Method of gripping tubular members during forming operations and
associated apparatus
    1.
    发明授权
    Method of gripping tubular members during forming operations and associated apparatus 失效
    在成型操作期间夹紧管状构件的方法和相关联的装置

    公开(公告)号:US5848546A

    公开(公告)日:1998-12-15

    申请号:US757403

    申请日:1996-11-27

    CPC分类号: B21D7/025 B21D11/02 B21D7/066

    摘要: A method of gripping a metal tubular member during a forming operation to resist damage to the gripped ends and reduce scrap, includes providing an outer tool having a recess structured to receive an end of the tubular member, inserting a resilient mandrel into the end of the tubular member and inserting the tubular member end into the recess. A compressive force is applied to the resilient member in a direction aligned generally axially of the tubular member to establish transverse expansion of the resilient member in order to clamp the tubular member end between the mandrel and the outer tool recess. The tube may be stretched beyond the yield point and formed while so clamped, after which the compressive force is removed so as to facilitate withdrawal of the formed tube. In one embodiment, the mandrel may consist of a composite which may have a lower durometer hardness inner portion and higher durometer hardness outer portions. In another embodiment, a substantially rigid mandrel is received within the tube end and an annular resilient sleeve is positioned on the outside of the tube end. The method may be used for a wide variety of purposes including forming structural vehicular members. Associated apparatus is provided.

    摘要翻译: 一种在成形操作期间夹持金属管状构件以抵抗对夹持端部的损坏并减少废料的方法,包括提供外部工具,所述外部工具具有构造成容纳管状构件的端部的凹部,将弹性心轴插入到所述端部中 管状构件并将管状构件端部插入凹部中。 压缩力沿着与管状构件的大致轴向对齐的方向施加到弹性构件,以建立弹性构件的横向膨胀,以便将管状构件端部夹在心轴和外部工具凹部之间。 管可以被拉伸超过屈服点并且在被夹紧的情况下形成,之后除去压缩力以便于形成的管的抽出。 在一个实施例中,心轴可以由可以具有较低的硬度计硬度内部部分和较高硬度的硬度外部部分的复合材料组成。 在另一个实施例中,基本上刚性的心轴被容纳在管端内,并且环形弹性套筒位于管端的外侧。 该方法可以用于各种目的,包括形成结构性车辆构件。 提供了相关设备。

    Apparatus for forming elongated metal articles and related method
    2.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for forming elongated metal articles and related method 失效
    用于形成细长金属制品的装置及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US5836193A

    公开(公告)日:1998-11-17

    申请号:US753614

    申请日:1996-11-27

    IPC分类号: B21D7/028 B21D11/02

    CPC分类号: B21D7/028 B21D11/02

    摘要: Apparatus and a method for forming an elongated workpiece are provided. In a first embodiment, a press has a ram and movable upper platen to which is secured a first die. Upper guide members are provided on the upper platen for movement of slide members on each responsive to movement of the platen. Lower guide elements, which cooperate in a telescoping manner with upper guide members, are secured to a lower platen. The first die cooperates with a pair of rotatable second die members which are provided with each being rotatable responsive to movement of a slide member. In a preferred embodiment, the upper guide members secured to the platens are in relative sliding contact and links connect the slide members with the rotatable second dies. In a preferred embodiment, the elongated metal workpiece may be formed by bending under the influence of the forces applied to the first die and second die members through the upper platen by the press ram. In a second embodiment, the press first die and associated guide members are not employed and forming is effected by the second die members. Associated methods are provided.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于形成细长工件的装置和方法。 在第一实施例中,压机具有压头和活动的上压板,固定第一模具。 上引导构件设置在上压板上,用于随着压板的移动而使滑动构件各自运动。 下部引导元件,其以伸缩方式与上引导构件配合,固定到下压板。 第一模具与一对可旋转的第二模具构件配合,每个可旋转的第二模具构件具有可响应于滑动构件的运动而可旋转的。 在优选实施例中,固定到压板的上导向构件处于相对滑动接触并且将滑动构件与可旋转的第二模具连接。 在一个优选实施例中,细长金属工件可以通过在由压力机压头通过上压板施加到第一模具和第二模具构件的力的影响下弯曲而形成。 在第二实施例中,不使用压制机第一模具和相关联的导向构件,并且由第二模具构件实现成型。 提供相关方法。

