CLASS 72, METAL DEFORMING |
1 | WITH RANDOMLY ACTUATED STOPPING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising apparatus including, or method
employing, means capable of bringing to a halt any or all of the
moving parts of a metal-deforming instrumentality, such means acting
in response to a condition or signal or impulse whose time of occurrence cannot
be predicted.
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2 | . Manually controlled: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter wherein the halting of instrumentality operation
is the direct result of a willful act of an operative.
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3 | . Responsive to condition of work or product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter wherein the halting of instrumentality operation
results from the sensing of a property or state of the work* or
product*.
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4 | .. Work feed or faulty work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter wherein the sensed property or state is an abnormality in the work itself or in the presentation of work to the machine, or an exhaustion in the supply of work. | |
5 | ... Termination or tangle of running length work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Subject matter wherein the work moves along a direction coinciding with its dimension of greatest magnitude, and wherein the sensed property or state is either (a) an interruption in work movement (caused by breakage or exhaustion thereof), or (b) a snarl or kink in the work. | |
6.1 | WITH USE OF CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including means, or a step of using means,
for (a) detecting any of the following characteristics: a state
or property, a change in a state or property, or the occurrence of
a predetermined event, in any of the following: the work*,
the product of a machine, the machine itself, any part of the machine,
or the environment of the machine affecting the operation thereof,
(b) initiating (as a direct result of such detection) a force or
impulse other than that generated or transmitted by the detecting means,
and (c) regulating or modifying (as a direct result of such initiation)
the operation of said machine.
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6.2 | . Metal deforming by use of roller or roller-like tool element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Subject matter comprising a machine including, or method
employing, a roller* tool or a roller-like tool* to
deform work.
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7.1 | .. Including use of sensor responsive to information carried by removable auxiliary record (e.g., recording disk, tape, or card): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.2. Subject matter including using a separate device inserted
into, attached to, or applied to, the machine, and detecting physical
characteristics of the device to control the operation of the machine.
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7.2 | ... Including plural sensors or sensor responsive to comparison between plural conditions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.1. Subject matter including using (a) multiple detecting means
to discern a corresponding number of characteristics, or (b) a single detecting
means to discern multiple characteristics; in either case, then
comparing the characteristics and generating a resultant impulse representing
the similarities or differences between the detected characteristics,
whereby the regulating means governs the machine in accordance with
the resultant impulse to correct incipient errors in the machine
or to maintain operation of the machine.
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7.3 | .... Sensing "pattern": |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.2. Subject matter including using a contoured guide engaged
by a traversing follower connected to a metal deforming tool such
that the tool follows a path identical to the contours of the guide
as the tool engages the work for deformation thereof.
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7.4 | .... Sensing work or product (e.g., by X-ray): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.2. Subject matter including detecting a characteristic of the
work* for, or the product* of, the machine.
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7.5 | ..... Sensing lead end or tail end: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.4. Subject matter including detecting the forward edge or the
trailing edge of moving work.
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7.6 | ..... Sensing cross sectional dimension: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.4. Subject matter including moving the work in a given direction,
and detecting the extent of the work at right angles to such direction.
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8.1 | .. Including plural sensors or sensor responsive to comparison between plural conditions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.2. Subject matter including using (a) multiple detecting means
to discern a corresponding number of characteristics, or (b) a single detecting
means to discern multiple characteristics; in either case, then
comparing the characteristics and generating a resultant impulse representing
the similarities or differences between the detected characteristics,
whereby the regulating means governs the machine in accordance with
the resultant impulse to correct incipient errors in the machine
or to maintain operation of the machine.
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8.2 | ... Sensing "memory" stored on tool or tool-linked part: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8.1. Subject matter including use of structure having an impressible
media capable of holding data which is part of the instrumentality
for engaging the work for deforming, or is fixedly attached thereto.
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8.3 | ... Sensing work or product (e.g., by X-ray): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8.1. Subject matter including detecting a characteristic of the
work* for, or the product* of, the machine.
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8.4 | .... Work and product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8.3. Subject matter including detecting a characteristic of the
work* for the machine and detecting a characteristic of
the product* of the same machine.
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8.5 | .... Sensing temperature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8.3. Subject matter including detecting the degree of heat content
in the work* or the product*.
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8.6 | .... Sensing slack or tension (e.g., by use of dancer): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8.3. Subject matter including (a) detecting the lateral movement
of a flexible portion of an elongated workpiece or (b) detecting
the degree of tautness in an elongated workpiece.
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8.7 | ..... Measuring tension distribution across width of work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8.6. Subject matter including detecting the degree of tautness in an elongated workpiece at different lateral locations perpendicular to the length of the workpiece. | |
8.8 | .... Sensing lead end or tail end: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8.3. Subject matter including detecting the forward edge or the
trailing edge of moving work.
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8.9 | .... Sensing cross sectional dimension: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8.3. Subject matter including moving the work in a given direction,
and detecting the extent of the work at right angles to such direction.
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9.1 | ..... Sensing flatness (e.g., crown): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8.9. Subject matter wherein the work includes a greater and a
lesser lateral dimension and wherein the detecting discerns the
planar characteristic of one of the greater surfaces.
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9.2 | ..... Sensing thickness: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8.9. Subject matter wherein the work includes a greater and a
lesser lateral dimension and wherein the detecting discerns the
extent of the lesser dimension.
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9.3 | ...... Of edge of work or product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9.2. Subject matter including detecting to discern the extent
of the lesser dimension near the lateral margin of the work.
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9.4 | ...... Sensor utilizes radiation to detect thickness (e.g., by X-ray): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9.2. Subject matter including use of a source of radiation and a detector responsive to that radiation to determines the extent of the lesser dimension by the amount of radiation reaching the detector. | |
9.5 | .... Sensing tool or tool-linked part: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8.3. Subject matter including detecting a condition of a tool* or
of a machine element connected to the tool for movement therewith.
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10.1 | ... Sensing tool or tool-linked part: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8.1. Subject matter including detecting a condition of a tool* or
of a machine element connected to the tool for movement therewith.
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10.2 | .... Sensing torque: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 10.1. Subject matter including used of detecting means which discerns rotational force applied to the tool or tool-linked part. | |
10.3 | .... Sensing roll rotation (e.g., speed or distance): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 10.1. Subject matter including detecting movement of the roll about its axis. | |
10.4 | .... Sensing force: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 10.1. Subject matter including detecting the pressure applied
to the tool or tool-linked part.
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10.5 | ..... By sensor along roll surface and another sensor along roll axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 10.4. Subject matter including use of a first detecting means
responsive to a condition of a work engaging portion of the rolling
tool and including use of a second detecting means along the rotational
axis of the rolling tool.
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10.6 | ..... By sensing hydraulic pressure applied to roll: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 10.4. Subject matter wherein force is effected on the rolling tool by hydraulic pressure, and wherein the sensor is responsive to that hydraulic pressure. | |
10.7 | .... Sensing roll gap: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 10.1. Subject matter including detecting the location of the tool with respect to the cooperating tool, to thereby establish the size of the work passage between the tools. | |
10.8 | .. Requiring operative intervention (e.g., for safety): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.2. Subject matter in which action by a person necessary for the subject matter to operate. | |
10.9 | ... With pause awaiting input from operative: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 10.8. Subject matter including terminating a portion of the operation until a stimulation is made by a person operating the subject matter. | |
11.1 | .. Sensing work or product (e.g., by X-ray): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.2. Subject matter including detecting a characteristic of the
work* for, or the product* of, the machine.
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11.2 | ... Including plural sensors or sensor responsive to plural conditions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Subject matter including using (a) multiple detecting means
to discern a corresponding number of characteristics, or (b) a single detecting
means to discern multiple characteristics.
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11.3 | .... Sensing temperature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.2. Subject matter including detecting the degree of heat content
in the work* or the product*.
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11.4 | .... Sensing slack or tension (e.g., by use of dancer): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.2. Subject matter including (a) detecting the lateral movement
of a flexible portion of an elongated workpiece or (b) detecting
the degree of tautness in an elongated workpiece.
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11.5 | .... Sensing lead end or tail end: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.2. Subject matter including detecting the forward edge or the
trailing edge of moving work.
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11.6 | .... Sensing cross sectional dimension: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.2. Subject matter including moving the work in a given direction,
and detecting the extent of the work at right angles to such direction.
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11.7 | ..... Sensing flatness (e.g., crown): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.6. Subject matter wherein the work includes a greater and a
lesser lateral dimension and wherein the detecting discerns the
planar characteristic of one of the greater surfaces.
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11.8 | ..... Sensing thickness: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.6. Subject matter wherein the work includes a greater and a
lesser lateral dimension and wherein the detecting means discerns
the extent of the lesser dimension.
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11.9 | ...... Of edge of work or product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.8. Subject matter including detecting to discern the extent
of the lesser dimension near the lateral margin of the work.
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12.1 | .... Sensing tool or tool-linked part: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.2. Subject matter including detecting a condition of a tool* or
of a machine element connected to the tool for movement therewith.
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12.2 | ... Sensing temperature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Subject matter including detecting the degree of heat content
in the work* or the product*.
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12.3 | ... Sensing slack or tension (e.g., by use of dancer): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Subject matter including (a) detecting the lateral movement
of a flexible portion of an elongated workpiece or (b) detecting
the degree of tautness in an elongated workpiece.
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12.4 | .... With deforming of work by sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.3. Subject matter wherein the detector engages the work with sufficient force to stress the work beyond its elastic limit. | |
12.5 | ... Sensing lead end or tail end: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Subject matter including detecting the forward edge or the
trailing edge of moving work.
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12.6 | ... Including sensor responsive to infeeder or outpuller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Subject matter including sensing the device for causing
material to move into or away from the metal deforming device.
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12.7 | ... Sensing cross sectional dimension: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Subject matter including moving the work in a given direction,
and detecting the extent of the work at right angles to such direction.
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12.8 | .... To control operation of deformer directly by sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.7. Subject matter including use of a detector means, an initiator,
and a regulator which governs or causes the operation of the metal deforming
device as the immediate result of detecting the lateral extent of
the work.
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13.1 | .. Including use of sensor responsive to energy input to tool or tool driver: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.2. Subject matter including detecting a variation in the power
required to drive a deforming tool*.
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13.2 | ... Including plural sensors or sensor responsive to plural conditions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Subject matter including using (a) multiple detecting means
to discern a corresponding number of characteristics, or (b) a single detecting
means to discern multiple characteristics.
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13.3 | ... Sensing pressure of tool actuating fluid: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Subject matter wherein the tool is driven by a pneumatic
or hydraulic system including detecting the force per unit of area
in that system.
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13.4 | .. Sensing tool or tool-linked part: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.2. Subject matter including detecting a condition of a tool* or
of a machine element connected to the tool for movement therewith.
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13.5 | ... To control predetermined sequence of operating movements (e.g., of one tool operating on work): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.4. Subject matter including regulating the succession of function
or movement of one or more operating assemblages.
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13.6 | .... Of different operating assemblages: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.5. Subject matter including regulating the functioning of at
least two disparate operating assemblages.
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13.7 | ..... Including plural sensors or sensor responsive to plural conditions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.6. Subject matter including using (a) multiple detecting means
to discern a corresponding number of characteristics, or (b) a single detecting
means to discern multiple characteristics.
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13.8 | ..... Including work handling or product handling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.6. Subject matter including regulating an operating assemblage
which moves, guides, or affects the motion of work* or
product*.
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14.1 | ... Including plural sensors or sensor responsive to plural conditions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.4. Subject matter including using (a) multiple detecting means
to discern a corresponding number of characteristics, or (b) a single detecting
means to discern multiple characteristics.
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14.2 | ... To control operation of interlock: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.4. Subject matter provided with a mechanism to prevent movement
of an element or a portion of a machine, and further provided with
a device for disabling the movement-preventing mechanism, comprising
regulating the disabling device.
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14.3 | ... To stop machine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.4. Subject matter comprising terminating or tending to terminate
the operation in response to a predetermined position of a tool.
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14.4 | ... Sensing force on tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.4. Subject matter including detecting the pressure applied
to the tool or tool-linked part.
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14.5 | .... By sensing hydraulic pressure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.4. Subject matter including detecting the pressure on the tool by use of a detector responsive to liquid head. | |
14.6 | .. To control different operating assemblages: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.2. Subject matter including regulating the functioning of at
least two disparate operating assemblages.
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14.7 | .. Controlling deflector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.2. Subject matter including regulating the member that deforms work by diverting a portion thereof as it passes by. | |
14.8 | . Including use of sensor responsive to information carried by removable auxiliary record (e.g., recording disk, tape, or card): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Subject matter including using a separate device inserted
into, attached to, or applied to, the machine, and detecting physical
characteristics of the device to control the operation of the machine.
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14.9 | .. Including plural sensors or sensor responsive to comparison between plural conditions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.8. Subject matter including using (a) multiple detecting means
to discern a corresponding number of characteristics, or (b) a single detecting
means to discern multiple characteristics; in either case, then
comparing the characteristics and generating a resultant impulse representing
the similarities or differences between the detected characteristics,
whereby the regulating means governs the machine in accordance with
the resultant impulse to correct incipient errors in the machine
or to maintain operation of the machine.
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15.1 | ... Sensing "memory" stored on tool or tool-linked part: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.9. Subject matter including use of structure having an impressible
media capable of holding data which is part of the instrumentality
for engaging the work for deforming, or is fixedly attached thereto.
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15.2 | ... Sensing "pattern": |
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.9. Subject matter including using a contoured guide engaged
by a traversing follower connected to a metal deforming tool such
that the tool follows a path identical to the contours of the guide
as the tool engages the work for deformation thereof.
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15.3 | ... Sensing work or product (e.g., by X-ray): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.9. Subject matter including detecting a characteristic of the
work* for, or the product* of, the machine.
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15.4 | .... Sensing lead end or tail end: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15.3. Subject matter including detecting the forward edge or the
trailing edge of moving work.
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15.5 | .... Sensing cross sectional dimension: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15.3. Subject matter including moving the work in a given direction,
and detecting the extent of the work at right angles to such direction.
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16.1 | . Including plural sensors or sensor responsive to comparison between plural conditions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Subject matter including using (a) multiple detecting means
to discern a corresponding number of characteristics, or (b) a single detecting
means to discern multiple characteristics; in either case, then
comparing the characteristics and generating a resultant impulse representing
the similarities or differences between the detected characteristics,
whereby the regulating means governs the machine in accordance with
the resultant impulse to correct incipient errors in the machine
or to maintain operation of the machine.
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16.2 | .. Sensing work or product (e.g., by X-ray): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16.1. Subject matter including detecting a characteristic of the
work* for, or the product* of, the machine.
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16.3 | ... Sensing performance of work or product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16.2. Subject matter comprising use of detecting means responsive
to the capability of the work* or product* when
subjected to its intended use.
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16.4 | ... Work and product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16.2. Subject matter including detecting a characteristic of the
work* for the machine and detecting a characteristic of
the product* of the same machine.
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16.5 | ... Sensing temperature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16.2. Subject matter including detecting the degree of heat content
in the work* or the product*.
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16.6 | ... Sensing slack or tension (e.g., by use of dancer): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16.2. Subject matter including (a) detecting the lateral movement
of a flexible portion of an elongated workpiece or (b) detecting
the degree of tautness in an elongated workpiece.
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16.7 | ... Sensing lead end or tail end: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16.2. Subject matter including detecting the forward edge or the
trailing edge of moving work.
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16.8 | ... Sensing cross sectional dimension: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16.2. Subject matter including moving the work in a given direction,
and detecting the extent of the work at right angles to such direction.
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16.9 | .... Sensing thickness: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16.8. Subject matter wherein the work includes a greater and a
lesser lateral dimension and wherein the detecting discerns the
extent of the lesser dimension.
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17.1 | ... Sensing tool or tool-linked part: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16.2. Subject matter including detecting a condition of a tool* or
of a machine element connected to the tool for movement therewith.
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17.2 | .. Sensing tool or tool-linked part: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16.1. Subject matter including detecting a condition of a tool* or
of a machine element connected to the tool for movement therewith.
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17.3 | . Sensing work or product (e.g., by X-ray): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Subject matter including detecting a characteristic of the
work* for, or the product* of, the machine.
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18.1 | .. Including plural sensors or sensor responsive to plural conditions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 17.3. Subject matter including using (a) multiple detecting means
to discern a corresponding number of characteristics, or (b) a single detecting
means to discern multiple characteristics.
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18.2 | ... Work and product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18.1. Subject matter including detecting a characteristic of the
work* for the machine and detecting a characteristic of
the product* of the same machine.
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18.3 | ... Sensing temperature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18.1. Subject matter including detecting the degree of heat content
in the work* or the product*.
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18.4 | ... Sensing slack or tension (e.g., by use of dancer): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18.1. Subject matter including (a) detecting the lateral movement
of a flexible portion of an elongated workpiece or (b) detecting
the degree of tautness in an elongated workpiece.
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18.5 | ... Sensing lead end or tail end: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18.1. Subject matter including detecting the forward edge or the
trailing edge of moving work.
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18.6 | ... Sensing cross sectional dimension: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18.1. Subject matter including moving the work in a given direction,
and detecting the extent of the work at right angles to such direction.
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18.7 | .... Sensing flatness (e.g., crown): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18.6. Subject matter wherein the work includes a greater and a
lesser lateral dimension and wherein the detecting discerns the
planar characteristic of one of the greater surfaces.
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18.8 | .... Sensing thickness: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18.6. Subject matter wherein the work includes a greater and a
lesser lateral dimension and wherein the detecting discerns the
extent of the lesser dimension.
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18.9 | ... Sensing tool or tool-linked part: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18.1. Subject matter including detecting a condition of a tool* or
of a machine element connected to the tool for movement therewith.
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19.1 | .. Sensing temperature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 17.3. Subject matter including detecting the degree of heat content
in the work* or the product*.
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19.2 | .. Sensing slack or tension (e.g., by use of dancer): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 17.3. Subject matter including (a) detecting the lateral movement
of a flexible portion of an elongated workpiece or (b) detecting
the degree of tautness in an elongated workpiece.
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19.3 | ... With deforming of work by sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 19.2. Subject matter wherein the detector engages the work with sufficient force to stress the work beyond its elastic limit. | |
19.4 | .. Sensing lead end or tail end: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 17.3. Subject matter including detecting the forward edge or the
trailing edge of moving work.
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19.5 | .. Including sensor responsive to infeeder or outpuller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 17.3. Subject matter wherein the detector senses the device for
causing material to move into or away from the metal deforming device.
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19.6 | .. Sensing cross sectional dimension: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 17.3. Subject matter including
moving the work in a given direction, and detecting the extent of
the work at right angles to such direction.
