Press brake tool safety key assemblies

Details Press brake tool safety key assemblies Press brake tool safety key assemblies

2006-12-27

2010-02-16

Jones, David B (Department: 3725)

Metal deforming

Tool and/or tool holder

Having unitary tool-face

C072S481100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07661288

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a press brake tool having a retractable safety key. In some embodiments, the tool includes a lock that can positively lock the safety key in an extended position. Different lock assemblies of this nature are provided. Also provided is a combination including a press brake tool and a tool holder. In some embodiments, the invention provides a press brake tool having a retractable safety key with an engagement portion having a tapered leading region (adapted to facilitate mounting the tool in a recess of a tool holder) and a tapered trailing region (adapted to facilitate dismounting the tool from the recess of the tool holder). Methods of use are also provided.

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