Pipe retrieval apparatus, system, and method

    公开(公告)号:US11543054B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-03

    申请号:US17346226

    申请日:2021-06-12

    摘要: A pipe retrieval machine includes a frame defining a decoupling region and a travel axis and a transporting mechanism supported on the frame. The transporting mechanism has a first gripping structure adjacent an infeed end of the machine and a second gripping structure adjacent an outfeed end of the machine. The decoupling region is between the first and second gripping structures. The machine has a drive system to move the first and second gripping structures at a steady state speed to direct a pipe along the travel axis. The pipe retrieval machine includes one or more safety features to stop the drive system either automatically or through manual action, one or more safety features to inhibit or prevent damage to components of the decoupling region in the event of a malfunction, or both. Methods of operating a pipe retrieval machine include any of the operation procedures, method steps, safety features, and/or functions as described and in any combination.

    SEGMENTAL TUBES
    82.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220228678A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-21

    申请号:US17716452

    申请日:2022-04-08

    摘要: A segmental tube section structure having a length and a circumference, the segmental tube section structure including, a plurality of tube segments extending the length in a longitudinal direction of the segmental tube section structure and extending in a circumferential direction of the segmental tube section structure, wherein each tube segment of the plurality of tube segments extends in the circumferential direction to span an arc of the circumference of the segmental tube section structure, wherein each of the plurality of tube segments is connected to adjacent tube segments of the plurality of tube segments in the circumferential direction to form the segmental tube section structure, wherein at least one of the plurality of tube segments comprises an attachment structure to accommodate a vehicle track assembly, and wherein each of the plurality of tube segments is formed of a steel plate.

    CONSTRUCTION OF TUBULAR ASSEMBLIES
    83.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220134689A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-05

    申请号:US17577981

    申请日:2022-01-18

    摘要: A method and apparatus for constructing a tubular assembly 40 comprising an inner portion (24) and a further portion (23) surrounding the inner portion. The inner portion (24) comprises reinforcement (37) and the further portion (23) being formed from a strip (50) of material comprising two opposed longitudinal marginal side portions (53). The apparatus comprises an assembly station (220) comprising a wall (253). The apparatus comprises means for advancing the inner portion (21) along a first path (231) extending passed the wall (253), and means for advancing the strip (50) along a second path (232) and causing the strip to encircle the wall (253) and thereby wrap about and surround the inner portion (21). The apparatus further comprises means (321) for introducing resinous binder into the reinforcement (37) as the strip (50) is being wrapped about the inner portion (21).

    PIPE RETRIEVAL APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

    公开(公告)号:US20220034426A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-03

    申请号:US17346226

    申请日:2021-06-12

    摘要: A pipe retrieval machine includes a frame defining a decoupling region and a travel axis and a transporting mechanism supported on the frame. The transporting mechanism has a first gripping structure adjacent an infeed end of the machine and a second gripping structure adjacent an outfeed end of the machine. The decoupling region is between the first and second gripping structures. The machine has a drive system to move the first and second gripping structures at a steady state speed to direct a pipe along the travel axis. The pipe retrieval machine includes one or more safety features to stop the drive system either automatically or through manual action, one or more safety features to inhibit or prevent damage to components of the decoupling region in the event of a malfunction, or both. Methods of operating a pipe retrieval machine include any of the operation procedures, method steps, safety features, and/or functions as described and in any combination.

    Conduit stub-up eliminator assembly

    公开(公告)号:US11221090B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-01-11

    申请号:US16749248

    申请日:2020-01-22

    发明人: Jeffrey Krause

    IPC分类号: F16L1/024 F16L43/02

    摘要: A conduit stub-up eliminator assembly as disclosed herein comprises an elbow including a first connector end for securing to a horizontal in-slab raceway, in use, and a second connector end having a threaded collar with an opening for selectively receiving a vertical above slab raceway, in use. A stub extends radially outward proximate the collar. A supporting device comprises an elongate rail having a plurality of spaced openings sized to receive the stub and having a length corresponding to the select thickness. A turned in base is for attachment to formwork prior to pouring of concrete to form the concrete slab. The pipe fitting stub is received in a select one of the rail openings so that the collar opening is spaced from the base a distance corresponding to the select thickness so that the collar opening is flush with the surface of the concrete slab.

    CONDUIT STUB-UP ELIMINATOR ASSEMBLY
    90.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200256482A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-13

    申请号:US16749248

    申请日:2020-01-22

    发明人: Jeffrey Krause

    IPC分类号: F16L1/024 F16L43/02

    摘要: A conduit stub-up eliminator assembly as disclosed herein comprises an elbow including a first connector end for securing to a horizontal in-slab raceway, in use, and a second connector end having a threaded collar with an opening for selectively receiving a vertical above slab raceway, in use. A stub extends radially outward proximate the collar. A supporting device comprises an elongate rail having a plurality of spaced openings sized to receive the stub and having a length corresponding to the select thickness. A turned in base is for attachment to formwork prior to pouring of concrete to form the concrete slab. The pipe fitting stub is received in a select one of the rail openings so that the collar opening is spaced from the base a distance corresponding to the select thickness so that the collar opening is flush with the surface of the concrete slab.