Patents Represented by Attorney K. B. Adolphson
  • Patent number: 4655071
    Abstract: A metal forming press having a reciprocating ram and a transfer mechanism for transferring workpieces sequentially between a multiplicity of work stations located on a multi-post die set has a quick change die set arrangement enabling the press to be utilized in a "just-in-time" manufacturing system. The knockout and stripper mechanism of the press are designed to eliminate the need for disassembly of the same during removal and replacement of die sets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1987
    Assignee: The U.S. Baird Corporation
    Inventors: Werner K. Allweier, David W. Knight