Portable Lathe For Pipe Turning Patents (Class 82/113)
  • Patent number: 11471960
    Abstract: A pipe machining apparatus includes a frame, a tool carrier rotatably coupled hereto and including first and second couplers at first and second coupling locations, a first machining apparatus including a first tool support and a first tool supported thereby, and a second machining apparatus including a bridge member having first and second support members at ends thereof, and a second tool supported by a second tool support on the bridge member. The first and second tools are configured to perform different machining operations. The first tool support is configured to be couplable to the first coupler when the first machining apparatus is used. The first support member is configured to be interchangeably couplable to the first coupler and the second support member is configured to be couplable to the second coupler when the second machining apparatus is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: Roy C. Coakley
  • Patent number: 11453060
    Abstract: A cutting insert configured to couple to a pipe machining apparatus is provided and includes a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge opposite the first cutting edge. A pipe cutting assembly is provided and includes a first base, a second base separate from the first base, and a cutting insert interchangeably couplable to the first base and the second base to perform a first cut with the cutting insert coupled to the first base and a second cut with the cutting insert coupled to the second base. A pipe machining apparatus is provided and includes a tool support, a first cutting tool base and a second cutting tool base interchangeably coupled to the tool support, and a cutting insert interchangeably coupled to the first cutting tool base and the second cutting tool base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: Jeremy E. Weinberg
  • Patent number: 11420266
    Abstract: A cutting insert configured to couple to a pipe machining apparatus is provided and includes a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge opposite the first cutting edge. A pipe cutting assembly is provided and includes a first base, a second base separate from the first base, and a cutting insert interchangeably couplable to the first base and the second base to perform a first cut with the cutting insert coupled to the first base and a second cut with the cutting insert coupled to the second base. A pipe machining apparatus is provided and includes a tool support, a first cutting tool base and a second cutting tool base interchangeably coupled to the tool support, and a cutting insert interchangeably coupled to the first cutting tool base and the second cutting tool base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: Jeremy E. Weinberg
  • Patent number: 11378219
    Abstract: An example sewer preparation from the main (PFM) device provides for the inspection and preparation of the sewer pipe from the main sewer pipe. The PFM device provides for the insertion of one or more individual and separately controllable tools into the sewer pipe. The tools include a clean out tool and a camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: LIQUI-FORCE SERVICES (ONTARIO) INC.
    Inventors: Darcy Warren, Ron Bartel, Steve Bartel
  • Patent number: 11371553
    Abstract: A module bearing and a power transmission device including the module bearing. A module bearing includes a module outer wheel supported by and in contact with a side wall of a gear to guide rotational or linear motion of the gear, a bearing rotor rotatably disposed radially inward of the module outer wheel, and a part-assembly type module inner wheel disposed radially inward of the module outer wheel with the bearing rotor interposed therebetween and connected to the bearing rotor, in which a plurality of separate parts are manufactured and assembled into the part-assembly type module inner wheel to apply a preload to the bearing rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: SEJIN-IGB CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Sun Ho Lim
  • Patent number: 11318575
    Abstract: Adjustable feed mechanisms, machining assemblies including the same, and associated methods. An adjustable feed mechanism includes a plurality of cam segments and a cam lifter configured to pivot each cam segment about a corresponding cam pivot point. An adjustable feed mechanism additionally includes a cam follower and a feed output assembly. The cam follower moves along the cam segments sequentially and is pivotally coupled to the feed output assembly. The cam follower pivots through a cam activation angle when moving along a given cam segment to produce the feed output. A machining assembly includes a mount assembly, a rotary element, and an adjustable feed mechanism. A method of utilizing a machining assembly to machine a work piece includes engaging the work piece with a machining assembly, positioning the tool head with respect to the work surface of the work piece, and machining the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Climax Portable Machine Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Thompson
  • Patent number: 11123800
