Embossing tool

Abstract

A embossing tool consisting of a mandrel and embossing assembly.

Claims

1. An embossing assembly configured to emboss an inner pipe, comprising an elongated cylindrical member including at least two guide members, an embossing punch assembly, said at least two guide members spaced apart by said embossing punch assembly, said elongated cylindrical member including a slot of a predetermined length between said at least two guide members, said embossing punch assembly having a first and second lever, said first lever rigidly mounted to said elongated cylindrical member using a first pin joint and said second lever mounted to said elongated cylindrical member's slot using a sliding pin joint, said first and second lever mounted to each other using a second pin joint at their intersection, an embossing punch mounted at said intersection.

2. The embossing assembly of claim 1 wherein said embossing punch is positioned to cooperate with a die thereby effectuating the embossing.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

(1) FIG. 1 is a section view of the embossing tool at the insertion stage of the present invention;

(2) FIG. 2 is a section view of the embossing tool at the extrusion stage of the present invention;

(3) FIG. 3 is a photograph of a prototype of the present invention;

(4) FIG. 4 is a photograph of finished pocket in 4 plastic pipe embossed by the present invention;

(5) FIG. 5 is a photograph of a typical agricultural grow basket inserted into a finished pocket by the present invention;

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(6) Referring now to the invention in more detail, in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 there is shown a plastic tube #1 a mandrel #2, embossing assembly #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10

(7) In more detail, still referring to the invention of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the mandrel #2 diameter is slightly smaller than the internal dimension of the plastic pipe or tube being embossed and the embossing punch #5 and die #10 is larger than the agricultural grow basket being inserted in the embossed pocket.

(8) In further detail, still referring to the invention of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, Levers #4 and #7 length can vary depending on pocket depth and angle desired.

(9) The construction details of the invention as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are that the mandrel #2 and embossing assembly #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 may be made of wood or of any other sufficiently rigid and strong material such as high-strength plastic, metal, and the like. Further, the various components of the mandrel #2, embossing assembly #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 can be made of different materials.

(10) The advantages of the present invention include, without limitation, that it is unique and customizable way to emboss pockets in plastic pipe and tube to accept a variety of agricultural grow baskets sizes. It is a cost effective method to embossed standard plastic pipe and tube without special productions runs of this material.

(11) In broad embodiment, the present invention is a embossing tool.

(12) While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited by the above described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention as claimed.