公开(公告)号：US20140151488A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US14173581

申请日：2014-02-05

Applicant: STONEAGE, INC.

Inventor： Gerald P. Zink

IPC: B65H75/34

CPC classification number: B65H75/34 ,  B65H75/38 ,  B65H75/4402 ,  B65H75/4407 ,  B65H75/4415 ,  B65H75/4478 ,  B65H75/4486 ,  B65H2701/33 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/6932

Abstract: An apparatus for storing, rotating and feeding a high pressure hose, including: a first rotatable drum with a helical groove; a second rotatable drum; and at least one actuator for rotating the first and second drums. For rotation of the first and second drums in first and second opposite directions, respectively, a hose and a cable are coilable into the helical groove such that the hose is in compressive engagement with the cable and the first drum. For rotation of the first and second drums in the second and first directions, respectively, the hose is uncoilable from the first drum and displaceable beyond the apparatus and the cable is coilable about the second drum.

Abstract translation: 一种用于存储，旋转和馈送高压软管的装置，包括：具有螺旋槽的第一可旋转滚筒; 第二可旋转滚筒; 以及用于旋转第一和第二鼓的至少一个致动器。 为了分别在第一和第二相反方向上旋转第一和第二滚筒，软管和电缆可卷绕到螺旋槽中，使得软管与电缆和第一滚筒压缩接合。 为了分别在第二和第一方向上旋转第一和第二滚筒，软管可从第一滚筒开卷并且可移动超过设备，并且缆线围绕第二滚筒可卷绕。

公开(公告)号：US20190210077A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-11

申请号：US16354700

申请日：2019-03-15

Applicant: STONEAGE, INC.

Inventor： Gerald P. Zink ,  Joseph Schneider

IPC: B08B9/043 ,  F28G15/04 ,  B08B9/045 ,  F28G1/16

CPC classification number: B08B9/043 ,  B08B9/0433 ,  B08B9/045 ,  F28G1/163 ,  F28G15/04

Abstract: A compact flexible lance propelling apparatus is disclosed that is mountable on a pipe end. The apparatus includes a drive mechanism, an adaptable support that can be fastened directly to the pipe end which carries the drive mechanism, a remote control console, and a hose take-up drum spaced from the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism includes a driven roller and a follower roller sandwiching the flexible lance hose therebetween and a rotary cam lift mechanism for linearly raising the follower roller to permit insertion of the flexible lance hose and lowering the follower roller against the driven roller.

公开(公告)号：US20190032828A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-31

申请号：US16045140

申请日：2018-07-25

Applicant: STONEAGE, INC.

Inventor： Gerald P. Zink ,  Colton Andersen ,  Cody R. Montoya ,  Jeffery R. Barnes ,  Corey S. Waller ,  Cooper Hanley

IPC: F16L37/086

Abstract: Embodiments of a threaded component locking apparatus for preventing inadvertent disconnection of the male and female connection are disclosed. One embodiment includes an annular groove around the male member spaced from its threads and a ring shaped retainer disposed in the annular groove. A rear lip on the female threaded component interferes with the ring shaped retainer to prevent loosened connection between the components from becoming completely disconnected. Another embodiment utilizes a C-clip retainer member to limit loosening of the connection. Another embodiment utilizes a canted spring ring to interfere with and limit loosening of the connection. Another embodiment has a pair of collar halves that fit around the male member each having an annular groove for receiving a canted spring ring or ring shaped retainer to interfere with a rear lip on the female threaded component to limit loosening of the connection.

公开(公告)号：US09950348B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-24

申请号：US14873873

申请日：2015-10-02

Applicant: STONEAGE, INC.

Inventor： Gerald P. Zink

IPC: B08B9/04 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B08B9/045 ,  B08B9/043 ,  F28G1/16 ,  B65H75/42 ,  B05B13/06 ,  F28G15/00 ,  F28G15/02 ,  F28G15/04 ,  F22B37/54

CPC classification number: B08B3/02 ,  B05B13/0636 ,  B08B3/024 ,  B08B9/0433 ,  B08B9/045 ,  B65H75/42 ,  B65H2701/33 ,  F22B37/54 ,  F28G1/163 ,  F28G15/003 ,  F28G15/02 ,  F28G15/04

Abstract: A flexible high pressure fluid cleaning lance drive apparatus includes a guide rail having a longitudinal axis adapted to be positioned within a boiler water box and aligned in a fixed position with respect to a central axis of the water box. A tractor drive module is mounted on the guide rail, a helix clad high pressure fluid hose drive module is mounted on the guide rail operable to propel a flexible lance helix clad hose through the drive module along an axis parallel to the guide rail longitudinal axis, and a right angle guide rotator module is mounted on the guide rail and connected to the tractor module for positioning a rotatable high pressure nozzle carried by the helix clad hose within a guide tube attached to the rotator module.

公开(公告)号：US20160096202A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-07

申请号：US14873873

申请日：2015-10-02

Applicant: STONEAGE, INC.

