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manufacture for others of machines and parts therefor used in the manufacture of cans Machines used in the manufacture of metal cans, namely, can bottom forming assemblies, tool pack assemblies and grinding machines used in the manufacture of metal cans, not for use with gearboxes, and not for use with motors; Structural replacement parts for machines used in the manufacture of metal cans, namely, replacement parts for can bottom forming assemblies, tool pack assemblies and grinding machines used in the manufacture of metal cans, not for use with gearboxes, and not for use with motors Downloadable and recorded process management system software utilizing data generated from can making machinery for use in manufacturing metal cans in accordance with specifications and for monitoring the manufacturing process for indicators of equipment and/or required tooling maintenance, not for use with gearboxes and not for use with motors
A tool pack assembly having sensor plates to measure the temperature of a tool pack forming die and the forces exerted on the forming dies during can production. Each sensor plate may include at least one temperature sensor and at least one strain sensor for reading and transmitting temperature and strain data relating to the dies of a tool pack assembly. The data read and transmitted may be used to determine the concentricity of the punch of a tool pack assembly during operation making can bodies.
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
B21C 51/00 - Measuring, gauging, indicating, counting, or marking devices specially adapted for use in the production or manipulation of material in accordance with subclasses
G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
G01L 5/1627 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring several components of force using variations in ohmic resistance of strain gauges
B21D 22/28 - Deep-drawing of cylindrical articles using consecutive dies
B21D 51/26 - Making hollow objects characterised by the use of the objects cans or tinsClosing cans or tins in a permanent manner
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Machines used in the manufacture of cans, namely, can bottom forming assemblies, tool pack assemblies and grinding machines used in the manufacture of cans; Structural replacement parts for machines used in the manufacture of cans, namely, replacement parts for can bottom forming assemblies, tool pack assemblies and grinding machines used in the manufacture of cans Downloadable and recorded process management system software utilizing data generated from can making machinery for use in manufacturing cans in accordance with specifications and for monitoring the manufacturing process for indicators of equipment and/or required tooling maintenance manufacture for others of machines and parts therefor used in the manufacture of cans
A fluid-cooled toolpack for cooling can-forming dies without allowing cooling fluid to contaminate or contact the cans or the interior of the can bodymaker during production. The fluid-cooled toolpack generally includes a chill plate that is biased with a spring into contact with a can-forming die. The chill plate may be generally ring shaped and include annular heat pipes to carry heat away from the can-forming die to a set of heatsink fins at the top of the chill plate. Cooling fluid, such as water or air, can be used to remove heat from the heatsink fins. The chill plate can also be used to preheat the can-forming die before the equipment is used if desired, since the heat transfer of the system is non-directional.
F28D 15/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus with the intermediate heat-transfer medium in closed tubes passing into or through the conduit walls in which the medium condenses and evaporates, e.g. heat-pipes
B21D 22/28 - Deep-drawing of cylindrical articles using consecutive dies
A fluid-cooled toolpack for cooling can-forming dies without allowing cooling fluid to contaminate or contact the cans or the interior of the can bodymaker during production. The fluid-cooled toolpack generally includes a chill plate that is biased with a spring into contact with a can-forming die. The chill plate may be generally ring shaped and include annular heat pipes to carry heat away from the can-forming die to a set of heatsink fins at the top of the chill plate. Cooling fluid, such as water or air, can be used to remove heat from the heatsink fins. The chill plate can also be used to preheat the can-forming die before the equipment is used if desired, since the heat transfer of the system is non directional.
An actuator assembly for dynamically or manually positioning a dome die and clamp ring of a can bottom former assembly. The actuator assembly is also usable for other purposes where accurate and repeatable adjustments in position are needed. The actuator assembly may include an anchor member and at least one torsion rod having a torque end and an actuation end, with 2 bends at or near the actuation end, such that a torque applied to the torque end creates a substantially linear actuation force at or near the actuation end of the torsion rod.
An actuator assembly for dynamically or manually positioning a dome die and clamp ring of a can bottom former assembly. The actuator assembly is also usable for other purposes where accurate and repeatable adjustments in position are needed. The actuator assembly may include an anchor member and at least one torsion rod having a torque end and an actuation end, with 2 bends at or near the actuation end, such that a torque applied to the torque end creates a substantially linear actuation force at or near the actuation end of the torsion rod.
