Mandrel for forming a curved hose
US6910876B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S425/218
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of forming a curved hose and a mandrel for forming a curved hose is disclosed. A hose length is inserted onto a multi-legged mandrel to form a curved hose. The mandrel has at least two legs and the opposing ends of the hose are placed on the mandrel legs such that a portion of the hose is unsupported by an internal mandrel. The unsupported portion of the hose may be straight or may be looped to form a more complexly curved hose. The unsupported portion of the hose may also be held in position by an external mandrel.
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