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Method and apparatus for making a double helix thermostat metal spring

US4920624A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 7, 1988
Grant dateMay 1, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB21F3/02
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for fabricating a double helix coil comprising the steps of and apparatus for coiling a wire into a first helix, removably securing one end portion of the first helix to an arbor, coiling the first helix about the arbor to form a coil having a second helix, detaching the one end portion of the coil from the arbor and removing the double helix coil from the arbor.

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