US20110107805A1 - Method for Forming an U-shaped Metal Frame - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a method for forming an U-shaped metal frame that can simplify its forming process.
- U-shaped frame such as a horizontal main frame, an engine holder, or seat support of a car, made of a metal tube is used in vehicle and aerospace industries to connect with other parts.
- an U-shaped metal frame 10 is used in a seat support of a car and includes a spaced section 11 and a first and a second side segments 12 , 13 , wherein the spaced section 11 includes a larger-diameter expanding portion 111 disposed on a central portion thereof, and the first and the second side segments 12 , 13 include a first and a second recessed parts 121 , 131 mounted on one sides thereof respectively, the first and second recessed parts 121 , 131 include curve or convex cross section formed thereon individually.
- Plural punching dies are used to punch the spaced section 11 , the first and the second side segments 12 , 13 individually, and then the spaced section 11 , the first and the second side segments 12 , 13 are welded together, thus increasing die cost and having complicate forming processes.
- a number of connecting positions of the spaced section 11 , the first and the second side segments 12 , 13 are welded together, increasing production cost.
- the spaced section 11 , the first and the second side segments 12 , 13 are welded together after being punched, lowering rigidity and strength of the metal frame.
- the metal frame 10 is made by using a fluid forming method, wherein a straight tube is bent by a tube bending machine to form a U shape, the U-shaped tube is placed into a cavity of a forming mold, and then a punching head is used to close two ends of the U-shaped tube, a high-pressure fluid is fed into the U-shaped tube so that the U-shaped tube is inflated in the cavity to form a concave or convex cross section on a first and a second recessed parts 121 , 131 of the first and the second side segments 12 , 13 individually, however, if a low-cost mold is applied to form the first and the second recessed parts 121 , 131 , the first and the second side segments 12 , 13 are not removed from the mold easily to form the first and second recessed parts 121 , 131 , accordingly another molds have to be used to form the concave or convex cross section on the first and the second recessed parts 121 ,
- the present invention has arisen to mitigate and/or obviate the afore-described disadvantages.
- the primary object of the present invention is to provide a method for forming an U-shaped metal frame that can simplify its forming process.
- Secondary object of the present invention is to provide a method for forming a U-shaped metal frame that can lower production cost.
- Further object of the present invention is to provide a method for forming an U-shaped metal frame that can form a concave or convex cross section on the spaced section and the first and the second side segments individually to save mold cost.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for forming an U-shaped metal frame that can decrease connecting portions of the U-shaped metal frame to enhance strength and smooth surface.
- a preparing means bend forming a straight tube in a continuous curve shape to be a billet of the metal frame, and the billet including a spaced section and a first and a second side segments twisted toward opposite directions individually;
- a forming means placing the billet of the metal frame into a cavity of a forming mold, and closing two ends of the billet, and then feeding a high-pressure fluid into the billet so that a concave or convex cross section is formed on the billet;
- a cutting means cutting the billet into the first and the second pipes, and the first pipe including a first connecting portion formed in a first cut position thereof, and the second pipe including a second connecting portion formed in a second cut position thereof;
- a connecting means twisting the first side segment of the first pipe and the second side segment of the second pipe toward the same direction, and connecting the first connecting portion of the first pipe and the second connecting portion of the second pipe together to obtain the U-shaped metal frame.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a conventional U-shaped metal frame
- FIG. 2 is a process for forming the conventional U-shaped metal frame
- FIG. 3 is another process for forming the conventional U-shaped metal frame
- FIG. 4 is a process for forming an U-shaped metal frame according to a first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 5 is a cross sectional view showing a preparing means of a method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view showing a forming means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view showing a fluid forming of a forming means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a cross sectional view showing a heat treating of a forming means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 9 is a cross sectional view showing a cutting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a cross sectional view showing a connecting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11-1 is a side plan view showing the connecting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 11-2 is another side plan view showing the connecting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 12-1 is another side plan view showing the connecting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 12-2 is another side plan view showing the connecting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 12-3 is another side plan view showing the connecting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 13 is a cross sectional view showing a preparing and a forming means of a method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to a second embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 14 is a cross sectional view showing a cutting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 15 is a cross sectional view showing a connecting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 16 is a cross sectional view showing a preparing means of a method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 17 is a cross sectional view showing a forming means of a method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 18 is a cross sectional view showing a cutting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 19 is a cross sectional view showing a connecting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 20 is a cross sectional view showing a preparing means of a method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 21 is a cross sectional view showing a forming means of a method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 22 is a cross sectional view showing a cutting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 23 is a cross sectional view showing a connecting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- a method for forming an U-shaped metal frame 20 in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention comprises the step of providing a metal straight tube in a preparing means, wherein the straight tube is bend formed in a continuous curve shape to be a billet of the metal frame 20 , the billet includes a spaced section 201 and a first and a second side segments 202 , 203 twisted toward opposite directions individually.
