said supporting base.54. The cover recited in claim; claim 3 , wherein said printed material is slidly inserted ...

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30-04-2015 дата публикации

METHODS OF THERMO-MECHANICALLY PROCESSING TOOL STEEL AND TOOLS MADE FROM THERMO-MECHANICALLY PROCESSED TOOL STEELS

Номер: US20150114199A1
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Methods of thermo-mechanically processing a preform composed of tool steel and tools to modify a workpiece. The preform has a region containing austenite. The method comprises establishing the region at a process temperature between a martensitic start temperature and a stable austenitic temperature. While at the process temperature, the region is deformed to change an outer dimension and to modify the microstructure to a depth of 1 millimeter or more. The tool comprises a member composed of tool steel. The member includes a first region that extends from the outer surface to a depth of greater than 1 millimeter and a second region. The first region includes a plurality of grains having an average misorientation angle greater than about 34°, an average grain size that is at least 10% smaller than the second region, and has a different grain orientation than the second region. 1. A tool for use in a machine to modify a workpiece , the tool comprising:a member composed of a tool steel, the member having an outer surface defining a first portion configured to be coupled with the machine and a second portion adapted to contact the workpiece, the member including a first region that extends from the outer surface to a depth of greater than 1 millimeter and a second region separated from the outer surface by the first region, and the first region including a microstructure with a plurality of grains having a preferred orientation that provides a directionality to the microstructure of the first region and having an average grain size that is smaller than an average grain size of a plurality of grains in a microstructure of the second region.2. The tool of wherein the plurality of grains of the first region have a distribution of misorientation angles characterized by an average misorientation angle of greater than about 34°.3. The tool of wherein the average misorientation angle is at least about 40°.4. The tool of wherein the average grain size of the plurality of grains ...

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11-04-2019 дата публикации

Portion control cups, lidding material for said cup, method of making said cups and lids and device for forming a removal line in said cups and lids

Номер: US20190106258A1
Принадлежит: Clear Lam Packaging Inc, Primapak LLC

A container can include a body having a volume defined therein for retaining a product. The body can include a top surface adapted to be sealed by a lid. The container further includes a channel defined in a portion of the body such that the channel is in fluid communication with the internal volume at a first end and sealed by a portion of the body at an oppositely disposed second end. The container further includes a top flange surrounding the top surface of the body and includes a portion that borders the channel, with removal line disposed in the container to define a removable portion. The removal line extends from a first edge to a second edge and through the channel such that the removable portion can be removed from the body along the removal line to expose the channel.

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18-04-2019 дата публикации

STRIPPER CLIP

Номер: US20190111580A1
Автор: Higgins Michael
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A stripper clip () for a die board () of a stripping machine, the stripper clip () comprising: a hub () to be fitted into a corresponding socket () of the die board (); a bridge extending from the hub () to a distal end (); and a cantilevered arm () extending from the distal end () of the bridge. The clip () is dimensioned to fit into a socket () of the die board () with the cantilevered arm () extending from an underside of the die board () into an aperture () of the die board () for receiving waste pieces from blanks. The clip () is formed of a resilient material so that the cantilevered arm () is deflected towards the hub () as a waste piece () passes through the die board () and so that the arm () reflexes as the waste piece () passes the cantilevered arm () to assist in disposing of the waste piece (). 1. A stripper clip for a die board of a stripping machine , the stripper clip comprising:a hub to be fitted into a corresponding socket of the die board;a bridge extending from said hub to a distal end; anda cantilevered arm extending from said distal end of said bridge;said clip being dimensioned to fit into a socket of the die board with said cantilevered arm extending from an underside of said die board into an aperture of the die board for receiving waste pieces from blanks, andthe clip being formed of a resilient material so that said cantilevered arm is deflected towards said hub as a waste piece passes through said die board and so that said arm reflexes as said waste piece passes said cantilevered arm to assist in disposing of said waste piece.2. A stripper clip as claimed in wherein said cantilevered arm further comprises a ball at its free end.3. A stripper clip as claimed in wherein said hub has a non-circular section to ensure an angular orientation when inserted in a socket of the die board.4. A stripper clip as claimed in formed from a plastics material.5. The stripper clip of wherein at least one stripper clip is included in a die board claim 1 , ...

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18-04-2019 дата публикации

COMPOSITE MATERIAL PART WITH METALLIC INSERT

Номер: US20190111638A1
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A method of manufacturing a composite part comprises placing a composite material part comprising fibers and a thermoplastic resin on a matrix; moving a presser towards the matrix in order to thermo-stamp the part; and making at least one orifice in the part by moving at least one punch through the part and at least one compactor pushing back the material of the part moved by the punch and forming a shoulder around the orifice or one of the orifices. This method also comprises a step of placing a metal insert on the shoulder of the or at least one of the orifices. 1. A method of manufacturing a composite part , comprising the following steps:placing a composite material part comprising fibers and a thermoplastic resin on a matrix;moving a presser towards the matrix in order to thermo-stamp the part;making at least one orifice in the part by moving at least one punch through the part and at least one compactor pushing back the material of the part moved by the punch and forming a shoulder around the at least one orifice; andplacing a metal insert on the shoulder of the at least one orifice.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the shoulder around the at least one orifice forms a closed ring or several segments separated from one another; the corresponding metal insert being mechanically clamped in said ring or said segments claim 1 , respectively.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein at the step of fitting the metal insert claim 1 , the insert is moved solely towards the corresponding shoulder in an insertion movement.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the shoulder of the at least one orifice forms segments separated from one another; the part comprising radial notches claim 1 , and the corresponding insert has a peripheral edge with slots corresponding to said segments claim 1 , and the step of fitting the metal insert comprises inserting said insert into said segments followed by rotating said insert so as to engage the peripheral edge of ...

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01-09-2022 дата публикации

FOLDING SPOON, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH FOLDING SPOON

Номер: US20220273125A1
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Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a folding spoon apparatus and a method of manufacturing a folding spoon. In one example embodiment, a folding spoon is disclosed including a planar blank and a plurality of scores disposed on said planar blank. The planar blank has along a longitudinal axis a handle portion with a front lateral edge and a bowl portion with a rear lateral edge. The plurality of scores including a longitudinal handle folding line extending from said front lateral edge, along said longitudinal axis, towards a rear lateral edge opposite said front lateral edge and terminating in the bowl portion, or two longitudinal handle folding lines provided on said planar blank symmetrically in relation to the longitudinal axis. The handle portion includes a first lateral folding line, and a cut out forming a retainer flap. 1. A folding spoon comprising:a planar blank having along a longitudinal axis, a handle portion with a front lateral edge, and a bowl portion with a rear lateral edge; and a longitudinal handle folding line extending from said front lateral edge along said longitudinal axis towards a rear lateral edge opposite said front lateral edge and terminating in the bowl portion, or', 'two longitudinal handle folding lines provided on said planar blank symmetrically in relation to the longitudinal axis;, 'a plurality of scores disposed on said planar blank including'}wherein the handle portion includes a first lateral folding line in a position closer to said rear lateral edge than to said front lateral edge and extending transverse to said longitudinal axis, andfurther including a cut out forming a retainer flap arranged to be placed behind an edge area at said rear lateral edge when the spoon is in folded condition, being folded along said first lateral folding line.2. The folding spoon of claim 1 , wherein the folding spoon further includesa second lateral folding line arranged in said handle portion between said first ...

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11-05-2017 дата публикации

FILM PERFORATION DEVICE

Номер: US20170129122A1
Принадлежит: DIOPASS SPRL

A film perforation device including power supply means, a perforation element that has a perforation position and a withdrawal position, and means for receiving said film, wherein said film perforation device includes: a conveyor belt, having a planar surface penetrable by an above-mentioned perforation element which has a predetermined speed of movement and is arranged such as to receive the film unwinding onto the above-mentioned surface and convey same onto said surface at said predetermined speed in a predetermined direction; and a winch having a rotational axis, about which at least one supporting structure provided with a perforation element is rotatably driven. In said perforation position, said perforation element perforates the film and at least partially penetrates the planar surface of said conveyor belt. 1. A device for perforating a roll-off film comprising:supply means for supplying the roll-off film,at least one perforating element that has a perforating position of said roll-off film and a withdrawn position, andreceiving means for receiving said supplied perforated film, a conveyor belt having a planar surface that can be penetrated by at least one of the aforementioned perforating elements, having a predetermined movement speed and being arranged to receive the roll-off film on the aforementioned surface and to convey it thereon at said predetermined speed in a predetermined direction,', 'a reel having a rotation axis positioned parallel to said planar surface, at a distance therefrom and perpendicular to said predetermined movement direction of said film on said planar surface of the conveyor belt and around which at least one support structure provided with at least one aforementioned perforating element is driven in revolution, and', 'wherein, in said perforating position of the roll-off film, said at least one perforating element perforates the film and at least partially penetrates through the planar surface of said conveyor belt., 'further ...

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18-05-2017 дата публикации

LABEL DIE CUTTING MACHINE, PRINTING DEVICE, AND LABEL DIE CUTTING METHOD

Номер: US20170136788A1
Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

A label die cutting device enables easily changing the shape of the die cut made in label paper. A printer has a print unit and a die cutting process unit (label die cutting device). The die cutting process unit has a conveyance path for conveying the label paper , a die cutting unit including wire pins and a wire pin drive mechanism for advancing and retracting the wire pins , and a die cutting controller for driving the wire pin drive mechanism to strike the wire pins against the label paper on the conveyance path and die cut the label paper based on print data. The die cutting unit is a wire dot head 1. A label die cutting device comprising:a conveyance path through which label paper is conveyed;a die cutting unit having wire pins and a wire pin moving mechanism that drives the wire pins forward and back; anda die cutting controller configured to drive the wire pin moving mechanism to advance the wire pins, strike the label paper on the conveyance path with the wire pins, and die cut the label paper based on print data.2. The label die cutting device described in claim 1 , wherein the die cutting unit is a wire dot head.3. The label die cutting device described in claim 1 , wherein the wire pins have a rectangular shape when seen from the axial end.4. The label die cutting device described in claim 1 , further comprising:a striking force controller configured to adjust the striking force of the wire pins striking the label paper.5. The label die cutting device described in claim 4 ,the wire pin moving mechanism having a drive coil that drives the wire pins;the die cutting controller drives the wire pin moving mechanism by energizing the drive coil; andthe striking force controller controls energizing the drive coil and adjusts the striking force.6. The label die cutting device described in claim 4 , wherein the striking force controller has a gap adjusting mechanism configured to adjust the gap between the die cutting unit and the conveyance path.7. The label die ...

