公开(公告)号：US06538431B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-25

申请号：US09730852

申请日：2000-12-07

Applicant: Peter Allan Couchman ,  David Carl Maughan

Inventor： Peter Allan Couchman ,  David Carl Maughan

IPC: B08B9055

CPC classification number: F16L55/28

Abstract: A pipeline pig includes a central body member, a plurality of circumferentially spaced return path elements surrounding said body member and each extending axially relative to the body member, each return path element including a pair of axially spaced magnets from each of which projects a metallic bristle set, and means for connecting the return path elements to the body member whereby the free ends of the bristles, in use, resiliently engage the inner wall of the pipeline, the connecting means comprising a first carrier member mounted on, to be axially slidable relative to, the front extent of the body member and resiliently urged towards the rear of the body member, a second carrier member mounted on, to be axially slidable relative to, the rear extent of the body member and resiliently urged towards the front of the body member, and, for each return path element, a front link pivotally interconnecting the front of the return path element and the first carrier member, and a rear link pivotally interconnecting the rear of the return path element and the second carrier member.

Abstract translation: 管道猪包括中心体部件，围绕所述主体部件并且各自相对于主体部件轴向延伸的多个周向间隔开的返回通路元件，每个返回路径元件包括一对轴向间隔开的磁体，每个磁体突出金属刷毛 以及用于将返回路径元件连接到主体构件的装置，由此在使用中刷毛的自由端弹性地接合管道的内壁，连接装置包括安装在其上以便可相对于轴向滑动的第一承载构件 到主体构件的前部范围并且朝向主体构件的后部弹性地推动;第二承载构件，其安装在相对于主体构件的后部空间可轴向滑动并且朝向主体的前部弹性地推动 并且对于每个返回路径元件，将返回路径元件的前部和第一承载构件枢转地相互连接的前连杆件和后线 k枢转地互连返回路径元件的后部和第二承载构件。

公开(公告)号：US06381797B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-07

申请号：US09552798

申请日：2000-04-20

Applicant: Sergei Filippovitch ,  Jukka Maki

Inventor： Sergei Filippovitch ,  Jukka Maki

IPC: B08B9055

CPC classification number: F16L55/46

Abstract: A device for moving a pig through a conduit, such as a pipeline, is proposed, comprising at least one pulling element with at least one sealing means. The sealing means comprises a supporting structure with variable circumference with at least one sealing element disposed on the circumference of the supporting structure. In a preferred embodiment, the supporting structure comprises supporting arms disposed substantially radially and being pivotable about axes, each perpendicular to the longitudinal central axis of the pulling element, and is mounted to the pulling element via the supporting structure and a central sleeve which can be fixed to the pulling element.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于通过导管（例如管道）移动猪的装置，其包括具有至少一个密封装置的至少一个牵引元件。 密封装置包括具有可变周长的支撑结构，其中至少一个密封元件设置在支撑结构的圆周上。 在优选实施例中，支撑结构包括基本上径向设置并且可绕轴线枢转的支撑臂，每个轴线垂直于牵引元件的纵向中心轴线，并且经由支撑结构和中心套筒安装到牵引元件， 固定在牵引元件上。

公开(公告)号：US06241424B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-05

申请号：US09268845

申请日：1999-03-16

Applicant: William R. Bath ,  Charles R. Yemington

Inventor： William R. Bath ,  Charles R. Yemington

IPC: B08B9055

CPC classification number: F16L1/26 ,  F16L55/1283 ,  F16L55/1608

Abstract: A method and apparatus for repairing a submerged pipeline. The method comprises installing a pair of hot tap tees on either side of the damaged section of pipeline, cutting a hole in the pipeline through each hot tap tee, inserting and securing plugging pigs into the pipeline, cutting and removing the damaged section of pipeline, and installing a new section of pipeline. The apparatus includes a plugging pig for use during repair of a damaged pipeline comprising a body shaft, a cup seal secured to the body shaft for engaging an interior wall of the pipeline, a cam attached to the exterior of the body shaft, a slip assembly for sliding on the cam and engaging a slip against the pipeline wall, and a control mechanism for engaging and releasing the slip from the wall.

