Machines to roll-form variable component geometries

US11745242B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Bradbury Co., Inc. · US

Inventors

• Gregory S. Smith · Portland, US
• Jamie Wollenberg · Moundridge, US
• Dustin Krug · Moundridge, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 16, 2019
• Grant date: Sep 5, 2023
• Expiry date: Nov 9, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B21D19/043
• WIPO field: Machine tools
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus, systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are disclosed herein that flexibly form variable component geometries in a roll-forming process. An example roll-forming apparatus includes a forming unit to move along a stationary component to form a cross-section in the component, a first roll operatively coupled to the forming unit to engage the component, and a second roll operatively coupled to the forming unit to set a forming angle for movement along the component, the component formed between the first roll and the second roll.