Joe Michael Zink

US Patent:

60389095, Mar 21, 2000

Filed:

Jul 17, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/118648

Inventors:

Joe M. Zink - Fort Wayne IN

International Classification:

B21D 504

US Classification:

72319

Abstract:

A sheet bending brake includes a bending member pivotingly associated with the fixed jaw and configurable therewith in at least one of a clamping and pressing arrangement. The bending member includes semicircular-shaped projecting flange elements that are adjustably positioned within respective complementary grooves formed in the fixed jaw. The movable upper jaw and fixed lower jaw are rotatingly adjustably secured to the "C"-shaped frame member, permitting the frame and jaw assemblies to be reconfigured in various relative orientations to thereby adapt the brake to front feed, end feed, and rear feed applications.