Patent Application
20090266208
1. Technical Field
The present invention relates to a die stamping system and, particularly, to a die stamping system having a sliding block with a punch.
2. Description of Related Art
The objective of a typical fine die stamping apparatus is accurate cutting and punching of a workpiece. Such apparatus usually includes an upper die and a lower die, with one or more punches associated with the upper die and a punch base associated with the lower die, movable with respect to the lower die. To ensure necessary precision during formation of parts, it is common to provide a locating configuration in a workpiece. Referring to
It is desired to provide a die stamping system having a sliding block that can overcome the described limitations.
In accordance with the present invention, a die stamping system includes an upper die, a sliding block, a lower stripper, a die holder connected to the lower stripper, and a lower die-set moveably connected to the die holder. The sliding block includes a body with a wedge-shaped head facing downwardly, a punch connected to the body, and two arms on opposite sides of the body, respectively. The lower stripper matches the upper die and has an aperture for passage of the punch therethrough. The die holder is connected to the lower stripper and includes an opening for passage of the body therethrough, as well as a first notch loosely receiving the two arms. The lower die-set is movably connected to the die holder and includes a wedge-shaped padding block facing up, supporting the wedge-shaped head of the body.
Other novel features and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
Many aspects of the present die stamping system can be better understood with references to the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, the emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present die stamping system.
A detailed explanation of a die stamping system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will now be made with references to the drawings attached hereto.
Referring to
The sliding block 12 includes a body 121 with a wedge-shaped head 122 facing the lower die-set 15, a punch 123 formed on the body 121, and two arms 124 on opposite sides of the body 121, respectively. The punch 123 has a form corresponding to that of the object to be stamped, such as a hole, or other. In the present embodiment, the punch 123 has a wedge-shaped punch for extruding a workpiece 20 into which a locating entrance is to be punched (shown in
The lower stripper 13 has an aperture 132 for passage of the punch 123 therethrough during stamping and at least two recesses 133 for containing a bottom of the ejection spring 16. In the present embodiment, the lower stripper 13 has six recesses 133. The lower stripper 13 further includes a first notch 134 for receiving the two arms 124 of the sliding block 12 and a second notch 135 for receiving the offsetting spring 126. The first notch 134 and the two arms 124 are relatively wedge-shaped, and a the first notch 134 is larger than the two arms 124, allowing movement thereof therethrough during stamping.
The die holder 14 has an opening 141 for passage of the body 121 of the sliding block 12 therethrough and a third notch 142 receiving the two arms 124 of the sliding block 12. The third notch 142 and the two arms 124 are relatively wedge-shaped. The first notch 142 is larger than the two arms 124 so that the die holder 14 can drive the sliding block 12 along the first notch 142 during stamping. The die holder 14 further includes a fourth notch 143 receiving the offsetting spring 126 and six apertures 144 for passage of the offsetting springs 16 therethrough. A total axial length of the cavity 125 and the second notch 143 is equal to or less than an original axial length of the offsetting spring 126. The die holder 14 is connected to the lower stripper 13 via a number of first bolts 145. In the present embodiment, the die holder 14 includes three bolts 144.
The lower die-set 15 is fixed on the stamping molding machine and includes a wedge-shaped padding block 151 locked thereon and six third blind holes 152 receiving the tops of the offsetting springs 16. The wedge-shaped padding block 151 has a wedge-shaped side facing up towards the upper die 11 and configured for supporting the body 121 of the sliding block 12. It should be noted that the lower die-set 15 is connected to the die holder 14 via a number of second bolts (not shown) as in a conventional die.
During operation, when the upper die 11 presses down on the lower stripper 13 and the die holder 14, the punch 123 of the sliding block 12 extends from the aperture 132 of the lower stripper 12 and extrudes the workpiece 20, as shown in
As described, the slidable punch 123 extrudes the location configuration 21 on the workpiece 20. The depth of the location configuration can be adjusted by adjusting the bolts 145, altering the distance between the lower stripper 13 and the die holder 14. Therefore, the die stamping system can stamp different location configurations and improve the strength and aesthetic appearance of the workpiece, especially in comparison with the conventional half-cat punch method.
It should be understood that the described embodiment is intended to illustrate rather than limit the invention. Variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the spirit of the invention. Accordingly, it is appropriate that the appended claims be construed broadly and in a manner consistent with the scope of the invention.
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200810301328.1 | Apr 2008 | CN | national |
