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US 4,357,821 AGranted
Gauge and workpiece holder for a forming machine
OwnerJoseph M. Fowlerinventor
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Abstract
In a magnetic workpiece holder and gauge for a press brake, the core of an electromagnet for the work core is electrically insulated, and connected to a circuit for energizing the electromagnet when electrical contact is made between a magnetic workpiece and the core structure of the electromagnet. A probe may also be provided for detecting the lateral alignment of the workpiece.
Claims11
In a forming machine for forming an element of conductive material and having gauge means spaced from a forming area:
- the improvement wherein said gauge means comprises a pair of electrical contacts, said contacts being positioned to be engaged by said element when said element is in a forming position, and circuit means connected to said contacts for indicating the positioning of said element when it engages said contacts.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.