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Shoulder pilot assembly with self-contained stripper and method for metal forming dies
US8950233B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8950233-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313904699-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | May 29, 2012 |
| Publication date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
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A pilot assembly with a self-contained stripper and method for metal forming dies has a cylindrical pilot with internally mounted reciprocating ejector pins with outer ends that protrude through holes in the body of the pilot to strip stock from the pilot. The pilot assembly is secured to the die by a window mount such that one or more surfaces of the pilot abut surfaces on the window mount and die to secure the pilot to the die and window mount when the window mount is secured, via a fastener, to the die. A spring within the pilot assembly contacts an end of the ejector pins to force the pins to reciprocate when the dies are pulled apart. The assembly can be made without the locating pilot surface to provide a stripper assembly for stripping the stock from the associated die.
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The invention claimed is: 1. In a multi-station progressive metal forming die having at least two mutually converging and diverging die members between which an elongate stock strip is shifted longitudinally to form parts from the stock strip, the improvement of a modular pilot assembly with self-contained stripper, comprising: a generally cylindrically shaped pilot operably supported on one of said die members and having an outer end portion oriented toward the stock strip, an op…
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- What does patent US8950233B2 cover?
- A pilot assembly with a self-contained stripper and method for metal forming dies has a cylindrical pilot with internally mounted reciprocating ejector pins with outer ends that protrude through holes in the body of the pilot to strip stock from the pilot. The pilot assembly is secured to the die by a window mount such that one or more surfaces of the pilot abut surfaces on the window mount and…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Standard Lifters Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B21D37/08. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Feb 10 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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