Vertical spinner
AssigneeHess Engineering, Inc.
InventorsDavid Mayfield, Joseph Krenz, Krishnathejan Akumalla
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a spinning apparatus for forming a workpiece when the workpiece is arranged in a substantially vertical orientation. The spinning apparatus includes at least one tool capable of altering the shape of the workpiece while spinning. The apparatus also includes a clamp configured to hold the workpiece as the tool works the workpiece. The spinning apparatus includes a spinning arrangement allowing for the vertical arrangement of the workpiece while the tool is working on the workpiece.
Claims25
A spinning apparatus comprising:
- a clamp including a receiving area adjustable in size and configured to receive at least a portion of a workpiece;
- a spinning arrangement capable of acting on the workpiece in order to form at least a portion of the workpiece;
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- a frame configured to support the clamp and the spinning arrangement;
- wherein one of the clamp or the spinning arrangement is located vertically above the other of the clamp or the spinning arrangement.
A device for shaping at least an end of a workpiece comprising:
- a clamp for holding the workpiece;
- a spinning assembly including at least one working member capable of forming at least a portion of the workpiece;
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- a frame configured to support the clamp and the arrangement above a floor;
- wherein the clamp and the spinning assembly may be positioned substantially along an axis extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the floor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.