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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 09, 2001
Filed:
Nov. 18, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Brian A. Watercutter, Minster, OH (US);
Bradley A. Burns, Wapakoneta, OH (US);
Assignee:
The Minster Machine Company, Minster, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B30B 7/04 ; B30B 1/28 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B30B 7/04 ; B30B 1/28 ;
Abstract
A drive rod composed of segments joined together to form a single length for use in a mechanical press. The individual drive rod segments may be separated for ease of assembly into the mechanical press or for servicing the mechanical press. In addition, a split locating collar is used for removably attaching the drive rod to the upper slide of a mechanical press. Drive rod length and slide shutheight may be changed by utilizing spacer elements.