Patent ID: 6389871
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: B21B,B21J

Abstract:
A slab sizing press comprisingan eccentric crank shaft, an arm rotatably mounted on said eccentric crank shaft, a first block coupled to said arm by a first rolling element and a second rolling element, a second block coupled to said first block such that a distance between said first block and said second block is adjustable, and a die mounted on said second block, wherein said first rolling element is coupled to said arm, said second rolling element is coupled to said first block, wherein a load is transmitted by rolling contact between said first rolling element and second rolling element, and first and second gears, said first gear disposed on said arm and said second gear disposed on said first block, said first and second gears meshing with each other and said first and second gears preventing said first and second rolling elements from slipping on rolling contact surfaces, at least one of said gears being movably supported.