Patent ID: 6123019
Filing Date: 2000-09-26
Classification: B30B

Abstract:
A mechanical press, comprising:a frame structure with a crown and a bed;a slide guided by the frame structure for reciprocating movement in opposed relation to said bed;a drive mechanism attached to said frame structure;a quill assembly having a quill non-rotationally connected to said press;a flywheel assembly rotatably driven by said drive mechanism, said flywheel assembly including a flywheel rotatable relative to said frame structure and axially mounted to said quill;a crankshaft rotatably disposed within said crown and in driving connection with said slide, said crankshaft selectively connectable with said flywheel for driving rotation thereby;said quill including a first recess formed therein and disposed adjacent said flywheel at one side thereof, said first quill recess defining a first chamber;said quill further including a second recess formed therein and disposed adjacent said flywheel at another side thereof, said second quill recess defining a second chamber; anda brake system operatively associated with said flywheel, said brake system comprising:a first brake assembly, disposed at least in part within said first quill recess, for selectively applying a braking action to said flywheel, anda second brake assembly, disposed at least in part within said second quill recess, for selectively applying a braking action to said flywheel.