Patent · US Expired

Rod lock and unlock mechanism for a mechanical tube expander

US6176006A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 1999
Grant dateJan 23, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53122
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mechanical tube expander for expanding tubes into interlocked relationship with fins. Structure is provided for in situ storage of the expander rods and facilitating use of selected expander rods during a cycle of operation.

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