Abstract

An apparatus for forming and sealing a duct member for use in an air handling system. At least one work station accommodates a work piece, which is generally a cylindrical tube.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 13/02 - Ducting arrangements
• B21C 37/28 - Making tube fittings for connecting pipes, e.g. U-pieces
• B21D 37/08 - Dies with different parts for several steps in a process
• B21D 39/04 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of tubes with tubesApplication of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of tubes with rods
• B21D 51/10 - Making hollow objects characterised by the structure of the objects conically or cylindrically shaped objects
• B26D 1/22 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a circular cutting member, e.g. disc cutter coacting with a movable member, e.g. a roller
• B26D 3/16 - Cutting rods or tubes transversely

Abstract

An apparatus and method for forming a sealing portion on a duct member for use in connection to another duct member, with the connection between the duct members being substantially sealed from the egress of air in an air handling system.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21C 37/10 - Making tubes with riveted seams
• B21D 17/04 - Forming single grooves in sheet metal or tubular or hollow articles by rolling

Abstract

An apparatus for forming and sealing a duct member for use in an air handling system. At least one work station accommodates a work piece, which is generally a cylindrical tube.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 3/16 - Cutting rods or tubes transversely
• F24F 13/02 - Ducting arrangements
• B26D 1/22 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a circular cutting member, e.g. disc cutter coacting with a movable member, e.g. a roller
• B21D 51/10 - Making hollow objects characterised by the structure of the objects conically or cylindrically shaped objects
• B21C 37/28 - Making tube fittings for connecting pipes, e.g. U-pieces
• B21D 37/08 - Dies with different parts for several steps in a process
• B21D 39/04 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of tubes with tubesApplication of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of tubes with rods
• B21D 53/06 - Making other particular articles heat exchangers, e.g. radiators, condensers of metal tubes

Abstract

An apparatus for forming and sealing an adjustable duct member for use in an air handling system. At least one work station accommodates a tapered work piece. A repositionable die is positioned relative to the work piece, and a cutting and forming assembly cooperates with the repositionable die to cut the work piece and form a coupling bead to reconnect the members together. A sealing assembly cooperates with the first repositioning die to seal the coupling bead in the first and second members. The work station includes an insertion channel having predetermined dimensions to accommodate at least a portion of the work piece. A clamping assembly is associated with the insertion channel to securely hold the tapered work piece at the predetermined position during the cutting and forming and sealing operations.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21D 51/10 - Making hollow objects characterised by the structure of the objects conically or cylindrically shaped objects
• B21D 5/01 - Bending sheet metal along straight lines, e.g. to form simple curves between rams and anvils or abutments
• B21D 39/02 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal by folding, e.g. connecting edges of a sheet to form a cylinder
• B21D 51/04 - Making hollow objects characterised by the structure of the objects built-up objects, e.g. objects with rigidly-attached bottom or cover
• B21D 53/06 - Making other particular articles heat exchangers, e.g. radiators, condensers of metal tubes

Abstract

An apparatus for forming and sealing an adjustable duct member for use in an air handling system. At least one work station accommodates a tapered work piece. A repositionable die is positioned relative to the work piece, and a cutting and forming assembly cooperates with the repositionable die to cut the work piece and form a coupling bead to reconnect the members together. A sealing assembly cooperates with the first repositioning die to seal the coupling bead in the first and second members. The work station includes an insertion channel having predetermined dimensions to accommodate at least a portion of the work piece. A clamping assembly is associated with the insertion channel to securely hold the tapered work piece at the predetermined position during the cutting and forming and sealing operations.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23P 17/00 - Metal-working operations, not covered by a single other subclass or another group in this subclass
• B23P 11/00 - Connecting or disconnecting metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques, not otherwise provided for
• B21D 39/02 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal by folding, e.g. connecting edges of a sheet to form a cylinder
• B23P 23/00 - Machines or arrangements of machines for performing specified combinations of different metal-working operations not covered by a single other subclass
• B23Q 15/00 - Automatic control or regulation of feed movement, cutting velocity or position of tool or work
• B21D 51/10 - Making hollow objects characterised by the structure of the objects conically or cylindrically shaped objects
• B21D 51/04 - Making hollow objects characterised by the structure of the objects built-up objects, e.g. objects with rigidly-attached bottom or cover
• B21D 5/01 - Bending sheet metal along straight lines, e.g. to form simple curves between rams and anvils or abutments
• B21D 53/06 - Making other particular articles heat exchangers, e.g. radiators, condensers of metal tubes