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19.7 | ... To control operation of deformer directly by sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 19.6. Subject matter including use of a detector means, an initiator,
and a regulator which governs or causes the operation of the metal deforming
device as the immediate result of detecting the lateral extent of
the work.
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19.8 | . Including use of sensor responsive to energy input to tool or tool driver: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Subject matter including detecting a variation in the power
required to drive a deforming tool*.
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19.9 | .. Sensing pressure of tool actuating fluid: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 19.8. Subject matter wherein the tool is driven by a pneumatic
or hydraulic system including detecting the force per unit of area
in that system.
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20.1 | . Sensing tool or tool-linked part: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Subject matter including detecting a condition of a tool* or
of a machine element connected to the tool for movement
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20.2 | .. To control predetermined sequence of operating movements (e.g., of one tool operating on work): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. Subject matter including regulating the succession of function
or movement of one or more operating assemblages.
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20.3 | ... Of different operating assemblages: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.2. Subject matter including regulating the functioning of at
least two disparate operating assemblages.
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20.4 | .... Including plural sensors or sensor responsive to plural conditions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.3. Subject matter including using (a) multiple detecting means
to discern a corresponding number of characteristics, or (b) a single detecting
means to discern multiple characteristics.
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20.5 | .... Including work handling or product handling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.3. Subject matter including regulating an operating assemblage
which moves, guides, or affects the motion of work* or
product*.
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21.1 | .. Including plural sensors or sensor responsive to plural conditions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. Subject matter including using (a) multiple detecting means
to discern a corresponding number of characteristics, or (b) a single detecting
means to discern multiple characteristics.
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21.2 | .. To control operation of interlock: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. Subject matter provided
with a mechanism to prevent movement of an element or a portion of
a machine, and further provided with a device for disabling the
movement-preventing mechanism, comprising regulating the disabling
device.
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21.3 | .. To stop machine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. Subject matter comprising terminating or tending to terminate
the operation in response to a predetermined position of a tool.
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21.4 | .. Sensing force on tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. Subject matter including detecting the pressure applied
to the tool or tool-linked part.
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21.5 | ... By sensing hydraulic pressure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 21.4. Subject matter including detecting the pressure on the tool by a detector responsive to liquid head. | |
21.6 | . To control different operating assemblages: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Subject matter provided with a plurality of diverse operating
assemblages wherein the regulating means governs the functioning
of the various operating assemblages.
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28.1 | WITH USE OF SELF REGULATING CONTROL SYSTEM UTILIZING ELECTRICAL OR HYDRAULIC ENERGY: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising apparatus including, or method
employing, at least two devices that deform work, each device being driven
or governed by a motor powered either by fluid under pressure or
by electricity, but in either case from a source of power common
to all the motors, wherein the operation of one such motor is regulated
or modified by a change (including an incipient change) in the power
demand or operating condition of another such motor, thereby changing
(or tending to change) the ratio of power supplied to each motor.
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28.2 | . Metal deforming by use of roller or roller-like tool element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28.1. Subject matter comprising apparatus including, or method
employing, a roller* tool or a roller-like tool* to
deform work.
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29.1 | .. Utilizing electrical energy: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28.2. Subject matter wherein the motive power for a driving motor thereof is electricity. | |
29.2 | . Utilizing electrical energy: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28.1. Subject matter wherein the motive power for a driving motor thereof is electricity. | |
30.1 | WITH STOPPING UPON COMPLETION OF PRESCRIBED OPERATION: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising apparatus including, or method
employing, one or more parts of a machine that are brought to a
halt after the machine or the part has finished its intended action.
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30.2 | . Metal deforming by use of roller or roller-like tool element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30.1. Subject matter comprising apparatus including, or method
employing, a roller* tool or a roller-like tool* to
deform work.
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31.01 | WITH INDICATION OF CONDITION OR POSITION OF WORK, PRODUCT, OR MACHINE ELEMENT (E.G., BROKEN TOOL ALARM, ETC.): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a step of, or means for visibly,
audibly, or tacitly signaling information related to a physical
state or location of the work, a product, or component of a manufacturing
means of this class.
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31.02 | . Trueness (e.g., devices for repairing, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31.01. Subject matter wherein the information relates to a deviation of deformation of the work from its intended deformation by an operation of this class. | |
31.03 | .. Elongate member straightening: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31.02. Subject matter wherein the work comprises a member having two ends separated by a distance substantially longer than the girth thereof and the intended deflection between said two ends is zero. | |
31.04 | . Tube or rod bending: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31.01. Subject matter wherein the work comprises a hollow or solid elongate cylinder having a longitudinal axis and the information relates to the deflection of said cylinder perpendicular to said axis. | |
31.05 | .. Deflection angle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31.04. Subject matter wherein the information relates to the degree
of deflection of said cylinder.
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31.06 | . Tube diameter resizing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31.01. Subject matter wherein the work comprises a hollow elongate cylinder having a cross section perpendicular to the length thereof and the information relates to a change in girth of the cross section without substantially altering the shape thereof. | |
31.07 | . Including deformation by roller or roller-like tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31.01. Subject matter including a tool having a generally circular cross section which defines a peripheral edge which acts upon the work while simultaneously rotating about an axis passing through the cross section. | |
31.08 | .. Distance between tools of tool couple: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31.07. Subject matter including a pair of peripheral edge acting tools which simultaneously act in opposite directions upon the work and wherein the information relates to the relative degree of separation between the tools. | |
31.09 | .. Work guide position: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31.07. Subject matter including means for orienting or locating the work moveable in relation thereto with respect to the tool and wherein the information relates to the location or orientation of the work with respect to the tool. | |
31.1 | . Including deformation by simple bending: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31.01. Subject matter including means for creasing or folding the
work about an axis without substantially altering dimensions of
the work in a direction normal to the axis of the crease or fold.
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31.11 | .. Tool or tool driver travel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31.10. Subject matter wherein the means for creasing or folding the work is moveable in a direction normal to the surface of the work simultaneous with the creasing or folding operation and wherein the information relates to the distance the creasing or folding means is moveable. | |
31.12 | .. Work stop position: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31.10. Subject matter including means for abutting an edge of the
work to locate the work with respect to the creasing or folding
means and wherein the information relates to the location or orientation
of the abutting means with respect to the tool.
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31.13 | . Work drawn or extruded through die: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31.01. Subject matter wherein the work is pulled or pushed through a closed die*. | |
37 | WITH USE OF OPTICAL OR TRANSPARENT (E.G., VIEWING) MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising the step of, or means for, utilizing
the production, transmission, reflection, or refraction of visible
light rays in combination with a step of, or means for, deforming
metal.
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38 | WITH EXPOSURE OF WORK TO GAS, VAPOR, MIST, OR MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a step of, or means for, the subjecting
of work to the action of a gas or gaseous suspension of material, including
air under other than ordinary ambient or atmospheric conditions,
or the removal or exclusion of air from contact with work, prior to
or during an operation of the class type.
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39 | WITH CLEANING, DESCALING, OR LUBRICATION OF WORK OR PRODUCT: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a step of, or means for, performing
one or more of the following operations upon the material which
is the subject of metal deformation (i.e., the work material), before,
during, or after the deforming operation: (a) separation or removal
from the surface of work material of any or all substances which
may be present thereon as a spot or film of undesired material generally
distinguishable from the work material per se, or (b) application
of a substance to work material or to an element of a metal-deforming
device, which substance is claimed or disclosed as an agent for
reducing friction between forcibly engaged surfaces of work material
and said device.
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40 | . Mechanical cleaning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Subject matter comprising a step of, or means for, effecting
engagement of work material with solid substance with sufficient
force to remove or facilitate removal of scale, dirt, or other undesired
substance from the surface of the work material.
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41 | . Lubricating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Subject matter comprising a step of, or means for, the application
to work material of a substance which is claimed or disclosed as
an agent for reducing friction or tool wear (i.e., a lubricant).
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42 | .. With particular lubricant: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41. Subject matter wherein the lubricating substance is particularly
specified, as by chemical formulation or by recitation of a name
which identifies a single chemical organization, such as "water" or "caustic
potash".
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43 | .. With means to apply lubricant: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41. Apparatus including structural means for causing or allowing
the lubricant to contact the work or tool.
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44 | ... With means to transfer lubricant: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Device comprising structure effective to cause movement or flow of the lubricating medium (e.g., wick, roller). | |
45 | .... Force feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Device comprising means to develop pressure in the lubricant
prior to its contact with the work or tool.
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46 | WITH "COATING" OF WORK: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a step of, or means for, the application
of plastic or liquid material to work as a coherent film, cover,
or spot, prior to or during an operation of the class type, which
material or residue thereof is disclosed as remaining on the surface
of the work, at least until said operation has been completed.
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47 | . Metal coating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Patents in which the applied coating is metal*.
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48 | BY TOOL COUPLE PRESSING TOGETHER ADJACENT SURFACE PORTIONS OF SAME WORK (E.G., TUBE SEAMER): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including a tool couple* for, or
a step of using a tool couple for, joining (i.e., securing one to
another) two or more juxtaposed margins, parts of the face, or edges
of a single piece of work.
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49 | . To form helically seamed tube: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter wherein a tool couple joins together the
margins of a piece of work that has been deformed into a helical
coil having adjacent side margins, whereby the product formed is
a conduit or pipe having a helical joint.
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50 | .. Using roller conforming to seam contour: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Subject matter wherein the tool couple includes one or more rollers* to form the joint, and wherein a cross section of the joint at the zone of formation complements (i.e., fits into) the cross-section of the roller(s) at that zone. | |
51 | . To form longitudinally seamed tube: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter wherein a tool couple joins together the margins of a piece of work that has been made by deforming metal having thickness, width, and length dimensions, the length being appreciably greater than the thickness of the width, so that side margins parallel to the length contact one another, whereby the product formed is a conduit or pipe having a joint parallel to the length. | |
52 | .. During longitudinal movement of work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein the work is moved along its length
dimensions as the joint is deformed.
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53 | BY SHOTBLASTING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a step of, or means for, the forcible
propulsion of discrete particles against a surface portion of work
with random timing and trajectories.
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54 | BY APPLICATION OF FLUENT MEDIUM OR ENERGY FIELD: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a step of, or means for, effecting
mechanical treatment of metal work by (a) the conduction of pressurized
fluent material in gaseous, liquid, plastic, or random particulate
form into engagement with a portion of the surface or work and/or
the development of pressure in fluent material while it is engaged
with work, or (b) the direction of electric, magnetic, or radiant
energy toward work in such manner as to induce mechanical accelerating
force therein.
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55 | . With cutting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Subject matter including a step of, or means for, cutting* the
material which is the subject of deformation.
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56 | . By kinetic energy or fluid or field: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Subject matter utilizing (a) a pressure surge or repeated
pulsations of pressure in the fluent material to develop a localized,
transient, or traveling force sufficient to deform work, or (b)
an electric, magnetic, or radiant energy field effective to accelerate
work sufficiently to accomplish deformation thereof.
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57 | . With actuated tool-engaging work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Subject matter wherein a rigid instrumentality is moved
against the work with deforming force.
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58 | .. Expanding hollow work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Subject matter comprising a step of, or means for, the forcible
engagement of pressurized fluent material with the interior surface
of work, at least a portion of which has a closed periphery cross-section
so that upon deformation of the work the interior area of said cross-section is
enlarged.
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59 | ... Corrugating tubular work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Subject matter comprising a step of, or means for, the formation
of two or more axially spaced, substantially identical, annular
enlargements in cylindrical work.
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60 | . Using fixed die: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Subject matter comprising a step of, or means for, limiting
or restraining the movement of work subjected to deforming force
by passive or stationary work-shape-imposing structure.
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61 | .. Expanding hollow work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Subject matter wherein pressurized fluent material engages
the interior surface of work at least a portion of which has a closed
periphery cross-section.
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62 | ... In circular section die: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Subject matter wherein the passive or stationary work-shape-imposing
structure has an interior wall surface which corresponds throughout its
extent to a surface of revolution.
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63 | .. Utilizing diaphragm between fluid and work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Subject matter comprising a step of, or means for, utilizing
a membrane or wall of solid, yieldable material, one surface thereof
being intended to engage work and to transmit thereto force which
is developed by fluent material under pressure engaging the opposite surface
thereof during an operation of the class type.
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64 | By twisting axially moving work: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising steps of, or means for, (a) advancing
work* in its entirety in a longitudinal direction so as
to pass longitudinally consecutive cross sections of work (the cross
sections being taken at right angles to the longitudinal direction)
through a metal-deforming zone, and (b) turning each consecutive
cross section in its entirety, with respect to other cross sections,
about a line parallel to, or coincident with, the longitudinal direction, whereby
the angular orientation of successive cross sections are modified
with respect to each other.
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65 | . With adjustment of machine or variation in effect of tool on product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64. Subject matter wherein the turning is accomplished by a metal deforming instrumentality or a tool therein, or the degree of twist in the product* can be changed or modified. | |
66 | COILING BY WORK GUIDE MEMBER ORBITING ABOUT LONGITUDINAL CENTERLINE OR FORMED COIL: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a step of, or means for, wrapping
work* about an axis-of-bend* through more than
360° of wrap by an element that engages the work with sliding contact
and revolves about, and is radially spaced from said axis-of-bend.
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67 | BY USE OF TOOL ACTING DURING RELATIVE ROTATION BETWEEN TOOL AND WORK ABOUT INTERNAL CENTER (E.G., GYRATING OR ROTATING TOOL): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a tool, or a step of using a tool,
that turns with respect to work, or with respect to which tool the
work turns, about an axis (or effective axis) that extends through
the work, which tool engages the work for deformation while the
turning occurs.
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68 | . With metal deformation of different type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Subject matter including use of at least two separate instrumentalities to deform work, and wherein one such instrumentality deforms the work in a manner other than that peculiar to subclasses 67+. | |
69 | . With modification or control of temperature of work, tool, or machine, or with lubrication thereof: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Subject matter wherein a friction-reducing medium is applied
to the tool or another portion of the deforming structure, or wherein thermal
characteristics of the work, the tool, or any part of the deforming
structure in which the tool functions are changed.
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70 | . With cutting of work or product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Subject matter wherein the tool is combined with a cutter.
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71 | .. By composite cutting, deforming tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Subject matter wherein a deforming tool and a cutter are
rigidly connected together such that movement of the tool is always
accompanied by movement of the cutter and the operation of the cutter
and of the tool result from the same movement.
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72 | .. With actuation of cutter in timed relation to movement of deformer or work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Subject matter wherein the cutter operates in synchronism with the tool or with the rotating work. | |
73 | . With oscillation of work about work axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Subject matter wherein the work moves to-and-fro about an
axis within the confines thereof during deformation of the work.
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74 | . With oscillation of work-engaging tool surface about work surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Subject matter wherein the tool moves bodily to-and-fro
about an axis within the confines of the work.
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75 | . Spherical tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Subject matter wherein the tool is an element that is circular
in all cross sections.
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76 | . Work-hammering tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Subject matter wherein a tool engages the work with a sudden
blow or impact.
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77 | . With tool surface orbiting around axis parallel to direction of travel of longitudinally moving work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Subject matter wherein the work moves in the direction of its greatest dimension (i.e., lengthwise), and the tool* turns about a center of rotation that is parallel to the direction of work movement, whereby any specific portion of the tool face* travels helically relative to the surface of the work. | |
78 | .. Including orbiting roller mounted on rotating carrier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 77. Subject matter wherein the tool is a roller* turning on an internal axis and is supported in a tool carrier* such that the roller axis revolves about said center of rotation. | |
79 | .. Including deflectors arranged to provide undulating path for work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 77. Subject matter wherein the tool comprises a plurality of
deflectors* positioned along the path of moving work in
offset relationship, each of which deflectors forces each successively
presented portion of the work from one direction into another direction
in an arc extending partially around an axis-of-bend* that
is disposed transversely of the path of work movement.
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80 | . During rotation of work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Subject matter wherein the work* clearly turns about
its axis while deformation occurs.
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81 | .. With "pattern" causing movement of presser member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter wherein a contoured guide member (e.g., "templet")
is engaged by a traversing follower connected to a tool such that the
tool follows a path identical with the contours of the guide member
as the tool engages the work for deformation thereof.
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82 | .. Caused by work-holding, shape-imparting form (e.g., for "spinning"): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter wherein a member turns about an axis concentric
(i.e., coincidental) with the work axis, which member has a profile,
taken in cross section through the axis, corresponding to a cross-sectional
profile of the product to be made, and the work* is disclosed
as fixed to the member by a positively acting clamp to turn therewith
at the same velocity, so that a tool can engage the work and deform
successively presented portions thereof into contact with the profile
of the member during turning of the work.
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83 | ... With means causing cooperating presser member to traverse form surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Subject matter wherein the tool co-acts at any particular
instant of time with a portion of the face of the turnable member
and said tool is moved (a) relative to a point on the axis of said member
and (b) along the face of the member.
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84 | .. Using tool having rotating surface moving along its axis of rotation during deformation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter wherein a tool rotates on its axis of symmetry and simultaneously travels in a direction parallel to its axis. | |
85 | ... And means causing tool to traverse surface of cooperating rotatable member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Subject matter having a turnable member in addition to the
tool, wherein the tool co-acts at any particular instant of time
with a portion of the face of the turnable member and said tool
is moved (a) relative to a point on the axis of said member and
(b) along the face of the member.
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86 | .. Using angularly related roller couple acting parallel to axis of work rotation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter including a roller couple* wherein
the axes of the rollers of the roller couple are not parallel to
each other, and wherein the roller couple is particularly adapted
to opposingly engage the radial surfaces of a rotating disklike
workpiece such that during metal deformation, the deforming forces
of the rollers on the work are opposed to each other and are parallel
to the work axis.
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87 | ... And additional work-engaging tool, circumferentially spaced about axis of work rotation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Subject matter including at least one additional tool engaging the work for deformation thereof at an area angularly spaced about the work-axis from the area engaged (at any one instant) by the rollers of the roller-couple. | |
88 | .. Caused by tools (e.g., "platens") relatively moving parallel to their surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter wherein the work lies between two tools,
each of which tools has a generally planar work-engaging surface,
and wherein the work is rotated and deformed by moving one of the
tools relative to the other so that the work-engaging surface of
each tool moves relative to the other tool in a plane that is substantially equidistant
from the generally planar work-engaging surface of the other tool
during operation.
