Patent ID: 9457855
Filing Date: 2016-10-04
CPC Classification: B21D,B25B,B60R,B62D,B65G

Claim Text:
1. A panel hanger apparatus comprising: a plurality of parts each including an outer and an inner panel, the parts configured to be loaded onto a hemming die; a hanger frame; a plurality of vacuum cups mounted to the hanger frame and adapted to hold the outer panel of the parts by vacuum pressure; a plurality of locators mounted at an edge of the hanger frame and configured and arranged for clamping the inner panel of the parts, wherein each of the locators is provided with a push block configured and arranged for pushing the inner panel while the hanger apparatus loads the parts on the hemming die; and a pressurizing unit separate from the hanger frame, the pressurizing unit configured to pressurize the hanger frame while the panel hanger apparatus loads the parts on the hemming die, wherein each of the parts is a hood, and the panel hanger apparatus loads the hood on the hemming die.