Patent ID: 8925363
Filing Date: 2015-01-06
Classification: B21D

Abstract:
1. A split idle station assembly for a transfer press assembly, comprising: a track assembly; a first base assembly slidably connected to the track assembly; a second base assembly slidably connected to the track assembly; and a drive assembly that moves the first base assembly and the second base assembly between a support configuration and a split configuration; wherein the first and second base assemblies have the support configuration with the first base assembly adjacent the second base assembly forming a work piece support assembly for supporting a work piece thereon between work stations of the transfer press assembly; wherein the first and second base assemblies have the split configuration where the first base assembly is moved apart from the second base assembly along the track assembly; wherein the drive assembly comprises a pulley system comprising a continuous cable having a first leg connected to the first base assembly and a second leg connected to the second base assembly such that movement of either of the first base assembly or the second base assembly moves the other of the first base assembly or the second base assembly along the track assembly.