Internal gripping system
US9033057B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53987
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for securing a first tubular to a second tubular including a housing having at least one group of at least one window therein. A gripping assembly is disposed in the housing and has at least one member operatively arranged for selectably extending through the at least one window for internally gripping the first tubular. A coupling unit is included having a first clamping mechanism and a second clamping mechanism. The first clamping mechanism is operatively arranged for externally clamping the housing, and the second clamping mechanism is operatively arranged for externally clamping the second tubular component. A method of securing together two tubular components is also included.
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