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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 01, 2002
Filed:
Jul. 12, 1999
Applicant:
Inventor:
Stephen K. Chatham, Bergen, NY (US);
Assignee:
Strippit, Inc., Akron, NY (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B26D 7/26 ; B26F 1/14 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B26D 7/26 ; B26F 1/14 ;
Abstract
An adjustable punch assembly is provided for use at an indexable punching station in a turret punch press. The overall length of the punch assembly may be adjusted using a motor and pulley system that is also used for indexing the punch tool. Further, the punch assembly includes a quick disconnect connection between the punch driver and the punch tip that facilitates the changing of the punch tip.