Method for forming a U-bolt clamp saddle

Details Method for forming a U-bolt clamp saddle Method for forming a U-bolt clamp saddle

1993-11-04

1995-03-07

Larson, Lowell A.

Metal deforming

Process

Deforming sheet metal

24277, B21D 5336

Patent

active

053947282

ABSTRACT:
A method for forming a saddle for a U-bolt clamp assembly which is suitable for clamping together the components of an automotive exhaust system. The method is capable of forming a saddle which exhibits sufficient strength and rigidity in order to generate a clamping load which can reliably join the exhaust components, while also being sufficiently resilient to accommodate variations in pipe size and hardness so as to reliably seal the joint formed by the components. The method of this invention produces a saddle structure which is relatively uncomplicated, and can be manufactured from a one-piece blank utilizing a series of conventional forming operations that offer a relatively low cost manufacturing process suitable for use in mass production.

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