Patents Examined by John Windmuller, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6626076
    Abstract: The punch press of the present invention is capable of selecting three tracks of the punch tool by a standard and low-priced cylinder device. The tool setting station with punch tool 4 is provided in the turret 3A that is rotatable around the center of the periphery. At least one of the tool setting stations is arranged with three punch tools in the turret diameter direction. The ram 11 comprises the ram main body 14 capable of elevating and descending, and the striker 15 which is provided transferable in the diameter direction at the lower part of the ram main body. The punch press comprises the link member 19 which is connected rotatable in both directions to the striker 15, and two cylinder devices 21A, 21B of which the piston rods 20A, 20B are connected rotatable to both ends of the link member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Murata Kikai Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Koji Ozeki