Patent ID: 6024681
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: B21D,B30B,Y10T

Abstract:
A tool changing mechanism for supplying pairs of cooperating tools to, and for receiving pairs of cooperating tools from, a forming press (10), comprising:(a) a frame (2) adapted to be positioned adjacent the press;(b) endless drive means (3) mounted on said frame, said drive means including a pair of parallel runs a first one of which extends adjacent a first tool changing position (I) relative to said frame;(c) a plurality of parallel reception means (4a, 4b) connected with said drive means in equally spaced relation, said reception means extending normal to the plane containing said drive means, successive pairs of said reception means being adapted to receive the tools of said tool pairs, respectively; and(d) guide means (4g, 4h) arranged on each of said reception means normal to said endless conveyor run, said tools being supported for movement longitudinally of said guide means, whereby when a desired first pair of said reception means is positioned on said first run opposite said first tool changing position, the associated pair of tools may be transferred between said first pair of reception means and the press.