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Long-shaft tool, system comprising a long-shaft tool with a first manipulator and a second manipulator as well as use for such a tool and such a system

US11034014B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

Scotland Gas Networks PLC · GB
Southern Gas Networks PLC · GB

Inventors

Elmar Koch · Eslohe, DE
Tobias Klein · Lennestadt, DE
Andreas Joachim Hanses · Lennestadt, DE
Martin Köper · Attendorn, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 10, 2017
Grant date	Jun 15, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 10, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB25B15/008
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A long-shaft tool includes a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis and having a handle at a first end of the shaft and a second end opposite the first end with a holder for a manipulator wherein the holder has a protruding latch pin provided for engagement with a recess of a manipulator, which can be moved from the protruding position into a retracted position. The holder has a coupling half for coupling with a coupling half of a manipulator which is rotatable relative to a base body of the shaft.

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