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10-06-2021 дата публикации

MOLD SEPARATION METHOD

Номер: US20210170638A1
Автор: Chang Jui-Tang
Принадлежит: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

A mold separation method includes the following steps: providing a mold separation device including a carrying mechanism, a scraping mechanism, and two separation mechanisms, wherein the scraping mechanism is disposed at an edge of the carrying mechanism, and the separation mechanisms are disposed at the edge of the carrying mechanism and are located on two opposite sides of the scraping mechanism; placing a first mold and a second mold bonded to the first mold on the carrying mechanism; causing the scraping mechanism to scrape off a spilled glue produced when the first mold is bonded to the second mold; and after scraping off the spilled glue, causing the separation mechanisms to pull open the first mold and the second mold so that the first mold and the second mold are separated from each other. 1. A mold separation method comprising: a carrying mechanism;', 'a scraping mechanism disposed at an edge of the carrying mechanism;', 'two separation mechanisms disposed at the edge of the carrying mechanism and located on two opposite sides of the scraping mechanism, wherein each of the two separation mechanisms comprising a blade tool, and the blade tool is mounted in a fixed position; and', 'a working platform comprising a platform surface, an accommodating recess, and a spin table, wherein a height difference exists between a bottom surface of the accommodating recess and the platform surface, and the spin table is located on the platform surface;, 'providing a mold separation device, the mold separation device comprisingplacing a first mold and a second mold bonded to the first mold on the carrying mechanism;causing the scraping mechanism to scrape off a spilled glue produced when the first mold is bonded to the second mold; andafter scraping off the spilled glue, causing the separation mechanisms to pull open the first mold and the second mold so that the first mold and the second mold are separated from each other.2. The mold separation method as recited in claim 1 ...

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25-05-2017 дата публикации

WALL HOLE PUNCH DEVICE AND METHOD

Номер: US20170144323A1
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A wall hole punch device is provided. The punch device has a wall-engaging surface, a floor-engaging surface, and a punch. The punch has a punching end, which generally has an angled face for pushing the chad downwardly and away from the hole. The bottom of the punching end is high enough to clear typical base plates when the punching device is used as intended. The top of the punching end is low enough so that the hole can be covered by baseboards of conventional height. A method of punching holes in walls and a method of drying walls using the device are also provided. 1. A punch device for forming a hole in a wall , the punch device comprising:a housing having a bore,a wall-engaging surface for engaging a wall through which a hole is to be formed,a floor-engaging surface for supporting the punch device on a floor, with the housing, wall-engaging surface and floor-engaging surface in fixed relation to each other; anda punch having a punching end for punching a hole in the wall, the punch located in the bore, the punch being movable in the bore such that the punching end is movable to a position outside the bore,wherein the bottom of the punching end in the punching position is at least about 1.25 inches above a flat, planar surface when the punch device is placed on the flat, planar surface with the floor-engaging surface along the flat, planar surface.2. The punch device of wherein the punching end has a tip claim 1 , the tip being located substantially at the top of the punching end.3. The punch device of wherein the tip makes an angle of between about 30° to about 60° with the direction of movement between an extended position and a retracted position.4. The punch device of wherein the punching end has a substantially flat cutting face.5. The punch device of wherein the cutting face is angled downwardly.6. The punch device of wherein the punching end makes an angle of between about 30° to about 60° with the direction of movement between the extended position ...

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25-05-2017 дата публикации

MACHINE AND METHOD FOR MAKING CAPSULES FOR BEVERAGES

Номер: US20170144785A1
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A machine for making capsules containing a product includes a forming station for forming in a sheet of thermoformable plastic material at least a casing of a capsule having a cavity, a shearing station with a punch and a die for cutting the sheet so as to separate the capsule along a respective edge, and a filling station for dosing the product into the cavity. During the cutting, the punch moves to cut the sheet with the die and then lift and detach the capsule from the sheet. The punch and the die are movable away from each other for placing the capsule on the sheet, and a through opening is created in the sheet by separating the capsule. The through opening has a passage section smaller than external dimensions of the edge to allow the sheet to support and move the capsule along an advancing direction. 1. A machine for making capsules that contains a product for preparing a beverage , the machine comprising:a forming station for forming at least a casing of a capsule in a sheet that is made of thermoformable plastic material and is movable along an advancing direction, where the casing has a cavity and projects from a first side of the sheet, and the cavity is open on a second side of the sheet;a shearing station provided with a punch and a die that oppose each other and are movable to approach each other, during a cutting operation, for cutting the sheet so as to separate the capsule along an edge the capsule; anda filling station for dosing the product inside the cavity,wherein said punch during the cutting operation is movable so as to abut the first side of the sheet, cut the sheet in cooperation with said die, and then lift and detach the capsule from the sheet,wherein said punch and said die in a detaching operation are movable away from each other for placing the capsule on the second side of the sheet, andwherein a through opening is created in the sheet by separating the capsule, the through opening having a passage section that is smaller than external ...

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15-09-2022 дата публикации

Method For Contour Punching An Output Stack And Punching Device

Номер: US20220288803A1

A method for contour punching an output stack consisting of sheet-like material and a punching device for carrying out the method Includes providing at least two punching procedures. A large proportion of an unprinted region is separated from a printed region in a first punching procedure and a first punching waste produced thereby is collected separately, whereby the quantity of the second punching waste which is formed in a second punching procedure is significantly less than if only a single punching procedure were to be carried out. By collecting the first punching waste and the second punching waste separately, it is possible to provide this waste in each case for appropriate disposal or appropriate recycling. 1. A method for contour punching an output stack consisting of sheet-like material comprising the following method steps:providing an output stack consisting of the sheet-like material to be punched, wherein a respective sheet has a printed region and an unprinted region which encloses the printed region, wherein the printed region has an outer contour;providing a first contour punching blade, wherein a first punching contour of the first contour punching blade is larger than the outer contour of the printed region;pressing the output stack into the first contour punching blade for forming a pre-punched stack, such that the first contour punching blade exclusively penetrates the output stack in the unprinted region, so that a first punching waste formed in this first punching procedure is free of printed regions;collecting the first punching waste;providing a second contour punching blade, wherein a second punching contour of the second contour punching blade is smaller than the outer contour of the printed region or corresponds to the outer contour of the printed region;pressing the pre-punched stack into the second contour punching blade for forming a usable stack, such that the second contour punching blade cuts through the pre-punched stack in the ...

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15-09-2022 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR APPLYING IN AN AUTOMATIC WAY FOAM ELEMENTS ON A DIE CUTTER

Номер: US20220288804A1
Принадлежит: PRO FORM S.R.L.

An apparatus and a method for automatically applying, without the intervention of an operator, rubber elements on a die-cutter during the manufacturing step thereof, are described. The apparatus comprises a manipulator, preferably a robotic arm, and a needle gripper. The gripper withdraws the water jet pre-cut rubber elements from a sheet with double-sided adhesive tape, and places them one by one at the point provided for by the working program. 117456. An apparatus () for automatically applying ejection rubber elements () on a die-cutter () , comprising a manipulator () equipped with a needle gripper () ,{'b': '6', 'claim-text': [{'b': '14', 'a front surface (),'}, {'b': 15', '14', '15', '14', '7', '15', '14', '7', '4, 'a plurality of needles () movable with respect to the front surface () between an extracted position, at which the needles () cantileverly extend from the front surface () to penetrate into an ejection rubber element () to be withdrawn, and a retracted position, at which the needles () remain flush with the front surface () to disengage the ejection rubber element () released on a die-cutter (),'}, {'b': 15', '7', '14', '14, 'characterized in that the needles () can be stopped at an intermediate position in-between the extracted position and the retracted position, to lay down the ejection rubber element () against the front surface (), without disengaging the ejection rubber element ().'}], 'wherein the gripper () in turn comprises211314273157. The apparatus () according to claim 1 , comprising a presser element () movable with respect to the front surface () to exert pressure on a sheet () of ejection rubber elements () that rests on a working plane () claim 1 , while the needles () are gripping a single ejection rubber element ().311314. The apparatus () according to claim 2 , wherein the presser element () is movable with respect to the front surface () between:{'b': 13', '14', '15', '2', '7', '15', '7', '2', '6, 'a distal position, at which ...

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17-06-2021 дата публикации

POSITIONING PIN FOR DIE COUNTERPLATE

Номер: US20210178624A1
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There is disclosed an alignment device for aligning a counterplate with a die plate. The alignment assembly comprises an elongate alignment pin, the pin being disposed in a mounting body; a spacer member, comprising a spacer portion and a retaining portion for retaining the spacer member to the assembly. The alignment pin, spacer member and/or mounting body are configured such that the pin can be retained in the mounting body in a first, extended, position, and in a second, retracted, position; and the spacer member is preferably retained to the assembly in both the extended and retracted positions of the pin. The pin is also configured to be drawn into an extended position by a setting tool for alignment of the counterplate relative to the die. 1. An alignment device for aligning a counterplate with a die plate , comprising an alignment assembly , the alignment assembly comprising:an elongate alignment pin having a first end, a second end and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends;a mounting body, the alignment pin being disposed in the mounting body; a spacer portion extending radially from the alignment pin; and', 'a retaining portion for retaining the spacer member to the assembly;, 'a spacer member, comprisingthe alignment pin, spacer member and/or mounting body being configured such that the alignment pin is retained in the mounting body in a first, extended, position, and in a second, retracted, position;wherein the spacer member is retained to the assembly in both the extended and retracted positions of the alignment pin.2. The alignment device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the alignment pin is arranged in the retracted position claim 1 , the spacer member is slideably retained to the assembly and is translatable along the longitudinal axis of the alignment pin.3. The alignment device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the alignment pin is arranged in the retracted position claim 1 , the spacer member s ...

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07-06-2018 дата публикации

PRECISION DRYWALL PUNCH

Номер: US20180154541A1
Автор: Osborne Donovan David
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According to the present invention, an apparatus is provided that allows cutting an opening in a material, such as a wall or surface, while accurately controlling the depth of penetration so as not to damage or destroy any existing materials behind the wall or surface, and also without needing equal access behind the wall or surface. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the apparatus includes a support block assembly having a thickness and at least one primary surface, the at least one primary surface defining a perimeter of the support block assembly; and one or more cutting blades coupled to the support block assembly in at least one location and extending away from the at least one primary surface, the one or more cutting blades being arranged in a closed plane orientation and each being coupled to the support block assembly such that the one or more cutting blades extend away from the at least one primary surface at an inset distance relative to the perimeter of the support block assembly. In another preferred embodiment, the apparatus includes one or more levels. And in another preferred embodiment, the apparatus includes a handle. 1. An apparatus comprising:a support block assembly having a thickness and at least one primary surface, the at least one primary surface defining a perimeter of the support block assembly; andone or more cutting blades coupled to the support block assembly in at least one location and extending away from the at least one primary surface, the one or more cutting blades being arranged in a closed plane orientation and each being coupled to the support block assembly such that the one or more cutting blades extend away from the at least one primary surface at an inset distance relative to the perimeter of the support block assembly.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one primary surface has at least a first portion and a second portion claim 1 , the first portion and second portion being separate components of the ...

