Method for bending tubes using split die

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5284041
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08059684

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Method and apparatus for bending metal tubes such as for furnace heat exchangers. After the bend die is rotated 180.degree. to make a bend, an upper section of the bend die is split from a lower section, and the upper section is then rotated approximately 90.degree.. In such manner, a portion of the upper section is displaced laterally to vacate a region directly above the lower section. Therefore, in moving the tube forwardly to a new location for a subsequent bend operation, a portion of a previous bend passes through the vacated region thereby enabling sequential bend angles that are less restricted than without rotating the upper section of the split die.

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GOODMAN COMPANY L P2550 NORTH LOOP WEST SUITE 400 HOUSTON TX 77092

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Christensen, David M Amana, IA 17 252
Schuchert, Eugene H Iowa City, IA 12 172
Walker, Richard N Victor, IA 8 218

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