18373317. PRESS FORMING METHOD simplified abstract (HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.)
Contents
- 1 PRESS FORMING METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PRESS FORMING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
PRESS FORMING METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
PRESS FORMING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18373317 titled 'PRESS FORMING METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The press forming method described in the abstract involves pressing an intermediate formed body with an intermediate ridge line portion into a target formed body using an upper die with specific features to prevent wrinkles and provide elongation allowance.
- Upper die with upper die step portion at boundary between product portion and discarded portion
- Discarded portion of intermediate formed body includes separation portion, first contact portion, and second contact portion
- Separation portion spaced apart from upper die initially to allow elongation allowance
- First and second contact portions come into contact with upper die to prevent wrinkles
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing where precise forming of metal components is required.
Problems Solved
1. Wrinkle prevention during press forming process 2. Ensuring proper elongation allowance for discarded portion of formed body
Benefits
1. Improved quality of formed metal components 2. Increased efficiency in manufacturing processes 3. Reduction in material waste
Potential Commercial Applications
"Press Forming Method for Wrinkle Prevention and Elongation Allowance in Metal Components"
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include traditional press forming methods that do not address the specific issues of wrinkle prevention and elongation allowance as described in this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does this method compare to traditional press forming techniques?
This article does not provide a direct comparison to traditional press forming techniques in terms of efficiency, cost-effectiveness, or quality of the final product.
What are the specific industries that would benefit most from this technology?
The article does not specify which industries would see the most significant improvements or cost savings by implementing this press forming method.
Original Abstract Submitted
A press forming method includes a forming step of pressing an intermediate formed body including an intermediate ridge line portion with a large edge radius, into a target formed body. An upper die includes an upper die step portion at a boundary portion between a product portion and a discarded portion. The discarded portion of the intermediate formed body includes a separation portion which is spaced apart from the upper die at an initial stage of the forming step, to provide an elongation allowance for the discarded portion, and a first contact portion and a second contact portion which are brought into contact with the upper die at the initial stage of the forming step, to prevent occurrence of wrinkles.
