Patent ID: 6725702
Filing Date: 2004-04-27
Classification: B21D

Abstract:
Apparatus for adjusting the shape of an elongate member having inner and outer surfaces comprising a plurality of interconnected shaping members spaced apart from each other and extending longitudinally along the inner surface, each shaping member comprising a wedge member, a base member and a contact member engageable with the inner surface, the base member and contact member being mounted to permit pivoting movement of the contact member with respect to the base member to maintain the contact member in engagement with the inner surface at substantially all positions of the base member with respect to the wedge member such that the shaping members permit adjustment of an overall curved shape of the elongate outer surface by coordinated longitudinal movement, relative to the elongate member, of groups of the shaping members with respect to each other and adapted to permit adjustment of one or more localized portions of the overall shape of the elongate outer surface by independent longitudinal movement of one or more individual shaping members relative to the elongate outer surface.