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US 10,668,548 B2Granted
Systems and devices for performing powered threading operations
AssigneeEmerson Electric Co.
InventorsRichard M. Kundracik, Paul W. Gress, James E. Hamm, Glen R. Chartier
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Abstract
A device and associated system for threading, cutting, and reaming pipe ends. The device and system utilize a brushless DC electric motor. The devices also include on-board electronics and operator interface(s) to provide sophisticated control and information as to the various operations. Methods of operating the devices and several different modes for performing various operations.
Claims24
A powered threader device comprising:
- a frame assembly;
- a releasable chuck assembly adapted for retaining and rotating a workpiece about a workpiece central axis;
- a brushless DC electric motor supported by the frame assembly, the motor providing a powered rotary output in engagement with the chuck assembly to thereby rotate the workpiece;
- a positionable die assembly for forming threads in the workpiece, the die assembly including a receding die head;
- wherein the brushless DC electric motor is an electronically commutated motor.
2 more elements
A powered threader device comprising:
- a frame assembly;
- a brushless DC electric motor supported on the frame assembly, the motor providing a powered rotary output;
- a releasable chuck assembly supported on the frame assembly adapted for retaining and rotating a workpiece about a workpiece central axis;
- a drive train for transmitting rotary motion from the rotary output of the brushless electric motor to the chuck assembly;
- a positionable die assembly supported on the frame assembly for forming threads in the workpiece, the die assembly including a receding die head;
- control provisions for controlling rotation of the workpiece and position of the die assembly while forming threads in the workpiece;
- wherein the brushless DC electric motor is an electronically commutated motor.
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A powered threader device comprising:
- a frame assembly;
- a releasable chuck assembly adapted for retaining and rotating a workpiece about a workpiece central axis;
- a brushless DC electric motor supported by the frame assembly, the motor providing a powered rotary output in engagement with the chuck assembly to thereby rotate the workpiece;
- a positionable die assembly for forming threads in the workpiece, the die assembly including a universal die head;
- wherein the brushless DC electric motor is an electronically commutated motor.
2 more elements
A powered threader device comprising:
- a frame assembly;
- a brushless DC electric motor supported on the frame assembly, the motor providing a powered rotary output;
- a releasable chuck assembly supported on the frame assembly adapted for retaining and rotating a workpiece about a workpiece central axis;
- a drive train for transmitting rotary motion from the rotary output of the brushless electric motor to the chuck assembly;
- a positionable die assembly supported on the frame assembly for forming threads in the workpiece, the die assembly including a universal die head;
- control provisions for controlling rotation of the workpiece and position of the die assembly while forming threads in the workpiece;
- wherein the brushless DC electric motor is an electronically commutated motor.
4 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.