Drop hammer frame weldment and assembly

Abstract From the Canadian patent

An improved upright frame element for fluid operated drop hammers which are fabricated from low carbon steel plates, slabs and forgings welded together and forming a massive, integrated weldment of multiple boxlike fabrications having strong horizontal internal and external reinforcing structures welded to the essential upstanding parts of the frame and lending strength against the several forces and components in torsion, bending, shear and against vibration to which drop hammer frames are subjected violently in normal use. All the upstanding end members and side plates are welded to and integrated with a firm horizontal base member at their lower ends and to and with a heavy horizontal …