Patent ID: 8393193
Filing Date: 2013-03-12
Classification: B21D,B30B

Abstract:
1. A bending machine, in the form of a folding press, comprising: a machine frame having a guide, a press table connected to the machine frame, a lower die supported by the press table, a press beam adjustable along the guide on the machine frame in the direction of the press table, an upper die supported by the press beam and at least one adjusting member adjusting the press beam in the direction of the press table with first and second adjusting elements which are adjustable relative to one another, wherein the first adjusting element is drive-connected by means of a first connecting element to the adjustable press beam, wherein the second adjusting element is drive-connected by means of a second connecting element to the machine frame or the press table in or below a horizontal reference plane running through a press table bearing surface, wherein a securing device is arranged on the machine frame or on the press beam to fix the press beam in position relative to the machine frame, the first connecting element detachably connected to the upper press beam, or the second connecting element is detachably connected to the machine frame or the press table, whereby on at least one lateral surface of the press table at least temporarily a free space is formed for the front feeding of a lower die onto the press table and an upper die onto the press beam.