Tool and method for trueing wheel rims

Details Tool and method for trueing wheel rims Tool and method for trueing wheel rims

1975-04-08

1977-01-04

Lanham, C.W.

Metal deforming

By use of non-deforming work-gripping clamp and relatively...

Clamp structure constitutes sole initial metal-deforming...

29401R, 72390, 72454, B21D 310

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040006395

ABSTRACT:
A tool and method for trueing damaged or bent areas of circular and other curvilinear rims such as wheel rims for bicycles, motorcycles, and the like either with or without tires on the rims. The tool includes a rim engaging flange for engaging an inside circumferential surface of the damaged, bent rim area. Lateral arms are provided for supporting a portion of the outer circumferential rim area adjacent the damaged, bent areas, and a wing nut for moving the rim engaging flange relative to the supporting lateral arms to true the bent area with respect to the supported area.

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