APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FRAME CRIMPING

摘要

Described are embodiments of a portable crimping device for creating frame assemblies. The device includes in embodiments a rod that is movable from a first position to a second position. A head is connected to the rod, and a stud is connected to the head. When the rod is moved from the first position to the second position the stud engages a rail of a frame and deforms a portion of the rail, which secures a bracket in a channel of the rail. A second rail can then be secured to a second side of the bracket in a similar way to create a corner of a frame. The process can be repeated to generate an enclosed frame assembly for holding items such as photovoltaic panels.

主权项

1. A portable device for creating indentations in first and second rails, the portable device comprising:
a rod, wherein a first end of the rod is movable from a first position to a second position; a head connected to the first end of the rod; a first stud connected to the head, wherein when the first end of the rod is moved to the second position, the first stud contacts the first rail deforming at least a portion of the first rail and a key seated therein; and a second stud connected to the head, wherein when the first end of the rod is moved to the second position, the second stud contacts the second rail deforming at least a portion of the second rail and the key seated therein.