Tube bender and method of using same
US7096707B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D7/063
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tube bender comprising a mandrel, a forming member connected to the mandrel for coaction with the mandrel to effectuate bending of a tube wherein the forming member has at least two bending positions defined thereon, a handle pivotally connected to said forming member, and a release member movable relative to said handle and configured to be secured in a locked position relative to said forming member when said handle is selectively moved to any of one said at least two bending positions thereby preventing relative movement between said handle and said forming member. The release member enables an operator to move the release member to an unlocked position to permit such operator to move the handle relative to the forming member between the at least two bending positions.
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