HOSE-SHAPING APPARATUS
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Nov 17, 2016
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May 13, 2015
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May 13, 2015
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A hose-shaping apparatus is disclosed that includes a plurality of ribs spaced apart from each neighboring rib along a flexible spine. Each of the ribs define a first opening for receiving a section of hose and two or more ribs define second openings for receiving a shaping member. The shaping member is inserted through the second openings and tightened to form the hose-shaping apparatus into an assembled state to affect a bend in the section of hose. Unassembled, the spine defines a preselected distance between the ribs, and in the assembled state, the ribs, at a position generally opposite the spine, are spaced apart a distance less than the preselected distance. A method for shaping a hose using the hose-shaping apparatus is also disclosed. The hose-shaping apparatus may be used to reproduce custom-shaped hoses for aftermarket replacement of vehicle engine hoses.
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