Patent ID: 6766723
Filing Date: 2004-07-27
Classification: B26F,Y10T

Abstract:
A multiaxis punch device comprising:a punch holder having a plurality of punches arranged therein and supported by springs to provide returning motion, said punch holder being arranged above a die holder in such a manner that the punch holder can be moved up and down, wherein the plurality of punches are arranged in plural groups within the punch holder, each of the groups including plural punches having different shapes, the punches within each group being arranged in a pattern such that punches having the same shape are located at the same position within each of the groups; a hammer holder arranged above said punch holder and having a plurality of hammers for selectively striking against the punches, wherein the plurality of hammers are arranged on the hammer holder such that each hammer is positioned above a punch located in the same position within each of the groups; a punch drive source is mounted above the hammer holder; and a movement mechanism configured to move said hammer holder horizontally above said punch holder when said punch drive source is not driven, said movement mechanism selectively positioning said hammer holder such that the hammers are positioned above selective punches located in the same position within each of the groups.