Pipe handling apparatus
US10597262B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L1/20
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Pipe handling apparatus with an insert (4) configured to be inserted into a pipe to be handled (23). One or more clamping members (19) are moveably mounted relative to the insert. One or more actuators (17) are operable to urge the clamping members (19) towards the insert (4) thereby to grip the wall of the pipe to be handled (23). The insert (4) may be cylindrical. Multiple clamping members (19) may be spaced around the insert (4). The clamping members (19) may extend axially along the insert (4). The apparatus is suitable for handling flexible pipes (23) formed from multiple layers of helically wound metal strands.
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