Patent ID: 6397654
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: B21J,B30B

Abstract:
A device for carrying out tasks on components, which comprises:a one-piece tool holder (1) formed with region-defining structure, and having a center of gravity at a first prescribed location; an operating region (4) defined by the region-defining structure of the one-piece tool holder (1) for receipt of at least portions of the components; the one-piece tool holder (1) formed with structure for supporting spaced tool elements (2,3) which carry out the tasks on the components while the at least portions of the components are locatable in the operating region (4); a mount (6) supported in a fixed position; a rotational connection (5) attached fixedly to the mount (6) at a second prescribed location spaced above the center of gravity (7) and coupled to the one-piece tool holder (1) to facilitate movement of the one-piece tool holder (1) in a rotational direction relative to the mount (6) thereby to locate the one-piece tool holder (1) in any of a plurality of positions relative to the mount (6); and at least one holding element (8) is located to provide generally for a balance of moments resulting from the positioning of the rotational connection (5) at a prescribed distance from the center of gravity (7) in the plurality of positions of the one-piece tool holder (1).