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US 8,127,651 B2Granted
Multi-pattern material punch
AssigneeThe Antioch Company
InventorsSherri L. Henkemeyer, Carmen Lira-Nunez
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Abstract
A system for punching one or more patterns selected from a plurality of related patterns into a workpiece (typically paper or similar materials). The system comprises a punch element having a plurality of cutting surfaces arranged at discrete heights relative to each other, and a means for selecting a discrete distance that the punch element travels through the workpiece.
Claims13
A unit for producing at least a portion of a coordinated design of cutouts in material, comprising:
- at least one spring and spring-loaded punch and die combination, the punch having a plurality of steps;
- a button for driving the punch against the spring and into the die to a variable depth;
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- a punch depth selector comprising a hollow-centered annular ring surrounding the die and at least one stop elevated above the ring;
- in which rotation of the annular ring around the die selects the portion of the coordinated design by aligning contact between at least one of the plurality of steps formed in the punch and at least one stop of the punch depth selector, thereby positively stopping the punch from further travel through the die;
- whereby the punch forms the portion of the coordinated design of cutouts in the material corresponding to the depth selected by the rotation of the annular ring.
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