Abstract: A multistation press has several slides which can be moved up and down and which are equipped with tools for forming workpieces. The press a transport arrangement for transporting the workpieces within and/or between the stations. At least one cross traverse for holding the workpieces, in its resting condition, is aligned at least approximately perpendicularly with respect to the transport direction of the workpieces. The cross traverse is held at its two ends in each case a lever arrangement and can be oriented in the space. A length compensating device is arranged on at least one of the two ends of the cross traverse to change the overall length of the cross traverse between its two ends. The length compensating device has an exterior tube element, which is mounted at one end of the cross traverse on the one lever arrangement, and an interior element which is displaceably arranged inside the exterior tube element and which is mounted at the other end of the cross traverse on the other lever arrangement.

Abstract: A system for automatically producing formed parts from feedstock using two successive adiabatic processing stations, a first station performing adiabatic cut-off of blanks from the feedstock, and the second station performing adiabatic forming of the blanks into the formed parts. The first station operates cooperatively with a feedstock feeder assembly which feeds feedstock to the first station and also charges blanks produced at the first station into a transfer capsule of a transferer assembly. The first and second stations cooperatively operate with the blank transferer assembly which transfers in the transfer capsule blanks from the first to the second station. The second station includes means for positioning blanks relative to a forming cavity before blanks are adiabatically shaped to conform to the forming cavity and also means for ejecting formed parts from tooling that defines the forming cavity. The system includes automation means that synchronizes and sequences subassembly operations.

Abstract: A periodically transferring mechanism for a self-drilling screw forming machine includes a gear system and a clutch device which controls the engagement of the contact between the contact member of the clutch device and the hosing mounted on the driven shaft. The clutch device is eccentrically connected to a idle gear which has two times of the number of teeth to the active gear so that the clutch device periodically contacts the hosing. A rating switch device is used to switch the transferring rate of the mechanism from 1:1 mold to 2:1 mold.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for feeding of strip material to a working machine in which the material is worked upon and separated into individual parts includes intermittent feeding of the strip material to working machines wherein the feed rate is controlled in relation to the speed of the working machine. The control of the feed rate is by a control system having a processor that is supplied with signals which correspond to the speed and position of the working machine and the feed rate and fed length of the material.

Abstract: An apparatus for serially making formed parts from a web of deformable material with a stud mounted therein having a plurality of progressive die forming stations for forming multiple parts from the web by advancing the web through each forming station. In one embodiment, the apparatus has feeding, driving and transfer mechanisms for controlling the feeding and insertion of studs at spaced locations into the web.

Abstract: A multistation press has several slides which can be moved up and down and which are equipped with tools for forming workpieces. The press a transport arrangement for transporting the workpieces within and/or between the stations. At least one cross traverse for holding the workpieces, in its resting condition, is aligned at least approximately perpendicularly with respect to the transport direction of the workpieces. The cross traverse is held at its two ends in each case a lever arrangement and can be oriented in the space. A length compensating device is arranged on at least one of the two ends of the cross traverse to change the overall length of the cross traverse between its two ends. The length compensating device has an exterior tube element, which is mounted at one end of the cross traverse on the one lever arrangement, and an interior element which is displaceably arranged inside the exterior tube element and which is mounted at the other end of the cross traverse on the other lever arrangement.

Abstract: An orienting station provided particularly for press systems has a receiving device which is carried by a rod-type transmission. This rod-type transmission is supported on drive units of a driving device. The drive units are disposed in a stationary manner. The rods of the rod-type transmission are rigid and their lengths cannot be changed.

Abstract: A transfer apparatus is proposed for transferring workpieces between die stations comprising a striker cam driver by a press ram, a rotary gear urged to rotate by the striker cam, a shaft extending from the rotary gear and characterized by a distal end, and a finger bar pivotally coupled to the distal end and assuming arcuate travel above the die stations in response to rotation of the rotary gear. The transfer apparatus can further comprise a linear cam including a slot, a pusher plate including a cam follower extending therefrom and disposed in the slot, moveable horizontally in response to vertical displacement of the linear cam, and a finger bar, moveable into and out of engagement with the workpieces, in response to the horizontal movement of the pusher plate.

Abstract: An applicator (10) for crimping a terminal (14) onto a conductor and inserting the crimped terminal into the housing (16) of a partially assembled connector (12) includes a seating sensor for assuring that the terminal is fully inserted into the housing. A backup member (56) which is arranged to engage side edges (184) of the electrical terminal for preventing axial movement additionally makes electrical contact therewith. The pusher member includes a projection (188) that makes electrical contact with the end of the terminal only when the housing and terminal are fully seated. Electrical leads (102, 146) are electrically connected to the backup member and the pusher member so that continuity can be verified after the connector housing is fully seated. In the event that continuity is not detected, an error signal is generated indicating a malfunction.