A tool pack assembly having sensor plates to measure the temperature of a tool pack forming die and the forces exerted on the forming dies during can production. Each sensor plate may include at least one temperature sensor and at least one strain sensor for reading and transmitting temperature and strain data relating to the dies of a tool pack assembly. The data read and transmitted may be used to determine the concentricity of the punch of a tool pack assembly during operation making can bodies.
A tool pack assembly having sensor plates to measure the temperature of a tool pack forming die and the forces exerted on the forming dies during can production. Each sensor plate tray include at least one temperature sensor and at least one strain sensor for reading and transmitting temperature and strain data relating to the dies of a tool pack assembly. The data read and transmitted may be used to determine the concentricity of the punch of a tool pack assembly during operation making can bodies.
B21C 51/00 - Measuring, gauging, indicating, counting, or marking devices specially adapted for use in the production or manipulation of material in accordance with subclasses
B21D 22/28 - Deep-drawing of cylindrical articles using consecutive dies
B21D 51/26 - Making hollow objects characterised by the use of the objects cans or tinsClosing cans or tins in a permanent manner
A clamp ring assembly for use in a can bottom forming assembly comprising a clamp ring retainer, a clamp ring having a biasing assembly and an inner dome die. The clamp ring floats with respect to the clamp ring retainer to accommodate off-center contact by the punch and to center the punch at the end of the ram stroke. A slightly conically shaped inner dome die structure or dome plug may be provided to further center the punch at the end of the ram stroke.
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Replacement parts for electronic devices used in the manufacture of cans, namely, replacement parts for bodymaker process monitoring systems used in the manufacture of cans
A clamp ring assembly for use in a can bottom forming assembly comprising a clamp ring retainer, a clamp ring having a biasing assembly and an inner dome die. The clamp ring floats with, respect to the clamp ring retainer to accommodate off-center contact by the punch and to center the punch at the end of the ram stroke. A slightly conic-ally shaped inner dome die structure or dome plug may be provided to further center the punch at the end of the ram stroke.
Replacement parts for machines used in the manufacture of cans, namely, replacement parts for can bottom forming assemblies, tool pack assemblies, and grinding machines used in the manufacture of cans
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Manufacture for others of machines and parts therefor used in the manufacture of cans Machines used in the manufacture of cans, namely, can bottom forming assemblies, tool pack assemblies and grinding machines used in the manufacture of cans; Replacement parts for machines used in the manufacture of cans, namely, replacement parts for can bottom forming assemblies, tool pack assemblies and grinding machines used in the manufacture of cans Electronic devices used in the manufacture of cans, namely, bodymaker process monitoring systems used in the manufacture of cans
A can bottom forming assembly for use in forming the bottom of metal cans, such as steel and aluminum two piece cans. The bottom forming assembly is lightweight, compact and comprises outer and cylinder housing assemblies which house a clamp ring retainer assembly, a transfer piston assembly and an annular spring member. The clamp ring retainer assembly includes biasing members to float a clamp ring thereby centering the clamp ring and domer die plug with respect to the ram of a bodymaker. Increased piston size, spring position and size are provided to permit increased clamp ring pressure.
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Bodymaker gauge, namely, distance measuring gauge having sensors to measure the travel of drive components of a bodymaker assembly for the production of beverage cans
A can bottom forming assembly for use in forming the bottom of metal cans, such as steel and aluminum two piece cans. The bottom forming assembly is lightweight and comprises outer and cylinder housing assemblies which house a clamp ring retainer assembly, a transfer piston assembly and a spring member. The clamp ring retainer assembly includes biasing members to float a clamp ring thereby centering the clamp ring and domer die plug with respect to the ram of a bodymaker.
Grinding machines, namely, computer controlled grinding machines having positioning systems for the grinding of articles such as the inside diameter of round parts and for the manufacture of tooling used in the production of cans
A tool pack assembly for use in the manufacture of two piece metal can bodies. The tool pack assembly of the present invention is constructed and arranged for use in a body maker assembly to form parts of metal cans. The tool pack assembly of the invention includes an improved die module structure. The improved die module includes compressible dampening structures to thereby float a die element to center and align the metal body with the die element.
