Patent · US Expired

Mobile pipe bending carriage

US4558583A · kind A · utility

7Cited by
12References
1Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 7, 1984
Grant dateDec 17, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 7, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB21D7/063
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mobile pipe bending carriage, for storing and transporting bending equipment used in making radius bends in pipe, conduit, tubing and the like, having a mobile carriage structure with: PA1 (1) mounting attachment means for mounting thereon any one of various makes of conventional three-point bending frame assemblies, in a stationary, vertical, operating position; PA1 (2) rack means for storing different sized bending shoes; PA1 (3) swivel-type casters for mobility; PA1 (4) leveling means for stability during bending operations; PA1 (5) cradle means for mounting a hydraulic pump, an electric motor and a locker for the storage of small tools and accessories used in bending operations; PA1 (6) a detachable leveling clamp, used with the bending frame assembly, for accurately gauging and aligning the bending of pipe, conduit, tubing and the like.

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