Abstract: A vehicle securing apparatus is provided for pulling and securing a test vehicle provided to a vehicle testing device. The column stands on the pedestal. The vehicle securing apparatus includes a column, a traveling and rotating part, and a pedestal. The traveling and rotating part is structured to be coupled with a chain for pulling the test vehicle, and arranged coaxially with the column, and structured to travel vertically and rotate horizontally. The pedestal is structured to be attached to an arbitrary portion of a slide rail of the vehicle testing device.

Abstract: This invention is a hand tool for paintless dent repair on metal panels of vehicles, in which the dented area is located around the edges of said panels, and comprises two curved handle bars flexibly attached by a mechanical fastener, wherein the upper extremity of one handle bar is connected to a u-shaped plate which has its outer surface adhesively fastened to a u-shaped plate cover, and wherein the upper extremity of the other handle bar is shaped as a rounded smooth tip, with said tip inverted and facing the outer surface of the u-shaped plate cover.

Abstract: A frame for a self-piercing rivet system that can provide bearing capacity for joining a rivet to a plate by using an anvil die and a punch unit is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for calibrating a first movable part of a crane. Position a first crane part above a calibration point at a first predetermined co-ordinate in a reference system. Measure a first distance between a first transmitter/receiver element of a first distance measuring device mounted on the first movable crane part and a second transmitter/receiver element of the first distance measuring device disposed in a stationary manner in the reference system. Measure an orientation of the first transmitter/receiver element in accordance with the first predetermined co-ordinate, the measured first distance and a first item of information concerning the surroundings. Perform a transformation in the reference system in accordance with the ascertained orientation of the first transmitter/receiver element for transforming distance measured during operating of the crane by means of the first and second transmitter/receiver elements to determine a position of the first movable crane part.

Abstract: The present invention provides a servo press system and a drawing method using the servo press system. The drawing method according to the aspect of the present invention includes: a stopping step of stopping the slide for a first period in a course of a stroke for performing drawing; a keeping step of reducing the die cushion force to below a predetermined die cushion force and keeping the die cushion force for a second period within the first period for which the slide is stopped; and a restarting step of restarting the slide after keeping the die cushion force for the second period, wherein drawing including the stopping step, the keeping step, and the restarting step is performed at least one time in the course of the stroke for performing drawing.

Abstract: A tool system is provided that has a stamp or punch adapter including eccentrically positioned stamp receptacles. This system permits a simple exchange of tool inserts in the stamp adapter. These tool inserts are also usable in another tool system. The system also permits combining the stamp adapter with a stamp shaft, which can also be used in another tool system. These features permit stamping (and punching) with minimal tooling and retooling efforts.

Abstract: A puller for automotive dents includes a rod unit, a slide hammer, a first handle, a second handle, at least a pull piece and a pull assembly. A user puts a single pull piece or the pull assembly that is formed by plural pull blocks at an automotive dent and pulls flat an automotive dent by hammering with a DIY method to restore the automotive dent to a smooth surface.

Abstract: A can manufacturing device in which a tool supporting base has: a plurality of working tool units that support a plurality of working tools; a supporting member that supports a plurality of working tool units; and a linear driving mechanism that reciprocates the working tool units with respect to the supporting member in the axial direction of a workpiece. The linear driving mechanism has: a guide section that is fixed on the supporting member with a base plate therebetween; a slide rail that is fixed on the working tool unit and slides along the guide section; an electromagnetic coil provided on the base plate; a magnet plate that is provided on the working tool unit and generates, between the electromagnetic coil and itself, a thrust force for the guide section; and a supply pipe that is provided at the electromagnetic coil and supplies coolant to the inside of the electromagnetic coil.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying labels to products includes a label application station at which the labels are applied to a product and an application head movably mounted relative to a base for movement between a first operative loading position spaced from the label application station and a second operative application position at which the application head applies at least one label to a product positioned at the label application station. An electrically actuated solenoid is operatively connected to the application head to move the application head between the first and second operative positions.

