CA2903038A1 - Bolted connection bolt torquing tool systems - Google Patents
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Abstract
A pipe flange torquing tool system having a bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly. The bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly includes at least a first-arcuate-body-section and a second-arcuate-body-section, used in combination about a pipe coupling to receive fastener heads to prevent movement of the heads when being torqued.
Description
BOLTED CONNECTION BOLT TORQUING TOOL SYSTEMS
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention(s). It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art, or material, to the presently described or claimed inventions, or that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates generally to the field of pipe construction and more specifically relates to a bolted connection bolt torquing tool system for use with pipe flanges and the like.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention(s). It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art, or material, to the presently described or claimed inventions, or that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates generally to the field of pipe construction and more specifically relates to a bolted connection bolt torquing tool system for use with pipe flanges and the like.
2. DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART
[0002] Generally speaking, a pipe flange is a disc, collar or ring that attaches to pipe for the purpose of connecting two different pipes, providing increased support for strength, blocking off a pipeline, or implementing the attachment of more items to the pipeline assembly. Pipe flanges are generally welded or screwed to the pipe end and are connected with bolts or other fasteners which must be tightened or torqued. The torque requirement is generally governed by a required specification based on the flange, fastener and pipe system.
In some cases the pipe will have a lip to retain the flange. A gasket is usually inserted between two mating flanges to provide an improved seal. Pipe flanges can be a custom fabrication or mass produced according to published specifications or industry standard.
[0002] Generally speaking, a pipe flange is a disc, collar or ring that attaches to pipe for the purpose of connecting two different pipes, providing increased support for strength, blocking off a pipeline, or implementing the attachment of more items to the pipeline assembly. Pipe flanges are generally welded or screwed to the pipe end and are connected with bolts or other fasteners which must be tightened or torqued. The torque requirement is generally governed by a required specification based on the flange, fastener and pipe system.
In some cases the pipe will have a lip to retain the flange. A gasket is usually inserted between two mating flanges to provide an improved seal. Pipe flanges can be a custom fabrication or mass produced according to published specifications or industry standard.
[0003] Several different organizations and associations have published specifications that provide specific dimensions as well as pressure specifications at different temperatures. Pipe flanges can be made of different materials including various metals, plastics, or composites.
One limitation on traditional pipe flanges is the torquing requirement of the bolts or fasteners.
Traditional tools and fasteners used with pipe flanges conventionally requires one or more tradesmen to hold one side of the fastener while adequately applying the specified torque to the opposing side of the fastener. This sometimes proves difficult because the torque applied to one side will rotate the entire fastener providing for inaccurate torquing.
In certain applications, pipe flanges are installed and removed frequently and a need exists to quickly and effectively determine whether or not the fasteners of the flange have been adequately torqued. A suitable solution is desirable for the above mentioned limitations.
One limitation on traditional pipe flanges is the torquing requirement of the bolts or fasteners.
Traditional tools and fasteners used with pipe flanges conventionally requires one or more tradesmen to hold one side of the fastener while adequately applying the specified torque to the opposing side of the fastener. This sometimes proves difficult because the torque applied to one side will rotate the entire fastener providing for inaccurate torquing.
In certain applications, pipe flanges are installed and removed frequently and a need exists to quickly and effectively determine whether or not the fasteners of the flange have been adequately torqued. A suitable solution is desirable for the above mentioned limitations.
[0004] Several attempts have been made to solve the above-mentioned problems such as those found in Foreign and U.S. Pat. and Pub. Nos. 4,014,368, JP H0571681, 6,332,478, and 4,101,112, JP H09222189, WO 2012165869, 2,513,178, 8,443,844, 3,942,681, 4,915,137, CA 1196298, 8,261,928, WO 2010129376, 8,118,091, and 4,233,697. This art is representative of systems for use with pipe flange and bolted connection bolting. However, none of the above inventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, is seen to describe the invention as claimed.
