Pipe machining apparatuses and methods of operating the same
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorsKenneth R. Pierce, Michael W. Gearhart
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Abstract
Pipe machining apparatuses are provided. In some aspects, a pipe machining apparatus may include a hinge to allow two sections of the pipe machining apparatus to move relative to one another. In another aspect, a support member may be provided to support a pipe machining apparatus on a surface. In a further aspect, a support member may be provided that allows lifting of a pipe machining apparatus in either a horizontal position or a vertical position.
Claims20
A pipe machining apparatus comprising:
- a first section including a first portion of a frame and a first portion of a tool carrier;
- a second section including a second portion of the frame and a second portion of the tool carrier, wherein the first section and the second section are adapted to be coupled together around at least a portion of a pipe, wherein the frame is adapted to be fixed relative to the pipe and the tool carrier is adapted to move relative to the frame and the pipe;
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- a hinge coupled to the first section and the second section, wherein the hinge is adapted to allow movement of the first section and the second section relative to each other about the hinge.
A support member for a pipe machining apparatus, the support member comprising:
- a coupling member adapted to engage and couple the support member to the pipe machining apparatus;
- a body coupled to and extending from the coupling member;
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- a pad coupled to the body and adapted to engage a surface upon which to support the pipe machining apparatus.
A pipe machining apparatus comprising:
- a frame adapted to be coupled to and fixed relative to a pipe;
- a tool carrier coupled to and moveable relative to the frame and the pipe;
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- a support member coupled to the frame, the support member including a first flange defining a first aperture therein and a second flange defining a second aperture therein, wherein the support member is adapted to be coupled to a lifting mechanism to lift the pipe machining apparatus.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.