Patent ID: 6045431
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: B23Q,G11B

Abstract:
A row tool assembly, comprising:an elongated mounting bar having a bottom portion between opposed ends;a plurality of teeth spaced apart by bend openings formed in the bottom portion of the mounting bar;a plurality of spaced-apart workpieces joined side-by-side to form a linear row having opposed upper and lower row surfaces, with the upper row surface joined to the bottom edge of said bar member with individual workpieces aligned with individual ones of said plurality of teeth, a plurality of stress relief openings formed between said plurality of workpieces so as to free said workpieces for individual, substantially independent movement; andsaid bend openings aligned with said workpieces, said relief stress opening said stress relief openings aligned with said teeth and extending between 70 and 95% of the distance between the upper and the lower row surfaces.