The present invention relates to a wire bending jig. More particularly, the present invention relates to a wire bending jig in which wire may be bent on a jig that creates an interesting and/or familiar shape or wire design. Various wire sizes or gauges may be used up to a recommended maximum wire diameter.
There is a need in the crafting industry for a simple, low cost jig that is useful for assisting persons with minimal wire skills in forming wire, round in cross section, into various shapes for use in jewelry, crafting and other purposes.
The present invention has advantages in that it is easy to use.
Another advantage of the present invention is that it is economical.
Another advantage of the present invention is that it comes preassembled and ready to use.
Another advantage of the present invention is that there are no loose pieces such as multiple pins or pegs which need to be stored, kept and not lost if the jig is going to be useful.
Another advantage of the present invention is that it uses multiple modalities of bending the wire, such as around the periphery of raised portions of the base and/or around various pegs to produce a more versatile and usable wire bending jig.
Briefly and basically, in accordance with the present invention, a wire bending jig for bending round wire into a wire design includes a base. The base may be comprised preferably of a white acrylic composition. The base has an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface has at least one raised portion. The raised portion has a periphery portion, at least part of which is a form for bending wire. Further, the wire bending jig of the present invention includes a plurality of pegs permanently attached to the base and projecting upwardly from the upper surface and extending above the raised portion of the base. At least one or more of the plurality of pegs constitutes a form for bending wire. The present invention also includes a starting hole in the base. The starting hole has a diameter which will pass a wire of a predetermined maximum diameter, which is typically selected to be the largest gauge wire to be used with the jig. The raised portions on the base may be formed either integrally with the base or as a second piece of acrylic permanently adhered to or bonded to the base.
The wire bending jig of the present invention would be produced preferably as a separate or distinct jig for each wire design or for a limited number of wire designs to be formed by the bended wire, thereby being immediately ready for use.
For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there are shown in the drawings forms which are presently preferred; it being understood, however, that this invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.
Referring now to the drawings, wherein like numerals indicate like elements, there is shown in
Base 12 is provided with at least one raised portion 20. Raised portion 20 has a periphery 22, at least a part of which is a form for bending wire as illustrated in
Base 12 has a second raised portion in the form of an elongate bar 20A extending along the first axis 21. Raised portion 20A has a periphery 22A which may be used as a form for bending wire. Periphery 22A includes a first side 24 extending a first distance vertically from the upper surface and a second, opposing side 26 extending the first distance vertically from the upper surface 14. The first side 24 extends parallel to the second side 26. Raised portion 20 may be integrally formed with the base as best illustrated in
Wire bending jig 10 is provided with one or more pegs or a plurality of pegs attached to base 12 and projecting upwardly from upper surface 14 and extending vertically above raised portion 20 of base 12. In an exemplary embodiment, at least one peg, or cylinder, 40 is cylindrical and has a second diameter, smaller than the first diameter, that extends along the first axis 21. At least one of these pegs is utilized as a form for bending round wire. The pegs 31 through 40 are preferably metal pins mounted to, into or through base 12 and permanently bonded thereto. However, it is understood that the pegs or pins may be made of any suitable rigid material which is bondable to material of base 12. Pegs or metal pins 31 through 39 on the left side of wire bending jig 10 shown on
Wire bending jig 10 is also provided with a start or starting hole 42 in base 12. The starting hole 42 is provided with a diameter which will pass a wire of a predetermined maximum diameter, preferably, the maximum recommended diameter for use with the wire bending jig. Wire bending jig 10 is also provided with a raised portion, which in a preferred embodiment is a polygon, such as, for example, triangular in shape which is used for holding the wire at the end of the bending process prior to cutting.
The same description applies to the wire bending jig 10′ shown in
As illustrated in
As shown in
The wire bending jigs of the present invention may preferably be utilized for bending of wire which is round and cross section. However, it is understood that the jigs of the present invention may be utilized to bend wire of any cross sectional shape.
Referring now to
Raised portion 120D can be an elongate bar extending along an axis 124. Each is provided with a start hole 142B, 142C and 142D, respectively, which act as the start hole and as a gauge which allows the largest recommended wire gauge to pass through the start hole. Wire bending jig 110 is also provided with pegs 130, 132, 134 and 136 for bending wire. It is also provided with stops 160 and 162.
As described with respect to the embodiment of
The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof and, accordingly, reference should be made to the appended claims, rather than to the foregoing specification as indicating the scope of the invention.
The present application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/894,516, filed on Oct. 23, 2014, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
Number | Date | Country | |
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61894516 | Oct 2013 | US |