Patent ID: 6164114
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: B21D

Abstract:
A single adjustment compensator device for a press brake die comprising:an elongated wedge;a wedge deformation member;a die holder member having a recess therein for receiving an inclined planar surface of said elongated wedge, said recess having a lateral dimension relatively larger than the lateral dimension of said elongated wedge;a press bed engagement member having a recess therein for receiving a planar surface of said elongated wedge, said recess having a lateral dimension relatively larger than the lateral dimension of said elongated wedge;said elongated wedge, die holder member, and press engagement member having comparable longitudinal dimensions;means for removably securing said deformation member to said elongated wedge;means for securing opposing end portions of said elongated wedge to cooperating end portions of said press bed engagement member and said die holder member; andmeans for moving said deformation member transversely to said press bed engagement member while said deformation member is removably secured to said elongated wedge, and while said opposing end portions of said elongated wedge are secured to, said cooperating end portions of said press bed engagement member and said dic holder member.