Compound hinged rod bender
US8770006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D7/063
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compound rod bender includes a first handle arm and a second handle arm coupled to a first pivot point. A body portion of the rod bender is coupled to the first handle arm at a second pivot point and the second handle arm is coupled to the body portion at a third pivot point. The body portion also includes first and second distal arms configured with first and second rolling elements coupled to distal ends of the first and second distal arms. A barrel is provided on the body portion which is positioned on a center area of the body portion.
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