Apparatus for remotely propelling a flexible lance into and out of a piping system
US10272480B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/33
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A compact flexible lance propelling apparatus is disclosed that is mountable on a pipe end. The apparatus includes a drive mechanism, an adaptable support that can be fastened directly to the pipe end which carries the drive mechanism, a remote control console, and a hose take-up drum spaced from the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism includes a driven roller and a follower roller sandwiching the flexible lance hose therebetween and a rotary cam lift mechanism for linearly raising the follower roller to permit insertion of the flexible lance hose and lowering the follower roller against the driven roller.
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