- the straight tube is bent by a tube bending machine to form a continuous curve shape. As shown in FIGS.
- the billet is placed into a cavity of a forming mold, and the forming mold is split along a curved axial line of the billet, the cavity includes two punching heads disposed on two sides thereof respectively to close two ends of the billet, and a high-pressure fluid is fed into the billet so that the billet is inflated in the cavity to form a concave or convex cross section on the spaced section 201 and the first and the second side segments 202 , 203 individually, wherein the spaced section 201 of the billet includes an expanding portion 204 formed thereon, and the first side segment 202 includes a first recessed part 205 formed thereon, and the second side segment 203 includes a second recessed part 206 formed thereon.
- the concave or convex cross section is formed on the spaced section 201 by using a fluid forming or a heat treating method.
- the fluid forming method includes placing the billet of the metal frame 20 into the cavity of the forming mold, and the punching heads of the cavity are used to close the two ends of the billet, the high-pressure fluid is fed into the billet directly so that the billet of the metal frame 20 is inflated in the cavity by using a pressure of the high-pressure fluid, and then the concave or convex cross section is formed on the billet.
- the heat treating method includes pre-heating the billet of the metal frame 20 to a suitable thermoplastic temperature and then placing the billet into the cavity of the forming mold, the forming mold is heated to be at the suitable thermoplastic temperature, and the punching heads of the cavity are applied to close the two ends of the billet, a high-pressure air is further fed into the billet so that the billet of the metal frame 20 is inflated by a pressure of the high-pressure air, hence the concave or convex cross section is formed on the billet.
- the billet of the frame 20 is cut in a cutting means, wherein rest materials of the first and the second side segments 202 , 203 are cut, and then the spaced section 201 is cut as well so that the billet of the metal frame 20 is separated into a first pipe 20 a and a second pipe 20 b .
- the expanding portion 204 of the spaced section 201 is cut so that the billet of the metal frame 20 is separated into the first pipe 20 a and a second pipe 20 b
- the first pipe 20 a includes a first connecting portion 207 formed in a first cut position thereof
- the second pipe 20 b includes a second connecting portion 208 formed in a second cut position thereof.
- the first pipe 20 a and the second pipe 20 b are connected together in a connecting means, the first side segment 202 of the first pipe 20 a and the second side segment 203 of the second pipe 20 b are twisted toward the same direction, then the first connecting portion 207 of the first pipe 20 a and the second connecting portion 208 of the second pipe 20 b are connected with each and coupled together to obtain the U-shaped metal frame 20 .
- the first and the second pipes 20 a , 20 b include an equal diameter or different diameters respectively to be connected together. As illustrated in FIGS.
- first and the second connecting portions 207 , 208 when the first and the second connecting portions 207 , 208 include the same diameter, the first connecting portion 207 of the first pipe 20 a and the second connecting portion 208 of the second pipe 20 b are connected together to form a connection therebetween, and then the connection of the first and the second connecting portions 207 , 208 is welded, then a first weld head 21 is used to fix the first and the second pipes 20 a , 20 b or a connector 22 is fixed to the connection of the first and the second connecting portions 207 , 208 , and the first and the second connecting portions 207 , 208 are fixed by first screw elements 23 individually. Referring to FIGS.
- the punching head is used to punch a hole with an increased diameter on the first connecting portion 207 of the first pipe 20 a , and the first connecting portion 207 of the first pipe 20 a is fitted with the second connecting portion 208 of the second pipe 20 b , then a fitting position of the first and the second connecting portions 207 , 208 is welded, thereafter a second weld head 24 is applied to fix the first and the second pipes 20 a , 20 b together or a second screw element 25 is screwed into the fitting position of the first and the second connecting portions 207 , 208 .