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89 | ... Including rotating tool (e.g., "disk-platen"): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 88. Subject matter wherein at least one of the tools rotates about an axis perpendicular to its planar surfaces. | |
90 | ... Including stationary tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 88. Subject matter wherein one of the tools is fixed against movement during metal deformation. | |
91 | .. Causes by rotating tool and opposing concave surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter wherein the work lies between two tools, a first of which is a roller-like tool*, and a second of which tools has a non-planar work-engaging face that is curved about one or more centerlines adjacent and parallel to the axis of the first tool, so as to form a space of varying magnitude between the two tools. | |
92 | ... Nonrotating concave surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Subject matter wherein the work-engaging face of the second tool is fixed against arcuate movement during deformation. | |
93 | .... With means to adjust concave surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Subject matter including use of means to alter the position of the second tool relative to the roller-like tool. | |
94 | .. And movement of work laterally of rotational axis during deformation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter wherein the work moves bodily in a direction
substantially at right angles to the axis of rotation of work during
its rotation and deformation.
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95 | .. And longitudinal movement of work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter wherein the work rotates about an axis, and
travels along said axis, which axis coincides with the direction
of the greatest dimension of the work during its rotation and deformation.
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96 | ... Using external rotating tool and internal core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Subject matter including a first tool adapted to engage
the inside of hollow material being deformed while substantially
filling a cross-section of the cavity within such material, and also
including at least one other tool adapted to turn about its axis
and engage the outside of the material.
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97 | .... Including work-piercing or work-expanding plug: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Subject matter wherein the first tool is provided with a portion that is, according to the total disclosure, particularly adapted to create an opening in the material (i.e., make the material hollow) or to enlarge an existing opening in the material during operation. | |
98 | ... Using tool surfaces spaced along axis of work rotation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Subject matter including a plurality of tools placed at
intervals along the direction of work travel.
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99 | ... Using hyperboloidal roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Subject matter including a roller*, the work-engaging
surface of which describes a symmetric concave curve approximating
a hyberbola when the roller is viewed as a cross-section taken along
the axis of the roller.
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100 | ... Using tool cluster: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Subject matter involving a group of three or more tools
disposed relative to the work and to each other in such manner that
the tools engage the work in substantially a common plane.
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101 | .. Using rotating tool couple relatively adjustable about pivot normal to tool axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter including a tool-couple* comprising
two tools, each of which turns on its axis, and a tool-carrier* for
supporting one of the tools, which tool-carrier is mounted to pivot
about an axis extending in a direction substantially perpendicular
to the axis of the tool supported thereby to position one tool relative
to the other.
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102 | .. Using noncylindrical rotating tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter including a tool mounted to turn about an
axis during metal deformation, the work-engaging surface of said
tool being of a configuration that is other than a right circular cylinder.
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103 | ... Having helical groove: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Subject matter wherein the work-engaging surface of the tool is provided with a receding irregularity that could be traced by a point that runs continuously round and round the tool axis while constantly moving in one direction along the axis. | |
104 | .... With cooperating tool rotating in same direction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Subject matter wherein a plurality of tools*, at least
one of which is helically grooved, coact to deform the same work,
and wherein either (a) all the tools turn clockwise, or (b) all
the tools turn counterclockwise.
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105 | ... And cooperating, complementary tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Subject matter including a second tool having surface portions that interfit with, or tend to interfit with, surface portions of the noncylindrical rotating tool, and wherein the tools coact on the same work. | |
106 | .... And circumferentially spaced, work-engaging elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Subject matter including an additional member touching the work at a point on the work periphery that is angularly spaced about the work-axis from the cooperating tools, which additional member deforms or supports the work. | |
107 | ... Included in roller cluster: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Subject matter wherein the tool is a roller*, including
at least two additional rollers that cooperate with the first to
form a roller-cluster*.
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108 | ... With cooperating tool rotating in same direction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Subject matter wherein a plurality of tools* coact
to deform the same work, and wherein either (a) all the tools turn
clockwise, or (b) all the tools turn counterclockwise.
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109 | ... Including in tool couple: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Subject matter including a second tool cooperating with the first to form a tool-couple*. | |
110 | .. Using roller cluster: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter including a roller-cluster*.
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111 | .. Using tool couple: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter including a tool couple*. | |
112 | . Tool orbiting or rotating about an axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Subject matter including (a) a tool* that turns about
an axis internal to both itself and the work, or (b) a tool that
turns about a first axis internal to itself, and is mounted on a
tool-carrier*, which tool-carrier turns about a second axis
extending through the work.
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113 | .. Comprising transverse axis roller inside hollow work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter wherein the tool is a roller* rotatable
about its axis and is brought into engagement with the interior
surface of hollow work* during deformation of the work,
and wherein the roller axis lies across the length dimension of
the hollow work.
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114 | .. Helically grooved tool threadedly engaging work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter wherein the tool turns about an axis extending
through the work, which tool is provided with an irregularity that
could be traced by a point that runs continuously round and round
the axis extending through the work while constantly moving along
that axis, and which tool is adapted to slidably engage a portion
of the work to rotate and move axially relative to that portion
of the work.
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115 | .. Comprising movable tool cooperating with fixes, work-spaced tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter including a stationary member about which
the tool orbits or rotates to cooperate with the member in such
manner that only work is located between the tool in motion and the
stationary member during operation.
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116 | ... Plural, selectively usable fixed tools: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter wherein the stationary tool is one of a multiplicity
of such tools alternately usable to cooperate with the tool that
is in motion.
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117 | ... Outwardly acting movable tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter wherein the tool in motion is at least partially encompassed by the work so that the movable tool acts on work tending to force a portion of the work radially outwardly from the axis of tool rotation extending through the work. | |
118 | .. Including tool surface spaced along orbital axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter including a rotating tool (or tools) having
a plurality of faces engaging the work for deformation thereof,
wherein the work-engaging faces are separated by an interval measured
parallel to the orbital or rotational axis.
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119 | ... Including plural tools rotating on angularly related axes: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Subject matter including a plurality of rotating tools turning about separate nonparallel axes. | |
120 | .. With actuation of tool radially: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter wherein the tool is moved toward or away
from the axis of turning during deformation.
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121 | ... Wherein tool is actuated inwardly: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Subject matter wherein the tool is pressed toward the axis
during deformation.
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122 | ... Including rotating tool mounted on rotating carriers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Subject matter wherein the tool* turns about its own
rotational axis in a tool carrier*, which tool carrier
turns about a second axis extending through the work.
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123 | .... Including roller having noncylindrical work-engaging surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Subject matter wherein the work-engaging face of the rotating
tool* is a peripheral surface generated by a line revolving
about an axis wherein the line is either not straight or not parallel
to the axis.
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124 | .. Comprising roller cooperating with work- spaced tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter wherein the orbiting or rotating tool is
a roller* and including a second tool* cooperating
with the roller such that only work is located between the tools
during deformation.
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125 | .. With work or tool locator or work clamp: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter including means for positioning the work
relative to the tool* and/or for holding the work
relative to the tool.
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126 | .. Tool both orbits and rotates: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter wherein the tool turns about an internal
axis and said axis revolves about a second axis that extends through
the work.
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127 | BY DEFLECTING SUCCESSIVELY PRESENTED PORTIONS OF WORK DURING BODILY MOVEMENT THEREOF (E.G., FOR COILING, LEVELLING, CURVING, OR TROUGHING MATERIAL IN MOVEMENT): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including an instrumentality, or step of
using an instrumentality, into which work is serially introduced
in an original direction along a path, and which instrumentality
functions to divert the work away from such path in conformance
to either of the following limitations:
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128 | . With modification or control of temperature or work, tool or machine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter including a step of, or means for, changing
or regulating the degree of heat content of the work*,
the deflector* or any part of the deforming instrumentality
wherein the deflector functions.
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129 | . With cutting of work or product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter including a step of, or means for cutting
the work* for, or product* of, or deflecting operation.
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130 | .. And deforming of work or product (other than by deflecting): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter including a step of, or means for, additionally
deforming metal in some manner differentiated from deflecting.
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131 | .. And stopping of work movement during cutting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter wherein the cutting of the work is done only while the work is stationary. | |
132 | .. And actuation of cutter in timed relation to deflector or work movement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter wherein the cutting is done in synchronism
with the deflecting or feeding of the work.
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133 | . With feeding of discrete articles or orienting of work relative to deflector (other than by deflector): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter relative to deflector including means for
presenting work having a determinate length to a deflector*,
or for positioning work laterally with respect to the deflector, which
means does not itself work.
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134 | . With use of means to remove product from deflector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter including use of means for positively moving
product* away from a deforming instrumentality.
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135 | . To form helical coil or tube: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter wherein the instrumentality accomplishes,
or is provided with additional means that accomplishes, a further
diversion of the successively presented portions along the transversely
disposed axis-of-bend*, thereby adding a helical pitch
to the produced coil*.
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136 | .. Including thinning of helical portion of work section: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Subject matter wherein the instrumentality comprises two
elements: (a) having work-engaging surfaces extending transversely across
the direction of movement of the work, and (b) engaging opposite
faces of the work, and in which as claimed or disclosed, the distance
between the work-engaging surfaces is less at one side margin of
the work than at the other side margin thereof, and also less than
the original work thickness.
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137 | .. With deforming of work or product (other than by coiler): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Subject matter further provided with means for deforming work, which means functions in a manner different from the instrumentality defined in subclass 135. | |
138 | .. By use of means acting by and during machine operation to form coil of irregular pitch and/or diameter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Subject matter including use of means to produce a coil
that is not uniform as to its helix angle (i.e., pitch) or its radius
of arc (i.e., diameter) or both, which means is driven from the same
power source that causes deflection of the work into a coil, and
operates while the deformation occurs.
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139 | ... Including noncyclindrical core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 138. Subject matter wherein the coil-changing means includes
an arbor that has a configuration other than that of a right circular
cylinder.
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140 | .. By interchangeable or selectable tool portion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Subject matter including means on or within the instrumentality permitting (a) substitution of another diverting means therein, or (b) use of another work-engaging portion of the diverting means. | |
141 | .. By multiconvolutional tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Subject matter wherein the instrumentality that engages
and diverts successively presented portions of the moving work continues
to engage and guide the produced coil through more than 360° of
movement of said portions around the axis-of-bend*.
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142 | .. By work guide and rotatable work-holding core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Subject matter wherein the instrumentality comprises: (a)
an arbor having claimed or disclosed means thereon, or cooperating
therewith, for temporarily securing the work relatively thereto;
and (b) means adjacent to, and cooperating with, the arbor and directing the
work to or towards the peripheral surface of the arbor in which
the arbor turns about its central axis.
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143 | ... Add means to change pitch of coil: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Subject matter including means for altering the effect of
the pitch adder on the successive work portions, whereby the pitch
of the produced coil is altered.
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144 | ... And means to traverse work guide: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Subject matter including mechanism for moving the work guide
uniformly along a line parallel to the core axis.
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145 | .. By movable periphery tool external of coil: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Subject matter wherein the instrumentality includes a work-engaging
surface (or group of surfaces) facing the axis-of-bend*,
wherein the surface(s) moves relatively to said axis and also moves
with the deflected product portions during coiling.
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146 | . To form spiral coil: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter wherein the instrumentality diverts work
around a transverse axis-of-bend* to produce a coil* having
a plurality of radially superimposed convolutions or whorls.
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147 | .. With interposes of space adjacent coil convolutions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Subject matter wherein a member (or plurality of members)
is (or are) moved with the work or product into contact with a whorl
of deflected product to separate each whorl from the previously
deflected whorl and the next deflected whorl.
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148 | .. With core inside coil: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Subject matter wherein the work is deflected onto an arbor
to form the convolutions of the coil.
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149 | . By use of work-contacting wiper and moving, work-holding form: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter wherein the instrumentality comprises: (1)
a first member adjacent the work and engaging a surface thereof,
to confine the work to movement along its original direction, and
cooperating with (2) a second member movable in an arc about an
axis-of-bend*, which axis-of-bend is disposed transversely
of the direction of work movement, said second member having: (a)
a peripheral surface tangent to said course and along which surface
the work is to be laid thus imparting the shape of the surface to
the product, and (b) means for temporarily securing a portion of said
work to said surface so that the secured portion partakes of all
movement of said second member, while trailing portions are constrained
by the first member and the work is deformed by and between the
two members.
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150 | .. With core inside hollow workpiece: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Subject matter including a member that substantially contacts
all of the interior periphery of that section of hollow work* that
is engaged by the deforming instrumentality.
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151 | .. With tensioning or work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Subject matter including use of means for applying a tensile
stress to the work during the deflecting thereof.
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152 | .. With deforming or work or product (other than by wiper and former): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Subject matter further including a deforming means other than that peculiar to subclass 149. | |
153 | .. And means to impart compound motion to form: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Subject matter including means for moving the form simultaneously (a) in its rotation about the axis-of-bend*, and (b) in its translation in a direction at right angles to said axis. | |
154 | .. Including back-up travelling wiper (e.g., follow bar): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Subject matter wherein the wiper comprises a first element
engaging the surface of the work and moving therewith either along
or parallel to the course of movement thereof, and a second element
applying force at right angles to both the course and the axis-of-bend*,
the second element thereby urging the first element into engagement
with the workpiece.
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155 | .. And means to urge wiper toward form surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Subject matter including means for biasing the wiper toward
the form.
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156 | .. And interrelated means to move form and gripper element thereon: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Subject matter wherein (a) the work-holding means and the
form includes a part movable with respect to the form, for securing
the work to the form, and includes mechanism to move the part, and
(b) there is also included a mechanism for moving the form, and
wherein the part moving mechanism and the form-moving mechanism
are connected together or are moved in synchronous relationship
one to the other.
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157 | .. Including interchangeable or adjustable wiper or form: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Subject matter including means permitting either: (a) by substitution of another wiper or another form, or a portion of either member, or (b) by variation in the position of the wiper relative to the form of the work. | |
158 | ... Comprising adjustable wiper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter wherein the position of the wiper is alterable
at will.
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159 | .. And work-complementing gripper faces (e.g., contoured): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Subject matter including work-holding elements on the form,
said element having surfaces which are nonplanar and match or fit corresponding
surfaces of the gripped portion of the workpiece.
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160 | . By use of deflected arranged to provide longitudinally undulating path for work (e.g., "levelling"): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter wherein the instrumentality includes a plurality
of deflectors* positioned along the path of moving work
in offset relationship, each of which deflectors forces each successively
presented portion of work from one direction into another direction
in an arc extending partially around an axis-of-bend* that
is disposed transversely of the path of work movement.
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161 | .. With deforming of work or product (other than levelling): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 160. Subject matter, further provided with means for deforming work, which means functions in a manner different from the instrumentality defined in subclass 160. | |
162 | .. Including relatively inclined successively rollers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 160. Subject matter including a first-acting roller* and
a second-acting roller positioned so that, even viewed along the
direction of work movement, the axes of the rollers overlie in crossing relationship
(i.e., their projections intersect on a plane perpendicular to the
line of sight).
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163 | .. And back-up means for roller deflector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 160. Subject matter wherein the instrumentality has a plurality
of rollers* for deflecting work, and the rollers are supported
against movement at right angles to the axes thereof by means located
between the ends of the work-engaging surfaces of the rollers and
in contact therewith.
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164 | .. And adjustable carrier for deflector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 160. Subject matter wherein one or more of the deflector(s)* is (are) supported in a tool carrier* and the tool carrier is mounted so that its position within the instrumentality may be altered. | |
165 | ... Including tier or roller deflectors on carriers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 164. Subject matter wherein a tool carrier* is located on one side of the course of work movement and supports a plurality of rollers* therein. | |
166 | . By use of deflectors arranged to bend work longitudinally of direction of work movement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter wherein the instrumentality diverts successively presented work portions from their original direction into an arcuate second direction at least partially about an axis-of-bend* that is disposed transversely of said original direction. | |
167 | .. Including thinning portion of work section: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Subject matter wherein the instrumentality comprises elements
(a) having work-engaging surfaces extending transversely across
the direction of movement of the work, and (b) engaging opposite
faces of the work, and in which, as claimed or disclosed, the distance between
the work-engaging surfaces is less at one side margin of the work
than at the other side margin thereof, and also less than the original
work thickness.
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168 | .. With deforming of work or product (other than bending longitudinally): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Subject matter further provided with means for deforming work, which means functions in a manner different from the instrumentality defined in subclass 166. | |
169 | .. With handling of curved product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Subject matter including means, additional to the instrumentality,
for manipulating the product* within the instrumentality;
or including means disclosed as permitting the product to be manipulated
within, or removed from, the instrumentality.
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170 | .. Including three concurrently acting delta-arranged deflector elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Subject matter wherein the instrumentality comprises an
integrated assemblage of three (or more) members acting at the same
time on the moving work, wherein two members are located so as to
be spaced along one side of the course of work movement and a third
member is located on another side of said course.
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171 | ... And additional work-deflecting or working- constraining element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Subject matter including use of a member additional to such
three members (defined in and required by subclass 170) which additional member
engages the work and guides, or deflects, or supports the work as
it is acted upon by the three members.
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172 | ... Comprising two rollers and guide: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Subject matter wherein the three members consist of two
rollers* and a third, passive member, which is not a roller,
engaging and acting on the work, while remaining stationary.
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173 | ... Including adjustable element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Subject matter wherein the position of at least one of the
members relative to the other member(s) may be altered.
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174 | .... And interrelated means to adjust plural elements simultaneously: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 173. Subject matter including two or more adjustable members,
and further including means for altering the position of all of
the adjustable members by a drive means common to all.
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175 | .... Comprising rectilinearly reciprocable carrier for element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 173. Subject matter wherein the adjustable member is held in a tool carrier* which is movable to and from the work along a straight line. | |
176 | . By use of deflector arranged to bend work transversely of direction of work movement (e.g., troughing): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter comprising an instrumentality which functions
to divert work in conformance with the limitations expressed in
paragraph (b) of the definition of subclass 127.
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177 | .. With deforming of work or product (other than bending transversely): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Subject matter further provided with means for deforming work, which means functions in a manner different from the instrumentality defined in subclass 176. | |
178 | .. Including roller cluster: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Subject matter wherein the instrumentality includes three
or more cooperating rollers* that form a roller cluster*.
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179 | .. Including complementary roller couple: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Subject matter wherein the instrumentality includes two
noncylindrical rollers disposed so that their axes lie in a common
plane and work passes through (intersects) said plane between work-engaging
surfaces of the rollers, and wherein, at that plane, the surface
of one roller interfits (or tends to interfit) with the surface
of the other roller.
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180 | ... Including plural axially spaced circumferential ribs and grooves: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 179. Subject matter wherein the profile of each roller (i.e.,
the outline of the roller"s work-engaging surface at the
plane) is an undulant line (i.e., is alternately convex and concave
relative to the roller axis) and wherein the convexities and concavities
of one roller profile interfit (or tend to interfit) with the concavities and
convexities respectively of the other roller profile.
