Dent removal tool
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1. A tool for removing dents from body panels comprising:
- an elongate body;
a handle located at a first end of the body;
a rest plate pivotably attached to a second end of the body; and
a clamp attached to the body between the rest plate and the handle, the clamp being configured for gripping a stud which has been attached to a body panel and extending from the body panel; and
wherein the clamp comprises a stationary jaw and a movable jaw, and wherein the movable jaw is pivotably mounted to the body.
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Abstract
A dent removal tool for removing dents from automobile panels is provided. The tool includes a body with a handle on one end and a rest plate for contacting the body panel on the opposite end. A clamp for gripping one or more studs which have been welded to the body panel is located between the handle and the rest plate. The tool gives an automobile repair technician a high degree of mechanical advantage and control in removing dents from body panels.
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1. A tool for removing dents from body panels comprising:
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an elongate body; a handle located at a first end of the body; a rest plate pivotably attached to a second end of the body; and a clamp attached to the body between the rest plate and the handle, the clamp being configured for gripping a stud which has been attached to a body panel and extending from the body panel; and wherein the clamp comprises a stationary jaw and a movable jaw, and wherein the movable jaw is pivotably mounted to the body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A tool for removing dents from a body panel comprising:
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an elongate body; a handle on the first end of the body; a rest plate pivotably attached to the second end of the body; a pad located on the bottom side of the rest plate; a stationary clamp jaw attached to the body between the rest plate and the handle; and a movable clamp jaw pivotably attached to the body and pivotable from a position adjacent the stationary clamp jaw to a position away from the stationary clamp jaw. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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