Apparatus for fitting flexible strips

Details Apparatus for fitting flexible strips Apparatus for fitting flexible strips

1990-10-22

1991-09-17

Watson, Robert C.

Metal working

Means to assemble or disassemble

To apply or remove a resilient article

B23P 2100, B23Q 1500

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050481703

ABSTRACT:
A tool for fitting a channel-shaped sealing strip onto a flange running around a door opening, such as of a vehicle, comprises a body supporting a channel-shaped guide. Initially, the guide is used to pick up a completely closed loop of the strip, a keeper than being slid over the guide to retain the strip in position. The tool now carrying the seal is then moved towards the flange and turned through approximately 90.degree. so that two contra-rotatable rollers engage the sides of the strip on the flange and another roller engages the base of the strip. The rollers engaging the sides of the are then energized so that the tool drives around the flange, forcing the strip into position.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3505725 (1970-04-01), Curry
patent: 4760636 (1988-08-01), Angelo et al.
patent: 4777709 (1988-10-01), Burger et al.

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