Patent · US Expired

Heat exchanger tube guide and extractor tool therefor

US4180902A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 21, 1978
Grant dateJan 1, 1980
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Expiry dateApr 21, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53991
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tube guide for guiding replacement heat exchanger tubes into proper position within a tube sheet of a steam generator and an extractor tool for engaging the tube guide for extracting it from the tube once the tube is properly positioned.

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