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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 28, 1999
Filed:
Aug. 13, 1997
Bernard Anthoine, Ambilly, FR;
Parker Hannifin RAK SA, Annemasse Cedex, FR;
Abstract
A flaring machine comprises a forming die (14) mounted on a support, two jaws (6) forming a clamping tool for holding one end of pipe (4) to be flared, driving means (17, 18) permitting an orbital motion of the forming die, driving means (25) permitting the forming die to move towards pipe end (4) and means permitting the forming die to move away from pipe end (4). Jaws (6) are disposed in a stationary jaw holder forming a first block (1). A second stationary block (2) faces the first block. A mobile block (3) comprising forming die (14), its support and its driving means (17) is provided with guiding means (12) connecting the two stationary blocks. Mobile block (3) is driven in translational motion by a hydraulic cylinder disposed in the second stationary block (2).