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Bolt tensioning system

US10252405B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims

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Assignee

FORUM US, INC. · US

Inventors

Heinrich BARTELS · Paderborn, DE
Stephen PATTERSON · Kilbirnie, GB

Key dates

Filing date	May 19, 2016
Grant date	Apr 9, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 29, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16B39/26
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to a system and method for tensioning a bolt. The bolt tensioning system may be used with variable length connection members, for example studs, in any one or more of the drilling, subsea, and process industries to couple a first member to a second member. The bolt tensioning system may remain coupled to the first member and the second member, while applying tension to all of the bolts at the same time, rather than having to torque or tension each bolt individually. The bolt system may accurately and uniformly tension all bolts in a single operation to provide reliable connections.

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