Abstract: The invention relates to a system for fixing a bending tool (34), said tool comprising a retaining groove (38). The system comprises a clamping body (12) able to collaborate with one of the fixing surfaces of the tool and a tool clamp (20) mounted to pivot, said clamp being able to adopt a first tool clamping position and a second position for mounting/dementing the tool, and a tool retaining member comprising a plurality of elastically deformable blades (58), each blade comprising a first end (58a) secured to the clamping body, a running part (58b), a second end (58c) comprising at least a first angled part (64) angled toward to the tool with respect to the running part and a second angled part (66) angled in the opposite direction so that said angled parts, when said blade is at rest, are held elastically in the groove of the tool.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bending press comprising a bottom panel, a moving top panel, N bending-tool clamps, each clamp being mounted to pivot about a common axis, and means for causing the clamps to pivot. The means for causing the clamps to pivot comprise: a plurality of actuators each suitable for taking up two states; a plurality of transmission means for transmitting the state of each actuator assembly to a plurality of adjacent clamps, in such a manner each clamp is associated with a single actuator; and means for separately controlling the state of each actuator between a first state which brings the clamps associated with the actuator into a position for clamping the bending tool, and a second state which brings the clamps associated with the actuator into a position for removing said bending tools.

Abstract: A fixing system for mounting and dismounting a bending tool relative to the top panel of a bending press, in which the bending tool is held clamped between a first clamping surface of a tool spacer and a pivotally-mounted clamp including a second clamping surface. The system further comprises a tool-retaining member comprising a plurality of blades, each blade comprising a first elastically-deformable branch secured in part to the clamp, at least one angled portion, and a second elastically-deformable branch pointing upwards, with the end thereof being suitable for penetrating into a retaining groove situated in the bending tool, and being suitable for co-operating with the bottom edge of the groove when the tool pivots.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bending press comprising a bottom panel, a moving top panel, N bending-tool clamps, each clamp being mounted to pivot about a common axis, and means for causing the clamps to pivot.

Abstract: A fixing system for mounting and dismounting a bending tool relative to the top panel of a bending press, in which the bending tool is held clamped between a first clamping surface of a tool spacer and a pivotally-mounted clamp including a second clamping surface. The system further comprises a tool-retaining member comprising a plurality of blades, each blade comprising a first elastically-deformable branch secured in part to the clamp, at least one angled portion, and a second elastically-deformable branch pointing upwards, with the end thereof being suitable for penetrating into a retaining groove situated in the bending tool, and being suitable for co-operating with the bottom edge of the groove when the tool pivots.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for fixing a bending tool (34), said tool comprising a retaining groove (38).

Abstract: A sheet metal follower for a bending press that has a bottom fixed table carrying a bending matrix on its top face. The follower is of the type comprising in particular pivot means for pivoting the follower table about a pivot shaft, and means suitable for moving the follower table in horizontal displacement relative to its support structure and perpendicularly to the pivot shaft, the active length of the pivot means being variable between a fixed hinge on the support structure and a moving hinge on the follower table, and the moving hinge being suitable for sliding along said table in a direction perpendicular to the pivot shaft of said table.

Abstract: A sheet metal follower for a bending press that has a bottom fixed table carrying a bending matrix on its top face. The follower is of the type comprising in particular pivot means for pivoting the follower table about a pivot shaft, and means suitable for moving the follower table in horizontal displacement relative to its support structure and perpendicularly to the pivot shaft, the active length of the pivot means being variable between a fixed hinge on the support structure and a moving hinge on the follower table, and the moving hinge being suitable for sliding along said table in a direction perpendicular to the pivot shaft of said table.

Abstract: This invention relates to a bending press for bending metal foils, comprising a mobile panel and a fixed panel. The fixed panel comprises two slots open on the lateral faces of the lower panel and symmetrical with respect to the transverse median plane of this fixed panel. The bottom of each slot is formed by the inner wall of a through bore made in the lower panel which extends over an angle close to 360°, in order to distribute the stresses due to the bending over a broader area. A safety stop is provided in the opening of each slot in order to limit the vertical displacement of the ends of the upper part of the lower panel.