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181 | ... Including plural successively acting roller couples: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 179. Subject matter wherein two or more roller couples*,
at least one of which is a complementary roller-couple, are positioned
so that serially consecutive work portions are sequentially engaged
by said roller-couples.
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182 | .. Including roller couple: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Subject matter wherein the deflector* includes two rollers that form a roller-couple. | |
183 | . By tension applied to work or product (e.g., uncoiling): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter wherein the instrumentality comprises means
for applying a tensile stress to the work during deformation.
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184 | BY USE OF "FLYING TOOL" ENGAGING MOVING WORK: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including apparatus, or method employing
apparatus, wherein work* moves in its entirety along a
predetermined path, both to said apparatus and during deformation
by said apparatus, which apparatus comprises a tool face* having
two components of movement, one being toward the work into deforming
engagement therewith and the other being in the direction of work
movement during deformation.
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185 | . With cutting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Subject matter wherein the tool is combined with a cutter.
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186 | .. By composite cutting, deforming tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 185. Subject matter wherein the deforming tool and the cutter
are rigidly connected together such that movement of the tool is
always accompanied by movement of the cutter, and the operation
of the cutter and of the tool results from the same movement.
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187 | . Included in plural deforming stations or passes: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Subject matter including at least two groups of cooperating
tool-faces*, one of which groups comprises a flying tool
operating upon work moving sequentially between the tool-faces of each
group.
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188 | .. Passes spaced along axis of rotating tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Subject matter wherein one of the tool faces of each of
a plurality of such groups constitutes part of the same roller-like
tool*, each tool-face being set apart from the other(s)
at intervals occurring lengthwise of the axis of the tool.
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189 | . Including accurately oscillating tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Subject matter wherein the tool-face* moves in a
curved path through less than 360° of movement during the
deforming operation, and returns in the same curved path.
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190 | . Including orbitally moving tool-face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Subject matter wherein the tool face travels in a closed
loop path.
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191 | .. Moving in circular orbit: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Subject matter wherein all parts of the tool"s face are fixed to each other and turn about a common center, whereby the closed loop path is a circle. | |
192 | ... With cooperating rectilinearly moving tool (e.g., "anvil"): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Subject matter whose tool-face* co-acts with a second
tool having a tool-face that moves to and from in a straight line.
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193 | .... Comprising tool inside hollow work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 192. Subject matter wherein the second tool-face acts on the
inside surface of hollow work.
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194 | ... Included in tool cluster: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Subject matter including a group of three or more tools
disposed relative to the work and to each other such that the tools
simultaneously engage the work in substantially common plane.
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195 | ... Circumferentially adjustable relative to work-spaced cooperating surfaces: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Subject matter whose tool face* coacts with a second rotatable tool, and wherein the tool-face of one of the tools may be repositioned about its center relative to the cooperating tool-face. | |
196 | ... With cooperating complementary (e.g., conjugated) tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Subject matter whose tool face* coacts with another
tool-face, wherein one tool-face has a protuberance extending from
said one tool toward the work, and the other tool-face has an indentation
receding from the work into said other tool, and the protuberance
of one tool interfits (or tends to interfit) with the indentation
of the other tool.
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197 | ... With cooperating roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Subject matter whose tool-face co-acts with a roller*. | |
198 | ... With cooperating allochiral tool-face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Subject matter whose tool-face* coacts with another tool-face, wherein the tool-faces are reversely congruent (i.e., mirror image-like) in their entirety. | |
199 | BY USE OF ROLLER OR ROLLERLIKE TOOL ELEMENT: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising apparatus including, or method
employing, a roller* tool or a roller-like tool* to
deform work.
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200 | . With modification or control of temperature of work, tool, or machine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter including a step of, or means for, changing
or regulating the degree of heat content of the work, the tool or
any part of the deforming instrumentality wherein the tool functions.
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201 | .. Including cooling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter wherein the degree of heat content is lowered. | |
202 | .. By means (other than a tool) modifying temperature of work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter wherein the changing or regulating of the degree heat content is performed by something that is not a deforming tool. | |
203 | . With cutting of work or product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter wherein the tool is combined with a cutter.
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204 | .. By composite cutting-deforming tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 203. Subject matter wherein the deforming tool and the cutter
are rigidly connected together such that movement of the tool is
always accompanied by movement of the cutter.
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205 | . Including tautening of work during deformation (e.g., "tension bridle"): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter including means specifically disclosed as
applying a force tending to elongate the work.
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206 | . With nonroller metal-deforming station: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter including at least two separate deforming instrumentalities, wherein one such instrumentality does not include a "roller*". | |
207 | . Including rectilinearly moving tool cooperating with single roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter wherein the work is deformed by a first tool-face
that moves to-and-fro in a straight line, and a second tool-face
that is the surface of a roller*.
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208 | . With tool inside hollow work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter including an additional tool means that acts on an inside surface of hollow work*. | |
209 | .. Comprising plug acting on longitudinally moving work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 208. Subject matter wherein the work* moves in the direction
of its major dimension (i.e., extending along the longitudinal centerline
of the hollow work*) and wherein the tool comprises a core
that substantially fills the interior of the hollow work.
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210 | . Mounted on travelling, work-supported carriage: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter wherein the tool element and all the structure
on which the tool is mounted are held against gravity by, and guided
for movement relative to, stationery work.
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211 | . Mounted on manually maneuverable carrier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter wherein the tool is supported by a tool carrier* that
is adapted to be moved relative to the work by the hand of an operative.
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212 | . With work forcer offset from, and relatively movable between, spaced rollers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter including a group of two rollers separated
from each other, and a third tool, between which group and tool
the work is placed, and provided with means for moving the roller
group and/or the third tool with respect to the other toward
the work and into a position wherein the third tool lies in the
space separating the rollers, thus deforming the work.
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213 | .. With use of means to move work forcer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Subject matter including driver means to effect movement of the third tool toward and into the space separating the roller tools. | |
214 | . Comprising tool movable relatively to stationary work portion during deformation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter whose tool moves bodily (i.e., its axis moves)
to deform one part of the work while another part thereof remains
immobile as disclosed.
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215 | .. Along a curved path: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 214. Subject matter wherein the movement of the tool axis follows a continuously bending line. | |
216 | ... About a fixed pivot: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 215. Subject matter wherein the path of the axis of the tool is confined to movement in an arc having a single center of curvature. | |
217 | .... Work between movable tool and pivot (e.g., sweep-arm bender): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Subject matter wherein the center of curvature is positioned
so that work to be deformed is situated intermediate the center
and the tool.
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218 | ..... With means to apply torque to movable tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 217. Subject matter including means to turn the tool about its
axis of rotation, wherein the turning force is exerted on the tool
directly rather than through rolling engagement of the tool on the work.
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219 | ..... Including adjustable tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 217. Subject matter wherein the distance from either the tool or the work to the center of curvature (i.e., center of the arc that the tool follows) may be modified. | |
220 | .. Along a straight path relative to stationary-cooperating tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 214. Subject matter wherein the work is deformed by two coacting tools, one of which tools is immobile and serves as a support or back-up for the immobile part of the work, and the other of which tools moves in a rectilinear course during deformation. | |
221 | . Plural passes spaced along axes of one roller of tool couple: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter including at least two groups of cooperating
tool faces, each of which groups operates upon work moving sequentially between
the tool-faces of each group, wherein one of the tool-faces of a
plurality of such groups constitutes part of the same roller, each tool-face
being apart from the other(s) lengthwise of the axis of the roller.
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222 | .. With use of means to displace work laterally into next pass: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Subject matter including means for moving or guiding the
work side wise of its direction of movement (i.e., parallel to the
axis of said roller) after the work has been deformed by one group
of tool-faces so that said work will then move between the tool-faces
of a succeeding group.
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223 | .. Roller common to two tool couples: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Subject matter involving use of at least three tools*,
forming at least two tool-couples, wherein one of the tools is a
roller* which (a) cooperates with one of the other tools
to comprise one tool couple*, or (b) cooperates with another
of the other tools to form another tool-couple.
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224 | . Included in roller cluster: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter including three or more cooperating rollers
that form a roller-cluster*.
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225 | .. Comprising diverse roller pairs: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 224. Subject matter wherein the rollers are arranged in groups
of two, each of the two rollers of a group being alike, with the
rollers of one group being different from the rollers of the other group(s);
and the axes of all the rollers lie in a common plane through which
the work moves.
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226 | . Plural roller couples (e.g., successively or optionally usable): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter including more than one roller-couple* to
deform work.
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227 | .. With material-handling between successive couples: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Subject matter wherein material is conveyed or guided from
a first-acting roller couple to a second-acting roller couple.
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228 | ... Including optionally selectable work paths: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter wherein the material may be directed along
one of a plurality of routes at the choice of a machine operative.
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229 | ... To reverse roll the workpiece: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter wherein during conveying or guiding, the
material retains its original compass orientation but approaches
the second-acting roller couple in a direction opposite to that in
which it left the first-acting roller couple, whereby the trailing
edge of product becomes the leading edge of work.
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230 | ... By curved guide (e.g., "loop return"): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter including a passive means to limit or define
the path of movement of the material to a route that is continuously
bending without angles, whereby the direction of movement of the
work into the second-acting roller couple is different from the
direction of movement of the product of the first-acting roller couple.
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231 | ... Changing orientation or direction of work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter wherein the part of the material which is
first presented to the second-acting couple differs from that which
was first presented to the first-acting couple, or the same portion
is presented in a different manner (e.g., inverted), or any part
of the path of the material between the roller couples is altered.
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232 | .. Including one roller, common to two roller couples (e.g., three-high mill): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Subject matter wherein a particular roller cooperates with
one roller to comprise one roller couple and/or cooperates
with another roller to comprise another roller couple.
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233 | ... Including roller shiftable between successive passes of work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 232. Subject matter including means to move, or to permit movement
of, said particular roller adjacent to the one roller or to the
other roller to form first the one roller couple and then the other
roller couple alternatively.
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234 | .. Including successively acting roller couples: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Subject matter wherein a plurality of roller couples are
positioned so that product emerges from the bite (i.e., between
the rollers) of a first roller couple* and is entered as
work into the bite of a second roller couple.
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235 | ... Comprising relatively inclined successive couples: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 234. Subject matter including a first-acting roller couple and
a second-acting roller couple positioned so that, when viewed along
the direction of work movement, the axes of the roller couples overlie
in crossing relationship (i.e., their projections intersect on a
plane perpendicular to the line of sight).
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236 | . With cleaning or conditioning of tool, or lubrication of tool or machine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter including a step of, or means for, removing foreign matter from the tool*, or preparing (e.g., by changing or maintaining the characteristics of) the tool for deformation, or for applying a friction-reducing medium to the work-engaging surface of the tool or to an instrumentality in which the tool operates. | |
237 | . With carrier for roller couple or tool couple: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter including means to hold the rollers* of
a roller couple* or the roller-like tools* of
a tool couple* in position to engage and deform work passing
therebetween.
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238 | .. With replacement of tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Subject matter including structure clearly disclosed as
being for the purpose of facilitating or accomplishing removal and/or
introduction of one or both the tools of a tool couple.
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239 | ... By means to replace tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 238. Subject matter wherein the structure performs the removal and/or introduction of a tool. | |
240 | .. With variation of bite of roller couple during deformation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Subject matter including a roller-couple* and means
to move the axis of one of the rollers with respect to the axis
of the other roller to change the spacing between the rollers while work
is being deformed.
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241.2 | .. Including back-up for roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Subject matter wherein at least one of the rollers of a
roller-couple is supported against movement at right angles to the
axis thereof by means located between the ends of the work-engaging
surfaces of the rollers in contact therewith.
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241.4 | ... With means to relatively vary back-up force along roller axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241.2. Subject matter wherein the roller support between the ends of the roller includes provision to vary the force transmitted to the deforming roller. | |
241.6 | .... Hydraulic or pneumatic force appliers spaced along roller axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241.4. Subject matter wherein the provision of the back-up means to vary force transmitted thereby comprises a relatively movable cylinder and piston in which fluid or gas under pressure is placed. | |
241.8 | .... Means to apply bending moment to roller or back-up roll: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241.4. Subject matter wherein the back-up is also a roller, and
including means to apply to either the deforming roller or the back-up
roll or a torque about an axis intersecting that roller at a right
angle.
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242.2 | ... Load bearing, equal size pair of back-up rolls: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241.2. Subject matter wherein the back-up comprises first and second rollers of approximately the same diameter, positioned such that their axes are parallel to each other and to the axis of the deforming roller and such that they are close to, but not touching each other, so that the supported deforming roller fits between them and they receive equal shares of the reactive force of the deforming load. | |
242.4 | .... And second stage, equal size pair of back-up rolls: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 242.2. Subject matter wherein at least one of the back-up rollers
is in turn supported by first and second rollers of approximately
the same diameter (which may be different from the diameter of the
primary back-up rolls) positioned such that their axes are parallel
to each other and to the axis of the deforming roller and such that
they are close to but not touching each other, such that the supported
back-up roll fits between them and they receive equal shares of
the force of the supported back-up roll.
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243.2 | ... Including reaction roll: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241.2. Subject matter wherein the deforming roller supporting means includes a roller for engaging the deforming roller and preventing the deforming roller from moving in a direction normal to the roller axis and parallel to the surface of the workpiece being deformed thereby. | |
243.4 | .... Equal size pair of reaction rolls: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.2. Subject matter including a first roller for engaging the deforming roller to prevent the roller from moving forwardly and a second roller for engaging the deforming roller to prevent the roller from moving rearwardly, wherein the first and second rollers are approximately equal in diameter. | |
243.6 | ... Irregular, convex, or hollow back-up roll: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241.2. Subject matter wherein the back-up comprises a roller wherein (1) the work engaging surface is of distinct, different diameters along its length, (2) the work engaging surface is of a first diameter at its axial center and gradually tapers to lesser diameters at its axial work engaging extents, or (3) wherein the interior thereof is void. | |
244 | .. With interposer (e.g., wedge or gag) between tool and pressure applier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Subject matter including means urging the tools of a tool
couple toward each other, wherein said means includes an element
lying intermediate a portion on the axis of a rotating tool and
a portion of the tool urging means, which element moves parallel
to the tool axis or parallel to the direction of work movement to
reposition one roller relative to the other.
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245 | .. Including fluent-driven tool support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Subject matter including means to reposition one of the tools of a tool couple with respect to the other, wherein said repositioning means is moved by a fluid motor. | |
246 | .. Including resiliently urged tool support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Subject matter including means to reposition one of the tools of a tool couple with respect to the other, wherein said repositioning means is elastically biased. | |
247 | .. Including means to position tool along axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Subject matter including means to reposition one of the tools of a tool couple with respect to the other by moving it lengthwise of its axis of rotation. | |
248 | .. With "screw down" to adjust bite of tool couple: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Subject matter including means to reposition one of the tools of a tool couple with respect to the other, wherein the axes of rotation of the tools lie in substantially the same plane, and the means includes a threaded member rotatable about a line substantially perpendicular to the axis of at least one tool and lying in, or parallel to, said plane. | |
249 | .. With means to drive tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Subject matter which, as claimed, includes means to apply driving force (i.e., torque) to the roller(s) tending to turn the roller(s) about the axis (or axes) thereof. | |
250 | . With handling of, or guiding of work or product relative to tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter including structure to move or position either
(a) work to be presented to a tool couple* or (b) the product
of a tool couple.
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251 | .. By endless belt or conveyor roll: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Subject matter wherein the work-handling means includes a material-engaging surface that is on, or part of, either an integral or concatenated band which band moves in a closed loop about a plurality of separated, noncoaxial pulleys or sprockets, or wherein the work-handling means includes a work-engaging element of a configuration similar to that of a roller*, which element does not deform the work. | |
252 | .. By reciprocating or oscillating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Subject matter wherein the work-handling means moves to-and-fro
along a single path, at least one of which movements occurs during handling
of the work to cause a corresponding movement of work.
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252.5 | . Roller or roller-like tool-element of particular configuration: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter wherein the tool-element is of a specified or irregular physical shape. | |
253.1 | BY EXTRUDING THROUGH ORIFICE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising means for, or a step of using
means for, squeezing metal by applied pressure through and out of
a continuous periphery shape-imparting orifice* in an otherwise
closed chamber (generally called a "container"),
or past the most constricted section of a constricted passageway* leading
from the otherwise closed chamber.
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254 | . With cutting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 253.1. Method or means including a step of, or means for cutting* which
is not excluded by Lines With Other Classes, Relationship to Combination
Classes, With Cutting, of this class.
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255 | .. Severing product from stock or residue: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Method or means including a step of, or means for, cutting
which detaches a product of extrusion from a remaining coherent
parent body of material left behind the said product by the extrusion
operation.
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256 | . With metal-deforming other than by extrusion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 253.1. Method or means for effecting a metal-deforming operation
of a type other than and in addition to an extrusion operation.
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257 | . With product handling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 253.1. Method or means which comprehends stripping, ejecting, or
otherwise transporting or receiving the die-formed product of the
extrusion operation (not the stump or other residue) from the deforming
apparatus.
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258 | . Expressing polymetallic-layered product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 253.1. Method or means for producing solely by the process of extrusion
of an article or material consisting of layers composed of different
elemental metals or alloys.
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259 | . By plural impellers operating into one extrusion chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 253.1. Method or means in which the squeezing means comprises a plurality of distinct force applying instrumentalities, (e.g., plungers) working cooperatively into a common work confining chamber for extrusion of material therefrom. | |
260 | . Expressing nonuniform cross section or nonlinear product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 253.1. Methods and means for extruding a product which (a) varies
longitudinally, with respect to its flow through the orifice, in
cross-sectional size, shape, or axial orientation (without regard to
a closed bottom on an otherwise tubular extruded article or a shaped
head remaining as a residue in the chamber), or (b) is curved in
its longitudinal extent, that is, the produce deviates from straight.
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261 | . Expressing plural products: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 253.1. Methods and means utilizing or including (a) a plurality
of coupled machines each capable of independently extruding at least
one formed product, or (b) a single machine which is adapted to
produce mutually distinct extruded products from a common work-confining chamber
simultaneously through a multiorificed die.
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262 | . By rotating impeller means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 253.1. Method or means wherein the work is forced toward an extrusion
orifice by means which comprises work-contacting spirally (e.g.,
helically) arranged ribs and/or grooves, rotatable relative
to the container wall about the spiral"s axis, or by an
equivalent rotatably progressive surface.
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263 | . Nonaxial movement of die, ram, mandrel, or container: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 235.1. Method or means in which any one of an orifice-containing
die*, a pressure-applying plunger, an internal-forming
means (as defined in subclass 264), or a container, is movable in
a transverse direction (relative to normal material flow), with
regard to its static operative position or to its operative movement
during normal material flow.