[0005] Preferably, a bolted connection bolt torquing tool system should provide ease of installation of pipe flanges and bolted connections as well as a quick and reliable means for determining whether or not the bolted connection fasteners have been adequately torqued, yet would operate reliably and be manufactured at a modest expense. Thus, a need exists for a reliable bolted connection bolt torquing tool system to avoid the above-mentioned problems.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known pipe fastener manipulation art, the present invention provides a novel bolted connection bolt torquing tool system. The general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail is to provide ease of installation of the pipe flange or other suitable bolted connection as well as a quick and reliable method for determining whether or not the bolted connection fasteners have been adequately torque to promote safety, longevity and minimized maintenance of such systems.
[0007] A bolted connection torquing tool system is disclosed herein, in preferred embodiments, comprising a bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly. The bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly in preferred embodiments comprises at least a first-arcuate-body-section and a second-arcuate-body-section. Alternate embodiments may comprise other shapes and surfaces when assembled and unassembled.
[0008] Referring now more specifically to the first-arcuate-body-section of the flange bolt torquing tool system; the first-arcuate-body-section comprises and is defined by a first side, a second side, an inner circumference, an outer circumference, a first mating surface, a second mating surface, and a plurality of first-fastener receivers. The plurality of first-fastener receivers are each configured to each accept a fastener.
[0009] Referring now to the second-arcuate-body-section of flange bolt torquing tool system; the second-arcuate-body-section comprises and is defined by a primary side, a secondary side, an inner periphery, an outer periphery, a primary mating surface, a secondary mating surface, and a plurality of second-fastener receivers. The plurality of second-fastener receivers are each configured to each accept a fastener in a similar manner to the first-arcuate-body-section. In functional combination, the (preferred) bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly comprises at least the first-arcuate-body-section and the second-arcuate-body-section. Locationally speaking, the first-arcuate-body-section and the second-arcuate-body-section are structured and arranged, when mated, such that the first mating surface of the first-arcuate-body-section is adjacent to the secondary mating surface of the second-arcuate-body-section, in use, such that an assembled-condition is able to be achieved.
[00010] The flange bolt torquing tool assembly, when in the assembled-condition, facilitate that the inner circumference and the inner periphery are assembled together to abut about a pipe section. Additionally, the plurality of first-fastener receivers and the plurality of second-fastener receivers are together removably coupled to restrain the fasteners from rotating in relation to the pipe section when torque is applied to the fasteners.
[00011] The inner circumference and the outer circumference of the first-arcuate-body-section and the inner periphery and said outer periphery of the second-arcuate-body-section are configured in parallel relationships. Further, the first side and the second side of the first-arcuate-body-section and the primary side and the secondary side of the second-arcuate-body-section occupy parallel planes. The first side of the first-arcuate-body-section and the primary side of the second-arcuate-body-section are configured in a parallel relationship.
[00012] The first-arcuate-body section may further comprise one or more cable retainers and the second-arcuate-body-section further comprises one or more cable holders, such that the cable retainer and the cable holder are structured and arranged to each retain a safety cable when the flange bolt torquing tool system is in the assembled-condition.
[00013] In preferred embodiments the first side of first-arcuate-body-section comprises a first color (eg. red), differing from that of the second side (eg. green) of the first-arcuate-body-section and the primary side of the second-arcuate-body-section is the first color differing from than that of the secondary side of the second-arcuate-body-section such that an operator can readily visually determine/indicate a tightened condition or an un-tightened condition.
[00014] The plurality of first-fastener receivers of the first-arcuate-body section and the plurality of second-fastener receivers of the second-arcuate-body-section are arranged in semi-circular arcs and the semi-circular arcs are parallel to the inner circumference of the first-arcuate-body-section and the inner periphery of the second-arcuate-body-section, respectively. The first-arcuate-body-section and second-arcuate-body-section are mechanically coupled to each other when the flange bolt torquing tool assembly is in the 'assembled-condition'.
