DEVICE FOR SEPARATING CONNECTING ROD BIG END CAP Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: metal working; separation of metallic units. SUBSTANCE: mandrel for fastening connecting rod is installed horizontally arranged base. Mandrel is made in form of upper and lower members of semiround section and support surface. Said support surface coincides with division plane of mandrel and is designed for fitting onto corresponding surface of base. Device has post for locating connecting rod from mandrel, striking mechanism with adjustable striking mass and two strikers, and damping members for killing energy of stroke. Device is provided with two wedges for building stressed state of connecting rod big end and providing its separation by bending. Wedges are arranged in guide slot of mandrel upper member. Base is provided with two slots whose axes intersect at angle of 90^° and which are designed for mounting mandrel in assembly with connecting rod and connecting rod big end cap. EFFECT: possibility of separation of big end cap of connecting rod manufactured by different methods, improved quality of separated surfaces. 8 cl, 5 dwg