    Abstract: A tool for performing work on a workpiece, such as a pipe, includes a mandrel assembly configured to secure to an interior portion of the pipe. The mandrel assembly includes an arm assembly configured to retain a cutting apparatus so as to be positioned at an outside portion of the pipe and to allow the cutting apparatus to revolve around the circumference of the pipe to perform work on the pipe. The mandrel assembly includes a hub and a plurality of jaws that allow it to secure to the interior of the pipe while the arm assembly props the cutting apparatus in a position to facilitate performing work on the pipe around the entire circumference of a section of the pipe. The engagement between the mandrel assembly and the pipe supports the weight of the tool, providing ease of use and improved control for pipe cutting operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Concurrent Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy G. Freidhoff, Daniel B. George, II, Brock T. Golesich, Paul I. Sleppy
  • Patent number: 11007559
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a tube shaping tool for a torque mechanism to modify a tube end. The tube shaping tool can include a cup and an internal assembly. The internal tube assembly can include a stem and an internal body. The stem can be received by the torque mechanism and transmit torque generated from the torque mechanism to the components of the tube shaping tool. The tube shaping tool can roll form the outside diameter of the tube end using standard bearings and a flange bearing attached to the internal body. The flange bearing can also include a flange that can provide facing of the tube end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Solar Turbines Incorporated
    Inventor: Ronald K. Johnston
  • Patent number: 10843279
    Abstract: The device for cutting individual tubes from a continuous tubular product moving in translation in an uninterrupted manner and formed by a production machine, comprises at least one frame that is stationary relative to the machine, an assembly that is movable in translation relative to the frame and supports a cutting head moved in reciprocating linear translation and in rotation, a first mechanism for moving said cutting head in reciprocating translation, a second mechanism for rotating said cutting head and a third mechanism for actuating the start and the end of the cutting operation, in which said mechanisms are stationary relative to the frame of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: AISAPACK HOLDING S.A.
    Inventors: Sébastien Thurre, Christophe Stahl, Didier Ferrin
  • Patent number: 10821621
    Abstract: A method and device for stripping the insulation from and peeling pre-insulated pipe ends by means of a peeling and cutting tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Georg Fischer Rohrleitungssysteme AG
    Inventor: Markus Breyer
  • Patent number: 10661350
    Abstract: A method of using a pipe machining apparatus according to an aspect includes providing a frame capable of being mounted onto a pipe, a tool carrier coupled to and movable relative to the frame, a tool support coupled to and movable with the tool carrier relative to the frame, and a laser line generator tool mounted on and movable with the tool support. The laser line generator tool images a laser light onto the pipe to align with a mark(s) on the pipe which denotes a proper cut line around the pipe. The apparatus can be repositioned relative to the pipe in order to enable an operator to properly position the apparatus on the pipe prior to a cutting operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: Roy C. Coakley
  • Patent number: 10625345
    Abstract: A re-facing apparatus for pipe threaded connections having independent machining stations for pin-end (male) and box-end (female) threaded connections. Among other benefits, the machining stations can be used to restore torque shoulders by machining a face of each shoulder using custom spindle and cross slides. The pipe connection re-facing apparatus can be set up over existing pipe racks and allows pipe sections to be rolled through for processing. For example, the apparatus of the present invention can be installed and utilized in proximity to a pipe storage and inspection facility, such that out-of-specification pipe connections can be re-faced without incurring significant transportation and/or machine shop expenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Superior Inspection Services, LLC
    Inventors: Dale J. Castille, Charles Sewell
  • Patent number: 10569341
    Abstract: A contouring head includes a sleeve and coaxially mounted spindle connected by means of a yoke to a slide mounted by first and second sets of roller bearings to and between a slide track and a pair of keeper plates which hold the slide to the slide plate and within a slide track formed therein. A yoke interconnects the spindle to the slide to convert axial motion of the spindle into radial motion of the slide. A tool mount in the form of a pot is connected to the slide to control the radial position of a single edged cutting tool. A cover is mounted on the keeper plates and slide plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: LINTECH
    Inventor: Conrad B. Lindstrom
  • Patent number: 10532408
    Abstract: A pipe end machining device configured to machine an end of a pipe includes an outer housing, a spindle rotatably mounted within the outer housing and configured to carry tool supports and cutting tools, a mounting assembly configured to be attached to the pipe, a stem extending from the mounting assembly and connected to the spindle by an interengagement which allows the spindle to move linearly relative to the stem, but prevents rotational movement of the spindle relative to the stem, and a locking assembly attached to the stem and configured to fix the vertical position of the outer housing and the spindle relative to the mounting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: Alexander S. Giberman
  • Patent number: 10203030
