BIASING ASSEMBLY FOR A PUNCHING DEVICE

摘要

A biasing assembly (18) for a punching device comprising a punch support member (20) adapted to support a punch (12) and including a head portion (30) and a main portion (32) extending from the head portion (30) and having a recessed surface (54). The punch support member includes an inner bore adapted to receive a punch (12); a collar (22) coupled to the punch support member (20) with the punch support member being slidable with respect to the collar; a ring shaped clip (24) disposed between the main portion of the punch support member (20) and the collar (22), the clip (24) engaging the recessed surface (54); and a spring (26) supported between the head portion (130) of the punch support member (20) and the collar (22). The punch support member (20) is movable between at least first and second positions with respect to the coupling member, formed by the ring shaped clip (24).