- a bonding agent is applied onto the fitting position of the first and the second connecting portions 207 , 208 so that the first and the second pipes 20 a , 20 b are adhered together.
- a method for forming an U-shaped metal frame 30 in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention comprises the step of providing a metal straight tube in a preparing means and a forming means, wherein the straight tube is bend formed in a continuous curve shape to be a billet of the metal frame 30 , the billet includes a spaced section 301 and a first and a second side segments 302 , 303 , and the spaced section 301 of the billet includes an expanding portion 304 formed thereon by using a high-pressure fluid forming or a heat treating method, the first side segment 302 includes a first recessed part 305 formed thereon, and the second side segment 303 includes a second recessed part 306 formed thereon.
- the billet of the frame 30 is cut in a cutting means, wherein rest materials of the first and the second side segments 302 , 303 are cut, and then the spaced section 301 is cut as well so that the billet of the metal frame 30 is separated into a first pipe 30 a and a second pipe 30 b .
- a certain position between the expanding portion 304 of the spaced section 301 and a curved corner of the spaced section 301 is cut so that the billet of the metal frame 30 is separated into the first pipe 30 a and the second pipe 30 b , and the first pipe 30 a includes a first connecting portion 307 formed in a first cut section thereof, and the second pipe 30 b includes a second connecting portion 308 formed in a second cut section thereof.
- the first pipe 30 a includes a first connecting portion 307 formed in a first cut section thereof
- the second pipe 30 b includes a second connecting portion 308 formed in a second cut section thereof.
- the first pipe 30 a and the second pipe 30 b include an equal diameter or different diameters respectively and are connected together in a connecting means, wherein the first connecting portion 307 of the first pipe 30 a and the second connecting portion 308 of the second pipe 30 b are connected with each to obtain the U-shaped metal frame 30 .
- a method for forming an U-shaped metal frame 40 in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention comprises the step of providing a metal straight tube in a preparing means, wherein the straight tube is bend formed in a continuous curve shape to be a billet of the metal frame 40 , the billet includes a spaced section 401 and a first and a second side segments 402 , 403 .
- the billet of the frame 40 is fluid formed or heat treated in a forming means so that on the spaced section 401 and the first and the second side segments 402 , 403 is formed a concave or convex cross section individually, wherein the spaced section 401 of the billet of the frame 40 includes a first recessed part 404 and a second recessed part 405 formed thereon, and the first side segment 402 includes an expanding portion 406 formed thereon. As illustrated in FIGS.
- the billet of the frame 40 is cut in a cutting means, wherein rest materials of the first and the second side segments 402 , 403 are cut, and then the spaced section 401 is cut as well so that the billet of the metal frame 40 is separated into a first pipe 40 a and a second pipe 40 b .
- a central portion of the spaced portion 401 is cut into the first pipe 40 a and the second pipe 40 b , and one side of the expanding portion 406 of the first pipe 40 a is cut to eliminate rest material, thus forming a first connecting portion 407 , and one side of the second side segment 403 of the second pipe 40 b is cut to eliminate rest material, forming a second connecting portion 408 .
- the first pipe 40 a and the second pipe 40 b include an equal diameter or different diameters respectively and are connected together in a connecting means, wherein the first connecting portion 407 of the first pipe 40 a and the second connecting portion 408 of the second pipe 40 b are connected with each to obtain the U-shaped metal frame 40 .
- a method for forming an U-shaped metal frame 40 in accordance with a fourth embodiment of the present invention comprises the step of providing a metal straight tube in a preparing means, wherein the straight tube is bend formed in a continuous curve shape to be a billet of the metal frame 50 , the billet includes a spaced section 501 and a first and a second side segments 502 , 503 .
- the billet of the frame 50 is fluid formed or heat treated in a forming means so that on the spaced section 501 and the first and the second side segments 502 , 503 is formed a concave or convex cross section individually, wherein the spaced section 501 of the billet of the frame 50 includes a first recessed part 504 and a second recessed part 505 formed thereon, and the first side segment 502 includes a first expanding portion 506 formed thereon, the second side segment 503 includes a second expanding portion 507 formed thereon. As illustrated in FIGS.