Abstract: A die change method includes providing a press apparatus having a base and a ram, and a first die set including an upper die member and a lower die member. The lower die member is supported on the base and the upper die member is mounted on the ram. The ram is lowered into a closed, home position to mate the upper and lower die members and to perform an operation on a workpiece disposed between the die members. The ram is released from the upper die member. The ram is raised a minimum distance to provide minimal clearance for removing the upper and lower die members from the press. The mated upper and lower die members are moved out of the press with the workpiece held between the upper and lower die members.

Abstract: An apparatus straightens vehicular structure, and comprises a U-shaped main frame, a pair of lift tower assemblies, and a pull tower assembly. The length of the main frame comprises spaced attachment structure for attaching the pull tower assembly. The lift tower assemblies are fastened to the main frame intermediate its length and function to fix the position of the vehicle relative to the main frame. The pull tower assembly is attachable to the main frame at a select attachment site and a tension member is attached to adjacent select vehicular structure. Thereafter tension may be applied to the select vehicular structure based from the attachment site to the main frame. Multiple tower assemblies may work in tandem with one another peripherally to the vehicle; a rear frame member may close the open end of the main frame; and vehicle support cross members may be included to support the framed vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus straightens vehicular structure, and comprises a U-shaped main frame, a pair of lift tower assemblies, and a pull tower assembly. The length of the main frame comprises spaced attachment structure for attaching the pull tower assembly. The lift tower assemblies are fastened to the main frame intermediate its length and function to fix the position of the vehicle relative to the main frame. The pull tower assembly is attachable to the main frame at a select attachment site and a tension member is attached to adjacent select vehicular structure. Thereafter tension may be applied to the select vehicular structure based from the attachment site to the main frame. Multiple tower assemblies may work in tandem with one another peripherally to the vehicle; a rear frame member may close the open end of the main frame; and vehicle support cross members may be included to support the framed vehicle.

Abstract: A dent removal system includes a plurality of elongated members. Each of the elongated members has a first end and a second end and each of the elongated members has a different shape and size with respect to each other. A plurality of heads is provided and each has a first side and a second side. The heads each have a different shape with respect to each other. A plurality of couplers is provided. The second sides each have one of the couplers attached thereto. Each of the couplers is configured to releasably secure a selected one of the heads to a selected one of the second ends. The first side of the selected one of the heads is positioned against an inner surface of a bumper while an outer surface the bumper is heated to conform the bumper to the first side of the selected one of the heads.

Abstract: The present invention is a novel machine for repairing damaged wheel rims whereby pressure is applied to a damaged rim from a plurality of pressure applicators, and whereby all of the pressure applicators may be used without impairing the sightline of the user.

Abstract: A servo-press machine determining whether or not a drive power supply voltage between a positive power supply path and a negative power supply path that connect a power supply device and a motor rotation control section is lower than an induced voltage of a servomotor, and correcting speed-related data based on slide motion information when the servo-press machine has determined that the drive power supply voltage is lower than the induced voltage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection device between a moving member and the moving end of a drive device. It comprises: a mechanical connection element in contact with said moving member; and a thermal insulator element interposed between said mechanical connection element and said end of the drive device, whereby the heat produced by said drive device is substantially not transmitted to said moving member. The invention is applicable to making press brakes.

Abstract: The machine (20) comprises: a supporting structure (24, 26); a movable unit (28) mounted on the supporting structure (24, 26) so that it can translate along a first working direction (Z) and along a second direction (X) towards and away from a stationary workpiece-carrying structure (88); a tool-carrying unit (10, 11, 12) carried by the movable unit (28); and a driving system for controlling the movement of the movable unit (28) in the working direction (Z). The driving system includes a first motor unit (60) for controlling the rotation of a driving shaft (62) and a mechanism for converting the rotational movement of the shaft (62) into the translational movement of the movable unit (28). The motion conversion mechanism comprises a cam member (76), which is rotatably mounted on the movable unit (28) and the rotation of which is controlled by the driving shaft (62), and a roller member (78) which is rotatably mounted on the supporting structure (24, 26) and on which the cam member (76) rests.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a stamping machine for stamping an item at a high speed. The stamping machine comprises a case having an opening, at least one guide shaft formed in an interior of the case and extending in a first direction, a pedestal movable along the at least one guide shaft in the first direction for holding the worked item, and a stamping part for pressing the working tool against the worked item held on the pedestal. The stamping part comprises at least one guide shaft formed in an interior of the stamping part and extending in a second direction, a head driver formed in the interior of the stamping part and extending in the second direction, and a stamping head movable along the at least one guide shaft and the head driver in the second direction, wherein the stamping head is proximal to the pedestal.

