DEVICE AND METHOD TO SPLIT PIPE NEAR UTILITIES

    公开(公告)号:US20180163913A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-14

    申请号:US15879051

    申请日:2018-01-24

    发明人: Michael Tjader

    IPC分类号: F16L55/165 F16L55/18

    CPC分类号: F16L55/1658 F16L55/18

    摘要: 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.

    Gut hook bladed pipe slitter
    6.
    外观设计

    公开(公告)号:USD816456S1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-01

    申请号:US29590843

    申请日:2017-01-13

    CPC分类号: F16L55/1658

    摘要: An apparatus for replacing an existing pipe. The apparatus comprises a slitting apparatus towed by a wire rope. The apparatus has an elongate body having opposed first and second ends and a hollow region extending end-to-end. A pair of wings is supported on the body. Each wing has a recessed inner surface having a sharpened edge and an outer surface. The outer surface does not have an edge as sharp as the sharpened edge of the recessed inner surface. The sharpened edge slits the existing pipe and the outer surface is positioned to engage any adjacent pipes without causing damage to the adjacent pipe as the apparatus is towed. through the ground.

    Pipe replacement system
    7.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09885441B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-06

    申请号:US14679384

    申请日:2015-04-06

    发明人: Michael Tjader

    摘要: 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.

    Powered Slip Actuation
    10.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170234084A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-17

    申请号:US15585295

    申请日:2017-05-03

    摘要: A method for pushing and pulling rod strings through the ground or an underground pipe. A grip assembly is supported on a stationary frame and moveable relative to the stationary frame. The grip assembly has a slip bowl tapering from a large opening to a small opening in a first direction, a plurality of slips, and an actuator. The actuator powers relative axial movement between the slip bowl and the slips. A positioning assembly carries the grip assembly and powers its reciprocating and straight-line movement to urge the grip assembly in either a first or second direction. The grip assembly will work when operated to push or pull the pipe, irrespective of the is direction of the slips.