.~ Non-axial movement of die, ram, mandrel or container
DEFINITION
Classification: 72/263
Nonaxial movement of die, ram, mandrel, or container:
(under subclass 235.1) Method or means in which any one of an orifice-containing die*, a pressure-applying plunger, an internal-forming means (as defined in subclass 264), or a container, is movable in a transverse direction (relative to normal material flow), with regard to its static operative position or to its operative movement during normal material flow.
(1) Note. The side movement may be for any operative purposed, e.g., charging or loading the apparatus, stripping or ejecting the product, or assembling, adjusting, or lining up parts of the apparatus, such as the die and/or container. See the search note below.
(2) Note. The mere closing of split dies is not included; in the concept of nonaxial movement, the entire die assembly must be laterally movable. Also, mere rotation about a central axis is not included; however, eccentric rotation having a side wise component is.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
257, for a method or means including stripping or otherwise handling, a product, where such is positively claimed; this operation may frequently include use of a laterally movable element as here indicated.