Abstract: To provide a controller of an automation device in a forging press capable of preventing the occurrence of a phenomenon in which raw materials are progressively transported in a partially lacked state and enhancing forging accuracy productivity, an inlet side transportation device includes a raw material detector for detecting whether a raw material to be supplied to a transfer feeder has been supplied or not and a controller for controlling the feed operation of the transfer feeder.

Abstract: A reciprocating mechanism includes a seat body, a longitudinal first slide member, and a second slide member. The seat body has therein a longitudinal first guiding groove, a second guiding groove intersecting the first guiding groove, and a crossing space at the intersection of the first and second guiding grooves. The first slide member is disposed slidably and reciprocatingly in the first guiding groove across the crossing space, and has a longitudinal cam member extending longitudinally of the first slide member. The second slide member is mounted slidably on the seat body along the direction of the second guiding groove, and incorporates a cam follower which extends into the crossing space to contact the cam member. The cam follower is movable to-and-fro along the second guiding groove when the cam member reciprocates along the first guiding groove, thereby moving reciprocatingly the second slide member along the second guiding groove.

Abstract: A transfer system, particularly for the transfer of workpieces in multi-station presses, includes several transfer modules, each of which has a workpiece holding device carried by at least one lever mechanism. Each lever mechanism transmits the adjusting movement of two mutually independent drives to the workpiece holding device. One of the drives is disposed in a stationary manner and the other drive is moved by the stationarily disposed drive.

Abstract: A transfer assembly for moving work pieces through a press which includes a hollow transfer bar (12) and a motion transmitting mechanism (20) moves the transfer bar (12) inward, outward, and longitudinally for transferring work pieces through the press. A finger (22) is attached to the transfer bar (12) for engaging and transferring work pieces through the press. A proximity sensor (24) is disposed on the finger (22) for sensing the presence of a work piece. In order to establish electrical connection with the sensor (24), an electrical lead is disposed within the hollow transfer bar (12) for connection to the sensor (24). An inline connector (30) electrically interconnects sections (26 and 28) of the electrical lead within the hollow transfer bar (12) to allow the sections (26 and 28) to be removed from the hollow transfer bar (12) and disconnected for movement independently from one another.

Abstract: A mounting plate (16) for attaching a finger (14) to extend in a cantilevered fashion from a transfer bar (12) in a work piece transfer assembly for a press including a reciprocating member and a series of longitudinally spaced in-line stations wherein each station is a further progression of a work piece forming process. The finger (14) includes a shank (18) and the mounting plate (16) includes a groove (22) for engaging the sides of the shank (18) to prevent the shank (18) from rotating relative to the mounting plate (16). A shank fastener (24) extends downwardly through the transfer bar (12) and the mounting plate (16) to threadedly engage the shank (18) and sandwich the mounting plate (16) between the shank (18) and the transfer bar (12).The mounting plate (16) is L-shaped with a first leg (32) for being sandwiched between the bottom of the transfer bar (12) and the shank (18) and with a second leg (34) for engaging the side of the transfer bar (12).

Abstract: A controller for a work transfer system, capable of performing precise positioning of feed bars during sole driving of the transfer system and simplified in structure to contribute to savings in installation space and cost. The controller has a cam angle detector mounted on a cam shaft for feed cams and controls servo motors for respective lift bars according to information which is related to cam angle of the feed cams detected by the cam angle detector and looked up in a motion table set by a transfer controlling PLC serving as a motion table setting means.

Abstract: A tool mount for mounting tool assemblies on a transfer press, or other type of automated assembly line, includes a bayonet which can be selectively inserted into a receiver mounted on the transfer press rail. The receiver includes a generally tapered channel which receives a tapered portion of the bayonet. The receiver and the bayonet thereby form a dove tail type of junction. The direction of taper is oriented such that the bayonet must be inserted from the back end of the receiver and pushed forwardly to secure it therein. A lock selectively secures the bayonet within the receiver. The lock includes a latch that engages a first cam surface to push the bayonet inwardly into the receiver and thereby prevent it from being removed, while simultaneously insuring a tight fit between the receiver and the bayonet. The lock latch further engages a second cam surface of the bayonet when the bayonet is to be removed from the receiver.