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Adjustable leveler

US5097691A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 1991
Grant dateMar 24, 1992
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB21D7/02
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A leveling machine for slit steel which removes bends and bumps in the steel prior to recoiling. The leveler includes top and bottom sets of rollers of varying sizes to accommodate varying gauges of steel. The top of rollers is attached to a frame which pivots relative to the bottom frame to ensure proper roller orientation.

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