Release mechanism for end forming machine

Details Release mechanism for end forming machine Release mechanism for end forming machine

2006-07-04

2006-07-04

Jones, David B. (Department: 3725)

Metal deforming

Tool and/or tool holder

Having unitary tool-face

C072S316000, C072S317000, C072S482910, C072S482600, C072S482920, C083S698310, C083S698910

Reexamination Certificate

active

07069765

ABSTRACT:
A shuttle assembly for use with an end forming machine includes a shuttle and a release mechanism coupled to the shuttle. The shuttle includes a main body, a tool-receiving bore formed in the main body, and a lock mechanism associated with the tool-receiving bore. The lock mechanism is movable between a locked position where a ball detent of the lock mechanism is biased to extend into the tool-receiving bore and an unlocked position where the ball detent is removed from within the tool-receiving bore. The shuttle assembly further includes a release mechanism coupled to the shuttle for moving the locking mechanism from the locked position to the unlocked position. The release mechanism includes a release lever coupled to the shuttle for pivotable movement relative to the shuttle to engage the ball detent and move the ball detent out of the tool-receiving bore.

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