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Manifold structure having adjustable brackets

US8627891B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims

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Assignee

Aker Subsea AS · NO

Inventor

Sigvard Omvik · Moss, NO

Key dates

Filing date	May 12, 2009
Grant date	Jan 14, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 12, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49947
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention relates to a manifold structure that includes a frame construction (1), a number of pipes (2), a pipe bend and possible valves, deployed in a pipe system having a number of pipe terminations projecting from the frame construction. The frame construction (1) is designed with a number of support brackets (5) for respective coupling parts associated with said pipe terminations. Each support bracket (5) is made as a separate, standardized unit that includes several securing means for releasable assembly to the frame construction, where each securing means is arranged for defined adjustability in height and lateral direction for adaption to a preinstalled pipe termination.

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