Abstract: A system for pushing or punching out deformations in automotive components. The system consists of a support frame, a top rail on a support frame, a hydraulic press that may be suspended at any point along the top rail of a support frame, a mounting surface and a tool head assembly for attaching to the hydraulic press. The system provides a press assembly that is portable and allows quick and easy repair of a damaged automotive component. The system provides the user with increased flexibility to modify the position and alignment of the tool assembly for positioning at the center of the deformation and thereby increasing the accuracy with which a user may restore the original shape of the automotive component.

Abstract: A portable frame puller is jointed to increase the number of attachment points for fixing the frame puller relative to a vehicle being repaired and/or to reach difficult to reach pulling points. In one embodiment, the frame puller includes a pivot head pivotally connected to the main beam to easily position a clamp assembly relative to the vehicle to fix the frame puller relative to the vehicle by clamping onto the vehicle, thus eliminating the need for tie downs or anchor pot. In another embodiment, a jointed support post provides flexibility to apply pulling forces to difficult to reach attachment points on the vehicle, and a clamp assembly fixes the frame puller relative to the vehicle.

Abstract: A propeller straightening apparatus utilizes a pair of adjustable hydraulic cylinders to apply pressure to a selected propeller blade of the propeller. Adjustments can include lateral, longitudinal and tilt angle. A propeller mount holds the propeller in a fixed position during straightening. The mount can be quickly loosened so that the propeller can be rotated to present a different propeller blade to the hydraulic cylinders. The cylinders have polyurethane tips portions that help grip the surface of the propeller. The apparatus can bend a selected propeller blade to change rake and/or pitch.

Abstract: A system for automatically cold working holes in metal components is disclosed. An automated mandrel moves in relation to a workpiece in order to perform cold expansion of holes in the workpiece. The mandrel is aligned with the axis of each hole and the surface of the workpiece adjacent to the hole. The system may be used to cold work holes in aircraft components, such as wings and fuselage skins.

Abstract: A vehicle straightening bench having a work platform with an inner track and an outer track. The platform has side edges and end edges with curved corners therebetween. A pulling tower assembly is movably mounted to the inner and outer tracks via a carriage having a generally triangular shaped wheel arrangement.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming attachment pads in an inner body panel for the precise attachment of an outer body panel thereto. The apparatus positions a fixed anvil at a predefined net reference position while a face plate simultaneously “finds” the panel and is mechanically locked into position. Thereafter, the apparatus forms the inner body panel between a forming die and the fixed anvil. The face plate maintains the location of the surface metal around the die, resulting in the formation of a raised pad the outermost surface of which is at the predefined net reference position. A single such apparatus can form raised pads having different predefined net reference positions for different attachment locations. A reciprocating punch having a variable stroke length selectively provides either a hole or a slot in the raised pad.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding and retaining a vehicle to be lifted comprising a plurality of transverse assemblies with each including a pair of crossbeams attached to one another in a spaced apart parallel manner by means of end plates having a plurality of recesses therein. Frame anchor assemblies are slidably disposed within the channel between the crossbeams and adjust to support the frames of various sized motor vehicles.

Abstract: A system for pushing or punching out deformations in automotive bumpers while removed from the vehicle body. The system consists of a support frame, a top rail on a support frame, a hydraulic press that may be suspended at any point along the top rail of a support frame, a mounting surface and a tool head assembly for attaching to the hydraulic press. The system provides a press assembly that is portable and allows quick and easy repair of a bumper. The system provides the user with increased flexibility to modify the position and alignment of the tool assembly for positioning at the center of the deformation and thereby increasing the accuracy with which a user may restore the original shape of the bumper.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming attachment pads on a panel for attachment of a clinch nut thereto. The panel is formed between a forming die and a fixed anvil, which occupies a predefined net reference position. A face plate simultaneously “finds” the panel and is mechanically locked into position using a novel force applying device. The face plate maintains the location of the surface metal around the forming die, thereby forming a raised pad at the predefined net reference position. The novel force applying device includes self-contained piston modules positioned in tandem. Each module includes a housing having a void and a piston mounted within the void. The piston includes a driven and drive surfaces, wherein fluid pressure acts against the driven surface to drive the piston in an advanced direction such that the drive surface of the piston abuts another piston for cumulative effect.

