Abstract:
A method for forming a freight vehicle roof hatch assembly including a circular hatch frame formed integral with a roof sheet and a hatch cover formed from a cutout defining the hatch frame opening. The roof sheet is drawn or stretched into an annular raised section at the location at which the hatch frame is desired. The annular raised section is cut to remove a substantially dish-shaped section so that an opening bounded by an upstanding wall remains on the roof sheet. The upstanding wall is thereafter reformed to a substantially conical configuration of which the end is formed with an outwardly curled lip. The dish-shaped section is reformed into a circular hatch cover having a depending flange seatable about the curled lip.
Abstract:
Apparatus for forming an arched and corrugated roof sheet having a horizontal central section and two downwardly inclined sections extending from each end of the central section to the ends of the sheet. The arched roof is formed from a flat sheet having corrugations formed therein. The corrugated flat sheet is formed into an arch by bending each end margin of the sheet into two downwardly inclined sections relative to each other.
Abstract:
Methods for forming hatch frames integral with a roof sheet for a car or container. In one embodiment the hatch frame is constructed so that the cutout portion forming the hatch opening is used to provide a hatch cover. Another embodiment includes the formation of a hatch frame and cover member, simultaneously with corrugations in the roof sheet.