B - Operations – Transporting – 23 – K
Patent
B - Operations, Transporting
23
K
B23K 37/053 (2006.01) B23Q 3/18 (2006.01) F16L 1/10 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2188824
A fixture for aligning clamping pipes end to end to enable joining the pipes by welding includes a collar circumscribing one of the pipes and circumferentially spaced arms extending outwardly from the collar and then coaxially with the pipes. Pipe clamps are supported by each of the arms at approximately 120 degree intervals about the pipe. The stems of the clamps are supported by the arms such that proper orientation of the clamping shoes and guide members is assured. Furthermore, an extension of the stem which projects between the pipes and carries an inner guide member for engagement with the inner circumferential surface of the pipe has a differential thickness such that the pipes are initially separated by a predetermined thickness by engagement of the pipes with the necked portion of the extension for tack welding. After tack welding is complete, the stems are rotated 90 degrees, thereby bringing a narrower dimension of the necked portion into registry with the gap between the pipes, permitting withdrawal of the stems.
Borden Ladner Gervais Llp
Goodwin A. Lycan Trust
Lycan Goodwin A.
LandOfFree
Fixture for aligning and clamping pipes does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Fixture for aligning and clamping pipes, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Fixture for aligning and clamping pipes will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFCA-PAI-O-2001311