Patents Assigned to Kinefac Corp.
  • Patent number: 4571972
    Abstract: Skewed-axis cylindrical-die rolling method for the production of combined screw-thread and gear-tooth forms on the external surface of bars using multi-element dies which progressively form the screw thread and then the gear teeth on a portion of the screw thread in which the gear-tooth forming die element is free-rotating and the other die elements are driven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1986
    Assignee: Kinefac Corp.
    Inventors: Howard A. Greis, Charles A. Garniewicz
  • Patent number: 4322961
    Abstract: A machine for the rolling of cylindrical forms such as threads, worms, serrations, and annular forms, using two cylindrical dies whose axes are parallel or slightly skewed with respect to the axis of rotation of the workpiece, wherein the dies are supported on pivoting arms whose pivot points are cooperatively adjustable about a fixed horizontal centerline to provide for work diameter and die size changes. Workpiece size adjustment is achieved by a micrometer drawbar which can be either fixed for thru-feed work or hydraulically or mechanically actuated for infeed work. The dies are cooperatively driven by a central gearbox consisting of a hollow distributor gear flanked by two spindle drive gears, said drive gears being connected to the ends of the die spindles by universal joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1982
    Assignee: Kinefac Corp.
    Inventor: Howard A. Greis
  • Patent number: 4207785
    Abstract: A machine for turning successive axially fed work pieces at both ends simultaneously by means of a double-ended segmentally actuated collet construction wherein one collet has a fixed collet chuck and the other has a movable collet chuck; and rigidly controlled and guided means to move the latter to simultaneously close both collets in combination with a tool slide which is considerably longer than the distance between the collets and along which are adjustably mounted a plurality of turning tools, and which is actuated in timed relation to the feed and collet actuation. A single cam shaft with adjustable cams controls all motions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1980
    Assignee: Kinefac Corp.
    Inventors: Howard A. Greis, Robert F. Bruinsma