Circuit for conduit bender
US10478881B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D7/16
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conduit bender having a unitary frame is mounted to a wheeled base which provides for transportation of the bender. A braking assembly provides for simplified locking of the wheels to secure the bender in a location. The bender is mounted to the base through a pivoting assembly which allows for bending of conduit in either a horizontal or vertical plane. A circuit is provided for controlling the bending operation. An auto-sensing portion of the circuit receives information regarding the characteristics of the conduit to be bent upon placement of the conduit in the bender. A feedback portion of the circuit is used to provide a precise bending operation.
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