Patent ID: 6085569
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: B21D

Abstract:
A portable bending brake assembly for manually bending pieces of sheet metal material, comprising:a plurality of generally C-shaped members;two clamping surfaces positioned near respective ends of the generally C-shaped members;a bending member hingedly supported for movement relative to the clamping surfaces to selectively bend a piece of metal clamped between the clamping surfaces;a handle coupled with the bending member for selectively and manually moving the bending member, the handle member being accessible from a first side of the assembly such that a user manually manipulates the handle member in a generally arcuate motion to exert a generally upward force to bend the piece of metal;a stand supporting the bending brake above a ground surface including at least two spaced legs and an extension associated with each leg extending out from beneath and beyond the bending brake first side and at least one cross member extending between the extensions such that the user standing on the cross member provides a counteractive force to the upward bending force such that the counteractive force is effective to stabilize the assembly and prevent the assembly from tipping away from the user during a bending operation.