Patent ID: 7798762
Filing Date: 2010-09-21
Classification: B21D

Abstract:
1. A cable holding device for use with a work transfer device that transfers work between adjacent press machines, the work transfer device including a support member disposed between the press machines, a supporting portion disposed on the support member, a transfer arm pivotably supported by the supporting portion, a working holding unit disposed at a bottom end of the transfer arm and being movable in a work transfer direction, a cable fixing portion disposed on one of the press machines, and a cable connected to the cable fixing portion and a top end of the transfer arm, the cable holding device comprising: a rack arm pivotably connectable to the top end of the transfer arm, said rack arm being configured to hold the cable; a sliding support disposable above the transfer arm, said sliding support being movable in a vertical direction as said rack arm and the transfer arm move, said rack arm being pivotably connected to said sliding support; and a cable support having a first end connected to said sliding support and a second end for connecting to the cable fixing portion, said cable support being configured to hold the cable, and said first end being connected to said sliding support such that said first end follows movement of said sliding support in the vertical direction, wherein said cable support deforms as said first end follows movement of said sliding support in the vertical direction, and wherein the cable is held along said rack arm, said sliding support, and said cable support.