    Abstract: A pipe machining apparatus includes a frame, a tool support mounted on a tool carrier which is mounted on the frame, and a gearing arrangement for rotating the frame, and a motor for rotating the gearing arrangement. The gearing arrangement includes a toothed pinion gear, a toothed backlash adjustment gear which is moveable relative to the pinion gear and being capable of being fixed in position relative to the pinion gear by a locking assembly, and a toothed bull gear affixed to the tool carrier. The teeth of the bull gear are capable of being engaged with the teeth of the pinion gear and with the teeth of the backlash adjustment gear, the bull gear to minimize backlash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: Alexander S. Giberman
  • Patent number: 10016830
    Abstract: A support system for use with one or more tools such as a handheld power drive and a geared threader is described. The support system includes a lower frame portion for contacting a work surface or floor, a mast assembly, releasable engagement provisions between the lower frame portion and the mast assembly, and mounting provisions on the mast for supporting one or more tools. The support system is configurable between a stand alone mode and a vehicle hitch mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: James E. Hamm, Harald Krondorfer
  • Patent number: 9950372
    Abstract: Beveling tools having a variety of features are described. The tools can utilize a combination of handles, a protective external frame, guide rollers that are positionally adjusted by swing arms with timing lobes, or by an alternative guide bar mounting system, a helical knurled drive roller, guide rollers that have a convex or crowned face, skewed guide rollers, a positive clutch assembly for governing force applied to the guide rollers, a hand crank assembly for moving the tool when mounted on a workpiece, position adjustment provisions for varying the position of a milling head, and indicators providing visual feedback to an operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: RIDGE TOOL COMPANY
    Inventors: Brandon Moherman, Michael J. Rutkowski, Harish Prakash Kulkarni, Jon R. Dunkin, Robert Skrjanc, James E. Hamm
  • Patent number: 9919387
    Abstract: A differential device including a planetary gear mechanism having a sub-gear, an annular gear and a planetary gear is more compact than a differential gear using a bevel gear mechanism. Since revolution torque of the planetary gear is transmitted to a free gear, and torque from the main gear is reduced to be transmitted, the differential device can use a small-sized drive unit in comparison with a conventional one. Hence, a machining apparatus including such a differential device is also compact. If the machining apparatus has three drive units, a pair of ring gears, first and second power transmission shafts, a radial movement mechanism and an axial movement mechanism, a tool holder, namely, a tool coupled to the radial movement mechanism and the axial movement mechanism, can be freely moved in axial and radial directions with respect to the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Cutland Japan Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kenichi Mori
  • Patent number: 9636760
    Abstract: A pipe cutting apparatus (10), especially for cutting or machining a plastics, resin or soft-metallic pipe (20), comprises a frame (30a, 30b; 32a, 32b) for receiving the pipe (20) to be cut, and cutting means (102) rotatable by externally powered drive means (60) with respect to the pipe (20) to perform a cut, wherein the cutting means (102) comprises a cutting tool (102) carried on a pivotally mounted tool holder (100) and biased into cutting relationship with the outer surface of the pipe (20) by biasing means such as a coil spring (104).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Inventor: Peta Anne Shepherd
  • Patent number: 9221102
    Abstract: A tool module for a machining apparatus including a rotatable portion. The tool module includes at least one adjustment clamp supported by the rotatable portion. A module base is supported by the at least one adjustment clamp and defines a linear movement track. A tool slide is configured to support a cutting tool and is movable along the linear movement track. The at least one adjustment clamp is movable from a release position to a locking position and vice versa, and in both the release position and the locking position the at least one adjustment clamp is connected to the rotatable portion. In the release position the at least one adjustment clamp permits the module base to translate relative thereto, and in the locking position the at least one adjustment clamp engages the module base to inhibit the module base from moving relative thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Actuant Corporation
    Inventor: Brent K. Place
  • Patent number: 9183915
    Abstract: A workpiece-holding unit for installation on machining centers for connecting rods, comprising a crosspiece which is adapted to be rotatably supported about its axis in front of a machining head of the machining center and has internal, hydraulic longitudinal ducts which communicate with respective hydraulic outlets on the main faces of the crosspiece and are connected to hydraulic feed means. Several workpiece-holding tools are installable on the main faces of the crosspiece and are provided with positioning mechanisms and locking mechanisms for at least one connecting rod, which are hydraulically operated via respective hydraulic lines leading at positions aligned to said hydraulic outlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: VIGEL S.P.A.