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264 | . Utilizing internal-forming means (e.g., mandrel) or core tube (e.g., wire guide): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 253.1. Method or means utilizing or including a member which projects
axially into or adjacent to, but in either case is spaced from the
wall of, the extrusion orifice or passageway and cooperates therewith
to provide a cored annular orifice through which a generally tubular
product may be extruded, the interior configuration of the product
corresponding to the outer configuration of the member.
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265 | .. Movable longitudinally in ram: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 264. Method or means utilizing or including apparatus in which
a plunger constitutes pressure-applying means and the internal-forming means
is a mandrel, and both the plunger and mandrel point in the direction
of the extrusion flow and in line therewith, the mandrel being slidable
within and relative to the plunger during some portion of the operational
cycle of the machine.
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266 | .. Integral with ram: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 264. Method or means in which a plunger constitutes pressure-applying
means and is integrally formed with or rigidly joined to the internal-forming
means for simultaneous operational movement therewith.
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267 | ... Single element ("impact extrusion" type): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 266. Method or means wherein the extrusion chamber comprises
a cavity in a cuplike member, into which cavity a deforming element
constituting a combined plunger and internal-forming means is movable,
the cavitated member being closed to work material flow except for an
annular orifice formed between the cavity wall and the element periphery
when in operative position so that upon movement of said element
further into said cavity the work flows backward around the element
as a tubular product corresponding in shape to the internal configuration
of the cavitated member and the external configuration of the element.
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268 | .. Core tube: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 264. Method or means in which the member is a tubular guide means,
other than the extrusion orifice or passageway, which extends from
outside the closed chamber means into the chamber at a point remote
from the orifice and then from the chamber axially into or adjacent
the orifice or passageway and is adapted to allow an elongated core
means, such as a wire, to be passed therethrough, around which a
sheath like extruded product may be formed.
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269 | .. Bridge mandrel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 264. Method or means in which the member is a mandrel which is
supported by bridge pieces extending from the mandrel across the
rear (i.e., the chamber end) of the orifice or passageway.
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270 | . Work supplying: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 253.1. Method or means which utilizes or includes means for storing
work material and/or feeding or transporting work material
to the deformation chamber.
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271 | . Pressure or velocity conditioning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 253.1. Method or means wherein the extrusion through the orifice occurs under a particular absolute or relative pressure or velocity of, or for the apparatus, the work or the product during deformational operation. | |
272 | . Container and/or support therefor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 253.1. Apparatus comprising closed chamber means, or cover or closure
means therefor, or structure for supporting or axially moving the
closed chamber means.
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273 | . Ram or ram element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 253.1. Apparatus comprising a reciprocatable plunger or equivalent
structure for applying extrusion pressure directly on work located
and confined within the container, or a detail or element of such
structure (e.g., a dummy block).
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273.5 | . Indirect extrusions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 253.1. Subject matter in which the orifice or constricted passageway
is formed through a member which, during and for the squeezing operation,
extends within the container and is telescopically movable relative
thereto.
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274 | BY PULLING WORKPIECE THROUGH CLOSED PERIPHERY DIE (E.G., ROD-, TUBE-, OR WIRE-DRAWING): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising means including, or a step of
using means including, an orifice* and/or passageway*,
through which work is drawn by the application of external tensile force.
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275 | . With cutting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 274. Subject matter comprising a step of, or means for cutting
which meets the requirements stated in the class definition. (See
Lines With Other Classes, Relationship to Combination Classes, With
Cutting, of this section).
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276 | . Producing a nonuniform product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 274. Subject matter which functions to form a relatively rigid
elongated product* having at least one of the following
characteristics: (a) the central longitudinal axis of the product
does not constitute a straight line; or (b) at two spaced points
along the central longitudinal axis, the transverse cross sections
of the product (whether solid or hollow) are not identical in one
of the following respects: (i) size, (ii) shape, (iii) wall thickness,
or (iv) orientation about the centerline.
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277 | . With movement of discrete workpiece angularly, laterally, or in a reverse direction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 274. Subject matter including active means operative either before
or after the work* has engaged the closed die element to
direct said work (a) back through the same closed die, (b) to a
second closed die, or, (c) to a metal-deforming tool that is not
a closed die.
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278 | . Utilizing plural metal-deforming tools: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 274. Subject matter comprising two or more metal-deforming instrumentalities,
or the steps of using the same.
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279 | .. Varying speed or continuous workpiece through successive tool stations: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 278. Subject matter which functions to move one portion of a
workpiece through one of the instrumentalities at a speed which
is different from that at which another portion is moved through
another of the instrumentalities.
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280 | .. Accumulating work between successive tool stations: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 278. Subject matter including means providing slack in moving
work, or temporarily storing work, after it has passed one instrumentality and
before it is deformed by an additional instrumentality.
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281 | .. Including noncoaxial closed dies: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 278. Subject matter wherein the longitudinal axis of the orifice
or passageway of one die is other than a straight-line continuation
of the longitudinal axis of at least one other orifice or passageway.
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282 | .. All closed dies coaxially aligned: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 278. Subject matter wherein a line forming the longitudinal axis through one orifice or passageway is coincident with the line forming the longitudinal axis through each and every other claimed orifice or passageway. | |
283 | .. Including a mandrel inserted within a hollow workpiece: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 278. Subject matter including an internal die (male die, punch,
push-rod, etc.) which is positioned inside a generally-tubular workpiece,
at least a portion of said internal die entering a portion of the
orifice or passageway, so that said internal die determines at least
some internal dimension of the tubular workpiece.
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284 | . And applying a "pushing" force: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 274. Subject matter which functions to assist the "drawing" of
the work by propelling the work, or the die, relative to the pulling
means.
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285 | . Movable die: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 274. Subject matter including means to move or permit movement
of the die with respect to a fixed point.
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286 | . With heating or cooling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 274. Subject matter including means which, directly or indirectly,
raise or lower the temperature of all or part of the work.
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287 | . Utilizing specific work-moving means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 274. Subject matter including a definitely described seizing
and tensioning means which is effective to draw work through the
die.
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288 | .. Varying speed of moving work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Subject matter including means operative to increase or
decrease the rate of movement of the workpiece, at will or cyclically,
during drawing.
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289 | .. Rotating a drum, roll, sheave, etc.: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Subject matter including a driven rotating element which
engages the workpiece and moves it by winding it around the rotating
element.
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290 | .. Interrelated work gripper and carrier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Subject matter including a movable member which supports
either or both the work and a gripper (a nondeforming work-gripping clamp),
and including additional means which interconnects and may move
said movable member and said work or said gripper.
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291 | .. Maintaining a "straight-line draw": |
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Subject matter including structure which prevents the work
seizing and tensioning means, or the work itself, from canting,
rotating, tilting, or otherwise moving out of the desired path of
movement.
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292 | BY TIGHTENING FLEXIBLE BAND OR CHAIN ABOUT WORK: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising means, or a method of using means,
which includes a cable, a strap, or series of articulated links which
engages and surrounds the major portion of the so-engaged periphery
of work and, when placed under tension, applies deforming force to
the work.
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293 | BY USE OF NONDEFORMING WORK-GRIPPING CLAIM AND RELATIVELY MOVABLE CLAMP, TOOL OR WORK FORCER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising means, or the step of using means,
which includes a plurality of coacting distinct work-engaging instrumentalities,
and means to move or guide at least one such instrumentality with
respect to another such instrumentality along a predetermined path;
one of said instrumentalities having a plurality of opposed solid
jaws or surface elements which are made effective, by movement of
one or more of said jaws or surface elements, to grip a portion
of work fictionally and to hold it securely during an operation
of the class type.
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294 | . With cutting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. Subject matter comprising a step of, or means for, a systematic
cutting* of the material which is the subject of metal
deformation.
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295 | . By individually nondeforming clamps: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. Subject matter wherein at least two of said relatively movable
work-engaging instrumentalities each have a plurality of opposed
solid jaws or surface elements which are made effective, by movement
of one or more of said jaws or surface elements, to grip a portion
of work frictionally and to hold it securely.
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296 | .. With co-acting relatively movable tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 295. Subject matter comprising a third instrumentality or the
use of an instrumentality designed and intended to engage work with
deforming force, and means effective to change the location of said
third instrumentality with respect to two or more of said work-gripping
instrumentalities, during an operation of the class type.
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297 | ... With means to actuate tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Subject matter utilizing a power-transmitting element effective
to drive said further instrumentality during an operation of the
class type.
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298 | .. With means to rotate clamp about fixed axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 295. Subject matter involving means for mounting one said instrumentality
for bodily turning motion about a stationary pivotal bearing, and a
power-transmitting element for forcibly turning said instrumentality
during an operation of the class type.
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299 | ... About axis intersecting work-gripping regions of two clamps (e.g., twisting): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 298. Subject matter wherein said pivot line extends directly
between the opposed jaws or surface elements of the work-gripping
instrumentalities.
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300 | .. With interrelated clamp closer and clamp mover: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 295. Subject matter utilizing means to move one or more of said
clamp jaws or surface elements to effective (i.e., work-gripping)
position, which means cooperates significantly with the means to
move said movable instrumentality.
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301 | .. With bodily motion in fixed path: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 295. Subject matter wherein the means to move or guide said movable
instrumentality is effective to restrict the motion of said instrumentality
to the same path whenever the motion occurs.
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302 | ... Substantially direct approach or recession (e.g., stretching): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 301. Subject matter wherein the restriction of the path of motion of said movable instrumentality is to a straight or slightly curved line which if extended would intersect another work-gripping instrumentality. | |
303 | .... Along curved path (e.g., tire upsetting): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Subject matter wherein the restriction of the path of motion
is to a nonlinear or slightly curved line.
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304 | . With work-distorting clamp: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. Subject matter wherein the jaws of said work-gripping instrumentality
are specifically modified for the purpose of temporarily deflecting or
springing work from its initial shape while it is held in said jaws
during an operation of the class type.
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305 | . With plural-spaced clamps: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. Subject matter wherein the work-gripping instrumentality
cooperates with another work-gripping instrumentality cooperates
with another work-gripping instrumentality located at a fixed distance
therefrom.
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306 | . Plural or complex apparatus (e.g., with plural operations): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. Apparatus comprising (a) three or more relatively movable
tools, or (b) additional metal-deforming apparatus of a type other
than that of subclass 293 and which itself constitutes subject matter
for this class (72).
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307 | .. With means to advance elongated work (e.g., pipe elbow crimper): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 306. Device comprising structure arranged to propel stock material
or a relatively long blank in the direction of its length toward
the zone of the metal-deforming operation.
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308 | . Clamp is active metal-deforming element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. Subject matter which accomplishes metal deformation, the
forcible movement of said work-gripping instrumentality.
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309 | .. With coacting movable tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 308. Subject matter wherein the coacting work-engaging instrumentality
also moves.
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310 | .. Clamp rotatable about fixed axis (e.g., bending brake): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 308. Subject matter wherein the movement of said work-gripping
instrumentality consists of turning with respect to a stationary
pivot line.
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311 | . Movable clamp: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. Subject matter utilizing means to move or to guide the motion
of said work-gripping instrumentality from one orientation or location
to another while in effective work-gripping condition.
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312 | . With interrelated clamp closer and tool mover: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. Subject matter wherein means to move one or move of said
clamp jaws or surface elements to effective (i.e., work-gripping)
positions, cooperates significantly with the means to move said
movable instrumentality.
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313 | .. Jaw actuator driven by tool or tool holder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Subject matter wherein said movable instrumentality or means
rigid therewith is arranged to transmit actuating force to move
one or more clamp jaws or surface elements to effective (i.e., work-gripping)
position.
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314 | .. Mechanical actuator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Subject matter involving the use of a lever, cam, gear, or other rigid force-modifying power-transmitting element to move a clamp jaw toward effective (i.e., closed) position. | |
315 | ... Cam or toggle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Subject matter wherein said rigid power-transmitting element constitutes a portion of a cam or toggle as defined in Class 74, subclasses 567 and 520, respectively. | |
316 | . Clamp structure constitutes sole initial metal-deforming force reaction means (i.e., is passive tool): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. Subject matter wherein said opposed solid jaws or surface
elements, together with any integral or rigid extensions thereof,
are designed and intended to furnish the entire resistance to movement
or deformation of work when the latter is subjected to forcible
engagement by the coacting relatively movable instrumentality, at
least during the earlier portion of an operation of the class type.
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317 | .. With plural selectively usable clamps (e.g., tube flarer): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 316. Subject matter comprising two or more instrumentalities
each capable of gripping work, only one of which is employed at
any given time to clamp work during an operation of the class type.
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318 | .. Deforming indeterminate-length work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 316. Subject matter utilizing structure adapted to hold or present
to the action of a metal-deforming instrumentality a portion of
a workpiece of unrestricted length.
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319 | .. With pivotal tool (e.g., sheet metal bender): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 316. Subject matter wherein said co-acting relatively movable
instrumentality is restrained to rotation about a fixed axis.
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320 | ... With die surface extending from clamp jaw: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 319. Subject matter utilizing an element integral with or rigidly
attached to a jaw of said work-gripping instrumentality, said element
having a work-shape-imparting surface which is designed and intended
to be engaged by, and to restrain movement of, portions of work
at some time during an operation of the class type, said surface
being nonplanar and/or offset or inclined with respect
to the work-engaging face of said jaw.
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321 | .... Curved die surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 320. Subject matter wherein said work-shape-imparting surface
comprises at least one arcuate or nonplanar portion.
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322 | .. With die surface extending from clamp jaw: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 316. Subject matter utilizing an element integral with or rigidly
attached to a jaw of said work-gripping instrumentality said element
having a work-shape-imparting surface which is designed and intended
to be engaged by, and to restrain movement of, portions of work
at some time during an operation of the class type, said surface
being nonplanar, and/or offset or inclined with respect
to the work-engaging face of said jaw.
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323 | ... Plural die surface portions and co-acting tools: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 322. Subject matter utilizing two or more work-shape-imparting
areas extending from clamp jaw structure, and a relatively movable
tool associated with each area and effective to force work against
its associated shape-imparting area at some time during an operation
of the class type.
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324 | WITH CUTTING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising method of or means for systematic
cutting* of the material which is the subject of metal
deformation.
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325 | . By composite tool (e.g., piercing): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter wherein cutting is effected by means comprising
a pointed or edged element rigidly attached to or constituting a
portion of a disclosed metal-deforming tool*, which element
engages work at some time during the disclosed motion of said tool
or during the disclosed motion of an associated metal-deforming
tool forming therewith a tool couple*, during which disclosed
motion an operation of the class type is also performed upon the
same work or upon metal material integral therewith.
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326 | .. Shear-type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 325. Subject matter wherein said edged element and a coacting
element having a generally conforming edge are arranged to engage
opposite sides of work and to approach each other, with the edge
on one element moving past, and in close and overlapping relationship
to, the edge of the coacting element.
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327 | ... With endless cutting edges: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Subject matter wherein the shearing edge on each of said
elements defines a closed curve in a plane normal to the direction
of motion of the movable element(s).
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328 | .... Utilizing stripper or ejector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Subject matter comprising means for, or the use of means
for, engaging, and thereby detaching or assuring the detachment
of, a product, piece, or portion from a cutter which has produced
or penetrated it.
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329 | .... Blank detaching: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Subject matter wherein the cutting edges are so arranged
with respect to the deforming face of the metal-deforming tool that
they are effective to separate a discrete piece (as from stock material
or a rough blank) prior to deformation of said discrete piece by
said tool face.
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330 | ... Blank detaching: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Subject matter wherein the cutting edges are so arranged
with respect to the deforming face of the metal-deforming tool that
they are effective to separate a discrete piece (as from stock material
or a rough blank) prior to deformation of said discrete piece by
said tool face.
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331 | ... Severing (e.g., subdividing): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Subject matter, note provided for in preceding subclasses,
comprising the detachment of a discrete piece of material from stock,
work, or a product of metal deformation.
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332 | . By shearing tool couple: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter comprising cutting by a plurality of coacting
edged tool elements which are arranged to engage opposite sides
of work, and to approach each other with the edge on one tool element
moving past, and in close overlapping relationship to, the edge
of another tool.
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333 | .. With endless cutting edges (e.g., for punching a hole): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Subject matter wherein the shearing edge on each of said
elements defines a closed curve in a plane normal to the direction
of motion of the movable element(s).
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334 | ... After final metal-deforming operation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 333. Subject matter wherein the cutting tools are arranged to
operate on a portion of a product subsequent to the last deforming
operation thereon.
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335 | ... Precutting (i.e., before metal deforming): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 333. Subject matter wherein the cutting operation precedes any
metal-deforming operation (a) in a sequence of method steps, or
(b) in the disclosed operation of a machine.
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336 | .... Blank detaching: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Subject matter wherein the cutting effects complete severance
of a discrete workpiece.
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337 | .. Blank detaching: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Subject matter wherein the cutting effects complete severance
of a discrete workpiece prior to any deforming operation thereon.
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338 | . Severing a discrete piece from stock, work, or product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter, not provided for in preceding subclasses,
wherein the cutting effects separation of a coherent portion of
material from a parent body (such as stock, work, or product).
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339 | .. Precutting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 338. Subject matter wherein the severing precedes any metal-deforming
operation.
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340 | . Machining after final metal deforming (e.g., grinding to size): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter, not provided for in preceding subclasses,
and involving the conversion of a portion of product of metal deformation
into chips, filings, etc., subsequent to the last deforming operation
thereon.
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341 | . Machining between plural metal-deforming operations: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter, not provided for in preceding subclasses,
and involving the conversion of a portion of a product of metal
deformation into chips, filings, etc., and followed by another deforming
operation on the unconverted portion of said product.
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342.1 | With temperature modification of tool or of specified portion of work: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising means for or a step of localized
heating or cooling of a tool* of a metal deforming device
and/or of a limited and particularly denoted part of the
work.