    Structural component for vehicle body-in-white
    3.
    发明授权
    Structural component for vehicle body-in-white 失效
    车身白色结构件

    公开(公告)号:US6116680A

    公开(公告)日:2000-09-12

    申请号:US941939

    申请日:1997-10-01

    IPC分类号: B62D23/00 B62D27/02 B62D29/00

    摘要: An integral structural element particularly well suited as a component of a body-in-white comprises an elongated hollow member with a first end and a second end opposite thereto. A first region, a second region, and a third region extend between a first end and a second end of the hollow member. A first flange extends substantially the length of the elongated hollow member. A second flange extends substantially the length of the elongated hollow member's first region. A first socket or connecting structure is adapted to receive therein a roof header and is disposed on the elongated hollow member between the first region and the second region. A second socket is adapted to receive therein a B-post disposed on the elongated hollow member between the second region and the third region. This integral structural element is a component of a motor vehicle's body-in-white.

    摘要翻译: 特别适合作为白色体成分的整体结构元件包括具有第一端和与其相对的第二端的细长型中空构件。 第一区域,第二区域和第三区域在中空构件的第一端和第二端之间延伸。 第一凸缘基本上延伸到细长型中空构件的长度。 第二凸缘基本上延伸到细长中空构件的第一区域的长度。 第一插座或连接结构适于在其中容纳屋顶集管并且设置在第一区域和第二区域之间的细长中空构件上。 第二插座适于在其中容纳设置在第二区域和第三区域之间的细长中空构件上的B柱。 这种整体结构元件是机动车辆车身的一部分。

    Sprinkler with top-side remotely vented pressure regulator
    5.
    发明授权
    Sprinkler with top-side remotely vented pressure regulator 有权
    喷头与顶端远程排气压力调节器

    公开(公告)号:US08794542B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-05

    申请号:US12475423

    申请日:2009-05-29

    IPC分类号: B05B3/04

    摘要: An irrigation sprinkler includes a riser and a nozzle rotatably mounted at an upper end of the riser. A gear train reduction is mounted in the riser and a turbine is coupled to the gear train reduction for rotation by water entering a lower end of the riser. A gear driven coupling mechanism mounted in the riser couples the gear train reduction and the nozzle. A pressure regulator is mounted in the riser and is adjustable from a top-side of the sprinkler.

    摘要翻译: 灌溉喷洒器包括提升管和可旋转地安装在提升管的上端的喷嘴。 齿轮减速装置安装在提升管中,并且涡轮联接到齿轮系减速以便水进入提升管的下端。 安装在提升管中的齿轮驱动联接机构联接齿轮系减速和喷嘴。 压力调节器安装在提升管中,可从喷头顶部进行调节。

    Apparatus for performing a hydroforming operation
    6.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for performing a hydroforming operation 有权
    用于执行液压成型操作的装置

    公开(公告)号:US07047780B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-23

    申请号:US10178911

    申请日:2002-06-24

    IPC分类号: B21D26/02 B21D37/14

    摘要: A hydroforming apparatus includes upper and lower platens that are connected together by tie rods extending through respective compression tubes. An upper die section is carried on the upper platen by a generally C-shaped suspension arm, while a lower die section is carried on the lower platen. The upper and lower die sections have recessed areas formed therein that define a die cavity. Lift assemblies are provided on the lateral ends of the hydroforming apparatus for selectively elevating the lower die section upwardly into engagement with the upper die section. When the lower die section is elevated by the lift assemblies, a workpiece is enclosed within the die cavity. A bolster is then moved between the hydroforming die and the lower platen. A cylinder array containing a plurality of pistons is next hydraulically actuated so as to securely clamp the hydroforming die between the cylinder array and the lower platen. While the cylinder array is actuated, pressurized fluid is supplied within the workpiece, deforming it into conformance with the die cavity.

