Patent ID: 6945166
Filing Date: 2005-09-20
Classification: B26D,B26F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A die press comprising: a base or lower platen with a first support extending vertically from the base and a second support extending vertically from the base and spaced from the first support and on a side of the base opposite the first support; an upper platen spaced from the base or the lower platen and located between and operatively connected to the first and second supports; at least two cam rollers for applying pressure upon the upper platen to move the upper platen toward the base or lower platen, wherein the at least two cam rollers for applying pressure upon the upper platen are located generally off center in relation to a center area of the upper platen, wherein the at least two cam rollers each extend from the first support to the second support along generally the width of the upper platen; a first bracket and a second bracket located above and extending vertically from the upper platen with the brackets encompassing at least partially the cam rollers so as to operatively connect the upper platen with the cam rollers; and, a linkage for moving in unison the at least two cam rollers for applying pressure on the upper platen.