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07-06-2018 дата публикации

3D Printed Paperboard Creasing/Cutting Rule

Номер: US20180154602A1
Принадлежит: THE C.W. ZUMBIEL COMPANY

A cutting and/or creasing rule is produced on a 3D printing machine which may be mounted on a board for use is a die for cutting and/or creasing a sheet of paperboard or other material into a blank for a carton. With the advent of additive manufacturing, i.e. 3D printing, it is now possible to eliminate traditional slotted die boards with generally rectangular steel cutting and creasing rules and replace same with surface printed boards with three-dimensional creasing and cutting rules. 1. A cutting/creasing rule for use on a die board for producing a carton blank in a sheet of blank material , the rule comprising:a proximal portion;a distal portion projecting from the proximal portion; anda tip on the distal portion which acts upon the sheet of blank material to form at least one of a cut and a crease in the sheet of blank material;wherein the distal portion has a cross-sectional configuration which is wider than the tip.2. The rule of wherein the cross-sectional configuration of the distal portion increases from the tip to the proximal portion.3. The rule of wherein the cross-sectional configuration of the distal portion is generally triangular.4. The rule of wherein the tip has shapes which is one of pointed and rounded.5. The rule of wherein the cross-sectional configuration of the distal portion is generally symmetric about a line extending perpendicularly from the proximal portion through the tip.6. The rule of wherein a material of the proximal portion is the same as a material of the distal portion.7. The rule of wherein the proximal portion is integral with the distal portion.8. The rule of wherein the distal portion is 3D printed on the proximal portion.9. The rule of wherein the tip and the distal portion are non-metallic.10. The rule of wherein the distal portion has a first exterior face and a second exterior face each of which extends from the proximal portion to the tip claim 1 , wherein the first exterior face is at least one of the same ...

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22-09-2022 дата публикации

COMPLIANT ANVIL

Номер: US20220297337A1
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An anvil roll is configured to operatively engage with a tooling agent. The anvil includes an outer surface, an opposing surface opposite the outer surface and an inner surface. One or more spring elements are disposed between the opposing surface and the inner surface. The springs provide a compliance to the anvil. 1. An apparatus comprising:a tooling roll; andan anvil roll operably engaged with the tooling roll at a nip,wherein the tooling roll and the anvil roll are rotatable about respective axes of rotation, the axes of rotation and the nip being perpendicular to a machine direction (MD) and parallel with a cross direction (CD), an outer surface comprising a plurality of radially displaceable engaging portions disposed thereabout, wherein the engaging portions have radially outermost surfaces and are configured to engage one or more features of the tooling roll in the nip;', 'a rigid portion; and', 'a plurality of discrete spring elements, each of said plurality of discrete spring elements being in mechanical communication with one of said plurality of displaceable engaging portions and with the rigid portion, wherein the plurality of discrete spring elements are configured to provide for elastic radially inward displacement of the plurality of displaceable engaging portions relative the rigid portion as the displaceable engaging portions rotate through the nip, and thereby provide compliance., 'wherein the anvil roll comprises2. The apparatus of wherein the spring elements and the engaging portions are integrally formed.3. The apparatus of wherein the spring elements and the rigid portion are integrally formed.4. The apparatus of wherein the spring elements claim 1 , the engaging portions and the rigid portion are integrally formed.5. An apparatus comprising:a tooling roll; andan anvil roll operably engaged with the tooling roll at a nip,wherein the tooling roll and the anvil roll are rotatable about respective axes of rotation, the axes of rotation and the ...

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24-06-2021 дата публикации

METHOD OF OPERATING A FLAT-BED DIE CUTTER

Номер: US20210187772A1
Автор: Schwab Werner
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In a method of operating a flat-bed die-cutter a printing substrate in the form of a web is fed to a die-cutting module of the flat-bed die-cutter, a web section is severed from the web and removed as waste. The web is guided through the die-cutting module and the web section is severed from the web in or downstream of the die-cutting module and removed as waste. Products are thus formed by die-cutting a web while reducing waste and periods of standstill. 1. A method of operating a flat-bed die-cutter , the method comprising:feeding a printing substrate in the form of a web to a die-cutting module of the flat-bed die-cutter and guiding the web through the die-cutting module;severing a web section from the web in the die-cutting module or downstream of the die-cutting module; andremoving the web section as waste.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the severing step comprises:cutting the web section off with a die-cutting knife of a die-cutting tool or a die-cutting knife of the die-cutting module; oronly partly cutting the web section with a die-cutting knife of a die-cutting tool or a die-cutting knife of the die-cutting module and then tearing off or cutting off the web section with two die-cutting knives of the die-cutting module; oronly partly cutting with two die-cutting knives of the die-cutting module and then tearing off the web section.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the severing step comprises:cutting the web section off by a cross-cutter that rotates or moves up and down and is different from a die-cutting knife of the die-cutting module; oronly partly cutting the web section off by a cross-cutter that rotates or moves up and down and is different from the die-cutting knife of the die-cutting module and then tearing off the web section.4. The method according to claim 3 , which comprises moving the severed web section out of the die-cutting module by way of a pair of rollers.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the cross- ...

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24-06-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING AND USING GRAPHICAL DIES

Номер: US20210187775A1
Автор: Brown Charles, Brown Cy R.
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A system and method for aligning and installing graphical dies onto an embossing press or foil stamping press is provided. The system includes a number of die support panels having a number of threaded openings disposed in columns and rows in a grid like fashion and identified with x and y axis indicia. The system also includes a number of dies with a number of apertures each identified with a pair of x and y axis indicia. Fasteners and indicia are used to align and attach the dies to the die support panels in a predetermined position. The system preferable further comprises one or more adjusters used to make minute positioning adjustments to the die after it is installed on the panel. 1. A die system comprising:a) one or more die support panels, each of said one or more die support panels comprising a plurality of openings disposed substantially equidistantly in a substantially grid like pattern in a plurality of rows and columns, each one said one or more die support panels having a plurality of y-axis indicia, each one of said plurality of y-axis indicia being disposed substantially adjacently with a corresponding row of said openings, each one said one or more die support panels further having a plurality of x-axis indicia, each one of said plurality of x-axis indicia being disposed substantially adjacently with a corresponding column of said openings, wherein each pair of one of said x-axis indicia and one of said y-axis indicia reference and correspond to one of said plurality of openings;b) one or more dies, each of said one or more dies comprising a top surface having a graphic design thereon and a recessed region surrounding said graphic design, each die further having one or more apertures disposed in said recessed region, each aperture being referenced and identified with a pair of one of said plurality of x-axis and one of said plurality of y-axis indicia disposed substantially adjacently thereto; andc) a plurality of positioning fasteners, each one of ...

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14-06-2018 дата публикации

SANDWICH CUTTER AND MOULD

Номер: US20180160859A1
Автор: Burren Ian
Принадлежит: The Lunchies Co. Limited

A mould for a sandwich, the mould comprises: a base portion and a lid portion; said base portion incorporating one or more ridges, the or each ridge forming the perimeter of a design, the perimeter defining an area suitable for housing a baked good; said design enclosed by side walls on at least the base portion; said lid portion cooperating in use, when the base and lid portions are brought into cutting engagement, whereby a cutting surface of the lid portion cooperates with the or each ridge to cut any goods caught between the or each ridge and the cutting surface. 1. A mould for a sandwich , the mould comprising:a base portion and a lid portion;said base portion incorporating one or more ridges, the or each ridge forming the perimeter of a design, the perimeter defining an area suitable for housing a baked good;said design enclosed by side walls on at least the base portion;said lid portion cooperating in use, when the base and lid portions are brought into cutting engagement, whereby a cutting surface of the lid portion cooperates with the or each ridge to cut any goods caught between the or each ridge and the cutting surface.2. A mould according to claim 1 , further comprising sealing platforms on the lid portion and the base portion following the contours of and proximate to the internal circumference of the or each ridge claim 1 , in use claim 1 , said sealing platforms cooperate to compress the goods caught there between.3. A mould according to claim 2 , wherein the distance between the sealing platforms is between about 1-1.5 mm when in a fully closed configuration.4. A mould according to claim 2 , wherein the sealing platforms are of a width of between about 2.5-12.5 mm.5. A mould according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the base portion or the lid portion incorporate one or more forming regions which claim 1 , when the mould is in a closed configuration claim 1 , extend into said area between said lid portion and said base portion to shape the baked ...

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01-07-2021 дата публикации

HANDHELD PUNCHING DEVICE

Номер: US20210197416A1
Автор: Lee Chung-Yi
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A handheld punching device includes an operating grip pivotably connected to a holding grip to have a loading end turned in an up-down direction, a transmitting lever pivotably connected to the loading end to transmit a torque to turn a driving end, a punching seat pivotably connected to the holding grip and defining a cutting space for receiving a workpiece to be punched, and a plurality of punch units disposed between the driving end and the punching seat and each having a punch head movably and fittingly disposed in the punching seat along a straight path in the up-down direction, and a press head in abutting engagement with the driving end to be moved by the torque and to drive movement of the punch head through the cutting space for creating a hole in the workpiece. 1. A handheld punching device comprising:a holding grip including a hollow housing portion and a gripping portion which extends rearwardly from said housing portion;an operating grip including a grip fulcrum portion which is pivotably connected to said housing portion, a forcing end which is disposed rearwardly of said grip fulcrum portion and below said gripping portion, and a loading end which is disposed forwardly of said grip fulcrum portion to be turned about said grip fulcrum portion in an up-down direction when said forcing end is moved relative to said gripping portion;a transmitting lever disposed forwardly of said operating grip, and including a transmitting fulcrum portion which is pivotably connected to said housing portion, a transmitting end which is disposed rearwardly of said transmitting fulcrum portion and which is linked to and turnable with said loading end to receive a torque as a result of turn of said loading end, and a driving end which is disposed forwardly of said transmitting fulcrum portion to be turned about said transmitting fulcrum portion by means of the torque in the same direction as the movement of said forcing end;a punching seat pivotably connected to said ...

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28-05-2020 дата публикации

FILM CUTTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20200164541A1
Автор: SONG Jae Suk
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A film cutting apparatus includes: a punch plate including a first punch protruded on an upper surface and a second punch protruded on a lower surface; a first die plate having a first hole corresponding to the first punch, the first die plate providing a surface on which a film is provided; a second die plate having a second hole corresponding to the second punch, the second die plate providing a surface on which a film is provided; at least two guide bars penetrating the first die plate and the punch plate and fixed to the second die plate; a first elastic member between the first die plate and the punch plate; a second elastic member between the punch plate and the second die plate; and an elevator configured to press the first die plate. 1. A film cutting apparatus comprising:a punch plate including a first punch protruded on an upper surface and a second punch protruded on a lower surface;a first die plate having a first hole corresponding to the first punch, the first die plate providing a surface on which a film is provided;a second die plate having a second hole corresponding to the second punch, the second die plate providing a surface on which a film is provided;at least two guide bars penetrating the first die plate and the punch plate and fixed to the second die plate;a first elastic member between the first die plate and the punch plate;a second elastic member between the punch plate and the second die plate; andan elevator configured to press the first die plate.2. The film cutting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first punch and the second punch correspond to each other.3. The film cutting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the first die plate claim 1 , the punch plate claim 1 , and the second die plate has through holes claim 1 , and the at least two guide bars are inserted through corresponding ones of the through holes.4. The film cutting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first elastic member and the second elastic member are provided so ...

