Apparatus and method for counterboring a pipe
CA 2045741 C · Owner: Crc-Evans Pipeline International, Inc. · Inventors: Pettifer, William Bryce; Pettifer, Donald Allen
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An apparatus (10,100) for counterboring a pipe is attached to a pipe end surfacing machine (12) and is comprised of a frame (14) pivotally mounted to a flywheel (16). A cutting tool (50) and guide wheel (72) are attached to said frame (14). Means (91) for positioning the frame so as to locate the guide wheel (72) and cutting tool (50) relative to the pipe for machining is connected between said flywheel and said frame. In operation the, apparatus (10,100) is inserted into said pipe and the cutting tool (50) is positioned to contact the inner surface of the pipe adjacent the end of said pipe. The flywheel is activated and rotates, thereby rotating the cutting tool (50).
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- Filed June 26, 1991 and granted January 30, 1996. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 26, 2011.
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