- the billet of the frame 50 is cut in a cutting means, wherein rest materials of the first and the second side segments 502 , 503 are cut, and then the spaced section 501 is cut as well so that the billet of the metal frame 50 is separated into a first pipe 50 a and a second pipe 50 b .
- a central portion of the spaced portion 501 is cut into the first pipe 50 a and the second pipe 50 b , and the first expanding portion 506 of the first pipe 50 a and the second expanding portion 507 of the second pipe 50 b are cut to eliminate rest materials, thus form a first connecting portion 508 on the first expanding portion 506 and a second connecting portion 509 on the second expanding portion 507 .
- the first pipe 50 a and the second pipe 50 b include an equal diameter or different diameters respectively and are connected together in a connecting means, wherein the first connecting portion 508 of the first pipe 50 a and the second connecting portion 509 of the second pipe 50 b are connected with each to obtain the U-shaped metal frame 50 .
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A method for forming an U-shaped metal frame includes a preparing means: bend forming a straight tube in a continuous curve shape to be a billet including a spaced section and a first and a second side segments twisted toward opposite directions individually; a forming means: placing the billet into a cavity of a forming mold, closing two ends of the billet, and feeding a high-pressure fluid into the billet; a cutting means: cutting the billet into the first and the second pipes, the first pipe including a first connecting portion formed in a first cut position thereof, the second pipe including a second connecting portion formed in a second cut position thereof; a connecting means: twisting the first side segment and the second side segment toward the same direction, and connecting the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion together to obtain the U-shaped metal frame.
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- 1. Field of Invention
- The present invention relates to a method for forming an U-shaped metal frame that can simplify its forming process.
- 2. Description of Related Arts
- U-shaped frame, such as a horizontal main frame, an engine holder, or seat support of a car, made of a metal tube is used in vehicle and aerospace industries to connect with other parts.
- Referring to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , an U-shapedmetal frame 10 is used in a seat support of a car and includes a spacedsection 11 and a first and asecond side segments section 11 includes a larger-diameter expanding portion 111 disposed on a central portion thereof, and the first and thesecond side segments parts parts metal frame 10, two plates are provided to be punched by a punching die and then welded together to form the spacedsection 11, and two straight tubes are provided to be punched by another punching die to form the first and thesecond side segments second side segments metal frame 10. However, such a punching method has the following disadvantages: - 1. Plural punching dies are used to punch the
spaced section 11, the first and thesecond side segments section 11, the first and thesecond side segments - 2. A number of connecting positions of the
spaced section 11, the first and thesecond side segments - 3. The
spaced section 11, the first and thesecond side segments - Referring to
FIGS. 1 and 3 , themetal frame 10 is made by using a fluid forming method, wherein a straight tube is bent by a tube bending machine to form a U shape, the U-shaped tube is placed into a cavity of a forming mold, and then a punching head is used to close two ends of the U-shaped tube, a high-pressure fluid is fed into the U-shaped tube so that the U-shaped tube is inflated in the cavity to form a concave or convex cross section on a first and a secondrecessed parts second side segments recessed parts second side segments recessed parts parts - The present invention has arisen to mitigate and/or obviate the afore-described disadvantages.
- The primary object of the present invention is to provide a method for forming an U-shaped metal frame that can simplify its forming process.
- Secondary object of the present invention is to provide a method for forming a U-shaped metal frame that can lower production cost.
- Further object of the present invention is to provide a method for forming an U-shaped metal frame that can form a concave or convex cross section on the spaced section and the first and the second side segments individually to save mold cost.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for forming an U-shaped metal frame that can decrease connecting portions of the U-shaped metal frame to enhance strength and smooth surface.
- In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a method for forming an U-shaped metal frame which includes
- a preparing means: bend forming a straight tube in a continuous curve shape to be a billet of the metal frame, and the billet including a spaced section and a first and a second side segments twisted toward opposite directions individually;
- a forming means: placing the billet of the metal frame into a cavity of a forming mold, and closing two ends of the billet, and then feeding a high-pressure fluid into the billet so that a concave or convex cross section is formed on the billet;
- a cutting means: cutting the billet into the first and the second pipes, and the first pipe including a first connecting portion formed in a first cut position thereof, and the second pipe including a second connecting portion formed in a second cut position thereof;
- a connecting means: twisting the first side segment of the first pipe and the second side segment of the second pipe toward the same direction, and connecting the first connecting portion of the first pipe and the second connecting portion of the second pipe together to obtain the U-shaped metal frame.