    Inventor: Marco Massaia
  • Patent number: 9138808
    Abstract: A rotating machining device for machining a work piece includes a support housing adapted to be mounted on the work piece and a headstock rotatably mounted on the support housing. At least one tool module is mounted to the headstock and includes a tool feed system having a tool holder and a feed mechanism operatively connected to the tool holder. A tripper pin assembly is mounted on the support housing and arranged to collide with the feed mechanism for advancement of the tool holder relative to the work piece. The feed mechanism collides with the tripper pin assembly at a collision point radially positioned inside of an outer diameter of the headstock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Tri Tool Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Walton, Vinh Hoang, Justin Tripp, Ashkan Ferozepurwalla
  • Patent number: 9114458
    Abstract: A device for preparing the end of a pipe includes a non-rotatable mandrel one end of which is attachable to the pipe. A motor rotates a sleeve around the mandrel and the sleeve retains an arm perpendicular to the mandrel for cutting the pipe. A cam surface on the rotating sleeve moves a cam follower. Movement of the cam follower is converted to rotational movement for turning a feed nut threaded on the mandrel. The rate at which the sleeve is advanced by the feed nut is controlled by limiting the movement of the cam follower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy E. Weinberg, Mark Wozniak
  • Patent number: 9021926
    Abstract: A multiple tool device, particularly adapted to prepare tubular elements to be welded by electrofusion, comprising a cup member which is associable with the end portion of a tubular element and is provided with motion transmission means adapted to turn the multiple tool device. The particularity of the present invention resides in that it comprises scraper means adapted to remove the outer surface layer of the end portion and facing means which have a working motion that is opposite with respect to the preceding means and are adapted to face the edge of the end portion so as to make it perpendicular to the axis of the tubular element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Ritmo S.p.A.
