Patent ID: 9221092
Filing Date: 2015-12-29
Classification: B21D

Abstract:
1. In a metal forming die having first and second die members mounted a spaced apart distance for reciprocation between converged and diverged positions, the improvement of a guided keeper assembly, comprising: a base having: a guide pin having: a first fastener extending through said first fastener aperture in said base and securely, yet detachably, connecting said base with said first die member; a second fastener extending into and anchored in said second fastener aperture in said guide pin and securely, yet detachably, connecting said second end of said guide pin with said second die member; a resilient washer disposed on said guide pin between said enlarged head and said base to absorb and dampen impact therebetween; and wherein said first die member includes an opening disposed in an aligned relationship with said base and sized larger than the size of said enlarged head of said guide pin to permit reciprocation of said enlarged head therein.