A transfer press for decorating, often includes a workpiece transfer apparatus for sequentially transferring a workpiece for the different steps  The work transfer apparatus consists of  a holder supported by a bar along the work transfer direction.   (RDC 12/6/2010)
(Tokunaga and Masaaki, US Patent 7,802,460, 9/28/2010)

Recent US Patents

9/28/2010
7,803,304
Method and apparatus for manufacturing plate-like structure

Takahashi et al has a method based of pressing concave and convex patterns in a press between upper and lower molds. (RDC 12/8/2010)

7,802,460
Work transfer apparatus and press machine

A transfer system for a transfer press is based on air clamps and bars.
(RDC  12/6/2010)