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Tool set for the insertion of a flow monitoring device in a fluid piping, and implementation method therefore

US8028573B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2009
Grant dateOct 4, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L55/46
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention particularly relates to a tool set for setting-up a flow monitoring device (1) in a fluid piping (K).This tool set comprises at least one hollow semi-flexible hose (31) provided with a jack (33) bearing the device (1) in a sheath, a pump (32) monitoring the pressure inside the hose, a support member (4) slidingly crossed by the hose (31), and an introduction airlock (5) carried by the support member and making it possible to sealingly insert the hose in the piping (K).

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