Abstract translation: 一种用于修理水下管道的方法和装置。 该方法包括在管道损坏部分的两侧安装一对热水龙头，通过每个热水龙头切割管道中的一个孔，插入和固定插入管道的猪，切割和拆除管道损坏部分， 并安装一段新的管道。 该装置包括用于在损坏的管道的修理期间使用的堵塞猪，其包括主体轴，固定到主体轴的杯形密封件，用于接合管道的内壁，附接到主体轴的外部的凸轮，滑动组件 用于在凸轮上滑动并将滑动接合在管道壁上，以及用于将滑动件从壁上接合和释放的控制机构。

公开(公告)号：US06173469B1

公开(公告)日：2001-01-16

申请号：US09347567

申请日：1999-07-06

Applicant: Dwane O. Laymon

Inventor： Dwane O. Laymon

IPC: B08B9055

CPC classification number: B08B9/0557

Abstract: A cleaning device of the type for removing dirt, scale and extraneous material from the inner wall of a pipeline which comprises a body adapted to be moved longitudinally through the pipeline, a plurality of scraper elements mounted on the body for resiliently engaging the inner wall of the pipeline as the body is moved along the pipeline and at least one cup mounted on the body for sealably engaging the pipeline wall so that the body may be propelled through the pipeline by fluid pressure behind the cup, the improvement which comprises a polyurethane spring mounted between the body and each of the scraping elements for resiliently urging the scraping elements against the inner wall of the pipeline, the polyurethane spring comprising an elongated base member for attachment of the spring to the body, an outer side member disposed in spaced parallel relation with the inner base member and a plurality of cross members extending outwardly and rearwardly from the inner base member to and connecting with the outer side member, the cross members being essentially parallel to each other, the scraping elements being mounted on the outer side member and being resiliently urged against the inner wall of the pipeline by the polyurethane spring, the pressure of the spring against the outer side member being such as to tend to cause the outer side member to move rearwardly and inwardly, while the cross members cant in a rearward direction.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从管道内壁去除污物，水垢和外来材料的清洁装置，其包括适于纵向移动通过管道的主体，安装在主体上的多个刮板元件，用于弹性地接合内壁 作为主体的管道沿着管道移动，并且至少一个杯子安装在主体上以密封地接合管道壁，使得主体可以通过流体压力在杯子后面通过管道被推进，其改进包括聚氨酯弹簧安装 在主体和每个刮削元件之间，用于将刮擦元件弹性地推动到管道的内壁上，聚氨酯弹簧包括用于将弹簧附接到主体的细长基部构件，与侧面平行的关系设置的外侧构件 所述内部基座构件和从所述内部基座构件向外并向后延伸到所述内部基座构件和所述内部基座构件的多个横向构件 与外侧构件连接，横向构件基本上彼此平行，刮削元件安装在外侧构件上，并且通过聚氨酯弹簧弹性地推靠在管道的内壁上，弹簧的压力抵抗 外侧构件倾向于使外侧构件向后和向内移动，同时横向构件向后倾斜。

公开(公告)号：US06728988B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-04

申请号：US10013047

申请日：2001-12-07

Applicant: Lynn Chaffee ,  Terry Loper

Inventor： Lynn Chaffee ,  Terry Loper

IPC: B08B9055

CPC classification number: B08B9/0552 ,  B08B9/0551

Abstract: In a cleaning system which uses balls made of spongy material for cleaning fluid conducting tubing a ball collector having a housing with inlet and outlet ports, the outlet port having a strainer screen which allows fluid but not the balls to pass, and an access port with a releasable cover sealed with an O-ring. The cover is of metal frame construction with a transparent center, preferably preferably comprised of a pyrex glass member encased in a metal sleeve.