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342.2 | . Cooling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 342.1. Subject matter comprising means for, or a step of localized cooling (i.e., lowering the thermal energy of) a tool* of a metal-deforming device and/or of a limited and particularly denoted part of the work. | |
342.3 | .. Of tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 342.2. Subject matter comprising means for or a step of localized cooling of a tool* of a metal deforming device. | |
342.4 | ... And heating of tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 342.3. Subject matter also comprising localized heating (i.e., raising the energy level) of the tool. | |
342.5 | .. And heating of work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 342.2. Subject matter comprising heating (i.e., raising the thermal level of the material being deformed). | |
342.6 | ... Distinct temperature modifications at distinct locations of workpiece: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 342.5. Subject matter comprising provision to establish a thermal level at one portion of the material being deformed and at a different thermal level at a different portion of the material. | |
342.7 | . Of tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 342.1. Subject matter comprising means for or a step of localized heating or cooling of a tool* of a metal-deforming device. | |
342.8 | .. Preheating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 342.7. Subject matter comprising heating or cooling of a tool before application of the tool to the metal deforming action to prepare that tool to function in the manner as if it had previously been in operation. | |
342.92 | .. By electrical resistance heater within tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 342.7. Subject matter wherein the tool is heated by a device intended for that purpose which device utilize its resistance to the flow of electrical current to raise the thermal level of the tool. | |
342.94 | . Distinct temperature modifications at distinct locations of workpiece: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 342.1. Subject matter comprising provision to establish a thermal level at one portion of the material being deformed and at a different thermal level at a different portion of the material. | |
342.96 | .. By passing electric current through work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 342.94. Subject matter including provision to pass electricity through the workpiece, to utilize the electrical resistance of the work to effect heating. | |
343 | BY USE OF CLOSED DIE AND CO-ACTING WORK FORCER (E.G., PUSH-DRAWING): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising the use of a movable member and
means to move, or guide the motion of, said member during an operation
of the class type, said movable member being effective to forcibly
propel or press work (a) into and through a work shape-imparting orifice*,
or (b) into or within a passageway* or die cavity* having
a closed perimeter definable in a plane normal to the direction
of motion of said member, the work being moved by said member to
such an extent that at least a portion of the work has impressed
therein or thereon a shape which is substantially congruent with
the edge of said orifice or with some portion of said perimeter.
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344 | . With stripping or ejecting from tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 343. Subject matter comprising an instrumentality, or the step
of using an instrumentality, which is effective to cause or to assure
such relative motion between a product of metal deformation and
a tool as to detach and remove said product from said tool.
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345 | .. Timed with tool motion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 344. Subject matter comprising means for, or the step of utilizing
means for, moving said instrumentality in a definite temporal relationship
to the movement of said tool.
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346 | ... With work feeding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Subject matter comprising means for, or the step of utilizing
means for, advancing or guiding work to the tool zone, prior to
an operation of the class type.
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347 | . Cup or shell drawing (i.e., deep drawing): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 343. Subject matter wherein said movable member comprises a head
or shoulder designed and intended to abuttingly engage work, and
which head or shoulder is movable, while engaged with a first portion
of the work, into and past said orifice or into a substantially
cylindrical or parallel-sided work shape-imposing section of said
cavity or passageway, at least some other portion of work material
being pulled by said first portion into such forcible engagement with
the wall of the orifice, cavity, passageway, as to have impressed
thereon a shape corresponding to said engaged wall.
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348 | .. With additional metal deforming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 347. Subject matter further comprising organized apparatus or
a method step of a type which itself constitutes subject matter
for this class.
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349 | ... Plural deep drawing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 348. Subject matter wherein the additional apparatus or method
step itself would constitute subject matter for subclasses 347+.
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350 | .. With application of frictional restraining force to work during deformation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 347. Subject matter utilizing a nonpositive work gripper and
actuating means for making said gripper effective to engage work,
said actuating means or said gripper embodying adjustable or yieldable
structure which is intended to be capable of so limiting or regulating
the force of engagement of said gripper with the work as to permit
movement (i.e., slippage) of a portion of the gripped work in response
to internal stresses developed therein by and during the motion
of said movable member.
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351 | ... With yieldable actuation of work gripper (e.g., spring biased blank holder): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 350. Subject matter wherein the means for actuating said gripper
comprises a force responsive (e.g., deformable, resilient, or slipping)
element forming part of the force-transmitting train, such element
serving to limit the force exerted on and by said gripper.
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352 | . Forcing work into closed die; e.g., forging: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 343. Subject matter wherein the operation is disclosed as having
been completed while the deformed work material remains in the interior of
the closed die.
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353.2 | .. By two or more coacting tools movable relative to closed die; e.g., tool complex: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 352. Subject matter including a first instrumentality for deforming
the work in the closed die, or as it moves the work thereinto; and
a second deforming instrumentality also for deforming the work in
the closed die, or as it moves the work thereinto; wherein the first
and second deforming instrumentalities move relative to each other
and relative to the closed die during deformation of the work, in
such manner that at some instant during the class type operation
the closed die and both of the other deforming instrumentalities
are in simultaneous contact with the same work.
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353.4 | ... Symmetrically expanding tools: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 353.2. Subject matter wherein the first and second deforming instrumentalities
are actuated to move equally apart, toward the work, and with respect
to the closed die during the deforming operation.
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353.6 | .... With tools converging to form annular surface; e.g., segments of closed die: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 353.4. Subject matter wherein the closed die is comprised of a
plurality of portions each covering an arc of the periphery thereof,
which portions are movable radially with respect to each other, but
not during metal deformation; or (2) including a closed die and
including a plurality of components, each having a work engaging arcuate
surface, wherein the components move simultaneously together to
give the work a continuous circular surface.
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354.2 | ... With tools converging to form annular surface; e.g., segments of closed die: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 353.2. Subject matter wherein the closed die is comprised of a
plurality of portions each covering an arc of the periphery thereof,
which portions are movable radially with respect to each other, but
not during metal deformation; or (2) including a closed die and
including a plurality of components, each having a work engaging arcuate
surface, wherein the components move simultaneously together to
give the work a continuous circular surface.
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354.6 | ... One tool telescoping into closed die: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 353.2. Subject matter wherein at least one of the deforming instrumentalities slidingly enters into a parallel sided portion of the closed die during the deforming operation. | |
354.8 | .... One yieldably connected to another: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 354.6. Subject matter wherein force transmitted to one of the deforming instrumentalities is also transmitted to another deforming instrumentality by a yieldable medium such that even though both have a common drive or holding means, there is relative movement between those two instrumentalities during the deforming operation. | |
355.2 | .... Coaxial opposed tools: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 354.6. Subject matter wherein the first and second deforming instrumentalities
are spaced from each other along a line and move parallel to that
line, toward each other, and with respect to the closed die to effect
the deforming operation on a workpiece therebetween.
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355.4 | ..... Passing through work; e.g., "punch": |
This subclass is indented under subclass 355.2. Subject matter wherein at least one of the deforming instrumentalities
penetrates either singularly or in conjunction with the coaxial instrumentality
all the way through the workpiece.
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355.6 | ..... Both telescoping into closed die: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 355.2. Subject matter wherein the coaxially opposed deforming instrumentality also slidingly enters into another cylindrical portion of a closed die during the shaping operation. | |
356 | .. With additional metal deforming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 352. Subject matter which comprises or utilizes a second set
of organized instrumentalities capable of effecting an operation
of the class type.
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357 | .. With actuation of split die: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 352. Subject matter including utilization of a work-engaging
member constructed in two or more relatively movable parts, separable
to admit work and movable to closed position to confine work there
between and to afford a shape-imposing surface or cavity adjacent
to a portion of the work, said device further comprising a power-transmitting
train for moving said parts to closed position.
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358 | .. Tool portion enters cavity of closed die: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 352. Subject matter wherein at some time during an operation of the class type at least a part of the work-engaging surface of the movable member intersects a plane normal to the direction of motion of said member and containing a closed perimeter portion of the die cavity or passageway. | |
359 | ... With telescoping engagement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 358. Subject matter wherein said movable member substantially
fills the opening presented by said die cavity or passageway, or
wherein a portion of said member engages a complementarily shaped
portion of the side wall of said die cavity or passageway during
the movement of said member.
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360 | .. Co-acting closed dies: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 352. Subject matter utilizing two opposed relatively movable
closed die* structures.
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361 | .. With holding, handling, or guiding of work or product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 352. Subject matter not specifically provided for in preceding
subclasses and utilizing structure which is designed and intended
to (a) maintain or retain material in fixed position relative to metal-deforming
apparatus, or (b) direct the course of moving work or product and/or
(c) cause the movement thereof relative to metal-deforming apparatus.
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362 | PROCESS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Method, , of deformation metal which is not classifiable
in any of the subclasses hereinabove.
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363 | . Deforming stacked blanks: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Process which includes the simultaneous or immediately sequential
deformation of an ordered assemblage of workpieces in a face-to-face
arrangement, the workpieces being intended, according to the disclosure,
to be separated subsequent to deformation.
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364 | . With temperature maintenance or modification: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Process including a step of evolving, maintaining, or modifying
a thermal condition.
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365.2 | . "Rolling": |
This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Process which is described by the verb "roll" or a participial derivation thereof, but which as claimed does not employ sufficient identifying structural matter to warrant placement in a preceding subclass. | |
366.2 | .. Between disclosed rollers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 365.2. Process which as disclosed is accomplished by passing the
work between one or more pairs of rollers*.
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367.1 | . Tube making or reshaping: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Process relating to the manufacture or deformation of a
tube*.
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368 | .. Making: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 367.1. Process which relates to the manufacture of a tube and in which the blank or material subjected to the deforming operation has a shape other than a tube immediately prior to such operation. | |
369 | .. Bending: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 367.1. Process for changing the direction of the running length of a tube. | |
370.01 | .. Comprising use of internal tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 367.1. Process including the use of an active or passive tool located
within the interior of the work during the reshaping operation.
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370.02 | ... End necked down: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370.01. Process which reduces the transverse dimension of an axial
extremity of the tube*.
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370.03 | ... End upset: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370.01. Process wherein an axially forced die causes an increase
in wall thickness of an axial extremity of the tube*.
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370.04 | ... Laterally pressed die(s): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370.01. Process wherein at least one die* is transversely forced against the tube*. | |
370.05 | .... Collapsible mandrel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370.04. Process in which the internal tool is undriven and breaks down for removal from the interior of the tube* after the deformation process. | |
370.06 | ... Expanding tube: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370.01. Process in which the transverse dimension of the tube* is increased. | |
370.07 | .... Sleeve expanded in passage: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370.06. Process in which a tube* is deformed outwardly to engage the inner wall of a hole. | |
370.08 | .... Expanding internal tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370.06. Process in which the tool in the interior of the tube* increases
in size transversely thereby deforming the tube*.
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370.1 | .. End forming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 367.1. Process in which deformation is directed to an axial extremity
of the tube*.
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370.11 | ... Flange forming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370.1. Process in which an axial extremity of the tube* is flared outward making a projecting rim. | |
370.12 | ... End closing (e.g., crimping): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370.1. Process in which an axial extremity of the tube* is sealed off. | |
370.13 | ... Compression die (e.g., swaging): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370.1. Process in which an axial extremity of the tube* is shaped using a forced die*. | |
370.14 | .. Changing wall thickness: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 367.1. Process in which the transverse dimension of the tube"s* metal* is varied. | |
370.15 | ... Increasing wall thickness: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370.14. Process in which the transverse dimension of the tube"s* metal* is enlarged. | |
370.16 | .. Fin or thread forming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 367.1. Process in which ribs are made on a surface of the tube*. | |
370.17 | ... Internal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370.16. Process in which ribs are made on the tube"s* inner surface. | |
370.18 | .... And external: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370.17. Process in which additional ribs are made on the tube"s* outer surface. | |
370.19 | .. Corrugations forming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 367.1. Process in which the tube"s* wall is bent making ridges and troughs. | |
370.2 | ... Axial: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370.19. Process in which the ridges and troughs are oriented parallel to the tube"s* axis. | |
370.21 | .. Groove forming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 367.1. Process in which a channel is made on a surface of the tube*. | |
370.22 | .. Using pressurized fluid during deformation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 367.1. Process in which a liquid or a gas at a pressure other than the ambient pressure is used while shaping. | |
370.23 | .. Change in cross section: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 367.1. Process in which the tube"s profile is dimensionally
modified.
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370.24 | ... Change in circular tube diameter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370.23. Process wherein the tube* has an annular profile
which is modified by varying the transverse dimension of the annular
profile.
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370.25 | .... Reduction in diameter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370.24. Process in which the transverse dimension of the annular profile is decreased. | |
370.26 | ... Polygon cross section (e.g., rectangular): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370.23. Process in which the tube* is deformed to produce a profile having three or more straight conjoining sides. | |
370.27 | .. Forming holes in tube: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 367.1. Process in which an opening is formed in the tube"s* wall.
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371 | . Coiling and/or twisting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Process including a step of convoluting work material through
more than 360° into a self-sustaining spiral winding, e.g.,
an involute or a helix, and/or deforming the workpiece
by changing the relative angular orientation of two next adjacent
portions about an internal axis passing through both.
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372 | . Involving use of claimed apparatus: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Process which includes a step of using a claimed structural
instrumentality or portion thereof (not classifiable in any subclass
above 362) for engaging and/or applying force to work to
deform it in carrying out the claimed process.
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373 | .. Reciprocating tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 372. Process using a work-engaging deforming or shaping tool which travels in a rectilinear operational path to and from the work. | |
374 | ... Opposed tool faces: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 373. Process using apparatus in which the face of the reciprocating
tool is directly opposed through the work and in the line of reciprocation
by another tool means, i.e., the tools have confronting work-engaging
deforming face areas which would collide if unrestrained.
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375 | .... Complementary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 374. Process using apparatus which includes opposed shaping tools
whose work-engaging surfaces are generally of similar and mating
or interdigitating form (allowing for the thickness of the work),
so that a shape product corresponding to the tool shape and of generally
uniform thickness results.
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376 | .... Single tool pair: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 374. Process in which work is deformed by a single opposed face
tool couple* consisting simply of two relatively movable
members.
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379.2 | . Deforming sheet metal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Process, not classifiable in any other subclass thereunder,
for deforming work material which is substantially two-dimensional
in nature, i.e., having length and width dimensions which are extremely
large as compared to the general thickness of the material.
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379.4 | .. Container making: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 379.2. Process including a step of creating a vessel for holding material therein. | |
379.6 | .. Forming undulations: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 379.2. Process including a step of creating a sinuous configuration in the surface(s) of the two dimensional material including creation of at least two "peaks" and at least two "valleys". | |
377 | . With attenuation, thickening elongating shortening of work material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Process including a step which causes a plastic flow of
work material which in turn results in a reduction or an enlargement
of any dimension of the work material not compensated for by a parallel
and opposite flow.
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378 | .. By application of tensile forces: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 377. Process in which work material is deformed by subjecting
it to tension, as by stretching or drawing.
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380 | BY RELATIVELY MOVABLE OFFSET TOOL FACES (E.G., FOR BENDING OR DRAWING): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising means to drive or guide one or more tools* in
such relationship to a coacting tool that the tool faces of all
said tools are movable freely past each other without interfering
contact, to effect a disclosed deforming operation.
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381 | . Embodying three or more co-acting relatively movable tools (i.e., tool complex): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 380. Device which comprises a first and a second movable tool
and a co-acting tool and means to move or guide said second movable
tool into engagement with work along a different path and/or
at a different time with respect to said first movable tool, in
such manner that all said tools are in simultaneous contact with
the same work at some instant during an operation of the class type.
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382 | .. Comprising yieldable tool or face portion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 381. Comprising yieldable tool or face portion: Device wherein
the face of one of said tools is so constructed, mounted, or connected
to an actuating power train, that during a metal-deforming operation
a portion of said face, while in contact with work, is deflected
or bodily displaced with respect to another portion of said face.
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383 | .. With concurrent actuation of tools: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 381. Apparatus comprising a force-transmitting power train connected
to the moving means of each of the movable tools, effective to drive said
movable tools generally simultaneously during an operation of the
class type.
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384 | . Plural: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 380. Device comprising additional organized apparatus which is
capable of effecting an operation of the class type.
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385 | . Multipoint tool couple (e.g., corrugator): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 380. Device wherein each of said plurality of relatively movable
tools comprises two or more distinct and spaced work-engaging face
portions.
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386 | . With tool motion in fixed path: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 380. Device wherein the means to move or guide said movable tool
is effective to restrict the motion of said tool to the same path
during all operations of the class type.
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387 | .. Pivotal motion only: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 386. Device wherein said moving or guiding means restrains tool
motion to rotation about a fixed axis.
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388 | ... Cantilever bender: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 387. Device wherein the work- engaging face portion(s) of one
relatively movable tool is disposed at a greater radial distance
from said fixed axis than the work-engaging face portion(s) of the
other tool.
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389.1 | .. Between and co-planar with opposed tools: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 386. Device including a first tool and an opposing second tool
in which the first tool has a single tool-face* and the
second tool has two contraposed tool-faces which lie in a plane
which is parallel to the single tool-face, wherein the single tool-face
passes between the contraposed tool faces to deform a workpiece
thereon.
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389.2 | ... For a small radius bend: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 389.1. Device particularly adapted to deform a workpiece such that the radius of curvature on the inside surface of the workpiece approaches zero. | |
389.3 | .... Elongated knife edge die (i.e., press brake): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 389.2. Device wherein the single tool face is comprised of an elongated ridge parallel to the plane of the contraposed tool-faces, such that, as measured along the ridge the members are much much longer than wide and cooperate to create a sharp straight bend in a planar or sheet-like workpiece. | |
389.4 | ..... Adjustable tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 389.3. Press brake wherein the single tool-face or the two contraposed tool faces are specifically designed to be repositioned or reshaped with respect to their support structure. | |
389.5 | ...... Opposed tools having adjustable crown (i.e., provision for die crowning): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 389.4. Press brake wherein the two contraposed tool faces are reshaped to compensate for the deflection of the bending mechanism under the force of the single tool face. | |
389.6 | ... Fluid pressure actuated (i.e., hydraulically or pneumatically actuated): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 389.1. Device including a mechanism driven by a gaseous or liquid medium to move one of the tools. | |
389.7 | .... Manually pumped (e.g., by use of a hydraulic jack): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 389.6. Device including a mechanism for transmitting energy to the fluid pressure actuating device directly from the user. | |
389.8 | .... Pivotable opposed tools: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 389.6. Device wherein the two contraposed tool-faces turn about an axis as the workpiece is deformed. | |
389.9 | ... Rack and pinion actuated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 389.1. Device including a mechanism which converts rotary motion into linear motion using a gear and toothed bar to move one of the tools. | |
390.2 | ... Ratchet actuated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 389.1. Device including a linearly movable rod which is engaged by a one way locking mechanism and a mechanism which indexably engages the rod for incremental movement to move one of the tools. | |
390.3 | ... Cam actuated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 389.1. Device including a contoured surface which moves along another surface to move one of the tools. | |
390.4 | ... Linkage actuated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 389.1. Device including two or more pivotally connected members (links) to move one of the tools. | |
390.5 | ... Lever actuated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 389.1. Device including an elongated member rotatable about a fulcrum to move one of the tools. | |
390.6 | ... Screw actuated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 389.1. Device including a screw and nut mechanism to move one of
the tools.
