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Portable device for straightening out tubes

US5348459A · kind A · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 2, 1992
Grant dateSep 20, 1994
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB21F1/02
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A portable device for straightening out pipes including a hollow beam provided at its two ends with first and second movable bearing members, respectively, one of which or first movable bearing member is actuated by a jack housed within the hollow beam whereas a grip for handling the device is transversely and adjustably mounted on the beam between the first and second movable bearing members and carries a third movable bearing member, the device being applicable in particular for straightening out polyethylene tubes to be assembled end to end.

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