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Foldable and stackable device for winding flexible tubular pipes

US6260791A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 1999
Grant dateJul 17, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H75/36
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for spooling flexible tubular pipe comprising at least one spooling wheel comprising a hub and spokes extending from the hub in a radial plane, wherein the spokes are articulated to the hub so that they can be folded towards the axis of the hub. The spokes may have several fold up articulations along their lengths.

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