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30-06-2016 дата публикации

HARDENED STEEL COUNTER-DIE

Номер: US20160185005A1
Автор: Schroder Steven W.
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A counter-die includes a body portion comprised of a relatively soft plate material that is substantially planar for use in a die converting process. The counter-die is comprised of a metallic material that includes a bearing surface that is work-hardened over time in a repeated die converting process to provide a work-hardened outer layer that exhibits a medium-hard to hard characteristic as compared to the body portion of the counter-die. 1. A counter-die configured for use with a cutting die in a die press , the counter-die comprising:a metal plate having a body portion with a first material thickness and a first Rockwell Scale hardness value;a lower mounting surface disposed on an underside of the body portion and configured to be received on a lower platen of said die press;a work-hardened bearing surface disposed on an opposite side of the body portion relative to the lower mounting surface, wherein the work-hardened bearing surface is formed after repeated impressions realized on the counter-die by said cutting die in a die converting process, and further wherein the work-hardened bearing surface includes a second Rockwell Scale hardness value that is greater than the first Rockwell Scale hardness value of the body portion of the metal plate.2. The counter-die of claim 1 , wherein the first Rockwell Scale hardness value is in a range from about 18 to about 20 on the Rockwell C Scale.3. The counter-die of claim 2 , wherein the second Rockwell Scale hardness value is in a range from about 32 to about 52 on the Rockwell C Scale.4. The counter-die of claim 1 , wherein the second Rockwell Scale hardness value is greater than 32 on the Rockwell C Scale.5. The counter-die of claim 1 , wherein the second Rockwell Scale hardness value is in a range from about 36 to about 52 on a Rockwell C Scale.6. The counter-die of claim 1 , wherein the second Rockwell Scale hardness value is about 50% to about 200% greater than the first Rockwell Scale hardness value.7. The counter ...

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28-06-2018 дата публикации

COUNTER-DIE AND METHOD FOR CREASING PAPER, CARDBOARD OR CORRUGATED CARDBOARD

Номер: US20180178479A1
Автор: KELLERMANN OLIVER
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A counter-die, in particular for creasing paper, cardboard or corrugated cardboard, has at least one groove channel which is formed, in relation to the groove channel cross section, between two groove channel walls which are spaced apart from one another and form the groove channel. The groove channel walls in each case form and/or have an upper side which forms a contact and/or bearing surface for the material to be cut and/or creased. The counter-die is formed at least in regions, preferably at least in a part region of a groove channel wall which is assigned to the groove channel, of an elastic material, in particular in order to provide an upper side of at least one groove channel wall of the at least one groove channel, which upper side can be displaced at least in regions and springs back elastically. 120-. (canceled)21. A counter-die for punching and/or creasing product , the counter-die comprising:two mutually spaced apart groove-channel walls defining a groove channel therebetween, each of said groove-channel walls having an upper side forming a contact and/or bearing face for the product to be processed;elastic material disposed to form a displaceable and elastically resilient upper side of at least a portion of at least one of said groove-channel walls of said groove channel.22. The counter-die according to claim 21 , wherein said elastic material claim 21 , upon impingement of the counter-die by pressure claim 21 , is at least partially compressible such that an upper side of at least one of said groove-channel walls of said groove channel claim 21 , proceeding from an initial position claim 21 , is displaceable in a downward manner in a processing direction claim 21 , and wherein the upper side claim 21 , after the impingement with pressure claim 21 , springs back to an uncompressed state in a self-acting manner to return to the initial position.23. The counter-die according to claim 21 , wherein the counter-die is configured from said elastic material ...

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09-07-2015 дата публикации

HIGH SPEED JET BLOCKER WITH READILY REPLACEABLE BLOCKING MATERIAL

Номер: US20150190819A1
Принадлежит: Jean Bean Technologies Corporation

A blocker apparatus () for blocking a stream () of high-pressure fluid includes a blocking member in the form of a sphere or ball (), or a rod () receivable within a partially surrounding seat () at the forward end of a seat carrier () to rotate in the seat. The seat carrier () is extended and retracted by an actuator () to place the blocking member within the path of the stream () and/or remove the blocking member from the path of the high-pressure stream. The blocking member is replaced by simply lifting the blocking member () off of the seat () and lowering a new blocking member into the seat. 1. An apparatus for controlling the flow of a high-pressure stream of fluid , comprising:a. a blocking member;b. a seat for receiving the blocking member, said seat configured to enable the blocking member to change position within the seat during operation of the apparatus;c. an actuator system for advancing the blocking member into the high-pressure fluid stream to disrupt the flow of the high-pressure fluid stream and/or for retracting the blocking member out of the high-pressure fluid stream to end the disruption of the flow of the high-pressure fluid stream; andd. wherein the blocking member is movable relative to the seat when struck by the high-pressure fluid stream to present a different portion of the blocking member to the high-pressure fluid stream.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the blocking member is rotatable within the seat; andthe impingement of the high pressure fluid stream on the blocking member causes rotation of the blocking member relative to the seat to present a different portion of the blocking member to the high-pressure fluid stream.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the blocking member is spherical in shape and the seat is at least partially circular in shape.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the blocking member has a cylindrical exterior shape and the seat comprises spaced-apart sections defining a gap therebetween that is separated ...

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09-07-2015 дата публикации

CUTTING DIE WITH RETENTION FEATURE

Номер: US20150190942A1
Принадлежит: Phantom Frames Inc.

A steel rule die has a die base of deformable material with a slit cut therein. A steel rule forms a die punch having a base portion insertable into the slit. Spaced projections are arranged around an outer face said base portion such that upon insertion of the die punch into the slit the projections extend into locking engagement with the die base to inhibit extraction of the die punch from the die base. 1. A steel rule die comprising:a die base of deformable material having a slit cut therein;a steel rule forming a die punch having a base portion insertable into said slit; andspaced projections arranged around an outer face said base portion such that upon insertion of said die punch into said slit said projections extend into locking engagement with the die base to inhibit extraction of the die punch from the slit.2. A steel rule die as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said spaced projections are cut out of a wall of the die punch.3. A steel rule die as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said spaced projections are generally triangular.4. A steel rule die as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said spaced projections are evenly spaced around the base of the die punch.5. A steel rule die as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said die punch is cylindrical.6. A steel rule die as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said spaced projections are in the form of beads attached to the base of the die punch.7. A steel rule die as claimed in claim 6 , wherein said beads are welded to the base of the die punch.8. A die punch for a steel rule die comprising:a base portion insertable into a slit formed in a die base of deformable material; andspaced projections arranged around an outer face said base portion such that upon insertion of said die punch into said slit said projections extend into locking engagement with the die base to inhibit extraction of the die punch from the slit.9. A die punch as claimed in claim 8 , wherein said spaced projections are cut out of a wall of the die punch.10. A die punch ...

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15-07-2021 дата публикации

BEVEL STUD PUNCH

Номер: US20210213637A1
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A bevel stud punch attachment comprising a cylindrical head with an inner lip coupled to a punch to puncture a hole through a preselected material when a force is applied to drive the punch to penetrate the cylindrical head with the inner lip and the hole having a concave rim around an outer edge of the hole created by the inner lip. A method of using the bevel stud punch attachment to puncture a hole with a concave rim, comprising positioning the preselected material between the cylindrical head with the inner lip and the punch and applying a force to drive the punch through the preselected material and into the cylindrical head with the inner lip. 1. A bevel stud punch attachment comprising:a cylindrical head with an inner lip coupled to a punch to puncture a hole through a preselected material when a force is applied to drive said punch to penetrate said cylindrical head with said inner lip; andsaid hole having a concave rim around an outer edge of said hole created by said inner lip.2. The bevel stud punch attachment of claim 1 , wherein said cylindrical head with said inner lip is attachable to an existing stud punch.3. The bevel stud punch attachment of claim 1 , wherein said cylindrical head with said inner lip is fused to an existing stud punch.4. The bevel stud punch attachment of claim 1 , wherein said preselected material is a metal stud.5. A method of using the bevel stud punch attachment of claim 1 , to puncture a hole with said concave rim claim 1 , comprising:positioning said preselected material between said cylindrical head with said inner lip and said punch; andapplying said force to drive said punch through said preselected material and into said cylindrical head with said inner lip.6. The method of using the bevel stud punch attachment of claim 5 , wherein a conduit is run through said hole.7. The method of using the bevel stud punch attachment of claim 6 , wherein said conduit is one or more cables.8. A method of using the bevel stud punch ...

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07-07-2016 дата публикации

METHOD OF PRODUCING COLLAR STAYS FROM IDENTIFICATION CARDS

Номер: US20160193748A1
Автор: Luhmann William Von
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The present invention comprises a method of using a punch for cutting one or more collar stays directly from an identification card. The punch includes a holding portion positioned on one side of the identification card and a die or blade portion aligned with the held identification card. The holding portion has a corresponding recess formed therein in the shape of a collar stay. When the punch is aligned with the recess in the holding portion and the two halves are brought together with an identification card therebetween, a collar stay is punched out of the identification card material. The identification card may be positioned such that the resultingly produced collar stay prominently displays a portion of the identification card logo (i.e. Visa®, Mastercard®, or the like), includes the security hologram, includes the name of the card holder, etc. In this way, the collar stay may be customized or made to have a pleasing design element. 1. A process of producing collar stays comprising:(a) providing an identification card;(b) providing a punch; and(c) punching out a collar stay from said identification card using said punch.2. The process as described in wherein said identification card is composed of plastic.3. The process as described in wherein said punch further comprises a holding section and a die section.4. The process as described in wherein said identification card is a credit card.5. The process as described in wherein said identification card is a driver's license.6. A process of producing a collar stay with a hologram upon one side comprising:(a) providing an identification card further comprising a hologram;(b) providing a punch with a die-cutting assembly;(c) positioning said identification card so that the hologram is aligned with said die cutting assembly of said punch;(d) punching a collar stay out of said identification card, wherein said collar stay comprises said hologram.7. The process as described in wherein said identification card is ...

