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Apparatus and method for closing duct seams and for inserting angle plates and closing duct seams

US12257618B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2024
Grant dateMar 25, 2025
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF24F13/0245
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are described for automatically closing the seam of duct work and for automatically inserting angle plates into duct work and then closing the seam of the duct work. The seam closing apparatus includes a first seam closing members for closing the top and bottom portions of the seam and a second seam closing member for closing the remainder of the seam of the duct work.

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