BENDING MACHINE AND TUBE SUPPORT AND DRIVE DEVICE THEREOF

摘要

The invention relates to a device that is used to drive and support a tube (10) that is to be bent in relation to a bending head (3) which is disposed at the end of the frame (2) of a bending machine (1). Said device comprises: a guide shaft (11) which is solidly connected to tightening means (12), said tightening means being applied against the inner wall of the tube (10) to be bent; and movement means (6) which are common to the shaft (11) and the tightening means (12).