Pipe joints or couplings – With assembly means or feature – Guide and support
Patent
1987-06-25
1989-11-07
Arola, Dave W.
Pipe joints or couplings
With assembly means or feature
Guide and support
285179, 141279, 405169, F16L 3500
Patent
active
048786942
ABSTRACT:
A method and device are provided for the remote positioning of an elbow coupling from a main installation situated above the distant installation. The device or frame supports the coupling and is held at the level of a suspension member by means of a support element such as a cable for being possibly immobilized on the distant installation. The suspension member allows movements of the frame in a horizontal plane with respect to the end of the cable. The support member may move along three axes orthogonal to each other by means of jacks and in rotation about a vertical axis. These two members allow the frame and the elbow coupling to be positioned as well as the end of the coupling to be connected to a first line connected to the distant installation. The frame may include a clamp for connecting a second end of the coupling to the end of a second flexible line.
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Arola Dave W.
Institut Francais du Pe'trole
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