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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 01, 2000
Filed:
Oct. 28, 1998
Bradley A Burns, Wapakoneta, OH (US);
Edward A Daniel, Fort Loramie, OH (US);
John B Bornhorst, New Bremen, OH (US);
Russell W Palmer, Celina, OH (US);
Kevin J Evers, Fort Recovery, OH (US);
The Minster Machine Company, Minster, OH (US);
Abstract
A mechanical press having a wet or oil shear clutch/brake drive unit is provided including elimination of undamped clearances. Lubrication oil utilized in the press flywheel bearing is ported and communicated into the clutch brake unit for use therein, eliminating the use of two separate lubrication or oil transport systems. A hydrostatic oil bearing on the brake/clutch actuator member (actuation plate) eliminates the use or need of an anti-friction bearing between the actuator member and the brake and clutch members.