Dent removal device and method
US7181951B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S72/705
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a system and method for removing a dent from an automotive vehicle body surface, first and second suction elements are each formed of a flexible disc, a support disc, and a pull stud attached to the support disc. A releasable lever engagement member is provided at an end of the pull stud. Each flexible disc has a vehicle body facing surface which is continuous without air exits. The first and second suction elements are placed on the vehicle surface, with at least one of the suction elements at the dent. A lever bar is inserted through the releasable lever engagement members at ends of the respective pull studs where it is loosely retained.
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