Wire bender
US10427208B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21F23/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wire bending device that includes a housing have a top plate, wherein the top plate includes a curved slot, a first pair of opposing wheels positioned over the top plate for feeding wire, and a bend head. The bend head includes an aperture configured to pass the wire fed from the first pair of opposing wheels, and first and second bend surfaces positioned adjacent to the curved slot and the aperture. A cam member that includes sloping cam surfaces, and a rotating pulley, both positioned under the top plate and configured to cause a first pin to rise up and travel along the curved slot for engaging with and bending wire against the first bend surface, and to cause a second pin to rise up and travel along the curved slot for engaging with and bending wire against the second bend surface.
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