CA2367521A1 - Pipe cleaning device - Google Patents
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- CA2367521A1 CA2367521A1 CA002367521A CA2367521A CA2367521A1 CA 2367521 A1 CA2367521 A1 CA 2367521A1 CA 002367521 A CA002367521 A CA 002367521A CA 2367521 A CA2367521 A CA 2367521A CA 2367521 A1 CA2367521 A1 CA 2367521A1
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- Prior art keywords
- pipe
- vehicle
- cleaning device
- pipe cleaning
- certain embodiments
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L55/00—Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
- F16L55/26—Pigs or moles, i.e. devices movable in a pipe or conduit with or without self-contained propulsion means
- F16L55/28—Constructional aspects
- F16L55/30—Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables
- F16L55/32—Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables being self-contained
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B08—CLEANING
- B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
- B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto
- B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
- B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
- B08B9/04—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
- B08B9/049—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes having self-contained propelling means for moving the cleaning devices along the pipes, i.e. self-propelled
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B08—CLEANING
- B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
- B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto
- B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
- B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
- B08B9/04—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
- B08B9/053—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L2101/00—Uses or applications of pigs or moles
- F16L2101/30—Inspecting, measuring or testing
Abstract
A vehicle for travel through a fluid-filled pipe is disclosed, capable of using power derived from the fluid flow to drive the vehicle. Certain embodiments have drive means capable of variable pitch in order to adjust the speed and direction of the vehicle in the pipe. Certain embodiments have drive means comprising a helical arm that can vary in pitch and diameter to accommodate different sizes of pipe and/or different rates of travel along the pipe.
Applications Claiming Priority (5)
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GB9908727.2 | 1999-04-17 | ||
GBGB9908727.2A GB9908727D0 (en) | 1999-04-17 | 1999-04-17 | Vehicle |
GB9911016.5 | 1999-05-13 | ||
GBGB9911016.5A GB9911016D0 (en) | 1999-05-13 | 1999-05-13 | Vehicle |
PCT/GB2000/001360 WO2000063606A1 (en) | 1999-04-17 | 2000-04-17 | Pipe cleaning device |
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CA2367521A1 true CA2367521A1 (en) | 2000-10-26 |
CA2367521C CA2367521C (en) | 2009-02-17 |
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CA002367521A Expired - Fee Related CA2367521C (en) | 1999-04-17 | 2000-04-17 | Pipe cleaning device |
Country Status (10)
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US (1) | US6880195B1 (en) |
EP (1) | EP1171733B2 (en) |
AT (1) | ATE262142T1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU772541B2 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2367521C (en) |
DE (1) | DE60009049T3 (en) |
DK (1) | DK1171733T4 (en) |
ES (1) | ES2216887T5 (en) |
NO (1) | NO20015051L (en) |
WO (1) | WO2000063606A1 (en) |
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- 2000-04-17 WO PCT/GB2000/001360 patent/WO2000063606A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 2000-04-17 EP EP00927366A patent/EP1171733B2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2000-04-17 AT AT00927366T patent/ATE262142T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2000-04-17 ES ES00927366T patent/ES2216887T5/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2000-04-17 CA CA002367521A patent/CA2367521C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2000-04-17 DE DE60009049T patent/DE60009049T3/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2000-04-17 DK DK00927366T patent/DK1171733T4/en active
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NO20015051D0 (en) | 2001-10-17 |
EP1171733B1 (en) | 2004-03-17 |
DE60009049T3 (en) | 2009-05-14 |
EP1171733A1 (en) | 2002-01-16 |
DE60009049D1 (en) | 2004-04-22 |
ES2216887T3 (en) | 2004-11-01 |
AU772541B2 (en) | 2004-04-29 |
EP1171733B2 (en) | 2008-09-17 |
NO20015051L (en) | 2001-10-17 |
ATE262142T1 (en) | 2004-04-15 |
CA2367521C (en) | 2009-02-17 |
WO2000063606A1 (en) | 2000-10-26 |
DK1171733T4 (en) | 2009-01-19 |
US6880195B1 (en) | 2005-04-19 |
DK1171733T3 (en) | 2004-07-26 |
ES2216887T5 (en) | 2009-03-16 |
DE60009049T2 (en) | 2004-10-21 |
AU4577500A (en) | 2000-11-02 |
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