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Apparatus and method for processing inside of pipe

US8157922B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2008
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/30
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for processing an inside of a pipe which performs various works from an inside of a pipe, includes traveling drive units, a working device, rotation support mechanisms, a coupling mechanism, and suspension devices. The traveling drive units are inserted into the inside of the pipe, and the working device is moved in a circumferential direction along the inside of the pipe by the traveling drive units.

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