[00015] In one embodiment, the plurality of first-fastener receivers and the plurality of second-fastener receivers may be hexagonal in shape. In an alternate embodiment, the plurality of first-fastener receivers and the plurality of second-fastener receivers may square in shape. In a third embodiment, the plurality of first-fastener receivers and the plurality of second-fastener receivers may threaded to engage threads of the fasteners.
Other shaped receivers may be used as per specific application. First-arcuate-body-section and the second-arcuate-body-section may each have a thickness that is less than that of the fasteners (being placed thereon) or may each have a thickness that is greater than that of the fasteners.
Other shaped receivers may be used as per specific application. First-arcuate-body-section and the second-arcuate-body-section may each have a thickness that is less than that of the fasteners (being placed thereon) or may each have a thickness that is greater than that of the fasteners.
[00016] The first-arcuate-body-section and the second-arcuate-body-section may be constructed of a metallic material (e.g.,carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, nickel alloy, chrome-moly, high temp alloy, brass, bronze, etc.) or may be constructed of a non-metallic material (e.g., plastic). The first-arcuate-body-section and second-arcuate-body-section may be constructed of a magnetic material or a non-magnetic material.
[00017] A kit is also described for manufacture, sale and use. The kit includes, at least, the first-arcuate-body-section, the second-arcuate-body-section, the fasteners, and a set of user instructions. A method of use is also described herein for use with the present invention.
[00018] The present invention holds significant improvements and serves as a flange bolt torquing tool system. For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein.
The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.
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The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00019] The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and method(s) of use for the present invention, a bolted connection bolt torquing tool system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present invention.
[00020] FIG. 1 shows a left-front side perspective view illustrating bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly of a bolted connection bolt torquing tool system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[00021] FIG. 2 is a right-rear side perspective view illustrating the bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[00022] FIG. 3A is a left-front side perspective view illustrating the bolted connection bolt torquing tool system according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention of FIGS.
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[00023] FIG. 3B is a left-front side perspective view illustrating the bolted connection bolt torquing tool system according to another alternate embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-2.
[00024] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the bolted connection bolt torquing tool system in the assembled-condition according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-3B.
[00025] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating the bolted connection torquing tool system in the assembled-condition according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-4.
[00026] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of use for the bolted connection bolt torquing tool system according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-5.
[00027] The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.
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[00028] As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention relate to pipe construction, coupling and installation and more particularly to a bolted connection torquing tool system as used to improve the efficiency of pipe (bolted connection) coupling processes.
[00029] Generally speaking, flanges are used in pipe construction to joint two sections of pipe. Flanges allow pipes to be temporarily connected and disconnected and easily removed.
One disadvantage of traditional pipe construction using flanges is that flanges are installed with the use of fasteners. These fasteners often must be tightened to a specified torque, such that one side of the fastener must be restrained from rotation while the specified torque is applied to the opposing side. Often time, more than one individual is required to adequately install and torque the fasteners. Additionally, flanges and their fasteners are sometimes installed and removed frequently depending on the application. It can be difficult to quickly determine whether the fasteners have been adequately torqued. The flange bolt torquing tool system is a solution to the aforementioned limitations of traditional pipe construction using flanges.
One disadvantage of traditional pipe construction using flanges is that flanges are installed with the use of fasteners. These fasteners often must be tightened to a specified torque, such that one side of the fastener must be restrained from rotation while the specified torque is applied to the opposing side. Often time, more than one individual is required to adequately install and torque the fasteners. Additionally, flanges and their fasteners are sometimes installed and removed frequently depending on the application. It can be difficult to quickly determine whether the fasteners have been adequately torqued. The flange bolt torquing tool system is a solution to the aforementioned limitations of traditional pipe construction using flanges.
[00030] Referring to the drawings by numerals of reference there is shown in FIGS. 1-5, various views of bolted connection bolt torquing tool system 100 comprising bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly 102.
