Patent ID: 6986273
Filing Date: 2006-01-17
Classification: B21D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A hydroforming apparatus comprising: a ram adapted to support a first section of a first die thereon; a base adapted to support a first section of a second die thereon; an intermediate platen located between said ram and said base and adapted to support a second section of the first die and a second section of the second die thereon, said intermediate platen being movable relative to said ram between a closed position and an opened position and being movable relative to said base between a closed position and an opened position; an actuator extending between said ram and said intermediate platen for selectively positioning said intermediate platen in said closed and opened positions relative to said ram; and a pin extending between said ram and said intermediate platen for selectively positioning said intermediate platen in said closed and opened positions relative to said base.