Roll forming machine with quick-change profile
US6766676B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D5/08
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A roll forming machine of the type which forms an indeterminate length panel of a desired lateral profile from a uniform width supply strip of sheet metal having a pair of parallel straight edges, wherein the machine defines a predetermined path of travel for the supply strip. The machine includes an arrangement for selectively changing the profile along an edge of the panel. The arrangement includes a mounting plate member mounted to a side of the machine and a module including first and second roll forming stations. The module is adapted for mounting to the mounting plate member with a selected one of the first and second roll forming stations along the predetermined path of travel. Structure is provided for allowing the securement of the module to the mounting plate member to be loosened, whereby the mounting plate member is movable between first and second predetermined positions wherein a selected one of the first and second roll forming stations is along the predetermined path of travel.
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