Method and apparatus for building pipeline and shield tunnelling machine
CA 1305331 C · Owner: Akesaka, Toshio · Inventors: Akesaka, Toshio
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An apparatus for building a new pipeline while breaking a plurality of existing pipelines extending parallel to each other, comprises: a shield tunnelling machine for performing the excavating operation while breaking opposed portions of a plurality of existing pipelines; and a basic thrust mechanism for thrusting a new pipe into a space obtained through excavation by the machine while advancing the machine; wherein the shield tunnelling machine includes a shield body a cutter, assembly disposed in front of the shield body to be rotatable about the axis parallel to the axis of the body and adapted for breaking opposed portions of the existing pipelines while the body is advanced and a pair …
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- Granted July 21, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 21, 2009.
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