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06-07-2017 дата публикации

CUTTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170190071A1
Автор: Abe Daisuke
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A cutting apparatus including a cutting mechanism configured to cut a workpiece, the cutting apparatus includes a controller being configured to control the cutting apparatus to: generate image data by reading a pattern from a surface of the workpiece; generate cut data used for causing the cutting mechanism to cut the pattern, on the basis of the image data; store the cut data; judge whether or not a volume of the cut data exceeds a predetermined threshold value; divide the cut data into sections each having a volume equal to or smaller than the threshold value when determined that the volume of the cut data exceeds the threshold value; and cause the storage unit to store therein a plurality of divided sections of cut data, which is a result of the cut data being divided. 1. A cutting apparatus including a cutting mechanism configured to cut a workpiece , the cutting apparatus comprising:a controller,the controller being configured to control the cutting apparatus to:generate image data by reading a pattern from a surface of the workpiece;generate cut data used for causing the cutting mechanism to cut the pattern, on the basis of the image data;store the cut data;judge whether or not a volume of the cut data exceeds a predetermined threshold value;divide the cut data into sections each having a volume equal to or smaller than the threshold value when determined that the volume of the cut data exceeds the threshold value; andcause the storage unit to store therein a plurality of divided sections of cut data, which is a result of the cut data being divided.2. The cutting apparatus according to claim 1 ,the controller being configured to further control the cutting apparatus to:separate a plurality of patterns formed on the surface of the workpiece into a plurality of regions corresponding to the patterns,divide the cut data into the divided sections in correspondence with the plurality of regions.3. The cutting apparatus according to claim 2 ,the controller being ...

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11-06-2020 дата публикации

COMPLIANT ANVIL

Номер: US20200180182A1
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An anvil is configured to operatively engage with a tooling agent. The anvil includes an outer surface, an opposing surface opposite the outer surface and an inner surface. One or more spring elements are disposed between the opposing surface and the inner surface. The springs provide a compliance to the anvil. 1. An apparatus comprising: a machine direction (MD) and a cross machine direction (CD);', 'an outer circumferential surface, an opposing surface opposite the outer circumferential surface, and an inner circumferential surface positioned radially inward of the outer circumferential surface, and', 'one or more spring elements disposed between the opposing surface and the inner circumferential surface, wherein the one or more spring elements provide a compliance; and, 'an anvil roll comprisinga tooling roll operatively engageable with the anvil roll.2. The apparatus of wherein the compliance is at least 10 microns in a first direction.3. The apparatus of wherein the outer circumferential surface is substantially continuous and wherein at least 90% of the outer circumferential surface is compliant.4. The apparatus of wherein the tooling roll is selected from the group comprising: a bonding roll claim 1 , a knife roll claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The apparatus of wherein the one or more spring elements comprise one or more first spring elements and one or more second spring elements claim 1 , wherein the first spring elements provide a first compliant region and the second spring elements provide a second compliant region; and wherein the first compliant region differs in magnitude from the second compliant region by at least 5%.6. The apparatus of wherein the first compliant region is disposed at a first MD position and the second compliant region is disposed in a second MD position claim 5 , wherein the first and second MD positions are separated by a distance in the MD.7. The apparatus of wherein the first compliant region is disposed at a first CD ...

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26-07-2018 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE COVER INCLUDING PATTERNED BACKINGS

Номер: US20180207829A1
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A protective cover includes a padding layer and at least one backing layer comprising a network of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) threads, wherein a surface of the at least one backing layer is substantially rectangular comprising a first side, and wherein a plurality of the FRP threads are arranged along a direction that is oblique relative to the first side. 1. A protective cover comprising:a padding layer; andat least one backing layer comprising a network of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) threads, wherein a surface of the at least one backing layer is substantially rectangular comprising a first side, and wherein a plurality of the FRP threads are arranged along a direction that is oblique relative to the first side.2. The protective cover of claim 1 , wherein the padding layer comprises Urethane.3. The protective cover of claim 1 , wherein the FRP threads comprise at least one of a glass fiber claim 1 , a carbon fiber claim 1 , an aramid fiber claim 1 , or a basalt fiber.4. The protective cover of claim 1 , wherein the network of FRP threads are at least one of woven or knitted into a piece of fabric claim 1 , wherein the piece of fabric comprises a first plurality of FRP threads substantially along a first direction and a second plurality of FRP threads substantially along a second direction.5. The protective cover of claim 4 , wherein the first direction is substantially perpendicular to the second direction.6. The protective cover of claim 4 , wherein the piece of fabric further comprises a third plurality of FRP threads intertwined with the first plurality of FRP threads and the second plurality of FRP threads along varying directions.7. The protective cover of claim 6 , wherein the first plurality of FRP threads and the second plurality of FRP threads are a same type of FRP threads claim 6 , and wherein the third plurality of FRP threads are a different type of FRP threads from the first plurality of FRP threads.8. The protective cover of claim 6 , wherein ...

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11-07-2019 дата публикации

Vacuum Diverter Assembly

Номер: US20190210240A1
Автор: Willis Michael
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A vacuum diverter defined by a housing or hollow body having a first end, a second end, a plurality of sides, and an opening formed in one of the plurality of sides. A valve flap is disposed within the hollow body and moveable between a first position and a second position. The valve flap is supported by a shaft that extends across a cavity defined by the housing and which is rotationally supported by the housing such that the shaft and valve flap can be removed from the housing in a crossing direction relative to an axis of rotation of the shaft. Rotation of the shaft effectuates rotation of the valve flap relative to the cavity to selectively fluidly connect the discrete vacuum flow passages defined by the housing. 1. A vacuum diverter assembly comprising:a hollow body having a first end, a second end, a plurality of sides, and a window formed in one of the plurality of sides;a valve flap disposed within the hollow body and moveable between a first position and a second position relative to the hollow body;a bearing associated with each of two opposite sides of the hollow body;a shaft that extends between the bearings and is rotatable relative to the hollow body; anda valve flap coupled to the shaft and moveable between a first position wherein the second end and the window defined by the hollow body are fluidly connected and a second position wherein the first end and second end are fluidly connected to one another and wherein the window is oriented to allow visual inspection of the position of the valve flap relative to the hollow body.2. The vacuum diverter assembly of wherein the valve flap extends from a location adjacent the first end of the hollow body to a location spaced apart from the second end of the hollow body.3. The vacuum diverter assembly of further comprising a linear actuator that is coupled to the shaft and is operable between an extended position and a retracted position to transition the valve flap from the first position to the second ...

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20-08-2015 дата публикации

Holding member, cutting apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable medium storing cutting operation control program

Номер: US20150231901A1
Принадлежит: Brother Industries Ltd

A holding member is configured to be inserted into a cutting apparatus including an image scanning device, while holding a sheet-shaped object, so that the object is scanned by the image scanning device and cut by the cutting apparatus. The holding member includes a base having an adhesive part on which the object is removably placed, a transparent sheet holding the object between the base and itself, the transparent sheet having a proximal end fixed to a first side of the base and being movable between a closed position where the transparent sheet is laid over the adhesive part and an open position where the adhesive part is exposed, a first sign located on the base to indicate a type of the holding member, and a second sign located on the transparent sheet to indicate that the transparent sheet is located at the closed position.

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18-07-2019 дата публикации

Tools, machines, and methods for machining planar workpieces

Номер: US20190217367A1
Принадлежит: Trumpf Werkzeugmaschinen SE and Co KG

A tool for machining planar workpieces, comprising an upper tool having a clamping shaft and an upper main body, at least one tool body on the upper main body opposite the clamping shaft, the tool body having a cutting edge, a lower tool having a lower main body with a rest surface for the workpiece and a positioning axis oriented perpendicular to the rest surface, at least one counter tool body on the lower main body that has a counter cutting edge that is a closed contour, wherein the cutting edge of the at least one tool body has a cutting contour that corresponds to the closed contour of the at least one counter tool body, wherein at least one group of at least two counter tool bodies on the lower tool that are associatable with the closed contour of the least one tool body.

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09-08-2018 дата публикации

Product cutting method

Номер: US20180226657A1
Автор: Daigo Mukasa
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

A product cutting method performs a cutting step of forming a product cutting line in a sheet material, and forming tongue piece portions, which are adjacent to an outer periphery of a product together with being connected to the sheet material, and are capable of being displaced with respect to the sheet material in a thickness direction of the sheet material by forming auxiliary cutting lines continuous with the product cutting line in end members of the sheet material, and an extracting step of taking out the product from the end members by applying a vacuum suction to an extracting device.

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16-08-2018 дата публикации

PUNCH JAWS AND PUNCH DEVICE COMPRISING A PUNCH SLEEVE AND A PUNCH OPENING

Номер: US20180229392A1
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Punch jaws are provided and are configured to punch holes and/or recesses in parts made of sheet metal. The punch jaws include first and second jaws pivotally connected to each other around a pivoting axis to pivot in a pivoting plane. A work region is formed by a punch ram on the first pivoting jaw and a punch opening on the second pivoting jaw. The punch ram carries a punch sleeve having a punch edge on its circumference. The punch sleeve moves in a side view, in which the pivoting axis is punctiform, along a circular line, a center point of which is formed by the pivoting axis, during its pivoting motion. The punch sleeve is introduced into the punch opening in a side view initially penetrates the punch opening with a front region the punch edge referred to the pivoting direction. The front region is in this side view formed on the side of the pivoting axis of the circular line with respect to a pivoting circle, along which the punch sleeve moves. 1. Punch jaws configured to punch holes and/or recesses in parts made of sheet metal comprising:first and second jaws pivotally connected to each other around a pivoting axis to pivot in a pivoting plane,wherein a work region is formed by a punch ram on the first pivoting jaw and a punch opening on the second pivoting jaw, wherein the punch ram carries a punch sleeve, the punch sleeve having a punch edge on its circumference, and wherein the punch sleeve moves in a side view, in which the pivoting axis is punctiform, along a circular line, a center point of which is formed by the pivoting axis, during its pivoting motion,the punch sleeve is introduced into the punch opening in a side view initially penetrates the punch opening with a front region the punch edge referred to the pivoting direction, and in that the front region is in this side view formed on the side of the pivoting axis of the circular line with respect to a pivoting circle, along which the punch sleeve moves.230-. (canceled) The invention initially ...

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17-08-2017 дата публикации

ANVIL COVER INSTALLATION

Номер: US20170232632A1
Автор: Warll Stephen Kenneth
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A die cutter includes an anvil cylinder, a die cylinder, and a sleeve that is mounted on the die cylinder for generating a pressing force on an anvil cover to force a locking component of the anvil cover into a locking component receptor of the anvil cylinder. 1. A die cutter comprising:an anvil cylinder;a die cylinder; anda sleeve mounted on the die cylinder for generating a pressing force on an anvil cover to force a locking component of the anvil cover into a locking component receptor of the anvil cylinder.2. The die cutter of claim 1 , wherein the anvil cylinder with the anvil cover securely installed thereon provides a platform for a cutting operation by a cutting component installed on the die cylinder.3. The die cutter of claim 1 , further comprising:a motor causing the anvil cylinder to rotate, wherein rotation of the anvil cylinder causes the sleeve to generate the pressing force on the anvil cover.4. The die cutter of claim 1 , wherein the locking component comprises a female lock end of the anvil cover claim 1 , wherein the locking component receptor comprises a lock channel on the anvil cylinder claim 1 , and wherein the pressing force forces the female lock end of the anvil cover into the lock channel to couple with a male lock end of the anvil cover.5. The die cutter of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve comprises a plurality of segments forming a ring cylinder wrapping around the die cylinder.6. The die cutter of claim 5 , wherein a diameter of an inner surface of the ring cylinder is substantially equal to a diameter of the die cylinder.7. The die cutter of claim 1 , wherein a gap between the die cylinder and the anvil cylinder is reduced by a thickness of the sleeve claim 1 , and wherein the reduced gap is less than a thickness of the anvil cover.8. The die cutter of claim 1 , wherein at least one segment of the sleeve comprises one of wood claim 1 , plastic claim 1 , or rubber.9. The die cutter of claim 1 , wherein a first segment of the sleeve ...