- The present invention will become more obvious from the following description when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, which show, for purpose of illustrations only, the preferred embodiment in accordance with the present invention.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a conventional U-shaped metal frame; -
FIG. 2 is a process for forming the conventional U-shaped metal frame; -
FIG. 3 is another process for forming the conventional U-shaped metal frame; -
FIG. 4 is a process for forming an U-shaped metal frame according to a first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 5 is a cross sectional view showing a preparing means of a method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view showing a forming means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view showing a fluid forming of a forming means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 8 is a cross sectional view showing a heat treating of a forming means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 9 is a cross sectional view showing a cutting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 10 is a cross sectional view showing a connecting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 11-1 is a side plan view showing the connecting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 11-2 is another side plan view showing the connecting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 12-1 is another side plan view showing the connecting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 12-2 is another side plan view showing the connecting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 12-3 is another side plan view showing the connecting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 13 is a cross sectional view showing a preparing and a forming means of a method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to a second embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 14 is a cross sectional view showing a cutting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the second embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 15 is a cross sectional view showing a connecting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the second embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 16 is a cross sectional view showing a preparing means of a method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to a third embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 17 is a cross sectional view showing a forming means of a method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the third embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 18 is a cross sectional view showing a cutting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the third embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 19 is a cross sectional view showing a connecting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the third embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 20 is a cross sectional view showing a preparing means of a method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 21 is a cross sectional view showing a forming means of a method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 22 is a cross sectional view showing a cutting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 23 is a cross sectional view showing a connecting means of the method for forming the U-shaped metal frame according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. - Referring to
FIGS. 4 and 5 , a method for forming anU-shaped metal frame 20 in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention comprises the step of providing a metal straight tube in a preparing means, wherein the straight tube is bend formed in a continuous curve shape to be a billet of themetal frame 20, the billet includes aspaced section 201 and a first and asecond side segments FIGS. 4 , 6 and 7, the billet is placed into a cavity of a forming mold, and the forming mold is split along a curved axial line of the billet, the cavity includes two punching heads disposed on two sides thereof respectively to close two ends of the billet, and a high-pressure fluid is fed into the billet so that the billet is inflated in the cavity to form a concave or convex cross section on thespaced section 201 and the first and thesecond side segments spaced section 201 of the billet includes an expandingportion 204 formed thereon, and thefirst side segment 202 includes a firstrecessed part 205 formed thereon, and thesecond side segment 203 includes a secondrecessed part 206 formed thereon. In this embodiment, the concave or convex cross section is formed on thespaced section 201 by using a fluid forming or a heat treating method. As illustrated inFIG. 7 , the fluid forming method includes placing the billet of themetal frame 20 into the cavity of the forming mold, and the punching heads of the cavity are used to close the two ends of the billet, the high-pressure fluid is fed into the billet directly so that the billet of themetal frame 20 is inflated in the cavity by using a pressure of the high-pressure fluid, and then the concave or convex cross section is formed on the billet. With reference toFIG. 