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US 10,240,691 B2Granted
Frame for trenchless pipe replacement system and method
AssigneeTT Technologies, Inc.
InventorMichael Tjader
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Abstract
A pipe replacement system and cable guide frame are shown. Configurations are shown that include plurality of guide pulleys attached to the cable guide frame to define a curved path between a pipe to be replaced and a cable pulling system. Configurations are shown where a pipe breaking tool is pulled over the plurality of guide pulleys for ease of removal after a replacement operation. Configurations are also shown that include a stationary splitter adjacent to the cable pulling system to prevent jamming of the cable pulling system.
Claims11
A pipe replacement system, comprising:
- a cable pulling system;
- a cable guide frame coupled to the cable pulling system;
- a pulley to redirect a towing cable from an axis of a pipe to be replaced up to the cable pulling system;
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- a stationary splitter located on the cable guide frame, the stationary splitter adapted to align with the towing cable after the towing cable is redirected by the pulley, wherein a location of the stationary splitter is adjustable with respect to the cable guide frame, wherein the stationary splitter includes a lateral slot to accept sideways insertion of the cable.
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A pipe replacement system, comprising:
- a cable pulling system;
- a cable guide frame coupled to the cable pulling system;
- a pulley to redirect a towing cable from an axis of a pipe to be replaced up to the cable pulling system;
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- a stationary splitter including a lateral slot to accept sideways insertion of the cable, the stationary splitter located on the cable guide frame, the stationary splitter adapted to align with the towing cable after the towing cable is redirected by the pulley.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.