    Inventor: Renzo Bortoli
  • Patent number: 9021927
    Abstract: A subassembly is provided for a pipe lathe. The pipe lathe includes a segmented base ring and a drive gear assembly. The segmented base ring is structured to be removably coupled to a work piece having a perimeter. The subassembly includes a gear ring, a separate ring member, at least one tool mounting portion disposed on the separate ring member. The separate ring member is fastenable to the gear ring, in order that the separate ring member rotates with the gear ring but not independently with respect thereto. A number of tool assemblies mount to the tool mounting portion to machine the work piece. The gear ring includes a plurality of teeth, which cooperate with the drive gear assembly of the pipe lathe to rotate the subassembly about the perimeter of the work piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Furmanite Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger D. Phillips, II, Linsey Gaston Whiteside
  • Publication number: 20150107425
    Abstract: A rotating machining device for machining a work piece includes a support housing adapted to be mounted on the work piece and a headstock rotatably mounted on the support housing. At least one tool module is mounted to the headstock and includes a tool feed system having a tool holder and a feed mechanism operatively connected to the tool holder. A tripper pin assembly is mounted on the support housing and arranged to collide with the feed mechanism for advancement of the tool holder relative to the work piece. The feed mechanism collides with the tripper pin assembly at a collision point radially positioned inside of an outer diameter of the headstock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Joel WALTON, Vinh HOANG, Justin TRIPP, Ashkan FEROZEPURWALLA
  • Patent number: 8997611
    Abstract: A rotating machining device includes a segmented support housing arranged to be mounted on a work piece and a segmented headstock mounted on the support housing and rotatable relative to the support housing about an axis. The rotating machining device also includes at least one bearing assembly disposed between the headstock and the support housing. The at least one bearing assembly includes a first race having a first set of bearing elements arranged to dynamically contact a first portion of the headstock and reciprocate within the bearing assembly in a first direction. The at least one bearing assembly also includes a second race having a second set of bearing elements arranged to dynamically contact a second portion of the headstock and recirculate within the bearing assembly in a second direction opposite the first direction so as to promote distribution of a load applied to the bearing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Tri Tool Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Walton, Vinh Hoang
  • Publication number: 20150090082
    Abstract: A pipe cutting tool having: a plurality of rollers; a clamping member moveable between an open position in which a pipe is insertable between the plurality of rollers and a clamping position in which the pipe is secured between the rollers; a cutting apparatus having first, second, and third cutting members configured to optionally sequentially engage the pipe when positioned between the plurality of rollers; a drive motor drivingly connected to at least one of the rollers; and an actuator operatively connected to the drive motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Wayne Ernest Conrad, Nina Conrad, Brian Burke, Don Vivian
  • Publication number: 20150047478
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of using an apparatus for refacing a tubular connection is provided. In one example, the apparatus has a mandrel connectable to a threaded portion of a tubular connection and two face plates bearing cutters for refacing surfaces of the tubular connection. In this example, the cutting is controlled by an engaging nut moving along a threaded portion of a drive shaft, and the two face plates may be spaced apart at a fixed distance to maintain the distance between the torque-stop surface and the primary surface after refacing. Also, the apparatus uses a locking pin to assist in tightening or loosening the mandrel into place using the remainder of the apparatus. An air-oil system is provided to supply air and oil to the cutting surfaces as the apparatus refaces the shoulders of the connection. An exemplary pin refacer and an exemplary box refacer are both disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventor: Patrick DHooge
  • Publication number: 20150040731
    Abstract: Beveling tools having a variety of features are described. The tools can utilize a combination of handles, a protective external frame, guide rollers that are positionally adjusted by swing arms with timing lobes, or by an alternative guide bar mounting system, a helical knurled drive roller, guide rollers that have a convex or crowned face, skewed guide rollers, a positive clutch assembly for governing force applied to the guide rollers, a hand crank assembly for moving the tool when mounted on a workpiece, position adjustment provisions for varying the position of a milling head, and indicators providing visual feedback to an operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Brandon Moherman, Michael J. Rutkowski, Harish Prakash Kulkami, Jon R. Dunkin, Robert Skrjanc, James E. Hamm