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390.7 | .... Puller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 390.6. Device wherein the member connected to the single tool-face is under tension. | |
391.2 | .. Concentric or telescoped tools: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 386. Device wherein the path of motion of said movable tool is
a straight line, and the respective work-engaging surface portions
(i.e., tool-faces*) of the elements are of substantially annular
shape and are radially offset about a common axis aligned with said
path of motion.
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391.4 | ... Tool inside hollow fastener: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 391.2. Device wherein a first tool engages an annular end surface
of a tube-like workpiece, which surface generally faces the device,
which tool includes a passageway coaxial with the tubular axis of
the workpiece, and wherein a second tool extends through the passageway
of the first tool and through at least a portion of the interior
of the tube-like workpiece and engages the workpiece to deform the
workpiece by movement relative to the first tool.
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391.6 | .... With fastener loader or supply: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 391.4. Device combined with (1) structure to place a new fastener
for engagement by the tools or (2) with means to store plural fasteners.
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391.8 | .... Helically ribbed tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 391.4. Device wherein the tool passing at least through a portion
of the workpiece is screw threaded along its axis and is intended
to screw fit with a cooperating mating surface of the workpiece.
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392 | BY RELATIVELY RECEDING WORK-ENGAGING TOOL FACES (E.G., FOR STRETCHING): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising a plurality of distinct tools each having
at least one tool-face* and means to move or to guide the
motion of one of said tools relative to another tool along a predetermined
path in such direction that the distance between the tool-faces
generally increases from an initial minimum spacing throughout an
operation of the class type.
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393 | . Embodying three or more tools (e.g., tube expander): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 392. Device wherein two or more of said tools are movable with
respect to another said tool.
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394 | BY THREE OR MORE COACTING RELATIVELY MOVABLE TOOLS (I.E., TOOL COMPLEX): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising a plurality of tools each having a face
portion which is designed and intended to engage work with deforming force
at some time during an operation of the class type, and means to
move or to guide the motion of at least two of said tools (or distinct face
portions of one flexible tool) into engagement with work along different
paths and/or at different times or with different velocities
with respect to each other and to another such tool, in such manner
that all said tool face portions are in simultaneous contact with
the same work at some instant during said operation.
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395 | . With paired coplanar tool faces for stretching flat work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 394. Device wherein at least two of said relatively movable tools
have substantially flat work-engaging surfaces and said tool-moving
or guiding means is effective to maintain said surfaces approximately
in alignment with each other.
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396 | . Yieldable face portion or auxiliary tool on tool couple element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 394. Device wherein said movable work-engaging face portions
are constituted by relatively distortable or displaceable parts
of the work-engaging surface portion of one of said tools, or by
a distinct relatively displaceable work-engaging member carrier
by or associated with one of said tools, such that during an operation of
the class type said relatively distortable or displaceable part
or member, while in engagement with work, is distorted or bodily
displaced with respect to its associated tool.
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397 | .. On actuated tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 396. Device wherein said relatively distortable or displaceable
part or said distinct member is attached to or mounted on a driven
element of a tool couple.
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398 | .. Movable toward and against portion of work (e.g., floating mandrel): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 396. Device wherein said relatively distortable or displaceable
part or said distinct member is disposed and arranged to be driven
into deforming contact with work by the reaction force derived from
the displacement of another portion of work undergoing deformation.
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399 | . Concurrently actuated tools: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 394. Device comprising means so interconnecting the tool-moving
or -guiding means as to cause or assure simultaneous movement of
the movable tools.
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400 | .. With co-acting fixed tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 399. Device comprising a passive (i.e., nondriven) work-engaging
tool designed and intended to oppose displacement of work which
is subjected to deforming force by said movable tools.
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401 | ... Between generally opposed stroke tools: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Device wherein two or more of said movable tools are arranged
to approach said passive tool simultaneously from substantially
opposite directions.
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402 | .. All tools moveable radially inward: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 399. Device comprising means to guide all the actuated tools
for motion in the direction of a common point of convergence while
said tools are deforming work.
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403 | . With means to actuate tools in sequence: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 394. Device, not provided for in preceding subclasses, comprising
force-transmitting drive trains for the two or more movable tools,
said drive trains being so interrelated that one tool after another
is forcibly driven into engagement with work and caused or permitted
to remain in such engagement during an operation of the class type.
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404 | BY PLURAL TOOL COUPLES: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus, not provided for in a preceding subclass, and
comprising two or more tool-couples.
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405.01 | . With means to feed work between plural tool stations: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 404. Device including a first tool-couple* for deforming
work, including a second tool-couple for subsequently deforming
the same work, wherein the first and second tool-couples are located
in spaced relationship, combined with an actuatable instrumentality
for advancing work away from the region of effectiveness of the
first tool-couple and into the region of effectiveness of the second
tool-couple.
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405.02 | .. Belt or chain work carrier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 405.01. Device wherein the means to advance work between tool-couples comprises either a flexible elongated strap or a series of links journaled to one another. | |
405.03 | .. Rotary work carrier (e.g. Turret): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 405.01. Device wherein the means to advance work includes an angularly displacable member which moves the work between angularly spaced tool-couples. | |
405.04 | .. Threaded rod work carrier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 405.01. Device wherein the means to advance work includes a helically grooved shaft which draws the work or work holder between the tool-couples. | |
405.05 | .. Sliding table work carrier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 405.01. Device wherein the means to advance work includes a work supporting platform which glides between the tool-couples. | |
405.06 | .. Continuous stock feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 405.01. Device wherein the means to advance work between tool-couples consists of means for advancing long work without engaging more than one end of the work. | |
405.07 | .. Work pushed between tool stations: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 405.01. Device wherein the means to advance work between tool-couples includes a mechanism to shove the work from tool-couple to another. | |
405.08 | .. Including means to store work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 405.01. Device wherein the means to advance work between tool couples includes structure for retaining the work for an indefinite period of time. | |
405.09 | .. Work grasping: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 405.01. Device including a mechanism which physically grips the work. | |
405.1 | ... Suction device (e.g., suction cup): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 405.09. Device including structure to apply a vacuum to grip the work. | |
405.11 | ... Reciprocating work feeder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 405.09. Device wherein the means to advance work between tool couples moves back and forth between the tool couples. | |
405.12 | .... Having work grasping jaws: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 405.11. Device including a pair of angularly movable pincers which grip the work. | |
405.13 | .... Adapted to grasp work laterally (e.g., by gripper rail or transfer fingers): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 405.11. Device including means to grip the work perpendicularly to the direction of the work feed. | |
405.14 | ..... Telescoping work gripper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 405.13. Device including a work gripper intended to move in and out of an internal passage. | |
405.15 | ..... Rotational movement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 405.13. Device wherein the work gripper has an component of angular motion. | |
405.16 | ..... Lifting movement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 405.13. Device wherein the work gripper is moved to lift the work
against the force of gravity.
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406 | WITH MEANS TO EFFECT COMPOUND MOTION OF TOOL (E.G., ROCKING): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising means to move or guide a tool* in
a generally tortuous path (i.e., neither wholly rectilinear nor
wholly rotary about a fixed point) during a deforming operation.
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407 | WITH MEANS TO ACTUATE BOTH ELEMENTS OF TOOL COUPLE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising two coacting tools* and power-transmitting
linkage which is effective to move said tools in the performance
of a deforming operation.
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408 | . By continuously rotating shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 407. Device comprising a powered rotary element (e.g., a motor shaft), and means for connecting said power-transmitting linkage to said rotary element to actuate said tool-couple, without halting the motion of said rotary element. | |
409.01 | . Handle actuated (e.g., plier type, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 407. Subject matter comprising a graspable member mechanically
coupled to said power transmitting linkage and adapted to transmit
manual energy exerted by an operative to said tools.
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409.02 | .. Hog ringer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409.01. Apparatus having structure adapted to deform the end portions
of a relatively thick clip (e.g., a staple, etc.) toward each other.
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409.03 | ... With supply: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409.02. Subject matter including means to store plural clips. | |
409.04 | .. With work supply or feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409.01. Subject matter including means to store a plurality of work
or means to advance the work from a storage position to a position where
the work can be deformed by said tools.
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409.05 | ... Surgical clip: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409.04. Subject matter wherein the work is intended to piercingly
retain plural edges of animal tissue in abutting relationship.
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409.06 | ... Electrical connector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409.04. Subject matter wherein the work comprises structure for conducting electrical current and which is crimpable onto a wire capable of conducting electrical current. | |
409.07 | .. Multiple stroke actuator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409.01. Subject matter having means for progressively operating said tools in response to plural manipulative cycles of the graspable member by the operative. | |
409.08 | .. Tool having constant angular orientation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409.01. Subject matter wherein said tools are relatively translatable
with respect to each other in fixed alignment.
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409.09 | ... Including cam: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409.08. Subject matter wherein said power transmitting linkage includes a member having a profiled surface (i.e., a cam) adapted for sliding or rolling contact with a follower member along said surface so as to relatively displace said follower member in a direction generally normal to said surface. | |
409.1 | .. Including cam: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409.01. Subject matter wherein said power transmitting linkage includes a member having a profiled surface (i.e., a cam) adapted for sliding or rolling contact with a follower member along said surface so as to relatively displace said follower member in a direction generally normal to said surface. | |
409.11 | .. Plural tools pivotal with respect to plural handles: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409.01. Subject matter including two graspable members and wherein each of said tools is angularly movable with respect to each graspable member through an articulatable linkage. | |
409.12 | .. Toggle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409.01. Subject matter wherein said power transmitting linkage includes
two elongate members and a pivotal joint connecting said elongate
members together such that a force applied to said joint is converted
to a force tending to change the angle of separation of said elongate
members.
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409.13 | .. Including distinct work retaining or positioning means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409.01. Subject matter including means separate from said tools for supporting or spatially orienting the work with respect to said tools. | |
409.14 | ... Electrical connector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409.13. Subject matter wherein the work comprises structure for conducting electrical current and which is crimpable onto a wire capable of conducting electrical current. | |
409.15 | ... Belt clip: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409.13. Subject matter wherein the work comprises a plurality of
fasteners arranged for piercingly attaching two longitudinal ends
of a substantially flat flexible elongate member together to form
an endless loop.
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409.16 | .. Including selectable or replaceable tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409.01. Subject matter including a plurality of said coacting tools
alternatively choosable by an operative or means providing for the
substitution of one of said tools for another.
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409.17 | .. Spreader: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409.01. Subject matter wherein said power transmitting linkage is
configured to separate the tools with the energy applied by the
operative.
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409.18 | .. Flanger or beader: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409.01. Subject matter wherein said tools are configured to create a lip in the work or to interlock plural edges of one or more articles of work together. | |
409.19 | .. Work comprises tube: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409.01. Subject matter wherein the work comprises a hollow elongate cylinder. | |
411 | BY RELATIVELY MOVABLE TOOLS HAVING SLIDABLY ENGAGED WORK-CONFINING WALL MEANS (E.G., EDGEWISE SHEET METAL BENDER): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising means to move or guide one tool* with
respect to another tool in a generally predetermined path, each
said tool comprising a surface or wall portion extending forwardly
of the tool-face* and in substantial alignment with the
direction of relative motion between said tools, which surfaces
or wall portions on coacting tools are laterally offset to accommodate
work therebetween, and are each arranged to overlap and engage a
lateral surface on the coacting tool during the approach of said
tools for a deforming operation.
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412 | BY TOOL COUPLE EMBODYING NONPLANAR TOOL FACE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising a tool-couple* and means to drive
or guide one element of said couple in a predetermined path relative
to the other element of said tool-couple to effect an operation
of the class type, the tool-face* of at least one such
element having a portion of three-dimensional configuration (e.g.,
grooved, concave, etc.).
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413 | . With adjustable or replaceable section of tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Device comprising structure which is designed and intended
to facilitate alteration in size, shape, or position of one portion
of the tool-face with respect to another portion thereof, or to
facilitate removal of a tool-face portion and substitution of another.
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414 | . With complementary tool faces (e.g., for embossing): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Device wherein said tool-faces* have substantially
equal areas and similar, but reversed, shapes or contours whereby
they would be capable of substantially full surface contact (with
allowance for the presence of uniform-thickness work therebetween),
and including tool-faces which are complemental except for localized
work-shape-conforming recesses or projections which have no disclosed
deforming function.
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415 | .. Constant profile (e.g., cylindrical segments): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 414. Device wherein cross sections through the mating tool surfaces,
taken in planes parallel to any given reference plane intersecting
the surfaces, show identical contours.
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416 | . Similar tool faces: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Device wherein the tool-faces* have substantially identical shapes. | |
417 | INCLUDING INTERRELATED TOOL MOVER AND BLANK HOLDER MOVER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including means to move and/or guide two
or more relatively movable elements, a portion of the driving and/or
guiding means of one movable element having a common connection
with the driving and/or guiding means of another one of
the movable elements, at least one of said elements being designed
and intended to carry a work-engaging instrumentality which (when
coupled with an opposing, but not claimed, instrumentality) will
hold a portion of the work* during deformation thereof.
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418 | INCLUDING TOOL MEANS TO MOVE WORK TO OR AGAINST COOPERATING TOOL: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus provided with at least two tools acting together
to deform work positioned therebetween, wherein one of the tools
engages and impels the work bodily through space toward the other
tool before the deformation occurs.
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419 | WITH MEANS TO HANDLING WORK OR PRODUCTS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus provided with means for moving or guiding or affecting
the motion of work or product*.
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420 | . Including means to permit maneuvering of work or product at tool zone: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 419. Apparatus provided with means for enabling or facilitating
the movement of work that is to be deformed or that is undergoing
deformation, said movement being limited to the environment of the
machine area in which deformation occurs.
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421 | .. With means to interrelate movement of tool and of work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 420. Apparatus wherein the tool is moved during deformation,
which apparatus is provided with means ensuring that tool movements
and work movements are synchronized or interdependent.
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422 | . By gripper and/or endless chain: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 419. Apparatus including either a work-gripping clamp or a band
that moves in a closed loop about a plurality of separated noncoaxial
pulleys or sprockets.
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423 | .. With drum carrier for gripper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 422. Apparatus wherein the work-gripping clamp is mounted on a generally cylindrical rotating member. | |
424 | . With means to store workpieces (e.g., magazine): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 419. Apparatus further provided with a receptacle that holds
a supply of discrete articles of work to be deformed.
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425 | . Including variable speed means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 419. Apparatus having means for changing the rate of movement
of the work or the product.
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426 | . Including product handling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 419. Apparatus wherein the product* is moved or guided.
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427 | .. Ejector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Apparatus comprising an element having a surface that is
movable from a zone within the confines of a tool to a zone outside
of the confines of said tool, whereby movement of the element positively
displaces product from the tool.
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428 | . Including work guide: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 419. Apparatus wherein the handling is accomplished by passive
means operating to define or limit the path of movement of moving
work.
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429 | WITH MEANS TO DRIVE TOOL: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus provided with means to move a movable tool toward
work, or toward a cooperating tool, while deformation occurs as
disclosed.
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452.1 | . Including cam-actuated support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Apparatus wherein the tool is moved by a cam engaging the
tool or an element that carries the tool and partakes of all its
movement.
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452.2 | .. Pivotal cam: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 452.1. Apparatus wherein the cam is journaled to move angularly about an axis of rotation. | |
452.3 | ... Internal cam: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 452.2. Apparatus wherein the cam includes radially inwardly facing camming surface. | |
452.4 | ... Rotary cam: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 452.2. Apparatus wherein the cam continuously rotates about the axis of rotation. | |
452.5 | .... Eccentric circle (e.g., crank): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 452.4. Apparatus wherein the camming surface is spaced equidistant from the cam"s central axis and the axis of rotation is offset from the cam"s central axis. | |
452.6 | .... Radial cam face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 452.4. Apparatus wherein the camming surface is oriented perpendicular to the axis of rotation. | |
452.7 | .... Axial cam face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 452.4. Apparatus wherein the camming surface is oriented parallel to the axis of rotation. | |
452.8 | .. Linear cam: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 452.1. Apparatus wherein the cam moves along a straight path. | |
452.9 | ... Inclined cam (e.g., inclined plane): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 452.8. Apparatus wherein the camming surface oriented at a constant angle to the line or plane of the actuating movement. | |
430 | . Including magnet, solenoid, or explosive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Apparatus wherein the tool moving means includes (a) a body
capable of attracting ferrous material, or (b) a charge of chemically reactive
material that rapidly expands upon actuation.
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431 | . Including yieldable connection in drive train to movable tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Apparatus wherein the tool moving means includes mechanism
for transmitting motion from a driving member to the tool, and said mechanism
permits motion of the driving member (in a direction tending to
urge the tool toward the work) even though motion of the tool has
stopped.
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432 | .. Including pneumatic or hydraulic connection: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Apparatus wherein the motion-transmitting mechanism includes
a gaseous and/or fluid medium.
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433 | .. Including metallic spring connection: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Apparatus wherein the motion-transmitting mechanism includes an elastic body made of metal*. | |
434 | ... Coil spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 433. Apparatus wherein the elastic body is in the form of a helical coil*. | |
435 | . Mechanical potential energy drive means only: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Apparatus wherein the tool-moving means includes mechanism
for converting latent power into developed power to drive the tool.
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436 | .. With means to check energy for subsequent release: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 435. Apparatus provided with means for maintaining the power
in a latent condition, which means may be made temporarily inoperative, thereby
liberating the latent power.
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437 | .. Wherein energy is stored by retraction of tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 435. Apparatus wherein latent power is generated by moving the tool away from the work or away from a cooperating tool. | |
438 | ... With means to control force of blow: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus provided with means for regulating or adjusting
the power (either latent or developed) available for deformation.
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439 | ... Wherein tool is retracted by pinch rolls acting on rectilinearly moving tool support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus wherein the tool* retracting means includes
an elongated member located between two counter-rotating rollers
that engage the member.
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440 | ... Wherein tool is retracted by flexible strap: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus wherein the tool retracting means is a pliant
belt fastened at one end to the tool and at the other end to a device
(e.g., crank, disk or the like) that moves cyclically.
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441 | . With means to selectably control movement of tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Apparatus provided with means for regulating or adjusting
the rate or length of travel of a tool, or for permitting a tool
to move or be stationary, said means acting only at the option of an
operative.
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442 | .. By drive means common to optionally selectable tools: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 441. Apparatus including a plurality of tools* and a single
tool-moving means alternatively connected to one of said tools.
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443 | .. To control speed of tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 441. Apparatus wherein the operative causes regulation of the rate of travel of the tool. | |
444 | .. By means to connect and/or disconnect tool from its drive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 441. Apparatus provided with a tool-moving means and a power
source therefor, wherein the means can be joined to its power source
or be separated therefrom while the tool is stationary, at the choice
of the operative.
