Vehicle and process for retrieving flexible pipe

Details Vehicle and process for retrieving flexible pipe Vehicle and process for retrieving flexible pipe

1978-04-24

1980-02-05

McCarthy, Edward J.

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Coil holder or support

Spool or core

2541343R, B65H 7540

Patent

active

041868943

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle and process for retrieving flexible plastic pipe from on-the-ground field positions is disclosed. Flexible plastic pipe is finding increasing use in oil field installations for carrying fuel and water to field rigs. Flexible plastic pipe is laid onto the ground from a large reel on a mobile unit. Retrieval of the pipe in the instant invention is obtained by driving a truck having a large reel behind the cab and a pickup tube above the cab towards the pipe after attaching the pipe to the reel and threading it through the pickup tube. The forward end of the pickup tube is substantially above the ground so that it is within easy vision of the driver. The end of the tube can be flared so that pipe can be picked up from either side of the vehicle or from directly in front of the vehicle. Also, a sweep means is provided forward of the reel to lay the pipe onto the reel in proper fashion.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3070324 (1962-12-01), Bryman
patent: 3531059 (1970-09-01), Walker
patent: 3995355 (1976-12-01), Sneed
patent: 4071203 (1978-01-01), Sneed

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