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Hydroforming machine and a method of hydroforming

US7313939B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2006
Grant dateJan 1, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49805
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydroforming machine characterized by a die 2 having an opening on the upper surface and a fluid tank 2a filled with fluid, a holder 3 being able to hold a periphery part between the die 2 and itself, a punch 4 being movable in a direction into or out for the fluid tank 2a, and a pressure controller 5 controlling the fluid pressure in the fluid tank 2a according to the position of the punch 4.

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