Joseph William Rich

US Patent:

6612148, Sep 2, 2003

Filed:

Dec 3, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/007791

Inventors:

Joseph William Rich - Anderson IN

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B21J 1300

US Classification:

72448, 72361, 72421, 72449, 100218, 100233

Abstract:

A mechanical press includes an easy load tilt out loading position that improves operator visibility when loading parts onto operation specific tooling, and which also increases the speed of which such parts can be loaded (and unloaded), and finally reduces the chance of operator error. The mechanical press includes a frame having a press head, a base pivotable between a load position and a working position, and a tie rod coupling the press head and the base. The press head is configured to reciprocate along a first longitudinal axis, responsive to an operator input such as pulling or rotating a handle. The press head and the base each include features configured to allow respective attachment of a first tool and a second tool, and whose specific configuration depends on the operation being performed by the press (i. e. , shaping, assembly requiring pressure, etc. ) The press head, when in the first position, is operative via the tie rod to place the base in the load position.

US Patent:

52191974, Jun 15, 1993

Filed:

Aug 24, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/933635

Inventors:

Joseph W. Rich - Anderson IN
Dean M. Bayer - Anderson IN
David S. Bryce - Anderson IN
Richard G. Watson - Lansing MI

Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B60R 1908

US Classification:

293120

Abstract:

An automotive bumper includes a closed cross section impact bar having at least one open end. An insert formed as a plurality of interconnected molded cells is received in the open end and spans the distance between front and rear walls of the impact bar. A positioning rib prevents overtravel of the insert and tuning bumps are provided to create an interference fit between the insert and the impact bar. An energy absorber can be mounted on the impact bar and fitted with the positioning rib of the insert.