Pipe replacement system
    81.
    发明授权
    Pipe replacement system 有权
    管道更换系统

    公开(公告)号:US08998538B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-07

    申请号:US13722004

    申请日:2012-12-20

    Inventor: Michael Tjader

    CPC classification number: F16L55/18 F16L1/028 F16L55/1658

    Abstract: Pipe replacement devices, and systems are shown. Devices and systems may include jointed cutters and floating cutters to navigate difficult pipe replacement conditions. Devices and systems may also include replacement pipe with pre-installed supply hoses, such as lubricant supply and/or pneumatic supply hoses. Methods of pipe replacement are also described, including splitting old pipe and pulling in new pipe behind the equipment as splitting progresses.

    Abstract translation: 显示管道更换设备和系统。 设备和系统可以包括连接的切割器和浮动切割器以导航困难的管道更换条件。 设备和系统还可以包括具有预先安装的供应软管的替换管,例如润滑剂供应和/或气动供应软管。 还描述了管道更换方法,包括拆分旧管道,并在分拆进行时将设备后面的新管道拉入。

    Method and device for holding and releasing a cable in a pipe splitter
    82.
    发明授权
    Method and device for holding and releasing a cable in a pipe splitter 有权
    用于在管道分配器中保持和释放电缆的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08784009B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-22

    申请号:US13857251

    申请日:2013-04-05

    Inventor: Michael Tjader

    Abstract: A cable retention and release mechanism includes a cable gripping device including a cable passage. A cable extends through the cable passage. A cable gripping device collar is movably coupled around the cable gripping device. An outer cable gripping device surface is seated against a cable gripping device receiving inner surface preventing movement of the cable gripping device relative to the cable gripping device collar. The cable gripping device receiving inner surface clamps the cable gripping device on the cable and prevents sliding movement of the cable. A jack is movably coupled with the cable gripping device collar. In a first engaged position the jack is engaged against the cable gripping device proximal end. In a second engaged position the jack unseats the outer cable gripping device surface from the cable gripping device receiving inner surface and releases the clamping of the cable.

    Abstract translation: 电缆保持和释放机构包括包括电缆通道的电缆夹持装置。 电缆延伸穿过电缆通道。 电缆夹持装置环绕电缆夹持装置可移动地联接。 外部电缆夹持装置表面靠在接收内表面的电缆夹持装置上,防止电缆夹持装置相对于电缆夹持装置套环移动。 接收内表面的电缆夹持装置将电缆夹持装置夹在电缆上,并防止电缆的滑动。 插座可移动地与电缆夹紧装置套环联接。 在第一接合位置,千斤顶与电缆夹持装置近端接合。 在第二接合位置,千斤顶将外电缆夹持装置表面从电缆夹持装置接收内表面卸下并释放电缆的夹紧。

    PIPE SPLITTING APPARATUS WITH REPLACEABLE BLADE
    83.
    发明申请
    PIPE SPLITTING APPARATUS WITH REPLACEABLE BLADE 有权
    带可更换刀片的管道分离设备

    公开(公告)号:US20140086689A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-27

    申请号:US14091134

    申请日:2013-11-26

    Inventor: Michael Tjader

    Abstract: Pipe splitting apparatuses and systems including a replaceable blade, and methods therefor, are provided. In various examples, a pipe splitting apparatus includes an outer surface including a recess. A blade including a portion is disposed within the recess. A hardenable material is disposed within the recess. The hardenable material is configured to flow upon application to fill empty space within the recess and at least partially around the portion of the blade disposed within the recess. The hardenable material is further configured to harden after application to secure the portion of the blade within the recess and fix the blade to the pipe splitting apparatus.

    Abstract translation: 提供了包括可更换刀片的管道分割设备和系统及其方法。 在各种示例中,管道分裂装置包括包括凹部的外表面。 包括一部分的刀片设置在凹槽内。 可硬化材料设置在凹部内。 可硬化材料被构造成在施加时流动以填充凹部内的空白空间,并且至少部分地围绕设置在凹部内的叶片的部分。 可硬化材料进一步构造成在施加之后硬化以将刀片的该部分固定在凹部内并将刀片固定到分割设备。

    PULLING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFOR
    84.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20130270499A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-17

    申请号:US13913004

    申请日:2013-06-07

    Inventor: Michael Tjader

    CPC classification number: B66D1/26 F16L55/1658 F16L55/18

    Abstract: A puller is provided with a number of advantages. Pullers are described that have a high power to weight ratio, and a high power to volume ratio. Examples of pullers and pulling systems include configurations that provide high cable friction in a small device volume. Examples of pullers and pulling systems also include constant force pulling which is desirable in particular for small diameter pipe replacement. Using pullers and pulling systems as described, minimally invasive pipe replacement operations are possible. Reversible pullers are also provided that decrease the amount of time needed to burst or split multiple segments of pipe.

