Abstract: A connecting mechanism includes a first section and a second section engageable with the first section. The second section includes a locking assembly configured to engage a stud with a roller bearing in the first section. That is, the locking assembly is actuatable between a locked state configured to lock the first section to the second section when the first and second sections are engaged and an unlocked state configured to allow the second section to engage with or disengage from the first section. The locking assembly includes a linkage arm engaging a handle and a wedge having a tapered section. The handle is actuatable between a locked position configured to place the locking assembly in the locked state by advancing the tapered section of the wedge and an unlocked position configured to place the locking assembly in the unlocked state by retracting the tapered section of the wedge.

Abstract: A linear clutch includes a main body engaged with a locking assembly. The locking assembly includes a spring and a wedge configured to engage the spring. The wedge includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, with the second surface including a taper configured to engage a taper on a wall section of the main body. The locking assembly also includes a roller bearing assembly configured to fit within the tapers of the first wedge and the main body. Furthermore, the locking assembly includes a lever configured to engage the wedge and to move between an unlocked position and a locked position.

Abstract: A docking and locking mechanism includes a handle actuatable between a docked position and an undocked position and an eccentric mechanism coupled to the handle, the eccentric mechanism having a rod that rotates in an eccentric path upon actuation by the handle. The docking and locking mechanism also includes a linkage assembly with a plurality of sleeves and linkage shafts coupling the rod of the eccentric mechanism to a docking lever assembly having a docking lever to enable actuation of the docking lever.

Abstract: A blanking tool for use with a die cutting machine is provided. The die cutting machine includes first and second frame members disposed in a substantially parallel spaced relationship with respect to one another. The first frame member includes a slot extending along the first frame member. The blanking tool includes a lower blanking frame and a receiver tool. The lower blanking frame includes first and second running rails and first and second cross rails. The first running rail extends in a first direction. The second running rail is disposed in a substantially parallel spaced relationship with respect to the first running rail. The first cross rail extends in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first running rail and coupled to the first and second running rails. The second cross rail is disposed in a substantially parallel spaced relationship with respect to the first cross rail and coupled to the first and second running rails.

Abstract: A frame member is provided for a lower blanking tool frame assembly of a carton die cutting machine. The frame assembly includes an outer frame for supporting a sheet of die cut paper material during a blanking operation. The sheet of paper material defines a substantially horizontal plane. An inner grid is supported by the outer frame. The inner grid is defined by a plurality of bars having first and second sides. The first side of each bar includes a longitudinally extending notch.

Abstract: A grid bending machine is provided for bending a workpiece. The machine includes first and second guides having inner surfaces defining a cavity therebetween. A stationary anvil is mounted to the first and second guides. A first die is releaseably connected to the stationary anvil. A body is disposed in the cavity and is movable between a first position release position and a second bending position. A second die is releaseably connected to the body and is aligned with the first die. The second die is axially spaced from the first die with the body in the release position and is adjacent the first die with the body in the bending position.

Abstract: A clamping mechanism is provided for supporting a plurality of tools for use in a folder gluer machine. The clamping mechanism includes first and second clamps. Each clamp defines a corresponding clamping cavity for receiving a tool therein. Each clamp is movable between a release position wherein the clamping cavity has a first configuration and a clamping position wherein the clamping cavity has a second configuration. A clamping structure is operatively connected to the first and second clamps. The clamping structure sequentially moves the first and second clamps to their clamping positions.

Abstract: A presser assembly is provided for a die cutting machine. The presser assembly includes a support member and a channel extending along an axis. The channel has an opening directed towards the support member and is movable between a first retracted position wherein the channel is adjacent to the support member and a second extended position. A mounting structure extends between the support member and the channel. The mounting structure has a first end operatively connected to the support member and a second end. A clamping mechanism selectively clamps the second end of the mounting structure to the channel at a user selected axial location.

Abstract: A bending device for forming a blanking tool of a die cutter used for cutting folding carton blanks. The bending device includes a support member defining a planar work surface, an axle member defining a longitudinal axis of rotation and orientated for rotation about said axis in a plane passing through said axis and perpendicular to said work surface, locator pins on said support member defining a plurality of bending stations and cooperable with said axle member to position said axle member at one of said bending stations during a bending operation; mounting arms for mounting said axle member on said support member to permit movement of said axle member to any one of said bending stations; and a roller mounted eccentrically at the lower end of said axle member and defining a bending axis parallel to and spaced from said rotational axis. When the axle member is positioned at a bending station and rotated a workpiece located between the roller and locator pin is bent to a desired angle.