Abstract: An application for a device that bends a workpiece includes a rotary hydraulic actuator. The rotary hydraulic actuator is fluidly coupled to a controlled source of hydraulic fluid pressure and has an rotating flange that turns responsive to the hydraulic fluid pressure. A bending member is coupled to the rotating flange of the rotary hydraulic actuator and rotates responsive to the rotational motion of the rotating flange. A bending mandrel is mounted on a face of the bending member at a center of rotation of the bending member and a force mandrel mounted on the face of the bending member. An actuator controls the hydraulic fluid pressure and clips are provided for attaching the device for bending to a boom of, for example, a skid-steer loader.

Abstract: A hydraulically rebar bender for skid-steer loader includes a structural case with quick-attach flanges for attachment to skid-steer loaders. The case has an adjustable work tray mounted on the face for supporting the rebar when bending. One end of a hydraulic cylinder is connected to the case and a distal end is connected to a rack gear. The rack gear mates with a pinion gear that is mounted on an axle. The pinion gear is connected to a bending disc that rotates with the pinion gear. A force shaft is mounted on the bending disk. The force shaft travels in a circular cutout of the case and accepts various size mandrels. The axle protrudes out of the case and has a bend mandrel mounted thereon. Hydraulic power is supplied by the skid-steer loaders hydraulic system via hydraulic supply hoses.