Patent ID: 6261085
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
A press, comprisinga stationary frame comprising a first stationary platen having a working face and a second stationary platen having a working face, disposed in opposition to the first stationary platen, anda moving frame comprising a moving platen disposed between the first and second stationary platens and in alignment therewith, having a first working face in opposition to the working face of the first stationary platen and a second working face in opposition to the working face of the second stationary platen, movable between the first and second stationary platens so as to alternately apply a clamping force to the working face of the first stationary platen and to the working face of the second stationary platen, andan actuator for moving the moving platen between the first and second stationary platens comprising a plurality of hydraulic actuating cylinders mounted about each stationary platen, for respectively actuating a plurality of pistons disposed within the actuating cylinders, and engaged to piston heads disposed within hydraulic clamping cylinders mounted to the moving platen.