  • Patent number: 8935973
    Abstract: In an improvement to a pipe re-facing machine having a rotatable flange plate and a coaxially-mounted collar rotatable with and longitudinally movable relative to the flange plate, a support bracket projects from the flange plate, and a support block is retainingly mounted to and movable relative to the support bracket in an angled radial direction. The support block is adapted to receive a tool holder carrying a cutting element. An actuating mechanism is engageable with the support block such that longitudinal movement of the collar will move the support block relative to the support bracket. The actuating mechanism can thus move the cutting element in an angled direction relative to the axis of a tubular workpiece, thereby enabling machining of a bevelled edge on an annular shoulder of a tubular workpiece non-rotatably mounted to the re-facing machine by longitudinally moving the collar while rotating the flange plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Inventors: Colin Denis Leblanc, William Anthony Spurrell, Vincent Joseph Stuart, Robert Flynn
  • Patent number: 8925431
    Abstract: A high-torque connection refacing tool, including a shaft, a mandrel, a primary face plate, and a torque-stop face plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Magna-Sonic Stress Testers, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin K. Manwaring
  • Patent number: 8881355
    Abstract: This repair device includes a casing, a slide shaft slidably arranged with respect to the casing, a turn table rotatably arranged with respect to the slide shaft, a cutting mechanism installed on the turn table and including a cutting tool, and an advancing and retracting mechanism that displaces a radius of rotation of the cutting mechanism with respect to rotations of the turn table forward and backward. In a state where the casing is centered and positioned with respect to the pipe, the turn table is rotationally displaced while the slide shaft slides in an axial direction, and the advancing and retracting mechanism displaces the cutting mechanism forward and backward. Accordingly, the cutting tool helically turns along an inner peripheral shape of the pipe to cut an inner periphery of the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
    Inventor: Ken Onishi
  • Patent number: 8858135
    Abstract: An interlocked assembly of a circular collar receivable in suspension within a sink drain fitting and an annular support slidably engaged to the collar cooperate to form a guide aligning the blade of a rotary cutting tool adjacent the seat of a retaining ring that holds the fitting in place. The sliding translation of the annular support within the collar is limited by a radially projecting ring to limit the penetration depth of the rotary saw blade mounted in the guided tool thus limiting the incidence of damage to the surrounding sink structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Inventor: Kenneth Heaton
  • Publication number: 20140260840
    Abstract: In a machining apparatus, complete control of the movement, stopping, speed and displacement of a tool mounted on a rotating face plate is achieved by using a first motor to cause rotation of the face plate, causing the first motor to rotate a ring gear along with the face plate, controlling the relative speeds of the face plate and the ring gear by means of a second motor and a differential mechanism, and moving the tool on the face plate in response to a difference in the rotational speeds of the face plate and the ring gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Kenichi Mori
  • Patent number: 8827607
    Abstract: An electric case trimmer assembly utilizes an inexpensive case adapter bearing to adapt for each size case. The case trimmer assembly includes an end mill for cutting excess material from the case. The end mill is fixed to a micrometer dial threadedly engaging a barrel. The case adapter bearing is fixed to the barrel. The micrometer dial is rotated to adjust the position of the end mill with respect to the case adapter bearing to precisely adjust the amount of material cut from the case. The case adapter bearing is easily changed to trim different cases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventor: Larry Goodman
  • Patent number: 8806996
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a paper roll resizing system. The paper roll resizing system may include a shafted roll stand that suspends a roll of paper mounted horizontally, wherein the shafted roll stand is fixed to a machine housing and is adapted to spin the roll of paper. Alternatively, the roll stand suspends the roll of paper mounted horizontally from two chucks on opposite ends of the roll. The system further includes a cutting tool movably mounted to the roll stand, wherein the cutting tool comprises at least one of a milling head, a planing head, a circular saw, and a laser cutting tool. A controller (PLC) may adjust the position of the cutting tool with respect to the roll of paper held by the roll stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: The Fiber Resource Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc I. Cooper
  • Patent number: 8667876
