Pipe manipulation apparatus and methods
US10487965B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2023/225
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pipe manipulation apparatus having a base frame and a sliding end slidable towards and away from the base frame, each of the base frame and sliding end having at least one pipe support coupled with a press clamp pivotable between an open position and a closed position, wherein in the open position, a pipe is placeable on to the at least one pipe support and, in the closed position, the inner surfaces of the press clamp and the pipe support define a bore in which a lengthwise portion of the pipe is receivable. The pipe manipulation apparatus may be portable, tiltable, and/or rotatable to accommodate pipes of various locations and angles.
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