Repair tool
US6470729B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/5393
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An opening tool is provided for separating an outer panel of a tailgate, decklid, door or the like from an interior panel in a repair process. The opening tool may work in conjunction with a closing tool which operates to re-secure the outer panel to the interior panel once the necessary repairs have been completed. The removal tool includes a mounting arm, a blade, a shoulder and optionally, a scratch resistor. The mounting arm may be adaptable to be mounted upon an air hammer. Upon removal of the outer door panel, the blade is wedged between the outer door panel and the interior door panel. The blade is integral to the mounting arm and the shoulder. As the blade travels along the hem flange in the removal process, the shoulder maintains the position of the blade as it separates the outer door panel from the interior door panel.
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