Support bar and method for forming a support bar
US6505493B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19949
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A support bar of a headrest assembly or a hand brake is provided with one or more notches or indented portions. The notches or indented portions are formed in a way that inhibits the formation of additional material portions extending outwardly from the smoothly curved outer surface of the support bar. The indented portions or notches possess a shape having continuous curvature as seen in a cross-section perpendicular to the axis of the pipe member.
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