Abstract: To efficiently manufacture springs having various kinds of shapes, a spring manufacturing machine is structured such as to bend a wire by two inner engagement projections (47) by adjusting a position of a position adjusting table (34), fitting a gap (46) to the wire fed out from a final wire guide (13) and temporarily stopping, and thereafter rotating a rotation spindle (48), and also to bend a wire on the basis of a cooperation of an outer engagement projection (44) and the inner engagement projection (47) by adjusting the position of the position adjusting table (34), fitting the gap (46) to the wire fed out from the final wire guide (13) and temporarily stopping, and thereafter rotating a rotation sleeve (45).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a straightening bench of the car body, which includes a straightening table of a car, to which the car is attached, a straightening beam attached to the straightening table, a pulling element for a straightening pull, which pulling element is possible to be attached to the straightening beam as well as attached to the car body for straightening pull of a car, and a transfer device attached to the straightening beam for moving the pulling element.

Abstract: A thin walled body such as a container is gripped at a holding station and tooling is engaged to deform the wall of the body at a predetermined zone. The predetermined wall zone is co-aligned with the tooling by means of co-ordinated movement of the tooling (typically by means of rotation about a tooling axis) prior to engagement with the wall zone.

Abstract: A vehicle frame and unibody straightening jig has eight joints, each including a socket for connecting a pulling tower assembly. A spider joint at one end of the jig includes five spaced sockets radiating within a 180° arc. Multiple pulling towers can be installed side-by-side on the same side of a vehicle. The jig also includes lateral support legs or outriggers pivotable about a 90° arc and foldable against the spine to reduce the width of the jig for storage. Clamps are mounted on the outriggers for connecting the jig to a vehicle frame or unibody, The clamps are adjustable along the length of the legs to permit connection of the jig with a wide variety of vehicle frames and unibody structures. The jig also includes a carriage assembly with wheels for easy positioning beneath a vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for straightening of surface sheets of a vehicle, which device comprises supporting beams (1, 2) mounted at a distance from each other on surface sheets of a vehicle, a transverse support (3) placed between the supporting beams, which transverse support is placed at a distance from the surface of a vehicle (4) during a straightening operation, a straightening fastener (5) attached to the support, which can be attached to the surface sheet of a vehicle, as well as a transferring device (6) for moving the straightening fastener with respect to the vehicle for straightening a surface sheet. In the device in accordance with the invention the transferring device (6) has been placed in the supporting rests (1, 2).

Abstract: A vehicle straightening bench having a work platform with an inner track and an outer track. The platform has side edges and end edges with curved corners therebetween. A pulling tower assembly is movably mounted to the inner and outer tracks via a carriage having a generally triangular shaped wheel arrangement.

Abstract: A vehicle frame straightening apparatus includes a substantially upright post adapted to engage a rail mounted transversely to a series of rails fixed to the floor on which the vehicle rests, and adapted to apply pressure between the floor and outward on a deformity in the frame from under the vehicle by a ram engaged therebetween. A holding assembly for holding the vehicle in position engages the vehicle frame from the outside and engages a second rail mounted transversely to the rails fixed to the floor. Preferably the post includes a substantially upright lower portion and an upper portion pivotally attached thereto in order to extend its height, wherein the lower portion does not exceed the ground clearance of the vehicle. Thus, the post may be placed into position against the deformity from beside the vehicle without requiring an increase in the vehicle's ground clearance.

Abstract: A machine tool for manual actuation is proposed, in which an intermediate rotary bearing, which has a retaining handle, is disposed on the housing that receives the tool and an abutment, and a cantilevered beam which leads to a rotatable retaining device is secured to the intermediate rotary bearing.

Abstract: The application relates to an all-purpose pressing-bending machine having a feeding device (11) for feeding a material to be bent to a plurality of bending tool supporting slides (5), associated with a supporting plate (2). At least one of the bending tool supporting slides (5) can be operated independently from the other slides by a corresponding motor-reducing unit (6), each of the motor-reducing units being coupled to an electronic control device.

