Automobile dent puller apparatus and method
OwnerMark Jacksoninventor
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Abstract
A novel dent-puller assisting apparatus, system, and method are disclosed herein. The invention provides a stable anchor point for the attachment of a variety of mechanisms to be used in the process of straightening or repair of car body panels. The invention is designed to require a minimum number of parts and connections, be easy to install and operate, and have sufficient flexibility to accomplish the required ends.
Claims10
A method of repairing damage on an automobile or other vehicle comprising:
- providing a mobile dent repair assisting apparatus;
- said apparatus having a vertical support beam including a handle, a base structure, a foot rail, and a pulling device attached thereto;
- positioning the apparatus in alignment with the damage to be repaired;
- raising the automobile or other vehicle with the aid of a mechanical lifting device;
- positioning the automobile or other vehicle;
- said positioning comprising lowering the automobile or other vehicle so that it is in contact with the apparatus and at least a portion of the weight of the vehicle is transferred to the apparatus;
- positioning the handle and pulling device such that each aligns with the damage;
- affixing at least one raised element to the damage;
- attaching the pulling device to said at least one raised element;
- and,
- applying tension to said at least one raised element using the pulling device until the desired effect is achieved.
A method of repairing damage in an automobile or other vehicle comprising:
- providing a mobile dent repair assisting apparatus;
- said apparatus having a vertical support beam including a handle, a base structure including a base plate, and a pulling device;
- positioning the tire of a first vehicle on the base plate of the apparatus;
- positioning a second vehicle having damage in need of repair in alignment with the vertical support beam of the apparatus;
- positioning the handle and pulling device such that each aligns with the damage;
- affixing at least one raised element to the damaged area;
- attaching the pulling device to said at least one raised element;
- and,
- applying tension to said at least one raised element using the pulling device until the desired effect is achieved.
A floor-mounted gantry to be used in repairing damage to automobiles and other vehicles comprising:
- a frame including first and second floor rails, first and second upright support beams attached to said floor rails, and a horizontal crossbeam beam extending between said support beams, wherein the space between said first and second upright support beams defines a vehicle work space;
- said first and second upright support beams and said horizontal crossbeam beam having a plurality of apertures distributed along the length of each structure;
- and,
- a dent pulling tool removably attached to said frame via mounting within at least one of said apertures.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.