Metal deforming – By use of closed-die and coacting work-forcer – Forcing work into or within closed die; e.g. – forging
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-22
2008-01-22
Banks, Derris H. (Department: 3725)
Metal deforming
By use of closed-die and coacting work-forcer
Forcing work into or within closed die; e.g., forging
C072S355200, C072S416000, C072S471000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07320240
ABSTRACT:
A device, such as an inner race of a torque converter's overrunning clutch, is formed by powder metallurgy. The race includes oil grooves and chamfers formed in each face by forging. The oil grooves on the first face open onto the chamfer. The chamfer on the second face is interrupted at the oil grooves such that each oil groove opens onto the diametral surface. A forge assembly for forming the race includes a die assembly including a discontinuous lower chamfer tool, an upper punch including groove tools and a continuous chamfer tool, and a lower punch including groove tools and radially extending teeth disposed at the oil grooves and capable of extending into the gaps of the lower chamfer tool. A method for forming the race includes employing the die assembly to forge the oil grooves and chamfers into the preform and remove flash by conventional grinding processes.
REFERENCES:
patent: 06142815 (1994-05-01), None
Banks Derris H.
GKN Sinter Metals
Wolfe Debra M
Woodcock & Washburn LLP
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