[00031] Bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly 102 comprises at least first-arcuate-body-section 110 and second-arcuate-body-section 130. First-arcuate-body-section 110 comprising first side 112, second side 114, inner circumference 116, outer circumference 118, first mating surface 120, second mating surface 122, and plurality of first-fastener receivers 124. Second-arcuate-body-section 130 comprising primary side 132, secondary side 134, inner periphery 136, outer periphery 138, primary mating surface 140, secondary mating surface 142, and plurality of second-fastener receivers 144. Bolted connection bolt torquing tool system 100 comprises bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly 102 wherein bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly 102 comprises, in functional combination, at least first-arcuate-body-section 110 and second-arcuate-body-section 130, as shown.
[00032] The parameters of first-arcuate-body-section 110 are defined by first side 112, second side 114, inner circumference 116, outer circumference 118, first mating surface 120, second mating surface 122, and plurality of first-fastener receivers 124; the parameters of second-arcuate-body-section 130 are defined by primary side 132, secondary side 134, inner periphery 136, outer periphery 138, primary mating surface 140, secondary mating surface 142, and plurality of second-fastener receivers 144. Plurality of first-fastener receivers 124 and plurality of second-fastener 144 receivers are each configured to each accept a fastener, as shown in FIG. 4.
[00033] First-arcuate-body-section 110 and second-arcuate-body-section 130 are structured and arranged, when mated, such that first mating surface 120 of first-arcuate-body-section 110 is adjacent to secondary mating surface 142 of second-arcuate-body-section 130, in use, such that an assembled-condition 148 is able to be achieved. Bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly 102, when in assembled-condition 148, facilitate that inner circumference 116 and inner periphery 136 are assembled together to abut about a pipe section, as shown in FIG. 4, and plurality of first-fastener receivers 124 and plurality of second-fastener receivers 144 are together removably coupled to restrain fasteners 150 from rotating in relation to pipe section 154 when at least one torque is applied.
[00034] Inner circumference 116 and outer circumference 118 of first-arcuate-body-section 110 and inner periphery 136 and outer periphery 138 of second-arcuate-body-section 130 are configured in parallel relationships. First side 112 and second side 114 of first-arcuate-body-section 110 and primary side 132 and secondary side 134 of second-arcuate-body-section 130 occupy parallel planes. First side of first-arcuate-body-section 110 and primary side 132 of second-arcuate-body-section 130 are configured in a parallel relationship.
[00035] In an embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, first-arcuate-body section 110 may further comprise one or more cable retainers 126 and second-arcuate-body-section 130 may further comprise one or more cable holders 146, wherein cable retainer 126 and cable holder 146 are structured and arranged to each retain a safety cable when bolted connection bolt torquing tool system 100 is in assembled-condition 148.
[00036] First side 112 of first-arcuate-body-section 110 may further comprise a first color, differing from that of second side 114 of first-arcuate-body-section 110 and primary side 132 of second-arcuate-body-section 130 may also be a first color differing from than that of secondary side 134 of second-arcuate-body-section 130 such that an operator can visually determine a tightened condition or an un-tightened condition at a ready glance.
[00037] Plurality of first-fastener receivers 124 of first-arcuate-body-section 110 and plurality of second-fastener receivers 144 of second-arcuate-body-section 130 may be arranged in semi-circular arcs and the semi-circular arcs are parallel to inner circumference 116 of first-arcuate-body-section 110 and inner periphery 136 of second-arcuate-body-section 130, respectively. In an embodiment, first-arcuate-body-section 110 and second-arcuate-body-section 130 may be constructed of a magnetic material. In another embodiment, first-arcuate-body-section 110 and second-arcuate-body-section 130 may be constructed of non-.
metallic material. As shown in FIGS. 4-5, first-arcuate-body-section 110 and second-arcuate-body-section 130 are mechanically coupled to each other when bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly 102 is in assembled-condition 148.
metallic material. As shown in FIGS. 4-5, first-arcuate-body-section 110 and second-arcuate-body-section 130 are mechanically coupled to each other when bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly 102 is in assembled-condition 148.
