Patent ID: 7104108
Filing Date: 2006-09-12
Classification: B21D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A system for removing dents from a vehicle panel with inner and outer surfaces, which system includes: a hammer apparatus comprising: an elongated base member with proximate and distal ends; an elongated swing member with proximate and distal ends; a hinge assembly mounted on said member proximate ends and pivotally connecting said members thereat; a tip mounted on said base member distal end; and an impact head mounted on said swing member distal end; said swing member being movable between a splayed position with said impact head spaced from said base member distal end and a closed position with said impact head engaging said base member distal end; a pry bar apparatus comprising: an elongated bar with first and second ends; a head assembly mounted on said second end and adapted for engaging said panel inner surface; and a fulcrum assembly located between said ends and adapted for attachment to said vehicle; said pry bar apparatus being adapted for pushing out a dent from the inside; said hammer apparatus being adapted for straightening a dent inwardly from said panel outer surface; said pry bar having a generally rectangular cross-sectional configuration with opposite first and second faces; said head assembly including a shaft extending outwardly and forwardly from said pry bar first face; said shaft including a bent leg with a pointed end adapted to engage said body panel; and said head assembly including a foot mounted on said shaft and extending from said second face, said foot being adapted for engaging said body panel.