Abstract:
A pipe processing tool that is configured to deform the end of a pipe so that the circumferential shape of the end of the pipe generally matches the circumferential shape of an adjacent pipe end. Matching the circumferential shapes of the pipe ends is advantageous during a pipe attachment process. The pipe processing tool can include a deformation ring with a plurality of pipe deformation members. Each pipe deformation member faces radially inward and is actuatable in a radial direction toward and away from the center of the deformation ring in order to permit engagement with the pipe. Each pipe deformation member is individually and separately actuatable from the other pipe deformation members so that the circumferential shapes of the pipes can be altered by controlling suitable ones of the pipe deformation members.
Abstract:
A flange catching, aligning and closing tool (10) designed to facilitate the tie- in of spools and other similar mechanical assemblies that utilise a bolted flange for installation, for example, in subsea pipelines. The tool (10) has an elongate support member (12) having a locating pin (14) mounted adjacent one end with its longitudinal axis (16) substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis (18) of the support member (12). A slide assembly (20) is slidably mounted on the support member (12) and has a movable drift pin (22) provided in connection therewith. In use, when the locating pin (14) is located in a bolt hole on a first flange, a second flange can be brought into partial alignment with the first flange by engaging with the support member (12), and the drift pin (22) can be inserted in a matching bolt hole in the second flange to bring the two flanges into full alignment.
Abstract:
A pipe tool which includes a lever (16) which is pivotally attachable to a first pipe, a connecting member (18) which is pivotally attached at a first point to the lever and which is pivotally attachable (44a) at a second point to a second pipe which is axially alinged with the first pipe, and wherein the lever is pivotally moveable to cause the pipes to move axially relative to each other.
Abstract:
A clamp (10) for an inline connector having a male and a female component comprises a first sleeve (26) having a peripheral portion (28) defining an opening for receiving and holding the male or female component. A second sleeve (12) is provided adjacent the first sleeve and has an opening adjacent the opening in the first sleeve. A handle (60) having a first end (62, 64) is pivotally connected to the first sleeve for rotation about the pivotal connection. A bracket (96) is pivotally connected to the second sleeve member at one end and pivotally connected to the handle at another end. Rotation of the handle about its pivotal connection to the first sleeve moves the first sleeve and the second sleeve relative to each other between a first position where the first sleeve and the second sleeve are closer to each other and a second position where the sleeves are further apart from each other.
Abstract:
An internal spacer clamp for use in welding one end of a pipe to an end of a second pipe. This includes a first spider ring (26) having a first set of pipe contacting pistons for engaging the interior of the first pipe and supported from a frame. A second spider ring (28) having a second set of pipe contacting pistons for engaging the interior of pipe. There is a first power piston (135) for driving each of the pistons in said first spider ring (26) in or out of its hole and a second power piston (38) for driving each said piston in the second spider ring (28) in and out. An air powered pipe spacing power piston (68) supported adjacent said second power piston (35) for moving the second spider ring (28) toward or away from the first spider ring (26). The housing of the spacing power piston is rigidly connected to the housing of the second power piston which is rigidly connected to a cup-like cover which connects the housing of the second power piston to the second spider ring whereby movement in or out of the spacing housing moves the second spider ring either toward or away from the first spider ring. Control air valves control the sequence of pressurized air being supplied to drive the pistons of the power pistons in or out in a selected order.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the laying of pipes, in particular concrete drainage pipes comprising a string of connected pipe sections. A pipe pushing tool (26) is provided, comprising a connection head (28) and a unitary elongate beam (30). The connection head (28) comprises a connection (56) for a quick hitch coupling, and a channel for receiving the beam (30). The beam (30) is slidable within the channel so that the vertical position of the beam relative to the connection head (28) can be adjusted. Selectively engageable locating features (46,48,50,52) are provided to support the beam (30) in a plurality of predefined vertical positions relative to the connection head (28). The invention also provides an invertible connection head (28) for a tool, then connection head (28) comprising a connection (56) for a first quick hitch coupling at a first side of the connection head (28) and a connection (58) for a second quick hitch at a second side of the connection head (28) opposite the first side.
Abstract:
A pipe processing tool that is configured to deform the end of a pipe so that the circumferential shape of the end of the pipe generally matches the circumferential shape of an adjacent pipe end. Matching the circumferential shapes of the pipe ends is advantageous during a pipe attachment process. The pipe processing tool can include a deformation ring with a plurality of pipe deformation members. Each pipe deformation member faces radially inward and is actuatable in a radial direction toward and away from the center of the deformation ring in order to permit engagement with the pipe. Each pipe deformation member is individually and separately actuatable from the other pipe deformation members so that the circumferential shapes of the pipes can be altered by controlling suitable ones of the pipe deformation members.
Abstract:
An attachment is described that is configured for attachment to an arm of a piece of heavy construction equipment. The attachment is configured to rotate a section of pipe during break out (i.e. disconnection or disassembly) from another section of pipe and/or make up (i.e. connection or assembly) with another section of pipe. The attachment is configured to break the joint or torque the joint to a predetermined torque value, unthread or thread pipe, and lift the pipe under the power of the heavy construction equipment.
Abstract:
The invention contemplates a working implement, for use with an excavating type machine, which semi-automatically brings a pipe section to a specified grade, slope, and line for emplacement in a line of pipe sections to be laid on the specified grade slope and line. The implement is rigidly mounted to the excavation machine whereby the position of the implement can be maintained within narrow tolerances while the pipe section is linearly inserted into a previously laid pipe section, and can be retained at the specified grade, slope, and line while fill material is emplaced and consolidated about and under the pipe, with sufficient density that the pipe can be released without the pipe moving outside normal tolerances of the specified grade, slope and line. In general, the invention contemplates the machine and implement automatically bringing the pipe section to such specified height or grade, thus bringing the pipe section into position and angular alignment with respect to the specified pipe line, automatically establishing and holding specified slope, and optionally cross-slope, of the pipe section. The pipe section is then linearly inserted into the previously laid pipe section by the operator manually activating the linear insertion actuator.