[00038] In one embodiment, plurality of first-fastener receivers 124 and plurality of second-fastener receivers 144 may be hexagonal in shape. In an alternate embodiment, plurality of first-fastener receivers 124 and plurality of second-fastener receivers 144 may be square in shape. In a third embodiment, plurality of first-fastener receivers 124 and plurality of second-fastener receivers 144 may be threaded to engage threads of fasteners 150. In an embodiment, first-arcuate-body-section 110 and second-arcuate-body-section 130 may each have a thickness that is less than that of fasteners 150. In an alternate embodiment, first-arcuate-body-section 110 and second-arcuate-body-section 130 may each have a thickness that is greater than that of fasteners 150.
[00039] A kit for manufacture, sale and use includes: at least one first-arcuate-body-section 110, at least one second-arcuate-body-section 130, fasteners 150; and at least one set of user instructions. The kit has instructions such that functional relationships are detailed in relation to the structure of the invention (such that the invention can be used, maintained, or the like in a preferred manner). Bolted connection bolt torquing tool system 100 may be manufactured and provided for sale in a wide variety of sizes and shapes for a wide assortment of applications related to pipe flange installations and other bolted connections.
Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other kit contents or arrangements such as, for example, including more or less components, customized parts, different color combinations for surfaces, parts may be sold separately, etc., may be sufficient.
Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other kit contents or arrangements such as, for example, including more or less components, customized parts, different color combinations for surfaces, parts may be sold separately, etc., may be sufficient.
[00040] Referring now to FIG. 6 showing flowchart 650 illustrating method of use 600 for bolted connection bolt torquing tool system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-5.
[00041] As shown, method of use 600 may comprise the steps of: step one 601, providing a bolted connection bolt torquing assembly 102 comprising: first-arcuate-body-section 110 and second-arcuate-body-section 130 and fasteners 150; step two 602, arranging each of first-arcuate-body-section 110 and second-arcuate-body-section 130 such that inner circumference 116 of first-arcuate-body-section 110 and inner periphery 136 of second-arcuate-body-section 130 each abut a pipe section 154, and first mating surface 120 of first-arcuate-body-section 110 is adjacent to secondary mating surface 142 of second-arcuate-body-section 130, in use, such that an assembled-condition 148 is able to be achieved; step three 603, installing fasteners 150 into plurality of first-fastener receivers 154 of first-arcuate-body-section 110 and installing fasteners 150 into plurality of second-fastener receivers 144 of second-arcuate-body-section 130; step four, torquing fasteners 150 to a predetermined torque specification;
step five 605, untorquing fasteners 150; and step six 606, removing first-arcuate-body-section 110 and second-arcuate-body-section 130 from pipe section 154.
step five 605, untorquing fasteners 150; and step six 606, removing first-arcuate-body-section 110 and second-arcuate-body-section 130 from pipe section 154.
[00042] It should be noted that step five 605 and step six 606 are optional steps and may not be implemented in all cases. Optional steps of method of use 600 are illustrated using dotted lines in FIG. 6 so as to distinguish them from the other steps of method of use 600.
[00043] It should be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of "step of' should not be interpreted as "step for", in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 112, 6. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods of use arrangements such as, for example, different orders within above-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps, including or excluding certain maintenance steps, etc., may be sufficient.
[00044] The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.
Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.