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pipe cutting apparatus, comprising a tubular or box-like frame (1), a pipe clamp (9) inside the frame for immobilizing a pipe (P) to be cut, an annular blade carrier (3) rotatably bearing-mounted on the frame and provided with a central opening for the pipe to pass through, one or more blade arms (4) in attachment with the annular blade carrier (3) for movement mainly in a radial direction or in a slightly off-radial direction, a cutting blade (5) mounted on the blade arm (4), and means for actuating the blade arm (4) to enable feeding the cutting blade (5), rotating outside the pipe, towards the pipe for cutting the same by shearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Larikka Oy
    Inventor: Leo Larikka
  • Patent number: 8656816
    Abstract: A peeling tool designed for at least partially stripping the outer peripheral surface of rotationally symmetric objects, in particular cylindrical plastic pipes, with the peeling tool featuring a peeling head with a drive shaft having a longitudinal axis and coaxially to this drive shaft arranged cylindrical blade roller. The cylindrical blade roller moves with the drive shaft. The peeling tool also featuring at least one peeling blade inside the blade roller with the peeling blade having a cutting edge which extends beyond the blade roller surface and defines the maximum outer diameter of the peeling head. The peeling tool also features two cylindrical guide elements with longitudinal axes, which are mounted to the face sides of the blade roller in a coaxial arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: PF Schweiβtechnologie GmbH
    Inventor: Bernd Merle
  • Publication number: 20140041492
    Abstract: A subassembly is provided for a pipe lathe. The pipe lathe includes a segmented base ring and a drive gear assembly. The segmented base ring is structured to be removably coupled to a work piece having a perimeter. The subassembly includes a gear ring, a separate ring member, at least one tool mounting portion disposed on the separate ring member. The separate ring member is fastenable to the gear ring, in order that the separate ring member rotates with the gear ring but not independently with respect thereto. A number of tool assemblies mount to the tool mounting portion to machine the work piece. The gear ring includes a plurality of teeth, which cooperate with the drive gear assembly of the pipe lathe to rotate the subassembly about the perimeter of the work piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Furmanite Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger D. Phillips, II, Linsey B. Gaston
  • Patent number: 8584558
    Abstract: A subassembly is provided for a pipe lathe. The pipe lathe includes a segmented base ring and a drive gear assembly. The segmented base ring is structured to be removably coupled to a work piece having a perimeter. The subassembly includes a gear ring, a separate ring member, at least one tool mounting portion disposed on the separate ring member, and a plurality of fasteners. The fasteners extend through the apertures of the separate ring member and fasten the separate ring member to the gear ring, in order that the separate ring member rotates with the gear ring but not independently with respect thereto. A number of tool assemblies mount to the tool mounting portion to machine the work piece. The gear ring includes a plurality of teeth, which cooperate with the drive gear assembly of the pipe lathe to rotate the subassembly about the perimeter of the work piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Furmanite Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger D. Phillips, II, Linsey B. Gaston
  • Patent number: 8584557
    Abstract: A clamshell lathe that can be utilized to machine or mill a portion of a workpiece such as a tube or pipe, wherein the clamshell lathe is a generally annular device that includes a stationary member and a rotatable member each preferably comprising semi-cylindrical halves that are connected together around the workpiece to be machined. The stationary member includes a bearing channel in which bearings of the rotatable member travel when the rotatable member is activated. In a preferred embodiment, an inner wall of the bearing channel has an angled end portion that is positioned adjacent an angled end portion of the rotatable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: H&S Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Randall Hall, Robert E. Cormany, II
  • Patent number: 8573099
    Abstract: A pipe cutter comprises a disc knife set and a roller set disposed inside a main body, a driving assembly piercing through the main body and connected to the roller set with a rotating operation component disposed on the exterior of the main body, and a conversion module connecting the main body, driving assembly, and roller set which converts the rotation of the rotating operation component into the linear movement of the roller set to adjust the relative distance between the roller set and the disc knife of the disc knife set and thereby to adapt the pipe cutter to the cutting of metal pipes with different diameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventor: Wu Sheng Huang
  • Publication number: 20130239762
