Mobile cradle frame for pipe reel
US10926972B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/33
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cradle apparatus and method for transporting and/or deploying a coil of pipe supported around a reel are disclosed. The cradle apparatus can include a first arm member and a second arm member each having a male segment and a female segment capable of telescopic movement. A first set of pipe reel engagement spools and a second set of pipe reel engagement spools can rotate to raise/lift a first flange and a second flange of the reel thereonto when the pipe reel is positioned between the first arm member and the second arm member and the proximal end and the distal end of the first arm member and the second arm member are brought closer together due to telescopic movement of the male and female segments.
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