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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 07, 2000
Filed:
Jun. 10, 1999
Hitoshi Takanashi, Yokkaichi, JP;
Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Mie, JP;
Abstract
A method of producing products wherein semi-finished products are supported between a pair of elongate, parallel carriers. Each semi-finished product is shaped by pressing the product into a finished form. Also, each semi-finished product is connected to at least one of the carriers by a deformable element. Deformation of the deformable element allows the semi-finished product to approach or move away from that carrier. Thus, when the semi-finished product is shaped by pressing, deformation of the deformable element allows the semi-finished product to move relative to that carrier so that unwanted tensions are relieved. Accordingly, the semi-finished product does not twist undesirably.