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Apparatus for positioning the end of a first elongated synthetic piece with at least the end of a second elongated synthetic piece, for the coupling thereof

US4856168A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 1988
Grant dateAug 15, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53917
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for straightening and aligning the end of an elongated piece with the end of a second elongated piece, comprising a positioning device comprising a pusher means mounted in a radially movable manner with respect to an axis of one of the aforesaid ends in its straightened and aligned position and angularly movable about this axis, in a support structure, so as to be in a condition to exert a predetermined lateral radial pressure for the desired positioning of the said end.

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