8 , the heat treating method includes pre-heating the billet of themetal frame 20 to a suitable thermoplastic temperature and then placing the billet into the cavity of the forming mold, the forming mold is heated to be at the suitable thermoplastic temperature, and the punching heads of the cavity are applied to close the two ends of the billet, a high-pressure air is further fed into the billet so that the billet of themetal frame 20 is inflated by a pressure of the high-pressure air, hence the concave or convex cross section is formed on the billet. Referring further toFIGS. 4 and 9 , the billet of theframe 20 is cut in a cutting means, wherein rest materials of the first and thesecond side segments spaced section 201 is cut as well so that the billet of themetal frame 20 is separated into afirst pipe 20 a and asecond pipe 20 b. In this embodiment, the expandingportion 204 of thespaced section 201 is cut so that the billet of themetal frame 20 is separated into thefirst pipe 20 a and asecond pipe 20 b, thefirst pipe 20 a includes a first connectingportion 207 formed in a first cut position thereof, and thesecond pipe 20 b includes a second connectingportion 208 formed in a second cut position thereof. As shown inFIGS. 4 and 10 , thefirst pipe 20 a and thesecond pipe 20 b are connected together in a connecting means, thefirst side segment 202 of thefirst pipe 20 a and thesecond side segment 203 of thesecond pipe 20 b are twisted toward the same direction, then the first connectingportion 207 of thefirst pipe 20 a and the second connectingportion 208 of thesecond pipe 20 b are connected with each and coupled together to obtain theU-shaped metal frame 20. In this embodiment, the first and thesecond pipes FIGS. 11-1 and 11-2, when the first and the second connectingportions portion 207 of thefirst pipe 20 a and the second connectingportion 208 of thesecond pipe 20 b are connected together to form a connection therebetween, and then the connection of the first and the second connectingportions first weld head 21 is used to fix the first and thesecond pipes connector 22 is fixed to the connection of the first and the second connectingportions portions first screw elements 23 individually. Referring toFIGS. 12-1 , 12-2, when the first and the second connectingportions portion 207 of thefirst pipe 20 a, and the first connectingportion 207 of thefirst pipe 20 a is fitted with the second connectingportion 208 of thesecond pipe 20 b, then a fitting position of the first and the second connectingportions second weld head 24 is applied to fix the first and thesecond pipes second screw element 25 is screwed into the fitting position of the first and the second connectingportions FIG. 12-3 , a bonding agent is applied onto the fitting position of the first and the second connectingportions second pipes - As shown in
FIGS. 4 and 13 , a method for forming anU-shaped metal frame 30 in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention comprises the step of providing a metal straight tube in a preparing means and a forming means, wherein the straight tube is bend formed in a continuous curve shape to be a billet of themetal frame 30, the billet includes a spacedsection 301 and a first and asecond side segments section 301 of the billet includes an expandingportion 304 formed thereon by using a high-pressure fluid forming or a heat treating method, thefirst side segment 302 includes a first recessedpart 305 formed thereon, and thesecond side segment 303 includes a second recessedpart 306 formed thereon. As illustrated inFIGS. 4 and 14 , the billet of theframe 30 is cut in a cutting means, wherein rest materials of the first and thesecond side segments section 301 is cut as well so that the billet of themetal frame 30 is separated into afirst pipe 30 a and asecond pipe 30 b. In this embodiment, a certain position between the expandingportion 304 of the spacedsection 301 and a curved corner of the spacedsection 301 is cut so that the billet of themetal frame 30 is separated into thefirst pipe 30 a and thesecond pipe 30 b, and thefirst pipe 30 a includes a first connectingportion 307 formed in a first cut section thereof, and thesecond pipe 30 b includes a second connectingportion 308 formed in a second cut section thereof. As shown inFIGS. 4 and 15 , thefirst pipe 30 a and thesecond pipe 30 b include an equal diameter or different diameters respectively and are connected together in a connecting means, wherein the first connectingportion 307 of thefirst pipe 30 a and the second connectingportion 308 of thesecond pipe 30 b are connected with each to obtain theU-shaped metal frame 30. - As shown in
FIGS. 4 and 16 , a method for forming anU-shaped metal frame 40 in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention comprises the step of providing a metal straight tube in a preparing means, wherein the straight tube is bend formed in a continuous curve shape to be a billet of themetal frame 40, the billet includes a spacedsection 401 and a first and asecond side segments FIGS. 4 and 17 , the billet of theframe 40 is fluid formed or heat treated in a forming means so that on the spacedsection 401 and the first and thesecond side segments section 401 of the billet of theframe 40 includes a first recessedpart 404 and a second recessedpart 405 formed thereon, and thefirst side segment 402 includes an expandingportion 406 formed thereon. As illustrated inFIGS. 