Abstract: A mobile flange press adapted to be mounted on a flange of a workpiece I-beam and moved thereon including at least one clamp that contacts an underside of the flange of the workpiece I-beam, at least one hydraulic cylinder adapted to apply vertical downward pressure on the flange with resulting upward pressure at the ends of the flange to straighten the flange, and a drive mechanism for moving the mobile flange press along the flange of the workpiece I-beam to another portion of the flange. In addition, a method of straightening flanges of a workpiece I-beam where the mobile flange press is moved along the workpiece I-beam while straightening the flange.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine for stamping, bending and/or mounting of sheet metal parts with at least one upper housing part 14 and at least one lower housing part 16. Preferably, several are arranged in a row. On each housing part 14, 16 the carriage apparatus 20 is engaged by a motor. In order to increase the productivity of the machine, the carriage is driven by a program-controlled synchronous motor. In one embodiment a gear is positioned between motor and carriage which is formed preferably as an eccentric disc, connecting rod or elbow lever. The program-controlled synchronous motor is embodied as a torque motor and coupled by the gear member with the carriage.

Abstract: An upsetting tool for forming continuous cast slab in upsetting presses has one or more first plane upsetting surfaces extending at a slant to a transport direction of the slab being transported through the upsetting press. A second plane upsetting surface extends parallel to the transport direction of the slab and parallel to longitudinal sides of the slab. The first and second upsetting surfaces adjoin one another at a first slant angle. Calibrating upsetting surfaces are provided, and the calibrating upsetting surfaces and the plane upsetting surfaces are positioned above one another.

Abstract: A vehicle frame straightening system includes a rigid vertical post secured to a rigid base and a circumferential post sleeve slidably mounted about an upper segment of the post. The system further includes an elongate pulling member including a frame engagement element at one end and a circumferential sleeve slidably mounted about a central segment of the pulling member, the sleeve having a frame-opposing end and a fame-distal end. An axle is transversely mounted upon the post sleeve to which is pivotally secured the pulling sleeve member. The system also includes first and second linear position actuation elements, the first of which is pivotally mounted to the first sleeve above the axle. Selectable actuation of the second linear position actuation element effects incremental linear pulling of the pulling member inclusive of the frame engagement elements of the system.

Abstract: The carriage has a main frame supported by caster wheels. A vertical mast is connected to a mounting stud on the main frame. A tubular sleeve is slideably mounted on the vertical mast and held in fixed positions by a pin. A winch fixed to the tubular sleeve has a winch cable that extends over a roller on top of the mast and has a hook that engages the sleeve to raise and lower the sleeve. A mounting stud on the sleeve receives an accessory base or cable guide pulley accessory. The accessory base receives adjustable attachments for supporting vehicle components such as doors, hoods, bumpers and trunk lids. The cable guide pulley guides the winch cable to pull dented sheet metal vertically or horizontally. The carriage is anchored in place, when pulling dented sheet metal, by a retainer.

Abstract: An automobile lift and straightening platform is useful for performing repairs on motor vehicles received thereon, and includes a base, a bench which includes treadways for permitting the vehicle to roll thereon and receiving anchors for coupling the vehicle body to the bench, a lifting unit for raising and lowering the bench relative to the base, and a locking unit for locking the bench in an elevated position relative to the base and thereby inhibiting undesired lowering of the vehicle. An unlocking member is provided which may be actuated by the foot of the worker. A hand held control is connected to a power unit for operating an extensible ram of the lifting unit to raise and lower the bench, thus permitting one worker to lower the bench when simultaneously actuating the control and the unlocking member.

Abstract: The vehicle interchangeable repair system comprises a repair platform having a carriage mounted thereon and structured to move along the periphery of the repair platform. An accessory platform is removably coupled to the carriage and an interchangeable tool is removably mounted on the accessory platform. The vehicle interchangeable repair system allows an operator to modify the vehicle repair system to accommodate the type of vehicle and type of vehicle repair that has to be affected on such vehicle. The vehicle repair system can receive interchangeable tools as selected by an operator of the system. The carriage is structured to move along the periphery of the repair platform a full 360 degrees to a position as selected by the operator. Additional carriages can be mounted on the repair platform and support the same type of interchangeable tool or different interchangeable tools as selected and determined by the operator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for carrying out mechanical tasks, in particular pressing, riveting, folding and cutting, on components by means of tool elements (2, 3) arranged on a substantially one-piece, preferably C-shaped tool holder (1) defining an operating region (4). The tool holder (1) is held via a first rotational connection (5) as vertically pivotal in a mount (6). The operating region (4) has a large insertion depth for the components, which is achieved according to the invention in that the first rotational connection (5) is arranged in a position at a significant distance from the centre of gravity (7) of the tool holder (1).

