Process for forming curved vehicle body panels

Details Process for forming curved vehicle body panels Process for forming curved vehicle body panels

1992-10-07

1993-08-31

Gorski, Joseph M.

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Structural member making

29449, 723792, B23P 1102, B21C 3702

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052397530

ABSTRACT:
A process and apparatus for forming curved vehicle door panels is disclosed. A jig is provided having a curved surface. A place of sheet metal is placed face down on the curved surface of the jig. The sheet metal is then compressed edgewise to cause it to bow in conformity with the curved surface. Then, a curved frame member is placed on the concave side of the bowed sheet metal. The frame is then fastened to the bowed sheets such that the frame holds the sheet in its bowed condition to form a curved vehicle door panel. Finally, the finished panel is removed from the jig.

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patent: 1937663 (1933-12-01), Norton
patent: 3057119 (1962-10-01), Kessier
patent: 3322190 (1967-05-01), Johnson, Jr.
patent: 5125258 (1992-06-01), Warner

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