Patent ID: 6497642
Filing Date: 2002-12-24
Classification: B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
A support means to which one or more components can be releasably connected, said components being adapted for use in a bodymaker and said support means being translatable to delivery said one or more components into said bodymaker, said support means comprising translation means for moving said one or more components parallel with the longitudinal axes thereof towards and away from said bodymaker and releasable connection means said one or more components having a first end provided with first connection means by which said one or more components can be connected to the body maker and a second end having second connection means by which said one or more components can be connected to the support means, said second connection means being one part of a male/female connection arrangement and said support means being provided with the other part of said arrangement, the outer surface of the male part of the arrangement contacting the inner surface of the female part in at least two places, characterised in that angular displacement of said one or more components relative to said support means is prevented by virtue of non-circular corresponding shapes of the male part and the female part of the connection arrangement.