Inventor： Gerald P. Zink

IPC: B08B3/02

CPC classification number: B08B3/02 ,  B05B13/0636 ,  B08B3/024 ,  B08B9/0433 ,  B08B9/045 ,  B65H75/42 ,  B65H2701/33 ,  F22B37/54 ,  F28G1/163 ,  F28G15/003 ,  F28G15/02 ,  F28G15/04

Abstract: A flexible high pressure fluid cleaning lance drive apparatus includes a guide rail having a longitudinal axis adapted to be positioned within a boiler water box and aligned in a fixed position with respect to a central axis of the water box. A tractor drive module is mounted on the guide rail, a helix clad high pressure fluid hose drive module is mounted on the guide rail operable to propel a flexible lance helix clad hose through the drive module along an axis parallel to the guide rail longitudinal axis, and a right angle guide rotator module is mounted on the guide rail and connected to the tractor module for positioning a rotatable high pressure nozzle carried by the helix clad hose within a guide tube attached to the rotator module.

Abstract translation: 柔性高压流体清洁喷枪驱动装置包括导轨，该导轨具有适于定位在锅炉水箱内的纵向轴线，并相对于水箱的中心轴线在固定位置对准。 拖拉机驱动模块安装在导轨上，螺旋覆盖的高压流体软管驱动模块安装在导轨上，可操作以沿着平行于导轨纵向轴线的轴线推动柔性喷枪螺旋包覆软管穿过驱动模块， 并且直角导向旋转模块安装在导轨上并连接到拖拉机模块，用于将由螺旋包覆软管承载的可旋转的高压喷嘴定位在附接到旋转模块的引导管内。

公开(公告)号：US20150202666A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14671402

申请日：2015-03-27

Applicant: STONEAGE, INC.

Inventor： Gerald P. Zink

IPC: B08B9/043 ,  F16H25/24

CPC classification number: B65H51/10 ,  B08B9/0433 ,  B65H51/32 ,  B65H75/4481 ,  B65H79/00 ,  B65H2404/1416 ,  B65H2701/33 ,  F16L3/18 ,  Y10T74/18096 ,  Y10T74/188

Abstract: An apparatus for propelling a plurality of coil clad hoses simultaneously includes a plurality of modules. Each module includes a primary driven bull gear. A follower bull gear is rotatably fastened to a follower axle extending parallel to the drive axle and the follower bull gear meshes with the primary bull gear. A plurality of secondary bull gear/sprocket modules are fastened to each of the axles, each of the modules having a secondary bull gear having teeth extending to a first outer diameter and a sprocket gear having teeth extending a distance less than the first outer diameter. The secondary bull gear teeth of modules on the drive axle mesh with corresponding secondary bull gear teeth of modules on the follower axle to define between adjacent modules an opening width for receiving and passing therebetween a coil clad portion of a high pressure hose.

Abstract translation: 用于同时推进多个线圈包层软管的装置包括多个模块。 每个模块都包括一个主驱动的大齿轮。 随动大齿轮可旋转地固定到平行于驱动轴延伸的从动轴，并且从动大齿轮与主大齿轮啮合。 多个次级大齿轮/链轮模块被固定到每个轴，每个模块具有延伸到第一外径的齿的第二大齿轮和具有延伸小于第一外径的距离的齿轮的链轮齿轮。 驱动轴上的模块的二次大齿轮齿与随动轴上的模块的相应的二次大齿轮齿啮合，以在相邻模块之间限定用于接收和通过高压软管的线圈包层部分的开口宽度。

公开(公告)号：US20140150894A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US14177440

申请日：2014-02-11

Applicant: STONEAGE, INC.

Inventor： Gerald P. Zink

IPC: B08B3/02

CPC classification number: B08B9/0497 ,  B05B1/14 ,  B05B1/1681 ,  B05B1/3006 ,  B05B3/0463 ,  B05B3/06 ,  B05B12/04 ,  B05B13/0627 ,  B05B13/0636 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B08B9/0495 ,  E03F9/00 ,  F16K11/04 ,  F16K31/1635 ,  F16K31/58 ,  Y10T137/4245 ,  Y10T137/4259 ,  Y10T137/86485 ,  Y10T137/87788 ,  Y10T137/87804 ,  Y10T137/87861

Abstract: A flow path switching valve is disclosed that can be operated remotely simply by turning flow on and off. A mid portion of the body has at least one passage therein leading from a central axial bore to one or more external ports each having a tractor nozzle. The valve outlet connects the axial bore to a cleaning nozzle. A poppet member is received in the central axial bore. In a first position, the poppet member directs fluid flow through the outlet to the cleaning nozzle connected to the outlet. The poppet member, when in a second position, closes the central axial bore through the outlet end of the valve body and permits fluid flow through the tractor nozzles. Selection of the different flow paths is made by simply reducing flow through the valve below a predetermined fluid flow threshold and then increasing the flow rate above the threshold.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种流路切换阀，其可以简单地通过打开和关闭流动来远程操作。 主体的中部具有至少一个通道，从中心轴向孔到达一个或多个外部端口，每个外部端口均具有拖拉机喷嘴。 阀门出口将轴向孔连接到清洁喷嘴。 提升构件被容纳在中心轴向孔中。 在第一位置，提升阀构件将流体流动通过出口流到连接到出口的清洁喷嘴。 提升阀构件处于第二位置时，通过阀体的出口端封闭中心轴向孔，并允许流体流过拖拉机喷嘴。 不同流动路径的选择通过简单地将通过阀的流量降低到低于预定流体流量阈值并且然后将流量增加到阈值以上来进行。