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17-08-2017 дата публикации

Apparatus and Process for Cutting Adhesive Labels

Номер: US20170232633A1
Принадлежит: Avery Dennison Corp

A method and apparatus are provided for die cutting label stock comprising a facestock, an adhesive and optionally a liner to form labels where a liner of the linered pressure sensitive adhesive label stock may be a thin or ultrathin liner.

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25-08-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A HOLE IN A COMPONENT CONSISTING OF A COMPOSITE MATERIAL

Номер: US20160243718A1
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A method for the manufacture of a hole in a component consisting of a composite material, such as a fiber reinforced plastic part or a fabric reinforced plastic part, which is characterized in that the component having first and second oppositely disposed sides is placed with its first side on a support having an iris diaphragm, in that a tip which diverges in the axial direction is pressed coming from the second side of the component through the component, which optionally has a pre-piercing, for the formation of the hole or for the enlargement of the pre-piercing and in that the iris diaphragm has a smaller starting opening which receives a narrower region of the tip and opens into a larger opening with increasing penetration of the component by the tip, whereby the component is supported during the hole formation over an as large as possible area from the first side. A piercing aid in the form of an iris diaphragm or a corresponding die button is likewise claimed. 112182832. A piercing aid for the hole formation in a component () , wherein the piercing aid is an iris diaphragm () having a smaller initial opening () which can be pressed open to a larger opening ().212. The piercing aid in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the component () consists of composite material.3. The piercing aid in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the composite material is selected as one of a fiber reinforced plastic part and a fabric reinforced plastic part.4183660. The piercing aid in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the iris diaphragm () has at least two to twelve movably arranged diaphragm segments (; ) which lie in one plane or in a plurality of planes and are preferably arranged in the two planes.5366064. The piercing aid in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the movably arranged diaphragm segments (; ) are arranged in a mount or in a plurality of mounts of a die button body ().63660. The piercing aid in accordance with claim 5 , wherein the movably arranged diaphragm segments (; ...

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30-08-2018 дата публикации

Adding cutting stations to bending systems

Номер: US20180244011A1
Автор: Kyong Chan LIM
Принадлежит: Seoul Laser Dieboard System Co Ltd

A system for generating rules inserted into at least one pattern board including: a controller configured to generate at least one shape diagram, the controller also configured to determine number and measurement of crease rules to be generated based on the at least one shape diagram; a cutting station configured to receive and cut a first crease rule into the number and measurement of the crease rules; and a sorter configured to receive the crease rules from the cutting station and sort the crease rules according to the measurement of the crease rules, wherein the sorted crease rules are inserted into each of the at least one pattern board along with a cutting rule shaped by each of at least one bender.

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24-09-2015 дата публикации

Hand Tool for Punching Sheet Material

Номер: US20150266200A1
Автор: Dion Travis
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A punch tool is provided that is adapted to create a pair of spaced apart apertures through a thin-walled work piece when clamped. The device comprises a hand tool having a pair of handles and a tool head comprising a first head portion and a second head portion. The head portions pivot away from each other and bear against one another based on movement of the handles to compress a sheet of material therebetween. The head portions are T-shaped members, in which the first head portion supports a pair of dies and the second head portion supports a pair of punches adapted to be received by the dies. The head portions are clamped together, whereby the dies are punched through the work piece sheet material to form spaced apart apertures. An embodiment of the head portions contemplates an adjustable width for varying the spacing of the punches. 1. A punch tool , comprising:a first handle and a second handle in pivotal relationship to one another and connected to a first tool head portion and a second tool head portion;the first tool head portion comprising a substantial T-shape with a first and second outer end;the first and second outer ends of the first tool head portion each comprising a punch receiving die therethrough;the second tool head portion comprising a substantial T-shape with a first and second outer end;the first and second outer ends of the second tool head portion each comprising a protruding punch extending therefrom;the punch receiving dies of the first tool head portion being adapted to receive the protruding punches of the second tool head portion when the first tool head portion is pressed against the second tool head portion;the protruding punches being adapted to punch spaced apart dies through a work piece when the first tool head portion is pressed against the second tool head portion and the work piece is therebetween.2. The punch tool of claim 1 , wherein:the first tool head portion is pressed against the second tool head portion when the first ...

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22-09-2016 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A CONTAINER CARRIER

Номер: US20160271825A1
Автор: SIEWERT Paul
Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

A flexible carrier for carrying a plurality of containers within a plurality of corresponding container receiving apertures is formed using a rotary die within a rotary die press resulting in carriers having complex configurations including close tolerance cuts and complex perforation patterns. 1. An apparatus for producing container carriers comprising:an unwinder providing a generally continuous sheet of plastic material;a rotary die including a cylinder and a plate wrapped around the cylinder, the plate having at least one of a beveled edge and a nested edge, wherein the rotary die punches the plastic material into a generally continuous string of three or more rows of container carriers;an outfeed for transferring the generally continuous string to a collection station.2. The apparatus of wherein the nested edge comprises a finger on one edge of the plate and a receiving groove on an opposite edge of the plate wherein the finger nests within the receiving groove when the plate is wrapped around the rotary die.3. The apparatus of wherein the plate includes two beveled edges that abut each other when the plate is wrapped around the rotary die.4. The apparatus of further comprising one or more nip rollers positioned on each side of the rotary die that maintain a desired tension of the plastic material through the rotary die.5. The apparatus of wherein at least one of the cylinder and the plate are magnetic.6. The apparatus of further comprising a second rotary die including a second cylinder and a second plate.7. The apparatus of wherein the rotary die punches a container carrier and the second rotary die punches an adjacent container carrier.8. The apparatus of further comprising a printer positioned inline with the rotary die claim 1 , the printer for printing at least one of color claim 1 , text or product information on the container carrier.9. The apparatus of wherein the printer does not print on scrap material that is ejected from the generally continuous ...

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21-09-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND STATION FOR CONVERTING A FLAT SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20170266832A1
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A method for converting a flat substrate (W) in a station () for converting a flat substrate (W) that includes a rotary cutting unit () and at least one rotary deformation unit () positioned upstream of the rotary cutting unit () in the direction of movement (L) of the flat substrate (W), the method including: determining the conversion parameters of the flat substrate (W), such as the deformation layout and cutting layout; choosing a sleeve () carrying a form for carrying out the deformation depending on the deformation layout; mounting the sleeve () on a mandrel () in the rotary deformation unit (); choosing the cutting tools () depending on the cutting layout; mounting the cutting tools () in the rotary cutting unit (); and starting the conversion of the flat substrate (W).

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29-09-2016 дата публикации

Efficient Die Cutting Pattern For Footwear Manufacture

Номер: US20160278485A1
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A cutting die for cutting a plurality of parts of an article of footwear from a bulk material. The cutting die includes a first cutting member that cuts a first part of the article of footwear from the bulk material. The cutting die also includes a second cutting member that cuts a second part of the article of footwear from the bulk material. The second cutting member is fixed to the first cutting member to cut the first and second parts together with a single stroke of the cutting die relative to the bulk material. The first and second parts are separate and distinct from each other and have different shapes. 1. A method of manufacturing an upper of an article of footwear comprising:providing a cutting die;cutting a first group of parts from a first area of a bulk material during a first stroke of the cutting die, the first group including a first part and a second part of the upper, the first part and the second part being separate and distinct from each other and having different shapes, the first part and the second part cut along a common internal cutting line that defines a first edge of the first part and a second edge of the second part; andcutting a second group of parts from a second area of the bulk material during a second stroke of the cutting die, the second group including a first part and a second part, the first part of the second group corresponding in shape to the first part of the first group, the second part of the second group corresponding in shape to the second part of the first group, the second group cut along a common external cutting line that defines a first boundary of the first group and a second boundary of the second group,the first boundary having a first curvature, and the second boundary having a second curvature that is inverse to the first curvature.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the common internal cutting line includes a first end that intersects the common external cutting line claim 1 , andwherein the common internal ...

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08-10-2015 дата публикации

Stationery punching device for creating a decorative craft

Номер: US20150283723A1
Автор: Chin-Wen Yen
Принадлежит: Individual

A stationery punching device for creating a decorative craft includes: a die support frame; a punch guiding frame aligned with the die support frame; a punch; a pivot seat connected to at least one of ends of the die support frame and the punch guiding frame; an operating lever pivoted to the pivot seat; and an urging member for urging the punch. The pivot seat is spaced apart from the punch guiding frame by first and second slits, so that when an upward pulling force acts on the pivot seat, the upward pulling force cannot be transmitted from the pivot seat directly to two sides and one end of the punch guiding frame.

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05-09-2019 дата публикации

Separating system for detaching containers from a plastic web

Номер: US20190270216A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A separating system for detaching containers from a thermoformed plastic web including a first row of containers. The system includes a stamp plate and a cutting plate. The stamp plate includes a first row of stamps associated with a first set of containers from the first row of containers and a second row of stamps associated with a second set of containers from the first row of containers. The cutting plate includes a first row of cutting openings associated with the first set of containers and a second row of cutting openings associated with the second set of containers. The first set of containers are detached from the thermoformed plastic web through being punched between the first row of stamps and the first row of cutting openings. The second set of containers are detached from the thermoformed plastic web through being punched between the second row of stamps and the second row of cutting openings.

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16-12-2021 дата публикации

STAMPING TOOL COMPRISING AN UPPER TOOL BODY AND A LOWER TOOL BODY ARRANGED AT A DISTANCE FROM THE UPPER TOOL BODY

Номер: US20210387245A1
Автор: Winters Andreas
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The invention concerns a stamping tool with a tool upper body, a tool lower body arranged separately from the tool upper body, at least one stamping unit and a guide axis arranged centrally which extends partly through the tool upper body and the tool lower body, wherein the tool upper body is movable relative to the tool upper body and the guide axis guides the movement of the tool upper body. 1. (canceled)1. Stamping tool with a tool upper body , a tool lower body arranged separately from the tool upper body , at least one stamping unit and a guide axis arranged centrally which extends partly through the tool upper body and the tool lower body , wherein the tool upper body is movable relative to the tool lower body and the guide axis guides the movement of the tool upper body.2. Stamping tool according to characterised by at least two bolts which are arranged eccentrically and/or extend partly through the tool upper body and the tool lower body.3. Stamping tool according to claim 2 , characterised in that a cross section of the tool upper body and/or the tool lower body is circular with respect to its normal axis and the bolts are arranged radially.4. Stamping tool according to claim 2 , characterised in that the bolts are arranged along a circumference of the tool upper body and/or of the tool lower body with a gap between each.5. Stamping tool according to claim 2 , characterised in that one end of the bolt is connected to a slot nut.6. Stamping tool according to claim 5 , characterised in that the slot nut is arranged in a recess of the tool lower body wherein there is play between the slot nut and a wall adjoining the recess.7. Stamping tool according to claim 2 , characterised bya. a spring which is supported at one end at the end of the bolt away from the slot nut and/orb. a bushing arranged in the tool upper body through which the bolt extends.8. Stamping tool according to claim 1 , characterised in thata. the guide axis is connected solidly to the tool ...

