Patent ID: 8047754
Filing Date: 2011-11-01
Classification: B21D,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A tooling assembly for forming an end panel of a full open easy open can end, comprising: a first forming tool shaped to form a top surface of said end panel for said easy open can end, wherein said first forming tool has a diametric axis of symmetry, said first forming tool comprising: a first tool surface that is mustache score shaped and is constructed and arranged to form said mustache score in said end panel; wherein the first tool surface has a central portion having a center point, a first end portion located adjacent the central portion, and a second end portion located adjacent the central portion and wherein the first end portion and the second end portion are equidistant in length; a second tool surface that is constructed and arranged to form a first linear flex line score in said end panel; wherein said second tool surface comprises a linear first portion shaped to form said first flex line score, wherein the linear first portion is located on a first side of a rivet formation area on the first forming tool, and a linear second portion shaped to form the linear flex line score, wherein the linear second portion is located on a second side of the rivet formation area on the first forming tool, wherein the first linear portion and the second linear portion are substantially perpendicular to the diametric axis of symmetry; a second forming tool that is constructed and arranged to work together with said first forming tool; and a press assembly for driving at least one of said first and second forming tools.