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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 27, 2005
Filed:
Mar. 11, 2003
Keith W. Rosenau, Madison Heights, MI (US);
Marion A. Royse, Rockford, TN (US);
Michael J. Lagerstrom, Madison Heights, MI (US);
William J. Konitsney, Madison Heights, MI (US);
Keith W. Rosenau, Madison Heights, MI (US);
Marion A. Royse, Rockford, TN (US);
Michael J. Lagerstrom, Madison Heights, MI (US);
William J. Konitsney, Madison Heights, MI (US);
Schlegel Corporation, New York, NY (US);
Abstract
A roll-forming tool for deforming a flange cap from a splayed configuration to engage a vehicle flange, the tool includes a polymeric contact surface disposed about a rigid drum. The polymeric contact surface can be in the form of a sleeve and integrally formed to the metal drum, or alternatively, the sleeve can be removeably attached to the drum for allowing replacement. The drums can be metal and configured for eccentric rotation relative to a corresponding drive shaft, thereby accommodating further variations in flange thickness.