Dilation apparatus with malleable feature and apparatus to bend malleable feature
US10507310B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D7/066
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes a guide member configured with stress limiting features which function to prevent the stress from bending the guide member causing ovalization of the guide member. An apparatus for bending a guide member includes a ram die and a pressure die which are configured to fully encircle the portion of the guide member during the bending operation. A fixture for supporting a guide member during bending is configured to fully encircle sections of the guide member during bending.
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