Internal pipe line-up clamping module
US8955733B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2101/10
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clamping module for a pipe line-up system uses bell crank linkages to transmit pipe alignment and clamping forces between radially moving clamping feet and a central axially moving driving head. The clamping feet are arranged in axially spaced sets to internally engage two pipe sections to be welded independently on either side of a weld zone between the pipe sections, with welding shoes in between the clamping feet and spanning the weld zone. The bell crank linkages provide a force multiplier between the driving heads and the clamping feet.
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