Electric drive for a shaping die

[0012]Throughout all the Figures, same or corresponding elements are generally indicated by same reference numerals. These depicted embodiments are to be understood as illustrative of the invention and not as limiting in any way. It should also be understood that the drawings are not necessarily to scale and that the embodiments are sometimes illustrated by graphic symbols, phantom lines, diagrammatic representations and fragmentary views. In certain instances, details which are not necessary for an understanding of the present invention or which render other details difficult to perceive may have been omitted.

[0013]Turning now to the drawing, and in particular to FIG. 1, there is shown a schematic illustration of one embodiment of a driving mechanism in accordance with the present invention for operating a shaping die 2. The driving mechanism is implemented as a linear motor 1 having a moving part which is secured to the shaping die 2. Structure and operation of a linear motor are gen