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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2020
Filed:
Mar. 23, 2017
Groupestahl, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Anton Galkin, Carmichaels, PA (US);
Benjamin Robinson, Carmichaels, PA (US);
STAHLS' INC., Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Abstract
A heat press includes a clutch and a linkage that moves the upper platen relative to the lower platen. A first link is pivotably coupled to the base and pivotably coupled to an intermediate link. The intermediate link can rotate in a first rotational direction from a first rotational position to a second rotational position. A first clutch member can be coupled to the intermediate link. A second clutch member can be mounted to the upper platen for common movement with the upper platen. When the intermediate link is in the first rotational position, the clutch can be disengaged to permit relative movement in the clamping direction between the first and second clutch members. When the intermediate link is in the second rotational position, the clutch can be engaged to inhibit relative movement between the first and second clutch members.