Patent ID: 6931720
Filing Date: 2005-08-23
Classification: B21D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for forming dump beds comprising: a support structure having a base configured to support at least one side; a first side of said support structure coupled to said base; a second side of said support structure coupled to said base; a header mounted to said first side of said support structure and said second side of said support structure, said header disposed over said base and configured to support a forming press; a first roller coupled to said base, said first roller including a first adjustable mount and a first press operatively coupled to said first adjustable mount; a second roller coupled to said base opposite said first roller, said second roller including a second adjustable mount and a second press operatively coupled to said second adjustable mount; and a forming press mounted in said header, said forming press including at least one die coupled to said forming press, said forming press being configured to press a material between said first roller and said second roller to form a portion of a dump bed, wherein said at least one die includes at least one adjustable die member having a center and operatively coupled to at least one adjusting element, said at least one die is configured to form a male die and to alter the size and shape of the dump bed portion, said at least one adjusting element is configured to adjust said at least one adjustable die member with respect to said center of said at least one die.