Abstract translation: 在使用由海绵材料制成的球以清洁流体导管的清洁系统中，具有具有入口和出口端口的壳体的球收集器具有允许流体而不是球通过的过滤网，以及具有 用O形圈密封的可释放盖。 该盖具有透明中心的金属框架结构，优选地优选地包含在金属套筒中的发泡玻璃构件。

公开(公告)号：US06368418B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-09

申请号：US09620611

申请日：2000-07-20

Applicant: William H. Rowe

Inventor： William H. Rowe

IPC: B08B9055

CPC classification number: B08B9/055

Abstract: A pipeline cleaning tool is constructed with an elongated support mechanism having a rigid cutting unit mounted at one end and a folding propulsion assembly mounted at the other end. The propulsion assembly includes a system of folding sector panels that are hinged to a central hub for rotation relative thereto about tangential axes of rotation. A separate expansion flap is secured to each sector panel for rotation relative thereto about a radially oriented axis of rotation by a hinged connection to one radial side edge. Each expansion flap partially overlaps the upstream face of the sector panel immediately adjacent to that upon which it is mounted. The area of overlap is controlled by the extent to which the sector panels of the propulsion unit are folded back toward the supporting shaft. The greater the extent of folding, the greater will be the area of overlap of each expansion flap upon the upstream face of an adjacent sector panel. A disc-shaped backing seal is employed immediately adjacent the sector panels and the expansion flaps against the upstream faces thereof. A pressure differential is thereby formed across the propulsion unit which propels the cleaning tool along a section of pipeline to be cleaned. Radially projecting teeth and, in some cases, longitudinally projecting blades, slice through and break up accumulated clogging material that adheres to the inside of the pipeline wall as the pipeline cleaning unit is forced through the pipeline by pressure against the upstream side of the propulsion unit. The distance of radial projection of the teeth of the cutting unit may be made adjustable.

Abstract translation: 管道清洁工具被构造成具有细长的支撑机构，其具有安装在一端的刚性切割单元和安装在另一端的折叠推进组件。 推进组件包括折叠扇形面板的系统，其铰接到中心轮毂以相对于其绕旋转轴线转动。 单独的膨胀翼片固定到每个扇形板上，以通过与一个径向侧边缘的铰接连接围绕径向定向的旋转轴线相对于其旋转。 每个膨胀翼片部分地与扇形面板的上游面重叠，紧邻其上的面。 重叠区域由推进单元的扇形板向支撑轴折回的程度控制。 折叠程度越大，相邻扇形面板的上游面上每个膨胀翼片的重叠面积就越大。 在扇形面板和膨胀翼紧靠其上游面的位置上立即采用圆盘形背衬密封件。 因此，跨越推进单元形成压差，该推进单元沿着待清洁的管道的一部分推动清洁工具。 径向突出的齿，并且在一些情况下，纵向突出的叶片，切割并分解粘附在管道壁内部的积聚的堵塞材料，因为管道清洁单元被迫通过管道压靠推进单元的上游侧 。 可以使切割单元的齿的径向突出距离可调。

公开(公告)号：US06190090B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-20

申请号：US09068147

申请日：1998-10-06

Applicant: Douglas Clinton Campbell ,  Brian Varney

Inventor： Douglas Clinton Campbell ,  Brian Varney

IPC: B08B9055

CPC classification number: F16L55/38 ,  B08B9/0551 ,  Y10S166/902

Abstract: An apparatus for use in a pipeline is disclosed. The apparatus has a housing through which pipeline fluids may enter from the rear of the housing, pass through the housing and subsequently exit from the housing. A first bonnet, having several openings, is mounted at the front of the housing on a shaft which is oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing. A second bonnet is mounted on the housing and fits over the first bonnet. The second bonnet has openings which, when aligned with the openings in the first bonnet, permit the flow of pipeline fluid out of the housing in various directions. The first bonnet is movable in relation to the second bonnet so as to vary the degree of alignment of the openings in the bonnets. By varying the degree of alignment of the openings in the bonnets, the flow of fluids through the housing is regulated so as to control the speed of the apparatus.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在管道中使用的装置。 设备具有壳体，管道流体可以通过该壳体从壳体的后部进入，穿过壳体并随后从壳体离开。 具有多个开口的第一发动机罩安装在壳体的前部，该轴线平行于壳体的纵向轴线定向。 第二个阀盖安装在壳体上，并安装在第一个阀盖上。 第二阀盖具有开口，当与第一阀盖中的开口对准时，允许管道流体沿各个方向流出壳体。 第一阀盖可相对于第二阀盖移动，以改变阀芯中的开口的对准程度。 通过改变阀芯中的开口的对准程度，调节通过壳体的流体流动，以便控制装置的速度。

