Method and apparatus for radially expanding a container body, such radially expanded container body and a container comprising such container body
US9409224B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D51/2676
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for radially expanding a container body, including the steps of: i) providing a cylindrical container body having a longitudinal weld seam; ii) providing the container body at least one end with a flange; iii) clamping the container body circumferentially at the flange in a suspended state; and iv) radially expanding the suspended and clamped body from the clamped body end towards the suspended body end, to an apparatus therefore and to the container body and container.
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