4 and 18 , the billet of theframe 40 is cut in a cutting means, wherein rest materials of the first and thesecond side segments section 401 is cut as well so that the billet of themetal frame 40 is separated into afirst pipe 40 a and asecond pipe 40 b. In this embodiment, a central portion of the spacedportion 401 is cut into thefirst pipe 40 a and thesecond pipe 40 b, and one side of the expandingportion 406 of thefirst pipe 40 a is cut to eliminate rest material, thus forming a first connectingportion 407, and one side of thesecond side segment 403 of thesecond pipe 40 b is cut to eliminate rest material, forming a second connectingportion 408. As shown inFIGS. 4 and 19 , thefirst pipe 40 a and thesecond pipe 40 b include an equal diameter or different diameters respectively and are connected together in a connecting means, wherein the first connectingportion 407 of thefirst pipe 40 a and the second connectingportion 408 of thesecond pipe 40 b are connected with each to obtain theU-shaped metal frame 40. - As shown in
FIGS. 4 and 20 , a method for forming anU-shaped metal frame 40 in accordance with a fourth embodiment of the present invention comprises the step of providing a metal straight tube in a preparing means, wherein the straight tube is bend formed in a continuous curve shape to be a billet of themetal frame 50, the billet includes a spacedsection 501 and a first and asecond side segments FIGS. 4 and 21 , the billet of theframe 50 is fluid formed or heat treated in a forming means so that on the spacedsection 501 and the first and thesecond side segments section 501 of the billet of theframe 50 includes a first recessedpart 504 and a second recessedpart 505 formed thereon, and thefirst side segment 502 includes a first expandingportion 506 formed thereon, thesecond side segment 503 includes a second expandingportion 507 formed thereon. As illustrated inFIGS. 4 and 22 , the billet of theframe 50 is cut in a cutting means, wherein rest materials of the first and thesecond side segments section 501 is cut as well so that the billet of themetal frame 50 is separated into afirst pipe 50 a and asecond pipe 50 b. In this embodiment, a central portion of the spacedportion 501 is cut into thefirst pipe 50 a and thesecond pipe 50 b, and the first expandingportion 506 of thefirst pipe 50 a and the second expandingportion 507 of thesecond pipe 50 b are cut to eliminate rest materials, thus form a first connectingportion 508 on the first expandingportion 506 and a second connectingportion 509 on the second expandingportion 507. As shown inFIGS. 4 and 23 , thefirst pipe 50 a and thesecond pipe 50 b include an equal diameter or different diameters respectively and are connected together in a connecting means, wherein the first connectingportion 508 of thefirst pipe 50 a and the second connectingportion 509 of thesecond pipe 50 b are connected with each to obtain theU-shaped metal frame 50. - The invention is not limited to the above embodiment but various modifications thereof may be made. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may made without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention.
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1. A method for forming an U-shaped metal frame comprising:
a preparing means: bend forming a straight tube in a continuous curve shape to be a billet of the metal frame, and the billet including a spaced section and a first and a second side segments twisted toward opposite directions individually;
a forming means: placing the billet of the metal frame into a cavity of a forming mold, and closing two ends of the billet, and then feeding a high-pressure fluid into the billet so that a concave or convex cross section is formed on the billet;
a cutting means: cutting the billet into a first and a second pipes, and the first pipe including a first connecting portion formed in a first cut position thereof, and the second pipe including a second connecting portion formed in a second cut position thereof;
a connecting means: twisting the first side segment of the first pipe and the second side segment of the second pipe toward the same direction, and connecting the first connecting portion of the first pipe and the second connecting portion of the second pipe together to obtain the U-shaped metal frame.
2. The method for forming the U-shaped metal frame as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the straight tube is bent by a tube bending machine to form a continuously curved billet in preparing means.
3. The method for forming the U-shaped metal frame as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the forming mold is split along a curved axial line of the billet in the forming means.
4. The method for forming the U-shaped metal frame as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the cavity of the forming mold includes two punching heads disposed on two sides thereof respectively to close the two ends of the billet.
5. The method for forming the U-shaped metal frame as claimed in claim 4 , wherein in the forming means, the concave or convex cross section is formed on the billet by using a fluid forming method, the fluid forming method includes placing the billet of the metal frame into the cavity of the forming mold, and the punching heads of the cavity are used to close the two ends of the billet, the high-pressure fluid is fed into the billet directly so that the billet of the metal frame is inflated in the cavity by using a pressure of the high-pressure fluid, and then the concave or convex cross section is formed on the billet.
