A press (3) for a cupping system (1), including: a press bed (15); a cupping die set (5) mounted on the press bed (15); first and second pressing members (11,13) for actuating the cupping die set (5); and a drive system (9) for controlling movement of the first and second pressing members (11,13), wherein said drive system (9) includes a flywheel assembly (21) and a crankshaft (25), the crankshaft (25) is located below the press bed (15) when the press (3) is in its normal operating orientation, and the crankshaft (25) is coupled directly to the flywheel assembly (21). A cupping system (1) and a method for manufacturing cups, are also disclosed.
B30B 1/28 - Presses, using a press ram, characterised by the features of the drive therefor, pressure being transmitted directly, or through simple thrust or tension members only, to the press ram or platen by cams, eccentrics, or cranks the cam, crank, or eccentric being disposed below the lower platen or table and operating to pull down the upper platen or slide
B21D 24/12 - Devices controlling or operating blank holders independently, or in conjunction with dies mechanically
B30B 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, pressesAuxiliary measures in connection with pressing
A press (3) for a cupping system (1), including: a press bed (15); a cupping die set (5) mounted on the press bed (15); first and second pressing members (11,13) for actuating the cupping die set (5); and a drive system (9) including a crankshaft (25) wherein the crankshaft is located below the press bed (15); and a height adjustment system for adjusting the distance between at least one of the first and second pressing members (11,13) and the press bed (15). A cupping system (1) and a method for manufacturing cups, are also disclosed.
B30B 1/28 - Presses, using a press ram, characterised by the features of the drive therefor, pressure being transmitted directly, or through simple thrust or tension members only, to the press ram or platen by cams, eccentrics, or cranks the cam, crank, or eccentric being disposed below the lower platen or table and operating to pull down the upper platen or slide
B21D 24/12 - Devices controlling or operating blank holders independently, or in conjunction with dies mechanically
B30B 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, pressesAuxiliary measures in connection with pressing
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