    Abstract: A tool module for a machining apparatus including a rotatable portion. The tool module includes at least one adjustment clamp supported by the rotatable portion. A module base is supported by the at least one adjustment clamp and defines a linear movement track. A tool slide is configured to support a cutting tool and is movable along the linear movement track. The at least one adjustment clamp is movable from a release position to a locking position and vice versa, and in both the release position and the locking position the at least one adjustment clamp is connected to the rotatable portion. In the release position the at least one adjustment clamp permits the module base to translate relative thereto, and in the locking position the at least one adjustment clamp engages the module base to inhibit the module base from moving relative thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: ACTUANT CORPORATION
    Inventor: Brent K. Place
  • Patent number: 8534170
    Abstract: A machining device has a stationary member and a rotating member. A plurality of bearings on one of the members engages a surface of the other. At least one of the bearings is radially fixed, while the remainder of the bearings are radially adjustable. In another aspect of the invention, the bearings are rotatable on a first cylindrical portion of a mounting shaft that has a second cylindrical portion attachable to the machine. A radial undercut is provided around a flange between the first cylindrical portion and the second cylindrical portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Arnemann
  • Publication number: 20130152748
    Abstract: A split frame lathe having improved locking, cutting and adjustment capabilities is disclosed. The split frame lathe includes an embodiment having a plurality of internal bearing systems where each internal bearing system includes an eccentric bushing, a bearing pin and a v-bearing. Another embodiment of the split frame lathe may include adjustable leg systems. The split frame lathe may also include a star gear connected to a gear ring where the star gear can be rotated in a first direction and, alternatively, in an opposite second direction. In another embodiment the split frame lathe includes a trip system to prevent damage to the lathe and harm to the operator. The split frame lathe may also include improved locking mechanisms for the gear and base ring and a hinge system. The split frame lathe also may include a counter bore and flange facer attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Miroslaw Wokan, Andrew Shard, Eric Rasmussen, Mark Rasmussen
  • Publication number: 20130055862
    Abstract: A powered threading machine is described. The threading machine is compact and portable. The threading machine includes a tube frame having a rearward wheel assembly and an extendable handle at the front of the machine. A particular sump configuration is used to prevent loss of cutting oil during operation and transport of the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
    Inventors: Richard Kundracik, Glen R. Chartier, Qi Zhou
  • Patent number: 8302514
    Abstract: A device for processing a pipe has a bearing plate slidably mounted on a support plate. A drive roller, engageable with an inner surface of a pipe, is mounted on the bearing plate and rotates about an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pipe. Support rollers, mounted on the support plate, engage and support the pipe against the drive roller. Springs are positioned in contact with the support plate and the bearing plate and bias the drive roller into engagement with the pipe. Variations in pipe wall thickness are compensated for by sliding motion of the bearing plate relatively to the support plate as the drive roller rotates and the pipe and the device move relatively to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventor: Douglas R. Dole
  • Patent number: 8297157
    Abstract: A portable beveling tool that is attached to a power tool having a rotary cutter for beveling pipe. The beveling tool includes a base, two rollers extending away from the base, and a tool mount that rotatably mounts the power tool to the base. The rollers and the cutter cooperate to locate the beveling tool on the pipe and to guide movement of the beveling tool around the pipe. The position of one of the rollers is adjustable to accommodate pipes of different diameters and wall thicknesses. An operator can move the beveling tool around the end of the pipe without changing his or her grip on the power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: TKM Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin S. Miller, David G. Kampel
  • Publication number: 20120227553
    Abstract: The invention concerns a tool head with a housing (11), in which at least one thrusting wedge (31, 32, 33) is provided, able to move back and forth in the longitudinal direction (L) in a first toothed guide, which is coordinated with a support (21, 22, 23) in the housing (11), able to move in a second toothed guide in a transverse direction (R1, R2, R3) transversely to the longitudinal direction (L), and the thrusting wedge (31, 32, 33) and the coordinated support (21, 22, 23) are in sliding contact with each other via a slanted contact surface (51, 52, 53) and a movement of the thrusting wedge (31, 32, 33) in the longitudinal direction (L) brings about a transverse movement of the coordinated support (21, 22, 23) via the slanted contact surface (51, 52, 53) and a cutting tool (161, 162, 163) can be fastened on the support (21, 22, 23) and the support (21, 22, 23) has a support arm (101, 102, 103) extending in the transverse direction (R1, R2, R3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventor: Ulrich Rattunde