Abstract: A work station is provided having a work surface. The work surface comprises spaced apart bearers (42) which are spaced apart and parallel. The bearers (42) are interconnected by braces (43) and intermediate bearer fits between the parallel bearers (42). In some embodiments of the invention, the intermediate bearer carries a miter guide (143).

Abstract: A vehicle accident rescue tool, constructed so as to lift and pull a steering column vertically and horizontally. The rescue tool (10) includes a base (12), a base arm (14) carried by base (12) and, preferably, disposed at a substantially right angle to base (12). Base arm (14) includes a distal end (16) that carries a first actuator anchor point (18) and a stabilizer anchor point (20). Stabilizer anchor point (20) provides a point of attachment for a first detention cable (22) for securing the distal end (16) to a selected point on the vehicle frame. A lifting arm (36) is pivotally attached to base arm (14) and spaced apart from base (12) a selected distance. The distal end (38) of lifting arm (36) carries a second actuator anchor point (40) and an additional anchor point (42). In use, rescue tool (10) is placed on the vehicle with base (12) proximate the steering column and, preferably, positioned over a portion of the vehicle capable of supporting a load.

Abstract: A hemming apparatus has a stand which is axially and rotatably adjustable, a carrier pivotally connected to the stand and a hemming tool adjustably received on a slide assembly which in turn is slidably received on the carrier. The hemming tool can be rotatably adjusted relative to the carrier to properly orient the hemming tool on the slide assembly for engagement with a flange of a sheet metal panel to hem the flange. Further, the stand can be axially and rotatably adjusted and the carrier can be pivotally adjusted relative to the stand to vary the orientation and path of travel of the slide assembly and hence the hemming tool relative to the sheet metal panels. Desirably, this readily adjustable and versatile hemming apparatus can be used to form or hem the flange of substantially any sheet metal panel having contours or corners of substantially any configuration or orientation.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to bending a workpiece to form a desired configuration and, in particular, to a method and apparatus for forming bends "out of sequence," i.e., in a time sequence different from the spatial sequence of the bends on the workpiece. The apparatus of the present invention include a bending system for bending a workpiece and a positioning system for positioning the workpiece relative to a bending region so that bends can be formed in various locations across the bending region. By virtue of the disclosed structures, a series of bends can be formed on a workpiece at various locations within the bending region. Bends can be formed out sequence and without advancing the workpiece relative to the bending region.

Abstract: A stamping and bending machine (10) has upper and lower horizontal supports (18, 16) in each of which are formed two longitudinal chambers (80) which open out through broad longitudinal slits (86) on opposite sides of the horizontal supports (16, 18). On both lateral faces of the horizontal supports (16, 18) carriage assemblies (26) are fixed; each of these carries an angular gear (36) which is encapsulated in a gear housing and protrudes through the longitudinal slit (86) into the appropriate longitudinal chamber (80). The angular gears (36) in each longitudinal chamber (80) are provided with coaxial through-channels with polygonal profiles. A drive shaft (28) with matching polygonal profiles is inserted through the angular gear (36) of each longitudinal channel (80) and couples the carriage assemblies (26) together.

Abstract: A device for repairing a damaged vehicle includes a generally V-shaped base having a first substantially horizontal elongated member and a second substantially horizontal elongated member which are fixedly attachable to each other at an angle less than 90 degrees. At least a pair of slidably attachable clamps on the first member attach to two locations of a vehicle, and preferably to two pinch weld locations of a unibody. A slidably attachable clamp on the second member attaches to a third location on the vehicle, and preferably to a pinch weld location on a unibody. In one embodiment, the first member and the second member are pivotally attached to one another for varying the angle therebetween.