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Centre line multidimensional suspension system

US7328475B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateMay 22, 2006
Grant dateFeb 12, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB08B9/0557
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is described a novel apparatus for use in connection with pipe cleaning and monitoring systems. The apparatus is a suspension system adapted to fit a pipeline pig shaft, the pig being provided with a plurality of wheels. The wheels are concentrically mounted around a biasing means which is operable in a direction coplanar with the pig shaft. There is also described a pipeline pig comprising the suspension system and a method of cleaning a pipeline.

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