6. The method for forming the U-shaped metal frame as claimed in claim 4 , wherein in the forming means, the concave or convex cross section is formed on the billet by using a heat treating method, the heat treating method includes pre-heating the billet of the metal frame to a suitable thermoplastic temperature and then placing the billet into the cavity of the forming mold, the forming mold is heated to be at the suitable thermoplastic temperature, and the punching heads of the cavity are applied to close the two ends of the billet, a high-pressure air is further fed into the billet so that the billet of the metal frame is inflated by a pressure of the high-pressure air, hence the concave or convex cross section is formed on the billet.
7. The method for forming the U-shaped metal frame as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the forming means, the spaced section of the billet includes an expanding portion formed thereon, the first side segment includes a first recessed part formed thereon, and the second side segment includes a second recessed part formed thereon.
8. The method for forming the U-shaped metal frame as claimed in claim 7 , wherein in the cutting means, rest materials of the first and the second side segments are cut, and the expanding portion of the spaced section is cut so that the billet of the metal frame is separated into the first pipe and a second pipe.
9. The method for forming the U-shaped metal frame as claimed in claim 7 , wherein in the cutting means, rest materials of the first and the second side segments are cut, and a certain position between the expanding portion of the spaced section and a curved corner of the spaced section is cut so that the billet of the metal frame is separated into the first pipe and the second pipe.
10. The method for forming the U-shaped metal frame as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the connecting means, the first and the second connecting portions include an equal diameter, and the first connecting portion of the first pipe and the second connecting portion of the second pipe are connected with each.
11. The method for forming the U-shaped metal frame as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the first connecting portion of the first pipe and the second connecting portion of the second pipe are connected together to form a connection therebetween, and then the connection of the first and the second connecting portions is welded, thereafter a first weld head is used to fix the first and the second pipes.
12. The method for forming the U-shaped metal frame as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the first connecting portion of the first pipe and the second connecting portion of the second pipe are connected together to form a connection therebetween, and then a connector is fixed to the connection of the first and the second connecting portions, thereafter the first and the second connecting portions are fixed by first screw elements individually.
13. The method for forming the U-shaped metal frame as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the connecting means, the first and the second connecting portions include different diameters respectively, and the first connecting portion of the first pipe and the second connecting portion of the second pipe are connected with each.
14. The method for forming the U-shaped metal frame as claimed in claim 13 , wherein a punching head is used to punch a hole with an increased diameter on the first connecting portion of the first pipe, and the first connecting portion of the first pipe is fitted with the second connecting portion of the second pipe, then a fitting position of the first and the second connecting portions is welded, thereafter a second weld head is applied to fix the first and the second pipes together.
15. The method for forming the U-shaped metal frame as claimed in claim 13 , wherein a punching head is used to punch a hole with an increased diameter on the first connecting portion of the first pipe, and the first connecting portion of the first pipe is fitted with the second connecting portion of the second pipe, then a second screw element is screwed into the fitting position of the first and the second connecting portions.
16. The method for forming the U-shaped metal frame as claimed in claim 13 , wherein a punching head is used to punch a hole with an increased diameter on the first connecting portion of the first pipe, and the first connecting portion of the first pipe is fitted with the second connecting portion of the second pipe, then a bonding agent is applied onto the fitting position of the first and the second connecting portions so that the first and the second pipes are adhered together.
17. The method for forming the U-shaped metal frame as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the forming means, the spaced section of the billet includes a first recessed part and a second recessed part formed thereon, and the first side segment includes an expanding portion formed thereon.
18. The method for forming the U-shaped metal frame as claimed in claim 17 , wherein in the cutting means, a central portion of the spaced portion is cut into the first pipe and the second pipe, and one side of the expanding portion of the first pipe is cut to eliminate rest material, thus forming a first connecting portion, and one side of the second side segment of the second pipe is cut to eliminate rest material, forming a second connecting portion.
19. The method for forming the U-shaped metal frame as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the forming means, the spaced section of the billet includes a first recessed part and a second recessed part formed thereon, and the first side segment includes a first expanding portion formed thereon, the second side segment includes a second expanding portion formed thereon.
20. The method for forming the U-shaped metal frame as claimed in claim 19 , wherein in the cutting means, a central portion of the spaced portion is cut into the first pipe and the second pipe, and one side of the first expanding portion of the first pipe is cut to eliminate rest material, thus forming a first connecting portion, and one side of the second expanding portion of the second pipe is cut to eliminate rest material, forming a second connecting portion.
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