Apparatus and method for axially aligning straight or curved con

Details Apparatus and method for axially aligning straight or curved con Apparatus and method for axially aligning straight or curved con

1991-07-22

1992-11-24

Ramsey, Kenneth J.

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

228 493, 269 43, B23K 3704, B23K10110

Patent

active

051651602

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for aligning conduits including pipes, pipe fittings and the like prior to joining, the apparatus including a first ring assembly for removably encircling an end portion of a first conduit to be joined and a second ring assembly for removably encircling an end portion of a second conduit to be joined to the end portion of the first conduit. A connecting device is provided for connecting the first and second ring assemblies together axially spaced apart so that the ring assemblies are spaced apart sufficiently to permit joining of the end portions of the conduits between the first and second ring assemblies. The apparatus is also provided with aligning provisions for axially aligning the end portions of the first and second conduits, the aligning provisions being disposed between the ring members and including a plurality of adjustable contact surfaces for contacting respective end portions of the first and second conduits. The contact surfaces are moveable relative to each other to move the first and second conduits into an axially aligned position.

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