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22-10-2015 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR STAMPING CARDBOARD

Номер: US20150298341A1
Автор: Vossen Franz
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A device () for punching sheet-like cardboard materials, with a punching plate () that intermittently accommodates the cardboard materials, wherein a preferably plate-like caliber element () is arranged in at least one corner region of the rectangular punching plate (), and wherein at least one additional caliber element is arranged in an intermediate region () that lies between the corner regions, characterized in that the additional caliber element is realized in the form of an elongate caliber rod (), wherein the caliber rod () has a length/width ratio (L/B) of at least 5:1. 110111116111118aa. A device () for punching sheet-like cardboard materials , with a punching plate (; ) that intermittently accommodates the cardboard materials , wherein a plate-like caliber element () is arranged in at least one corner region of the rectangular punching plate (; ) , and wherein at least one additional caliber element is arranged in an intermediate region () that lies between the corner regions ,{'b': 20', '20', '20', '20', '20', '20', '20', '20, 'i': a;', 'b;', 'c', 'a;', 'b;', 'c, 'wherein the additional caliber element is realized in the form of an elongate caliber rod (; ), wherein the caliber rod (; ) has a length/width ratio (L/B) of at least 5:1.'}22020202018a;b;c. The device according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of caliber rods (; ) claim 1 , which are aligned with one another in the longitudinal direction claim 1 , is provided in the intermediate region ().3202020201820202020a;b;ca;bc. The device according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of caliber rods (; ) is arranged in the intermediate region () claim 1 , and wherein the caliber rods (; ; ) are arranged parallel to one another.420202020ab;c. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the caliber rods (; ; ) are respectively realized identically.520202020212222291111a;b;caa. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the caliber rods (; ) feature on a contact surface () at least two fastening extensions (; ) ...

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26-10-2017 дата публикации

Device for Processing of Materials by Cutting and Cutting Unit with Oscillating Cutting Knife and Variable Cutting Angle of Inclination

Номер: US20170305027A1
Автор: Broeker Guenter
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A device for cutting material on a supporting surface has at least one cutting unit, which can be motor-driven in a controlled manner above and across the supporting surface in a direction of an X- and Y-axis of a Cartesian coordinate system that is parallel to the material supporting surface. The at least one cutting unit comprises an oscillation drive and a cutting knife. The oscillation drive sets the cutting knife into linear oscillations having an oscillation axis that is perpendicular to an advancing direction of the cutting knife. For changing an angle of inclination of the oscillation axis with respect to the material supporting surface, the oscillation drive with the cutting knife is pivotable around a pivot axis that is parallel to the material supporting surface. The oscillation drive comprises an electric motor having a rotary drive shaft that is parallel to the material supporting surface. The rotary axis of the rotary drive shaft is aligned with the pivot axis. 1. A device for the cutting of material on a plane material supporting surface , the device having at least one cutting unit , wherein the at least one cutting unit can be motor-driven in a controlled manner above and across the material supporting surface in a direction of an X- and Y-axis of a Cartesian coordinate system that is parallel to the material supporting surface , wherein the at least one cutting unit comprises an oscillation drive and a cutting knife , wherein the oscillation drive sets the cutting knife into linear oscillations having an oscillation axis that is perpendicular to an advancing direction of the cutting knife , wherein for changing an angle of inclination of the oscillation axis with respect to the material supporting surface the oscillation drive with the cutting knife is pivotable around a pivot axis that is parallel to the material supporting surface , wherein the oscillation drive comprises an electric motor having a rotary drive shaft that is parallel to the ...

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26-09-2019 дата публикации

METHOD OF MAKING A COUNTER-DIE CUTTER, ADAPTING UNIT FOR A MILLING MACHINE AND MILLING MACHINE COMPRISING THIS UNIT

Номер: US20190294145A1
Принадлежит: PRO FORM S.R.L.

A method of making a counter-die cutter for a die cutting machine having a die cutter and respective counter-die cutter includes: acquiring a digital drawing of a die cutter to be made, which is provided with comparing means; acquiring a digital drawing of a respective counter-die cutter to be made; providing a wooden support of the die cutter; making a plurality of comparing means on the support of the die cutter; making the die cutter; detecting the position and/or orientation of the comparing means of the finished die cutter; comparing the detected position and/or orientation with corresponding position and/or orientation of the comparing means being in the digital drawing of the die cutter; modifying the digital drawing of the counter-die cutter based on the detected differences to adapt the digital drawing to the finished die cutter; and making the counter-die cutter based on the modified digital drawing. 1212. A method of making a counter-die cutter () for a die cutting machine comprising a die cutter () and a respective counter-die cutter () , the method comprising the steps of:{'b': 1', '1, 'a. acquiring a digital drawing of a die cutter () to be made, said die cutter () being provided with comparing means;'}{'b': '2', 'b. acquiring a digital drawing of a respective counter-die cutter () to be made;'}{'b': 3', '1, 'c. providing a wooden support () of the die cutter ();'}{'b': 3', '1, 'd. making a plurality of comparing means on the support () of the die cutter ();'}{'b': '1', 'e. making the die cutter ();'}{'b': '1', 'f. detecting the position and/or orientation of the comparing means of the finished die cutter ();'}{'b': '1', 'g. comparing the detected position and/or orientation with corresponding position and/or orientation of the comparing means being in the digital drawing of the die cutter ();'}{'b': 2', '1, 'h. modifying the digital drawing of the counter-die cutter () on the basis of the detected differences to adapt the digital drawing to the ...

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25-10-2018 дата публикации

MOUNTING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CUTTING STEEL RULE DIE BOARDS

Номер: US20180304417A1
Автор: Koelsch Kevin W.
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An apparatus and method for mounting a steel rule cutting die board facilitates laser cutting of the kerfs in the die board. An elongate frame supports a plurality of various size partitions having surfaces sized to receive die boards of various radii. A plurality of axially spaced apart metal collars each includes lugs which are complementary to clamping members in a laser die cutting machine, a plurality of radially oriented flat plates having accurately positioned outer edges which engage and locate the die board, and a plurality of brackets, at least two of which are proximate the ends of the die board, which hold and position screws which engage the inside surface of the die board to secure it to the metal collars. The outer edges of the metal collars, between the flat plates, define surfaces obliquely oriented to lines of radius. These outer edges include consumable and replaceable protective covers. 1. An apparatus for mounting a curved steel rule die board for laser cutting comprising , in combination ,an elongate frame having a plurality of spaced apart front and rear uprights, at least two saddle partitions disposed in said frame and having a curved upper surface, a plurality of bearings adjacent said curved surface for supporting the curved die board and a toggle clamp for engaging an edge of the die board, andat least two mounting collars for disposition within the curved die board, said mounting collars having a plurality of stand-offs for engaging an inner surface of the curved die board and a plurality of brackets each carrying a captive fastener for threading into the curved die board and securing the curved die board to said mounting collar.2. The apparatus of wherein said saddle partitions include at least one notch in said curved surface.3. The apparatus of wherein said saddle partitions include a curved lower surface and at least one projection extending from said curved lower surface.4. The apparatus of wherein said bearings are ball bearing ...

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25-10-2018 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CUTTING OFF AND PROVIDING A FILM PART UNIT FROM A FOOD PACKAGING FILM STRIP

Номер: US20180305165A1
Принадлежит: Chocal Aluminiumverpackungen GmbH

The present invention proposes a device () that saves time and costs and is reliable and gentle on material for cutting off and providing a film part unit () from a food-packaging film strip (), comprising a cutting station () which is adapted to intermittently cut off film part units () from a food-packaging film strip () which intermittently passes through the cutting station () in a conveying direction (), characterized in that the cutting station () is adapted to pre-cut a film part unit () in one working step, where the film part unit () remains connected to the film strip (), and to cut off from the film strip () a film part unit () that adjoins in the conveying direction () and has already been pre-cut in a preceding working step. The invention also relates to a corresponding method. 1120207a,c. Device () for cutting off and providing a film part unit () from a food-packaging film strip () , comprising{'b': 2', '20', '20', '7', '2', '5, 'i': a,', 'c, 'a cutting station () which is adapted to intermittently cut off film part units () from a film strip () which intermittently passes through said cutting station () in a conveying direction (),'}characterized in that{'b': 2', '20', '20', '7', '7', '20', '5, 'i': a', 'a', 'b, 'said cutting station () is adapted to pre-cut a film part unit () in one working step, where said film part unit () remains connected to said film strip (), and to cut off from said film strip () a film part unit () that adjoins in the conveying direction () and has already been pre-cut in a preceding working step.'}21. Device () according to claim 1 , characterized in that{'b': 2', '11', '20', '20', '20', '31', '5', '5', '20', '7, 'i': a', 'b,', 'c', 'b, 'said cutting station () comprises a knife assembly () defining said film part unit (, ), where a severing knife () in said conveying direction () arranged last provides a cut transverse to said conveying direction () which separates said film part unit () from said film strip ().'}31. ...

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02-11-2017 дата публикации

AN APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CHANGING A BLADE OF A ROTARY DIE CUTTER, PARTICULARLY FOR FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING MACHINES

Номер: US20170313055A1
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Apparatus () for changing a blade of a rotary die cutter, particularly for flexographic printing machines: a magnetic cylinder () configured to receive and support a die-cutting blade (′); a station () for inserting the blade (′) has a retention device () configured to retain the blade () in the insertion station; a guiding device () guides the blade (′) toward the magnetic cylinder (); a station () for extracting the blade (′), has an extraction device () configured to remove the blade (′) from the magnetic cylinder (). 1. An apparatus for changing a blade of a rotary die cutter , comprising:a magnetic cylinder configured to receive and support a blade wrapped around the magnetic cylinder wherein the blade is magnetically attracted to the cylinder;an insertion station configured for inserting the blade, the insertion station comprising a blade retention device configured to retain the blade in the insertion station, and a guiding device configured to guide the blade toward the magnetic cylinder where the blade is wrapped around the cylinder;an extraction station configured for extracting the blade, the extraction station comprising an extraction device configured to remove the blade from the magnetic cylinder, the extraction device comprises an oscillating body which includes an end configured to detach the blade from the magnetic cylinder, the oscillating body being configured to oscillate between an inactive configuration, in which an end of the oscillating body is spaced from the magnetic cylinder, and a removal configuration for removing the blade, from the cylinder in which the end of the oscillating body is configured to engage the blade and to detach the blade from the magnetic cylinder.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein in the removal configuration claim 1 , the end of the oscillating body is configured to be inserted between the blade and the magnetic cylinder so that the rotation of the magnetic cylinder about an axis of the magnetic cylinder ...

