Patent ID: 6779579
Filing Date: 2004-08-24
Classification: B21D,B21H,Y10T

Abstract:
A reinforcement device adapted to reinforce a laminating machine used in a laminating process for laminating a rim of a wheel of an automotive vehicle, the laminating machine comprising two substantially parallel cantilevered rim-laminating axles each having an unsupported end, each unsupported end having a roller engaged therewith, said reinforcement device comprising:a body adapted to be movably coupled to the laminating machine; a pair of bearings mounted to the body, at least one of the bearings being operably engaged with the body so as to be movable with respect thereto, the bearings being capable of being positioned by movement of the body such that the unsupported ends of the axles are disposed between the bearings, the at least one movable bearing thereafter being capable of being moved with respect to the body such that the bearings engage and support the respective unsupported ends of the axles such that the axles remain in a substantially parallel manner during the lamination process.