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US 2026/0298370 A1Published application
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.
Claims17
A pipe replacement system, comprising:
- a cable pulling system;
- a cable guide frame coupled to the cable pulling system;
- and
- a stationary splitter located on the cable guide frame, the stationary splitter adapted to align with a towing cable, 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 towing cable.
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A pipe replacement system, comprising:
- a cable pulling system;
- a cable guide frame coupled to the cable pulling system;
- and
- a stationary splitter located on the cable guide frame, the stationary splitter adapted to align with a towing cable, wherein the stationary splitter includes;
- a central passage to allow passage of the towing cable;
- an expander;
- and
- a blade.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.