Patent ID: 6354126
Filing Date: 2002-03-12
Classification: B21D,B23D,Y10T

Abstract:
A tube straightening device, comprising:a frame extending lengthwise of a path of movement of a length of tube to be straightened; at least one elongate lever oriented along a length of said path of movement, said lever including pivotal securement means for securing a first end of said lever to said frame and for movement about a first axis; a roller on each end of said lever disposed to contact opposite sides of the tube and deflect the tube, each oppositely to the other, a first of said rollers at said first end of said lever being rotatably secured to said pivotal securement means and for rotation about an axis of rotation that is congruent with said first axis; and an adjustment mechanism on said lever oriented intermediate said rollers thereon, said adjustment mechanism including an anchor member secured to said frame, and means operatively connecting said anchor member and said lever for effecting a movement of said lever relative to said anchor member to cause said lever to pivot about said first axis to effect a varying of a spacing between one of said rollers on said lever oriented on one side of said tube and a further roller separate from said rollers on said lever as well as varying an orientation of a second of said rollers on said lever relative to an outer surface of said tube.