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1. A bolted connection bolt torquing tool system comprising:
a bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly comprising;
at least a first-arcuate-body-section comprising;
a first side;
a second side;
an inner circumference;
an outer circumference;
a first mating surface;
a second mating surface; and a plurality of first-fastener receivers; and a second-arcuate-body-section comprising;
a primary side;
a secondary side;
an inner periphery;
an outer periphery;
(Claim 1 cont.) a primary mating surface;
a secondary mating surface; and a plurality of second-fastener receivers;
wherein said bolted connection bolt torquing tool system comprises said bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly;
wherein said bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly comprises in functional combination at least said first-arcuate-body-section and said second-arcuate-body-section;
wherein parameters of said first-arcuate-body-section are defined by said first side, said second side, said inner circumference, said outer circumference, said first mating surface, said second mating surface, and said plurality of first-fastener receivers;
wherein said second-arcuate-body-section is defined by said primary side, said secondary side, said inner periphery, said outer periphery, said primary mating surface, said secondary mating surface, and said plurality of second-fastener receivers;
wherein said plurality of first-fastener receivers and said plurality of second-fastener receivers are each configured to each accept a fastener;
(Claim 1 cont.) wherein said first-arcuate-body-section and said second-arcuate-body-section are structured and arranged, when mated, such that said first mating surface of said first-arcuate-body-section is adjacent to said secondary mating surface of said second-arcuate-body-section, in use, such that an assembled-condition is able to be achieved; and wherein said bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly, when in said assembled-condition, facilitate that said inner circumference and said inner periphery are assembled together to abut about a pipe section and said plurality of first-fastener receivers and said plurality of second-fastener receivers are together removably coupled to restrain said fasteners from rotating in relation to said pipe section when at least one torque is applied.
a bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly comprising;
at least a first-arcuate-body-section comprising;
a first side;
a second side;
an inner circumference;
an outer circumference;
a first mating surface;
a second mating surface; and a plurality of first-fastener receivers; and a second-arcuate-body-section comprising;
a primary side;
a secondary side;
an inner periphery;
an outer periphery;
(Claim 1 cont.) a primary mating surface;
a secondary mating surface; and a plurality of second-fastener receivers;
wherein said bolted connection bolt torquing tool system comprises said bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly;
wherein said bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly comprises in functional combination at least said first-arcuate-body-section and said second-arcuate-body-section;
wherein parameters of said first-arcuate-body-section are defined by said first side, said second side, said inner circumference, said outer circumference, said first mating surface, said second mating surface, and said plurality of first-fastener receivers;
wherein said second-arcuate-body-section is defined by said primary side, said secondary side, said inner periphery, said outer periphery, said primary mating surface, said secondary mating surface, and said plurality of second-fastener receivers;
wherein said plurality of first-fastener receivers and said plurality of second-fastener receivers are each configured to each accept a fastener;
(Claim 1 cont.) wherein said first-arcuate-body-section and said second-arcuate-body-section are structured and arranged, when mated, such that said first mating surface of said first-arcuate-body-section is adjacent to said secondary mating surface of said second-arcuate-body-section, in use, such that an assembled-condition is able to be achieved; and wherein said bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly, when in said assembled-condition, facilitate that said inner circumference and said inner periphery are assembled together to abut about a pipe section and said plurality of first-fastener receivers and said plurality of second-fastener receivers are together removably coupled to restrain said fasteners from rotating in relation to said pipe section when at least one torque is applied.
2. The bolted connection bolt torquing tool system of claim 1 wherein said inner circumference and said outer circumference of said first-arcuate-body-section and said inner periphery and said outer periphery of said second-arcuate-body-section are configured in parallel relationships.
3. The bolted connection bolt torquing tool system of claim 2 wherein said first side and said second side of said first-arcuate-body-section and said primary side and said secondary side of said second-arcuate-body-section occupy parallel planes.
4. The bolted connection bolt torquing tool system of claim 3 wherein said first side of said first-arcuate-body-section and said primary side of said second-arcuate-body-section are configured in a parallel relationship.
5. The bolted connection bolt torquing tool system of claim 4 wherein said first-arcuate-body section further comprises one or more cable retainers and said second-arcuate-body-section further comprises one or more cable holders, wherein said cable retainer and said cable holder are structured and arranged to each retain a safety cable when said bolted connection bolt torquing tool system is in said assembled-condition.