    摘要翻译: 液压成形装置包括通过延伸穿过相应压缩管的拉杆连接在一起的上压板和下压板。 上模具部分通过大致C形悬架臂承载在上压板上,而下模部分承载在下压板上。 上模具部分和下模具部分具有形成在其中的凹陷区域,其限定模腔。 提升组件设置在液压成形设备的侧端上,用于选择性地将下模部分向上升高与上模部分接合。 当下模部分被升降组件升高时,工件被封闭在模腔内。 然后在液压成形模和下压板之间移动摇枕。 接下来液压驱动包含多个活塞的气缸阵列,以便将液压成型模具牢固地夹在气缸阵列和下压板之间。 当气缸阵列被致动时,加压流体在工件内被供应,使其变形成与模腔一致。

    Integral elastomeric covered body cap for irrigation sprinkler
    7.
    发明授权
    Integral elastomeric covered body cap for irrigation sprinkler 有权
    用于灌溉喷头的整体弹性体盖帽

    公开(公告)号:US08622318B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-07

    申请号:US12206197

    申请日:2008-09-08

    IPC分类号: B05B3/04

    摘要: A sprinkler has a hollow outer case and a riser vertically reciprocable within the outer case through an upper end thereof. A nozzle is mounted at an upper end of the riser. A body cap fits over the upper end of the outer case and retains the riser. The body cap has a plurality of circumferentially spaced vertical ribs that connect a reduced diameter upper portion of the body cap with an enlarged lower portion of the body cap. An elastomeric cover extends over at least the reduced diameter upper portion of the body cap and at least a portion of the ribs.

    摘要翻译: 喷洒器具有中空的外壳和通过其上端在外壳内垂直往复运动的立管。 喷嘴安装在提升管的上端。 身体帽适合外壳的上端,并保持立管。 身体帽具有多个周向间隔开的垂直肋,其将身体帽的直径减小的上部与身体帽的较大的下部连接。 弹性体盖至少延伸到主体帽的直径减小的上部和肋的至少一部分上。

    Low Precipitation Rate Rotor-Type Sprinkler with Intermittent Stream Diffusers
    9.
    发明申请
    Low Precipitation Rate Rotor-Type Sprinkler with Intermittent Stream Diffusers 有权
    具有间歇流扩散器的低降水率转子式喷头

    公开(公告)号:US20120234940A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-20

    申请号:US13051255

    申请日:2011-03-18

    IPC分类号: B05B15/10

    摘要: An irrigation sprinkler includes an outer case and a riser extensible from the outer case by water pressure and normally in a retracted position. A nozzle is rotatably mounted at an upper end of the riser. A turbine is mounted in the riser for rotation by water entering a lower end of the riser. A gear train reduction is mounted in the riser. A gear driven coupling mechanism mounted in the riser couples the gear train reduction and the nozzle. A pressure regulator valve is located inside a nozzle turret of the sprinkler and includes a valve member that is pivotably mounted between the gear train reduction and the nozzle.

    摘要翻译: 灌溉喷洒器包括外壳和提升管,其通过水压从外壳延伸并且通常处于缩回位置。 喷嘴可旋转地安装在提升管的上端。 涡轮安装在提升管中,以便水进入提升管的下端。 减速装置安装在提升管中。 安装在提升管中的齿轮驱动联接机构联接齿轮系减速和喷嘴。 压力调节阀位于喷洒器的喷嘴转台内部,并且包括可枢转地安装在齿轮系减速和喷嘴之间的阀构件。