Patent · US Expired

Automobile body repair

US4373373A · kind A · utility

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4References
5Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 1980
Grant dateFeb 15, 1983
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 28, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB21D11/18
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An attachment device is disclosed for affixture on pliers having a first and second plier jaw. The device includes a single jaw lug to be secured to the jaw of a standard compound acting adjustable vise type of hand pliers. A piece of sheet metal is introduced between the jaw lug of the device and the opposing jaw of the hand pliers and pressure is applied to the hand pliers. An offset shoulder is displaced along the edge of the piece of sheet metal parallel to the original contour of the piece of sheet metal to form an offset shoulder and edge.

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