Cleaning attachment for internal tube mandrel

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5588505
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08489215

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An internal mandrel assembly is provided that includes a cleaning attachment for cleaning the interior surface of a tube during a bending operation. The internal mandrel assembly includes a mandrel shank, a plurality of mandrel ball assemblies pivotally coupled to the mandrel shank in a linked configuration, a cleaning attachment pivotally coupled to the last mandrel ball assembly, and a locating rod that positions the mandrel shank within the tube. The internal mandrel assembly also cooperates with a lubricant pump and a lubricant collector. The cleaning attachment includes a wiper for cleaning the interior surface of the tube, a linking member, a first support washer, a second support washer, and a retaining shoulder.

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CALSONIC NORTH AMERICA INC9 HOLLAND IRVINE CA 92718

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Heath, Phillip T Shelbyville, TN 1 4

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