6. The bolted connection bolt torquing tool system of claim 5 wherein said first side of first-arcuate-body-section comprises a first color, differing from that of said second side of said first-arcuate-body-section and said primary side of said second-arcuate-body-section is said first color differing from than that of said secondary side of said second-arcuate-body-section such that an operator can visually determine a tightened condition or an un-tightened condition.
7. The bolted connection bolt torquing tool system of claim 1 wherein said plurality of first-fastener receivers of said first-arcuate-body-section and said plurality of second-fastener receivers of said second-arcuate-body-section are arranged in a semi-circular arcs and said semi-circular arcs are parallel to said inner circumference of said first-arcuate-body-section and said inner periphery of said second-arcuate-body-section, respectively.
8. The bolted connection bolt torquing tool system of claim 1 wherein said first-arcuate-body-section and second-arcuate-body-section are constructed of a magnetic material.
9. The bolted connection bolt torquing tool system of claim 1 wherein said first-arcuate-body-section and second-arcuate-body-section are mechanically coupled to each other when said bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly is in said assembled-condition.
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11. The bolted connection bolt torquing tool system of claim 1 wherein said plurality of first-fastener receivers and said plurality of second-fastener receivers are hexagonal in shape.
12. The bolted connection bolt torquing tool system of claim 1 wherein said plurality of first-fastener receivers and said plurality of second-fastener receivers are square in shape.
13. The bolted connection bolt torquing tool system of claim 1 wherein said plurality of first-fastener receivers and said plurality of second-fastener receivers are threaded to engage threads of said fasteners.
14. The bolted connection bolt torquing tool system of claim 1 wherein said first-arcuate-body-section and said second-arcuate-body-section each have a thickness that is less than that of said fasteners.
15. The bolted connection bolt torquing tool system of claim 1 wherein said first-arcuate-body-section and said second-arcuate-body-section each have a thickness that is greater than that of said fasteners.
16. The bolted connection bolt torquing tool system of claim 1 wherein said first-arcuate-body-section and said second-arcuate-body-section are constructed of non-metallic material.
17. A bolted connection bolt torquing tool system comprising:
a bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly comprising;
at least a first-arcuate-body-section comprising;
a first side;
a second side;
an inner circumference;
an outer circumference;
a first mating surface;
a second mating surface; and a plurality of first-fastener receivers; and a second-arcuate-body-section comprising;
a primary side;
a secondary side;
an inner periphery;
an outer periphery;
a primary mating surface;
a secondary mating surface; and a plurality of second-fastener receivers;
(Claim 17 cont.) wherein said bolted connection bolt torquing tool system comprises said bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly;
wherein said bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly comprises in functional combination at least said first-arcuate-body-section and said second-arcuate-body-section;
wherein parameters of said first-arcuate-body-section are defined by said first side, said second side, said inner circumference, said outer circumference, said first mating surface, said second mating surface, and said plurality of first-fastener receivers;
wherein said second-arcuate-body-section is defined by said primary side, said secondary side, said inner periphery, said outer periphery, said primary mating surface, said secondary mating surface, and said plurality of second-fastener receivers;
wherein said plurality of first-fastener receivers and said plurality of second-fastener receivers are each configured to each accept a fastener;
wherein said first-arcuate-body-section and said second-arcuate-body-section are structured and arranged, when mated, such that said first mating surface of said first-arcuate-body-section is adjacent to said secondary mating surface of said second-arcuate-body-section, in use, such that an assembled-condition is able to be achieved;
(Claim 17 cont.) wherein said bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly, when in said assembled-condition, facilitate that said inner circumference and said inner periphery are assembled together to abut about a pipe section and said plurality of first-fastener receivers and said plurality of second-fastener receivers are together removably coupled to restrain said fasteners from rotating in relation to said pipe section when at least one torque is applied;
