公开(公告)号：US6101698A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-15

申请号：US847941

申请日：1997-04-21

申请人： Tom Edward Estep ,  Ronald P. Hoffman ,  James R. Hunter ,  Jean Joseph Muller ,  Germain Schilz ,  Carl E. Vorhees ,  James M. Wiggins ,  Jean Francois Woll

发明人： Tom Edward Estep ,  Ronald P. Hoffman ,  James R. Hunter ,  Jean Joseph Muller ,  Germain Schilz ,  Carl E. Vorhees ,  James M. Wiggins ,  Jean Francois Woll

IPC分类号： D01D5/11 ,  B23P6/00

CPC分类号： D01D5/11 ,  Y10T29/49721 ,  Y10T29/4973 ,  Y10T29/53096

摘要： This invention relates to an arrangement for sealing a closed chamber in which equipment is to be replaced and especially to a chamber in which equipment is to be replaced while the chamber is to be maintained closed. The arrangement includes a channel filled with a fluid, such as water, and a skirt arranged to extend into the fluid to form the seal. As the skirt extends down into the liquid, a portal space is formed at the opening in the chamber and the opening preferably includes a gate for closing the chamber from the portal space and the outside.

公开(公告)号：US06364317B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09589654

申请日：2000-06-08

申请人： Tom Edward Estep ,  Ronald P. Hoffman ,  James R. Hunter ,  Jean Joseph Muller ,  Germain Schilz ,  Carl E. Vorhees ,  James M. Wiggins ,  Jean Francois Woll

发明人： Tom Edward Estep ,  Ronald P. Hoffman ,  James R. Hunter ,  Jean Joseph Muller ,  Germain Schilz ,  Carl E. Vorhees ,  James M. Wiggins ,  Jean Francois Woll

IPC分类号： F16J1500

CPC分类号： D01D5/11 ,  Y10T29/49721 ,  Y10T29/4973 ,  Y10T29/53096

摘要： This invention relates to an arrangement for sealing a closed chamber in which equipment is to be replaced and especially to a chamber in which equipment is to be replaced while the chamber is to be maintained closed. The arrangement includes a channel filled with a fluid, such as water, and a skirt arranged to extend into the fluid to form the seal. As the skirt extends down into the liquid, a portal space is formed at the opening in the chamber and the opening preferably includes a gate for closing the chamber from the portal space and the outside.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种用于密封其中设备被更换的封闭腔室的装置，特别涉及一种在腔室保持关闭时要更换设备的腔室。 该装置包括填充有诸如水的流体的通道和布置成延伸到流体中以形成密封件的裙部。 当裙部向下延伸到液体中时，在室中的开口处形成入口空间，并且开口优选地包括用于从入口空间和外部关闭室的门。

公开(公告)号：US6059318A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-09

申请号：US848355

申请日：1997-04-21

申请人： Tom Edward Estep ,  Ronald P. Hoffman ,  James R. Hunter ,  Jean Joseph Muller ,  Germain Schilz ,  Carl E. Vorhees ,  James M. Wiggins ,  Jean Francois Woll

发明人： Tom Edward Estep ,  Ronald P. Hoffman ,  James R. Hunter ,  Jean Joseph Muller ,  Germain Schilz ,  Carl E. Vorhees ,  James M. Wiggins ,  Jean Francois Woll

IPC分类号： F16L23/04 ,  D01D4/04 ,  D01D5/11 ,  F16L19/02

CPC分类号： D01D5/11 ,  Y10S285/92

摘要： This invention relates to a coupling system for connecting one or more fluid conduits wherein the system is adapted for lateral entry of one pipe or conduit to the other. The coupling system is also suited for making a connection in an environment which is relatively inaccessible to personnel and may be remotely operated.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种用于连接一个或多个流体管道的联接系统，其中系统适于将一个管道或管道横向进入另一个管道。 联接系统还适用于在人员相对难以访问的环境中进行连接并且可以远程操作。