Patent ID: 6196044
Filing Date: 2001-03-06
Classification: B21D

Abstract:
A work piece transfer assembly for a press including a reciprocating member and a series of longitudinally spaced in-line stations wherein each station is a further progression of a work piece forming process, said assembly comprising:a transfer bar (12) having a bottom (28) and at least one side (30);a motion transmitting mechanism for moving said bar (12) inward, outward, and longitudinally for transferring work pieces through the press; anda finger (14) attached to said transfer bar (12) for engaging and transferring work pieces through the press, said finger having a shank (18);said assembly characterized by a mounting plate (16) attaching said finger (14) to said transfer bar (12) to extend in a cantilevered fashion to a distal end;said mounting plate (16) being L-shaped with a first leg (32) sandwiched between said bottom (28) of said transfer bar (12) and said shank (18) and with a second leg (34) engaging said side (30).