    DEVICE AND METHOD TO SPLIT PIPE NEAR UTILITIES

    公开(公告)号:US20130058726A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-07

    申请号:US13664257

    申请日:2012-10-30

    Inventor: Michael Tjader

    CPC classification number: F16L55/1658 F16L55/18

    Abstract: A splitter system and methods are shown. Examples of splitter systems provide limited possibility of damage to adjacent utilities in the ground. Further, examples of splitter systems relax a shape memory of split pipe, which in turn reduces friction in a splitting operation. Configurations are further shown that provide lubrication to splitting operations in a number of locations along a splitter system. Configurations are also shown that provide electrical isolation to cutting blades.

    Pipe replacement system
    86.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12292152B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-06

    申请号:US18218769

    申请日:2023-07-06

    Inventor: Michael Tjader

    Abstract: Pipe replacement devices, and systems are shown. Devices and systems may include jointed cutters and floating cutters to navigate difficult pipe replacement conditions. Devices and systems may also include replacement pipe with pre-installed supply hoses, such as lubricant supply and/or pneumatic supply hoses. Methods of pipe replacement are also described, including splitting old pipe and pulling in new pipe behind the equipment as splitting progresses.

    PIPE SPLITTING APPARATUS WITH REPLACEABLE BLADE

    公开(公告)号:US20250035249A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-30

    申请号:US18914951

    申请日:2024-10-14

    Inventor: Michael Tjader

    Abstract: Pipe splitting apparatuses and systems including a replaceable blade, and methods therefor, are provided. In various examples, a pipe splitting apparatus includes an outer surface including a recess. A blade including a portion is disposed within the recess. A hardenable material is disposed within the recess. The hardenable material is configured to flow upon application to fill empty space within the recess and at least partially around the portion of the blade disposed within the recess. The hardenable material is further configured to harden after application to secure the portion of the blade within the recess and fix the blade to the pipe splitting apparatus.

    PIPE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM
    88.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230349502A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-02

    申请号:US18218769

    申请日:2023-07-06

    Inventor: Michael Tjader

    CPC classification number: F16L55/1658 F16L1/032 F16L55/18 F16L1/028 B65H75/40

    Abstract: Pipe replacement devices, and systems are shown. Devices and systems may include jointed cutters and floating cutters to navigate difficult pipe replacement conditions. Devices and systems may also include replacement pipe with pre-installed supply hoses, such as lubricant supply and/or pneumatic supply hoses. Methods of pipe replacement are also described, including splitting old pipe and pulling in new pipe behind the equipment as splitting progresses.

    LUBRICATION SYSTEM FOR PIPE BURSTING
    89.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230341073A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-26

    申请号:US18108834

    申请日:2023-02-13

    Inventor: Michael Tjader

    CPC classification number: F16L55/1658

    Abstract: A pipe pulling lubrication apparatus includes a pipe anchor having an anchor body. The anchor body includes a first coupling feature near an anchor body proximal portion and a distal pipe coupling feature near an anchor body distal portion. The distal pipe coupling feature is configured to couple and position a replacement pipe exterior surface near an anchor body exterior surface. The lubrication apparatus further includes a lubrication system including a lubricant conduit extending within the anchor body from the distal pipe coupling feature toward an anchor body intermediate portion between the first coupling feature and the distal pipe coupling feature. The lubrication system includes a lubricant distributor having one or more lubricant passages extending from the lubricant conduit toward the anchor body exterior surface, the lubricant distributor is configured to deliver a lubricant to the replacement pipe exterior surface.

    Cable puller and method
    90.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11725765B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-15

    申请号:US17856014

    申请日:2022-07-01

    Inventor: Michael Tjader

    Abstract: A cable puller and associated methods are shown. Useful example methods include pipe bursting using cable pullers as shown. Cable pullers and methods shown provide a mechanical advantage that increases an amount of cable pulled in one cycle. Selected examples are shown that include a pulley located on a distal end of a moving portion of an extending and contracting beam. The pulley and the mechanical advantage it supplies helps to improve the efficiency of the cable puller and reduce manufacturing cost of the cable puller.

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