Snap-on pipe guide
US8540429B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2021/9542
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pipe guide includes a pair of cylindrical shells each having a plurality of radially extending circumferentially spaced vanes and structure for holding the shells together when the shells are axially mated end-to-end. A pair of curved tab arms extend circumferentially about corresponding ones of the cylindrical shells. A pair of slide-locks are configured to slide over corresponding ones of the tab arms to move them into a locking position in which keys on the tab arms extend between adjacent coils of a coil spring surrounded by the shells.
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