Telescoping Work Gripper Patents (Class 72/405.14)
  • LOW PROFILE PILOT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR METAL FORMING DIES
    Publication number: 20150052965
    Abstract: A pilot assembly and method for metal forming dies has a generally cylindrical pilot with a stripper that strips stock from the pilot when metal forming dies diverge. The pilot assembly is secured to one die member by a fastener by itself or in combination with a window mount. A spring within the pilot assembly contacts the stripper to force the stripper to reciprocate when the dies are pulled apart. Thus, the pilot assembly helps locate the stock within the metal forming die while also having a stripper to help strip the stock from the pilot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: JOEL T. PYPER, SCOTT M. BREEN
  • Low profile pilot assembly and method for metal forming dies
    Patent number: 8844335
    Abstract: A pilot assembly and method for metal forming dies has a generally cylindrical pilot with a stripper that strips stock from the pilot when metal forming dies diverge. The pilot assembly is secured to one die member by a fastener by itself or in combination with a window mount. A spring within the pilot assembly contacts the stripper to force the stripper to reciprocate when the dies are pulled apart. Thus, the pilot assembly helps locate the stock within the metal forming die while also having a stripper to help strip the stock from the pilot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Standard Lifters, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel T. Pyper, Scott M. Breen