Patent ID: 7591162
Filing Date: 2009-09-22
Classification: B21D

Abstract:
1. In a roll forming machine of the type which forms an indeterminate length panel having a desired lateral profile from a uniform width supply strip of sheet metal having a pair of parallel straight edges, wherein said roll forming machine drives said supply strip along a predetermined path of travel through a plurality of roll forming stations, and wherein said supply strip has a first side which is finished to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance, an assembly for contacting said finished first side of said supply strip to guide a partially formed portion of the panel along a portion of said predetermined path of travel without marring said finished first side, the assembly comprising: an elongated rod mounted to a frame of said machine and extending substantially parallel to said portion of said predetermined path of travel; at least one holder mounted to said rod; and at least one roller each mounted to a respective one of said at least one holder for rotation about a respective axis orthogonal to said rod.