公开(公告)号：US06769152B1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-03

申请号：US10174684

申请日：2002-06-19

Applicant: Doyle J. Crenshaw ,  Floyd T. Parnell

Inventor： Doyle J. Crenshaw ,  Floyd T. Parnell

IPC: B08B9055

CPC classification number: F16L55/46

Abstract: An improved pipeline pig launcher method and use thereof for conveying a pig into a pipeline including an upright launch barrel having a lower end in communication with the pipeline, a valve affixed to an upper end of the launch barrel and having a full diameter passageway therethrough, an upright pig receiving chamber connected at a lower end to the valve and in vertical alignment with the valve and launch barrel, and a cover removably closing an upper end of the receiving chamber providing, when in an open position, provision for insertion of a pig so that when said valve is open, the pig can pass downwardly into the launch barrel and from there into the pipeline.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的管线猪发射器方法及其用于将猪输送到管道中的用途，该管道包括具有与管道连通的下端的直立发射筒，固定到发射筒的上端并具有穿过其的全直径通道的阀， 直立的猪接收室，其在下端连接到阀并与阀和发射筒垂直对准;以及盖，可移除地封闭接收室的上端，当处于打开位置时，提供用于插入猪 使得当所述阀打开时，猪可以向下通入发射筒并从那里进入管道。

公开(公告)号：US06725875B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-27

申请号：US10091902

申请日：2002-03-06

Applicant: Pascal Mollard

Inventor： Pascal Mollard

IPC: B08B9055

CPC classification number: F16L55/46 ,  F16K11/0655 ,  F16L2101/12 ,  Y10T137/4259 ,  Y10T137/4336 ,  Y10T137/86549 ,  Y10T137/87708

Abstract: A directional-control valve is connectable to a first main pipe and to a secondary pipe. The valve includes an upstream port and a downstream port connectable to the first main pipe and having identical diameters. A third connection port is connectable to the secondary pipe. A shut-off member is capable of moving at right angles to the main pipe between a closed position and a second open position. In the closed position, the shut-off member includes a first orifice, of a diameter identical to that of the upstream port and downstream port, positioned in line with the upstream port and the downstream port. In the second open position, the shut-off member includes a second orifice opening toward the upstream port and toward the third connection port, so as to place the upstream port and the secondary pipe in communication, and wherein the diameter of the upstream port and the downstream port is sized to allow a scraper to pass, and the second orifice of the shut-off member includes means for preventing the scraper, coming from the upstream port, from entering the second orifice.

Abstract translation: 方向控制阀可连接到第一主管和次管。 阀包括可连接到第一主管并具有相同直径的上游端口和下游端口。 第三个连接端口可连接到辅助管道。 关闭构件能够在关闭位置和第二打开位置之间与主管成直角地移动。 在关闭位置，关闭构件包括与上游端口和下游端口的直径相同的直径的第一孔口，与上游端口和下游端口一致。 在第二打开位置，关闭构件包括朝向上游端口朝向第三连接口的第二孔口，以将上游端口和次级管道​​连通，并且其中上游端口和 下游端口的尺寸允许刮刀通过，并且切断构件的第二孔包括用于防止来自上游端口的刮刀进入第二孔口的装置。

公开(公告)号：US06370721B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-16

申请号：US09677884

申请日：2000-10-03

Applicant: Carl R. Torres, Jr. ,  Paul T. Manzak ,  Jack E. Miller

Inventor： Carl R. Torres, Jr. ,  Paul T. Manzak ,  Jack E. Miller

IPC: B08B9055

CPC classification number: B08B9/0553 ,  B08B9/0551

Abstract: A variable speed pig for movement within a pipeline having a plurality of venturi-shaped through passages extending longitudinally to permit fluid within the pipeline to bypass the pig. The size and shape of these passages may be varied to vary fluid pressure drop through the passages and the pig to correspondingly vary the speed of the pig passing through the pipeline.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在管道内移动的变速猪，其具有沿纵向延伸的多个文丘里形通过通道，以允许管道内的流体绕过猪。 这些通道的尺寸和形状可以变化以改变通过通道和猪的流体压降，以相应地改变通过管道的猪的速度。