Extendable spool
US11214455B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2404/62
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An extendable spool is disclosed. The length of the extendable spool is able to continuously varied. The extendable spool accounts for length variances in flow lines by extending the flow line rather than redirecting the flow. Because the flow direction does not make any turns, erosion is minimized on both the extendable spool and downstream parts. The extendable spool is readily scalable from small diameters to large diameters. Because of this, it requires fewer lines and therefore less setup time to account for length differences between large diameter lines.
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