Patent ID: 6938673
Filing Date: 2005-09-06
Classification: B22D

Abstract:
1. A press device comprising: a fixed lower member for supporting at least one guide post; a movable upper member supported by said at least guide post, said moveable upper member moveable between a raised non-working position and a lowered working position; and a safety block device supported at least by said fixed lower member, said safety block device including a generally upright column disposed adjacent said at least one guide post and moveable between a retracted non-working position, wherein said column does not support said moveable upper member, and an extended working position, wherein said column is effective to support said moveable upper member and prevent movement thereof, said column including an upper end portion and a lower end portion, said lower end portion including a generally rounded first portion and a generally second flat portion which is slightly offset with respect to said first portion whereby when said safety block device is in the extended working position, said generally flat second portion of said lower end portion of said column rests firmly on an underlying surface of either said safety block device or said fixed lower member.