Assembly for acting on the outer surface of a tube, and corresponding method
US10706976B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An assembly for acting on the outer surface of a tube, and corresponding method are provided. The assembly includes a carrier; at least one inspection or maintenance tool; the carrier includes at least one rolling body; an actuator. The carrier further includes a device for connecting the carrier to the tube, arranged so that the tube absorbs at least 50% of the weight of the carrier and the tool.
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