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445 | . With stored energy means to retract tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Apparatus provided with means (additional to the tool-driver)
for developing and accumulating latent power, which power moves
the tool away from the work or away from a cooperating tool.
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446 | . With means to permit tool positioning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Apparatus provided with means for changing, or facilitating
the changing of, the location of a tool relative to the work or
a cooperating tool.
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447 | .. To reposition line-of-action of tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 446. Apparatus wherein the movable tool moves toward the work
along a particular direction or course, of tool movement and wherein
said means changes, or permits change in, the direction or course
of tool movement.
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448 | .. To position stationary tool of tool pair: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 446. Apparatus wherein the movable tool cooperates with a second relatively immovable tool, and wherein said means changes the location of said second tool relative to the work or the movable tool. | |
449 | . Including gear-actuated tool support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Apparatus wherein the tool is moved by a gear that is directly
connected to the tool or to an element that carries the tool and
partakes of all its movements.
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450 | . Including link-actuated tool support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Apparatus wherein the tool is moved by a pitman that is pivoted to a tool or to an element that carries the tool and partakes of all its movements. | |
451 | .. Toggle links: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Apparatus wherein the pitman is part of toggle joint.
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453.01 | . Including pneumatic- or fluid-actuated tool support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Apparatus including means to force the tool (or an element
that carries the tool and partakes of all its movement) to move
toward the work and perform a desired deforming operation by use of
a fluent of liquid medium under pressure.
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453.02 | .. Multiple or staged drive means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453.01. Apparatus including an additional means to force the tool
to move toward the work and perform the desired deforming operation.
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453.03 | ... With mechanical drive means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453.02. Apparatus wherein the additional means forcing the tool toward the work includes a mechanical structure, e.g., a screw, cam, lever, or hammer. | |
453.04 | .... Fluid high pressure/mechanical low pressure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453.03. Apparatus wherein the first means, the fluid means, forcing the tool toward the work serves to urge the tool with relatively high force and wherein the second means, the mechanical means, serves to urge the tool with relatively low force. | |
453.05 | ... Displacement additive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453.02. Apparatus wherein one of the means forcing the tool toward the work tranmits movement to the other forcing means so that the amount of tool movement is dependent on the total movement of the two means. | |
453.06 | ... Pressure additive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453.02. Apparatus wherein one of the means forcing the tool toward the work transmits force to the tool and wherein the other means forcing the tool toward the work transmits force to the tool so that the total force acting on the tool represents the sum of the forces of the two forcing means. | |
453.07 | .... Axially aligned pistons: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453.06. Apparatus wherein the first means and the second means forcing the tool toward the work are pneumatic or fluid actuated and wherein each includes piston means, the first and second piston means being connected together in alignment along the direction of movement of the tool. | |
453.08 | .... Independently actuated means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453.06. Apparatus including means to supply liquid medium under pressure to one of the tool forcing means and means to supply liquid medium under pressure to the other of the tool forcing means wherein the first supply and the second supply are not entirely dependent one on the other. | |
453.09 | .... Pull-down press: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453.06. Apparatus including a tool supporting structure such that the tool is positioned above the floor that would be the general support means for the apparatus and wherein the tool-forcing means are positioned below the floor and act through connecting tie members to force the tool down toward the work and the floor in a deforming stroke. | |
453.1 | .. Utilizing stored energy: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453.01. Apparatus including provision to accumulate a tool moving force for subsequent release. | |
453.11 | ... Stored kinetic energy: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453.1. Apparatus wherein the force accumulation provision includes
a member adapted to be put in motion so that the energy of motion
of that member can be subsequently utilized to perform a deforming
operation.
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453.12 | .. Pull-down press: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453.01. Apparatus including a tool supporting structure such that would be the general support structure of the apparatus and wherein the tool forcing means is positioned below the floor and acts through connecting tie members to force the tool down toward the work and the floor in a deforming stroke. | |
453.13 | .. Including fluid cushion for die opposite to ram: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453.01. Apparatus including a tool couple wherein one tool includes a pneumatic- or fluid-actuated tool support and wherein the other tool is supported on a compressible fluid medium such that the other tool will move away from the driven tool under extreme pressure. | |
453.14 | .. With ram or tool support aligning means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453.01. Apparatus including a tool couple and including means to adjust the support of one tool of the couple or means to adjust the guiding means of the driven tool of the couple to change the abutting relationship of the two tools. | |
453.15 | .. Randomly manipulated or work-supported tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453.01. Apparatus including provision to allow the apparatus to be moved at will relatively to the deforming station, (i.e., the apparatus is adapted to be brought to the work rather than have the work brought to the apparatus) or including provision to attach the apparatus to the work to be supported thereby during deformation of the work. | |
453.16 | ... With handle for manual manipulation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453.15. Apparatus including a structure particularly adapted to be grasped by an operative to assist in moving the apparatus to the deforming station. | |
453.17 | .... Riveting tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453.16. Apparatus particularly adapted to deform a rodlike fastener
to cause that fastener to be confined to not move through an aperture in
another member.
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453.18 | .. Having hydraulic or pneumatic return: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453.01. Apparatus wherein the tool is moved by a fluent or liquid medium toward the work and is also moved away from the work by a fluent or liquid medium. | |
453.19 | ... Riveting tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453.18. Apparatus particularly adapted to deform a rodlike fastener
to cause that fastener to be confined to not move through an aperture in
another member.
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454 | . Including screw-actuated tool support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Apparatus wherein the tool is directly moved by a helically
threaded member threadedly connected to the tool or to an element
that carries the tool and partakes of all its movements.
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455 | WITH TOOL CARRIER (E.G., PRESS FRAME): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus provided with means for constraining the movement
of a tool to a predetermined direction or course of movement.
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456 | . With guide for rectilinearly moving tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Apparatus provided with passive means limiting the path
or movement of the tool to a straight line.
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457 | BY OR WITH WORK CONSTRAINER AND/OR MANIPULATED WORK FORCER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising means for (a) holding a work-portion
against movement, or (b) causing movement of a work portion, or both
(a) and (b) which means, as disclosed, facilitates or causes deformation
by or during movement of one portion of a workpiece relative to
another portion of said workpiece.
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458 | . Comprising lever manipulated to force work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 457. Implement wherein movement of one work portion (relative
to another) is caused by a device having means for holding the work
portion fixedly thereto and an elongated extension, which device
is disclosed as moved by an operative grasping the extension.
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459 | .. With work-complementing tool face adjacent to work-gripping clamp: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 458. Implement provided with a work-engaging deforming surface
closely proximate the work-holding means, which surface, as disclosed, conforms
to at least a part of the work.
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460 | . Comprising nondeforming work-gripping clamp having adjacent tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 457. Device having a work-gripping clamp for holding a work portion,
and provided with a work-engaging deforming surface closely proximate said
clamp.
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461 | . Comprising work-stopping abutment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 457. Device having means which provides an obstacle to movement
of a workpiece during deformation thereof.
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462 | TOOL AND/OR TOOL HOLDER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus comprising a tool*; or comprising a device
connected to a tool* for mounting or supporting the tool
against gravity, which device partakes of all the motion of the
tool during deformation.
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463 | . With nondeforming passageway: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Apparatus having an orifice therein, which orifice facilitates
the movement of material therethrough but does not deform work.
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464 | . Including deforming tool and cutting tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Apparatus having at least two members or portions of a member,
wherein one of said members or portions is disclosed as a cutter
and another of said members or portions is disclosed as a deforming
tool*.
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465.1 | . Including flexible or yieldable tool or support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Apparatus wherein the tool is pliant or resilient, or wherein
the tool or its tool-holder is mounted on a pliant or resilient
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466 | .. Flexible or articulated backup: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 465.1. Apparatus wherein the tool operates as a passive reaction member, and wherein the tool or its tool-holder comprises a pliant member or a plurality of elements jointly linked together to permit the elements to move relatively to each other. | |
466.2 | .. Bending mandrel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 465.1. Apparatus wherein a passive implement is received within a passage in the work* for the purpose of supporting the passage during a bending process. | |
466.3 | .. Overload release: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 465.1. Apparatus adapted to breakaway upon occurrence of excessive force. | |
466.4 | .. Riveting tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 465.1. Apparatus particularly adapted to deform a rodlike fastener
to cause that fastener to be confined to not move through an aperture
in another member.
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466.5 | ... Rivet bucker or dolly: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 466.4. Apparatus wherein an implement passively engages the rodlike fastener during deformation. | |
466.6 | .. Handtool (e.g., hammer or dolly): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 465.1. Apparatus wherein an implement is adapted to be manually driven or manipulated during use. | |
466.7 | .. Fluid pressure supported: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 465.1. Apparatus wherein a gas or a liquid is confined in an enclosure
which functions as an elastic member.
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466.8 | .. Resilient material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 465.1. Apparatus wherein a tool* or tool holder* consists
in part or whole of a substance which yields under pressure and
elastically rebounds upon relieving the pressure.
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466.9 | ... Metal spring (e.g., coil or leaf): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 466.8. Apparatus wherein the resilient material is a mechanically
configured metal member which operates within the elastic limits
of that metal.
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467 | . Tool comprising closed periphery deforming passageway: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Apparatus wherein the tool defines an orifice having an
uninterrupted circumference, and the work-engaging boundary surface
of the orifice is disclosed as deforming work that moves bodily
therethrough.
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468 | .. Including adjustable size or multiple passageway: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 467. Apparatus wherein the dimensions of the orifice may be altered or wherein a plurality of orifices is provided. | |
469 | . Tool-comprising die plate having ribs and/or grooves: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Apparatus including a work-deforming surface having a plurality
of extended, alternating hills and valleys bounded generally by
two substantially parallel planes.
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470 | . Including tool couple or die couple (e.g., opposed die faces): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Apparatus comprising two tools disposed opposite one another
such that work may be located therebetween.
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471 | .. With intermediate tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Apparatus provided with at least a third tool, which the
third tool is located in the space between the work-engaging faces
of the two tools.
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472 | .. Including plural tool couples: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Apparatus comprising at least two separate tool couples.
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473 | .. Having adjustable face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Apparatus wherein at least one of the tools engages work with a surface having a shape or configuration that can be changed. | |
474 | .. Having nonsymmetrical face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Apparatus wherein the work-engaging surface of one tool
of a tool-couple has a nonplanar shape of configuration different
from the work-engaging surface of the other tool of said tool-couple.
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475 | ... Complementary faces: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 474. Apparatus wherein the work-engaging surfaces of the tools
conform to each other (with allowance for the presence of uniform-thickness work
there-between).
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476 | . Having unitary tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Apparatus comprising one tool having at least one work-engaging
surface that acts (or reacts) as a single device during deformation.
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477 | .. Including optionally selectable faces: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 476. Apparatus wherein the tool has at least two work-engaging
surfaces, of which surfaces one or another is used, at the choice
of the operative, during deformation.
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478 | .. Comprising plural sections fixed together in use (e.g., adjustable or collapsible): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 476. Apparatus wherein the work-engaging surface is constructed
from the surfaces of a plurality of elements, which elements are
held rigidly with respect to each other during a deforming operation.
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479 | .. With elongated extension fixed to tool face in use (e.g., handle or shank): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 476. Apparatus having a prolongation that performs a function
other than deformation.
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480 | ... Adjustable relative to tool face before use: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 479. Apparatus wherein the position of the prolongation with respect to the tool-face* may be changed prior to a deforming operation. | |
481.1 | .. With support or holder for adjustable or removable tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 476. Apparatus provided with a carrying member in which the tool is so mounted that it, or a portion of it, may be changed or positioned or extracted relative to the member. | |
481.2 | ... Pneumatic- or fluid-actuated means to move or hold tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.1. Apparatus including means utilizing a fluent or liquid medium
under pressure to reposition or retain the tool face with respect
to the support or holder.
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481.3 | ... Threaded means to move or hold tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.1. Apparatus which a helically ridged surface interfittingly
engages another member to reposition or retain the tool face with
respect to the support or holder.
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481.4 | .... To move by threaded member that travels along tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.3. Apparatus wherein the helically ridged member turns about an axis that is parallel to the plane of the tool face, so that it serves to reposition the tool parallel to that plane. | |
481.5 | ..... Threaded means "telescopically" interfits with tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.4. Apparatus wherein the tool face includes a generally cylindrical opening for receiving and interfitting with the helical ridges of the helically ridged member. | |
481.6 | .... To hold by actuating a clamping mechanism: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.3. Apparatus wherein the helically ridged member engages another member to cause that member to retainingly grasp the tool face with respect to the tool support or holder. | |
481.7 | ..... Threaded means comprising "fastener": |
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.6. Apparatus wherein the threaded means comprises a conventional, hardware store item; e.g., a screw or bolt. | |
481.8 | .... To hold by threaded means comprising "fastener": |
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.3. Apparatus wherein the threaded means comprises a conventional, hardware store item; e.g., a screw or bolt, and serves to retain the tool face in position on the support or holder. | |
481.9 | .... To hold by binding tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.3. Apparatus wherein the end of the helically ridged member directly engages tool face to urge the tool face to forcibly interfit with the support or holder, thereby to retain the tool face in position with respect thereto. | |
482.1 | ... Cam to move or hold tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.1. Apparatus including a rotary member or a rectilinearly moving
member having a contoured surface utilized to reposition or retain
the tool face with respect to the support or holder.
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482.2 | .... To hold by actuating a clamping mechanism: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 482.1. Apparatus wherein the member having a contoured surface engages another member to cause that member to retainingly grasp the tool face with respect to the tool support or holder. | |
482.3 | .... Wedge shaped cam: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 482.1. Apparatus including a rectilinearly moving member having a contoured surface utilized to reposition or retain the tool face with respect to the support or holder. | |
482.4 | ..... To move tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 482.3. Apparatus adapted to reposition the tool face with respect to the support or holder. | |
482.5 | ..... Engaging dovetail on tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 482.3. Apparatus cam is used between an inwardly tapered tenon on the tool face and a correspondingly shaped recess in the tool support or holder to retain the tool face in position on support or holder. | |
482.6 | ... Lever to move tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.1. Apparatus including a torque arm pivoted about a fulcrum to reposition the tool face with respect to the support or holder. | |
482.7 | ... Ratchet to move tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.1. Apparatus including a linearly movable rod engaged by a one way locking mechanism and a mechanism which indexably engages the rod to incrementally move the tool face with respect to the support or holder. | |
482.8 | ... Gear to move tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.1. Apparatus including a rotary toothed wheel adapted to interfit with cooperating surfaces of another rotary toothed wheel or a toothed bar to reposition the tool face with respect to the support or holder. | |
482.9 | ... Magnetic means to hold tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.1. Apparatus including a member which utilizes an electromagnetic field to retain the tool face with respect to the support or holder. | |
482.91 | ... Spring to hold tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.1. Apparatus including an elastic member to retain the tool face with respect to the support or holder. | |
482.92 | ... Pin to hold tool face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.1. Apparatus including a rod and a mating slot to retain the tool face with respect to the support or holder. | |
482.93 | ... Tool face held by friction fit to support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 481.1. Apparatus which utilizes an interference engagement between the tool face holder and the tool face to retain the tool face with respect to the support or holder. | |
482.94 | .... Tool face threaded directly to support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 482.93. Apparatus wherein the helically ridged surface is directly on or in tool face and is intended to interfit with a cooperating surface of the support or holder. | |
483 | MISCELLANEOUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus that is not in conformance with the definition of any prior class in this schedule. | |
700 | DEFORMING SPECIFIED ALLOYS OR UNCOMMON METAL OR BIMETALLIC WORK: |
Disclosure of metal deformation, particularly emphasizing the composition of the metal, or specifying a rare metal as undergoing deformation (e.g., tantalum, beryllium or other such metal not usually thought of in connection with deformation), or reciting two or more metals in laminar form. | |
701 | PREVENTING DISTORTION: |
Disclosure of metal deformation wherein unwanted deformation
is precluded.
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702 | OVERBENDING TO COMPENSATE FOR SPRINGBACK: |
Disclosure of metal deformation wherein the metal is stressed to a position beyond that which is desired, in the expectation that when the stress is released, the resilience of the metal will restore it to the position desired. | |
703 | KNURLING: |
Disclosure of metal deformation that functions to produce a series of small ridges, usually parallel to each other, and also usually associated with a second such series angularly related to the first series. | |
704 | CHAMBER-ADJUSTING TOOL: |
Disclosure of metal deformation by a device particularly arranged and intended to change the relationship between the parts of a front-end or steering-linkage suspension on an automobile. | |
705 | VEHICLE BODY OR FRAME STRAIGHTENER: |
Disclosure of metal deformation by an apparatus or structure particularly adapted and intended to restore an automobile, railway car, or other transport carriage or its original shape. | |
706 | EXPLOSIVE: |
Disclosure of metal deformation produced by explosive forces. | |
707 | MAGNETISM: |
Disclosure of metal deformation produced by magnetic forces. | |
708 | REVERSE DRAWING: |
Disclosure of metal deformation using a reverse drawing step or apparatus. | |
709 | SUPERPLASTIC MATERIAL: |
Disclosure of metal deformation of materials which have superplastic properties, i.e., those that can exceed their normal elastic limit when subjected to certain conditions such as elevated temperatures. | |
710 | VIBRATING: |
Disclosure of metal deformation including a vibration step or apparatus. | |
711 | HYDROSTATIC EXTRUSION: |
Disclosure of metal deformation produced by the extrusion of metal using hydrostatic forces. | |
712 | ELECTRICAL TERMINAL CRIMPER: |
A cross reference art collection of apparatus for attaching an electrical connector to an end of a wire intended to conduct electricity therethrough. | |
713 | METHOD OF MAKING VEHICLE POWER TRANSMITTING SHAFT: |
Disclosure of a process of metal deformation producing a member which passes on motion and torque for use on a transport carriage. | |
714 | METHOD OF MAKING UNIVERSAL JOINT SHELL: |
Disclosure of a process of metal deformation producing a particular coupling between two rotating shafts, specifically directed to the socket on the end of one shaft for receiving the end of the other shaft. | |
715 | METHOD OF MAKING CAN BODIES: |
Disclosure of a process of metal deformation producing a fluid holding vessel. | |
FOR000 | CLASS-RELATED FOREIGN DOCUMENTS |
This subclass has no definition. | |
This subclass has no definition. | |
FOR 100 | . Tube making and/or reshaping: |
Foreign art collection relating to the manufacture and/or deformation of a tube*. | |
FOR 101 | .. Comprising use of internal tool: |
Foreign art collection including the use of an active or passive tool located within the interior of the work during the reshaping operation. | |
This subclass has no definition. | |
FOR 102 | . Including flexible or yieldable tool or support: |
Foreign art collection wherein the tool is pliant or resilient, or wherein the tool or its tool-holder is mounted on a pliant or resilient means. | |