Patent ID: 6196103
Filing Date: 2001-03-06
Classification: B21D,Y10T

Abstract:
A punch guide assembly for use in a punch tool comprising:a longitudinally extending guide comprising a tube having at least one open end and at least one opening in a sidewall thereof, said at least one opening being transverse to the longitudinal direction of the punch guide;a stripper plate insertable within said open end; anda generally flat retaining clip having opposed arms, said arms being insertable through the sidewall into said at least one transverse opening from an exterior of said punch guide, said arms engaging respective sides of said stripper plate when inserted into said punch guide such that said arms are positioned between said punch guide and said stripper plate to retain said stripper plate therein and said retaining clip being removable from said at least one transverse opening to release said stripper plate and allow removal of said stripper plate from said punch guide.