Patent ID: 7024913
Filing Date: 2006-04-11
Classification: B30B

Abstract:
1. A mechanical press, comprising: a rotatable crankshaft; at least one eccentric crankshaft member rotatably driven by said rotatable crankshaft; at least one eccentric bushing each disposed about a respective said eccentric member to define a respective interface therebetween, each said eccentric bushing and said associated eccentric member being releasably connectable with one another, each said eccentric bushing being normally operatively arranged in a press-fit connection with said associated eccentric member; at least one press connection member each disposed in operative driving connection with a respective said eccentric bushing; a bushing fit adjustment means for reversibly removing each said eccentric bushing from the press-fit connection with said associated eccentric member during a press stroke adjustment operation; and means for driving said crankshaft in rotation by applying a driving rotation to said crankshaft at a plurality of axial locations along said crankshaft, during the press stroke adjustment operation.