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01-11-2018 дата публикации

Anvil roll, rotary cutter, and method for cutting workpiece

Номер: US20180311852A1
Принадлежит: Nippon Tungsten Co Ltd

A rotary cutter comprises a die cut roll having a cutting blade, and an anvil roll positioned so that a roll surface faces the cutting blade. The roll surface of the anvil roll is made of a hard material including at least either cemented carbide or cermet. The Young's modulus of the hard material is between 300 GPa and 400 GPa. The Vickers hardness (Hv) of the hard material is 800 or more.

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01-11-2018 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Making Corner Boards for Container Assemblies

Номер: US20180311858A1
Автор: Clyde Ulrich
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus and method for manufacturing a notched corner board is disclosed. The method includes cutting bent board stock into fixed lengths; forming a slit in or near an end of the corner board; and bending/folding a part of the corner board between the end and the slit to create a notch or flap in the corner board. The apparatus includes one or more cutting tools configured to form a slit in or near a first end of the corner board, a support block configured to support the corner board as the slit is formed, one or more rollers configured to move the corner board towards the cutting tool(s), a frame to which the cutting tool(s), the support block, and the roller(s) are directly or indirectly attached, a motor, and a punch. The motor controls movement of the punch to form the notch in the corner board.

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01-11-2018 дата публикации

DIE-CUT LID AND ASSOCIATED CONTAINER AND METHOD

Номер: US20180312311A1
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A die-cut lid () for closing a container is disclosed; the lid being formed from a flexible composite sheet material (). 122-. (canceled)23. A method of forming a die-cut lid , comprising the steps of:a) providing a flexible composite sheet material;b) printing human-readable and/or machine-readable data on the flexible composite sheet material; i) one or more encircling indentations that border the functional area; and/or', 'ii) a planar indentation that encompasses the functional area., 'c) forming one or more rigidifying indentations to promote flatness of a functional area encompassing said human-readable and/or machine-readable data, wherein the one or more rigidifying indentations are selected from the group of24. The method of claim 23 , wherein at least a portion of the lid is additionally embossed claim 23 , preferably prior to step c).25. The method of claim 23 , wherein the one or more rigidifying indentations are formed by stamping/pressing or rolling.26. The method of forming a die-cut lid according to claim 23 , comprising the step of die-cutting the flexible composite sheet material to form the lid. This application claims the benefit of Great Britain Application No. 1412635.3, filed Jul. 16, 2014, and which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.The present disclosure relates to die-cut lid, a lidded container comprising such a die-cut lid and a method of forming a die-cut lid.It is known to form lidded containers such as beverage capsules or containers, yogurt pots, pudding cups, beverage cups, gum or candy containers and food tubs from a container having a body with an open mouth and a lid which is sealed to the body so as to close the open mouth of the container. It is also known to form the lid by cutting a suitably-shaped piece of flexible material from a sheet, which may be formed from a single material or may be a composite sheet of material containing two or more layers. The lid may be die-cut from the sheet material. It is known ...

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17-11-2016 дата публикации

DIE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BLANKING THIN PLATE

Номер: US20160332207A1
Принадлежит: MITSUI HIGH-TEC, INC.

A die apparatus includes an upper die and a lower die used for blanking a thin plate, a stripper which is formed on the upper die and is arranged between the upper die and the lower die, and a punch which blanks a part of the thin plate. The stripper or the lower die is provided with a protruding part which reduces flexure of the stripper occurring when a test punching is performed by actuating the punch without the thin plate. 1. A die apparatus comprising:an upper die and a lower die used for blanking a thin plate;a stripper which is formed on the upper die and is arranged between the upper die and the lower die; anda punch which blanks a part of the thin plate, whereinthe stripper or the lower die is provided with a protruding part which reduces flexure of the stripper occurring when a test punching is performed by actuating the punch without the thin plate.2. The die apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the protruding part is provided on the stripper claim 1 , andan arrangement position of the protruding part is set in a previously blanked region of the thin plate in plan view.3. The die apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the previously blanked region of the thin plate is a dummy hole formed in an unnecessary region of the thin plate.4. The die apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the protruding part is provided on the lower die claim 1 , andthe protruding part is projected and retracted from a surface of the lower die.5. The die apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the die apparatus is used for forming a caulking protrusion of an iron core piece constructing a laminated iron core.6. A method for blanking a thin plate using an upper die and a lower die after the thin plate is pressed on the lower die by a stripper formed on the upper die claim 1 , the method comprising:providing a protruding part on the stripper or the lower die to reduce flexure of the stripper occurring when a test punching is performed by actuating a punch without the thin ...

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17-11-2016 дата публикации

Super absorbent resin cutting device and super absorbent resin manufacturing method using same

Номер: US20160332315A1
Принадлежит: Hanwha Chemical Corp

The present invention relates to a super absorbent resin cutting device and a super absorbent resin manufacturing method using the same. The super absorbent resin cutting device according to the present invention includes: an introduction unit for introducing a super absorbent resin; a cutter for cutting the super absorbent resin into pieces; and a discharge unit for discharging the super absorbent resin that has been cut.

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17-11-2016 дата публикации

FLAT PAPER PUNCH

Номер: US20160332320A1
Автор: Exley Ross James
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A punch for punching a sheet of material, the punch having a body formed with a fissure for receiving the sheet of material, a pivot shaft defining a pivot point and a lever retaining means secured to said body. A lever pivotably mounted about the pivot point of said pivot shaft is provided, the lever having an open position when one end of the lever is elevated to a height above the pivot point, and the lever having a closed position in which the lever is positioned parallel to the fissure. A block is provided which is positionable between the lever and the body. The body is provided with longitudinal support ridges and the lever is provided with side ridges, with the pivot point positioned in substantially the same plane as the longitudinal support ridge so that when the punch is closed, the side ridges of the lever pass outside of the support ridges of the body in a nesting relationship, allowing the punch to form a flat profile when closed. 19-. (canceled)10. A punch for punching a sheet of material , the punch comprising:a punch body having a bottom portion and a upper portion, and a laterally disposed fissure for receiving the sheet of material, the fissure being disposed between the bottom portion and the upper portion;a lever having a front portion and an opposed rear portion, the front portion of the lever being pivotably coupled to the punch body; a plurality of shoulders disposed proximate the perimeter,', 'a shape punch extending from the lower surface; and', 'a plurality of resilient members positioned between a lower surface of the shoulders and an inner surface of the punch body, wherein when the lever is pivoted between a first open position and a second punched position, the shape punch of the punch block moves axially through an opening in the upper portion of the punch body and into the fissure; and, 'a punch block having an upper surface a lower surface and a perimeter, the block being positionable between the lever and the punch body and being ...

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08-11-2018 дата публикации

HOLE PUNCH ASSEMBLY AND METHOD

Номер: US20180319032A1
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A hole punch assembly includes two locating features for forming holes in a trim piece overlying a metal sheet with ridges formed therein. One locating feature is a groove into which one of the ridges is insertable. The other locating feature is a portion of the outer surface configured such that, when one of the ridges in in the groove and the trim piece contacts the portion of the outer surface, a punch is positioned to form a hole in the trim piece. 1. A hole punch assembly comprising:a body having an outer surface, said outer surface having first, second, third, and fourth surface portions;said body defining a hole that extends through the first surface portion and the second surface portion;a punch having a head and a tip, said punch being partially within the hole and movable between a retracted position in which the tip is within the hole and the punch does not protrude from the second surface portion, and an extended position in which punch protrudes from the second surface portion and the tip is outside the hole;wherein the third surface portion is generally perpendicular to the second surface portion; andwherein the fourth surface portion is generally perpendicular to the third surface portion and defines a groove.2. The hole punch assembly of claim 1 , wherein the third surface portion extends from the second surface portion; andwherein the fourth surface portion extends from the third surface portion.3. The hole punch assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a spring that biases the punch in the retracted position.4. The hole punch assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a handle mounted to the body.5. The hole punch assembly of claim 1 , wherein the groove is open at both of ends of the groove.6. A hole punch assembly for forming a hole in a trim piece on a metal sheet having a plurality of ridges claim 1 , the hole punch assembly comprising:a body having a first surface portion defining a groove and a second surface portion generally perpendicular to ...

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15-11-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A HOLE IN A COMPONENT CONSISTING OF A COMPOSITE MATERIAL

Номер: US20180326609A1
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A method of manufacturing a hole in a component consisting of a composite material, such as a fiber or fabric reinforced plastic part, wherein the component, having first and second oppositely disposed sides, is placed with its first side on a support having an iris diaphragm. A tip which diverges in the axial direction is pressed from the second side of the component through the component, which optionally has a pre-piercing, for formation of the hole or for enlargement of the pre-piercing. The iris diaphragm has a smaller starting opening which receives a narrower region of the tip and opens into a larger opening with increasing penetration of the component by the tip, whereby the component is supported during hole formation over an as large as possible area from the first side. A piercing aid in the form of an iris diaphragm or a corresponding die button is likewise claimed. 1. A tip configured to be used in combination with a piercing aid for hole formation in a component , wherein the piercing aid is an iris diaphragm having a smaller initial opening which can be pressed open to a larger opening wherein the tip is formed by a free end face of a shaft part of a bolt or is formed as an auxiliary tip , wherein the cross-sectional shape and the cross-sectional size of the tip or of the auxiliary tip , in the longitudinal direction of the tip or of the auxiliary tip , is matched to the respective cross-sectional shape and cross-sectional size of the dilating opening of the iris diaphragm.2. The tip of claim 1 , wherein the cross-sectional shape and cross-sectional size of the tip or of the auxiliary tip perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the tip is a part of a bolt element which can be present at the free end of the shaft part of the bolt element.3. The tip of claim 1 , wherein the tip is formed by a tip which is used with a hollow element.4. The tip of claim 1 , wherein the tip is in the form of a duck bill.5. The tip of claim 1 , wherein each cross- ...

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23-11-2017 дата публикации

Continuous punching method

Номер: US20170334086A1
Автор: Charles Cheung
Принадлежит: Individual

A continuous punching method comprises: providing a sheet material, applying a first punching process of a first punch station to the sheet material, and applying a second punching process of a second punch station to the sheet material. The first punching process includes: adjusting a punching depth of a punch blade of the first punch station to determine a lateral length to be punched out by the punch blade, and forming two longitudinally spaced apart first punched slits on the sheet material through the punch blade. The second punching process includes: adjusting lateral positions of two punch blocks of the second punch station, and forming two laterally spaced apart second punched areas on the sheet material through the punch blocks. The two first punched slits and the two second punched areas communicate with each other to form a contour of a combined cut-out.

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