System and method for positioning at least one spacer in a longitudinal pipe
US10343348B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L43/001
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a system for positioning at least one spacer in a longitudinal pipe having an outer duct and an inner duct mounted in said outer duct, the system including a bracing module configured to maintain a pipe longitudinally along an axis while maintaining positioning clearance between the inner duct and the outer duct, and an insertion module having a pusher member, guided longitudinally along said axis, that is configured to move at least one spacer in the positioning clearance of the longitudinal pipe.
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