Apparatus for forming a flange at the end of a conduit
US7003998B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D19/046
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for shaping a conduit to form a radially outwardly projecting flange at an end thereof includes a holding fixture, a collar surrounding the conduit disposed in an opening in the holding fixture, rotation imparting structure engaging the collar for simultaneously rotating the collar and the conduit and a flange forming tool connected to the holding fixture engaging a conduit end to apply bending forces to the conduit to form the flange when the conduit is rotated. The apparatus also includes a conduit cutter for cutting the conduit to form the end prior to flange formation.
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