wherein said inner circumference and said outer circumference of said first-arcuate-body-section and said inner periphery and said outer periphery of said second-arcuate-body-section are configured in parallel relationships;
wherein said first side and said second side of said first-arcuate-body-section and said primary side and said secondary side of said second-arcuate-body-section occupy parallel planes;
wherein said first side of said first-arcuate-body-section and said primary side of said second-arcuate-body-section are configured in a parallel relationship;
wherein said first-arcuate-body section further comprises one or more cable retainers and said second-arcuate-body-section further comprises one or more cable holders, wherein said cable retainer and said cable holder are structured and arranged to each retain a safety cable when said bolted connection bolt torquing tool system is in said assembled-condition;
(Claim 17 cont.) wherein said first side of first-arcuate-body-section comprises a first color, differing from that of said second side of said first-arcuate-body-section and said primary side of said second-arcuate-body-section is said first color differing from than that of said secondary side of said second-arcuate-body-section such that an operator can visually determine a tightened condition or an un-tightened condition;
wherein said plurality of first-fastener receivers of said first-arcuate-body-section and said plurality of second-fastener receivers of said second-arcuate-body-section are arranged in a semi-circular arc and parallel to said inner circumference of said first-arcuate-body-section and said inner periphery of said second-arcuate-body-section, respectively;
wherein said first-arcuate-body-section and second-arcuate-body-section are constructed of a magnetic material;
wherein said plurality of first-fastener receivers and plurality of second-fastener receivers are hexagonal in shape; and wherein said first-arcuate-body-section and second-arcuate-body-section each have a thickness less than that of said fasteners such that said fasteners can be tightened and loosened as needed.
a bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly comprising;
at least a first-arcuate-body-section comprising;
a first side;
a second side;
an inner circumference;
an outer circumference;
a first mating surface;
a second mating surface; and a plurality of first-fastener receivers; and a second-arcuate-body-section comprising;
a primary side;
a secondary side;
an inner periphery;
an outer periphery;
a primary mating surface;
a secondary mating surface; and a plurality of second-fastener receivers;
(Claim 17 cont.) wherein said bolted connection bolt torquing tool system comprises said bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly;
wherein said bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly comprises in functional combination at least said first-arcuate-body-section and said second-arcuate-body-section;
wherein parameters of said first-arcuate-body-section are defined by said first side, said second side, said inner circumference, said outer circumference, said first mating surface, said second mating surface, and said plurality of first-fastener receivers;
wherein said second-arcuate-body-section is defined by said primary side, said secondary side, said inner periphery, said outer periphery, said primary mating surface, said secondary mating surface, and said plurality of second-fastener receivers;
wherein said plurality of first-fastener receivers and said plurality of second-fastener receivers are each configured to each accept a fastener;
wherein said first-arcuate-body-section and said second-arcuate-body-section are structured and arranged, when mated, such that said first mating surface of said first-arcuate-body-section is adjacent to said secondary mating surface of said second-arcuate-body-section, in use, such that an assembled-condition is able to be achieved;
(Claim 17 cont.) wherein said bolted connection bolt torquing tool assembly, when in said assembled-condition, facilitate that said inner circumference and said inner periphery are assembled together to abut about a pipe section and said plurality of first-fastener receivers and said plurality of second-fastener receivers are together removably coupled to restrain said fasteners from rotating in relation to said pipe section when at least one torque is applied;
wherein said inner circumference and said outer circumference of said first-arcuate-body-section and said inner periphery and said outer periphery of said second-arcuate-body-section are configured in parallel relationships;
wherein said first side and said second side of said first-arcuate-body-section and said primary side and said secondary side of said second-arcuate-body-section occupy parallel planes;
wherein said first side of said first-arcuate-body-section and said primary side of said second-arcuate-body-section are configured in a parallel relationship;
wherein said first-arcuate-body section further comprises one or more cable retainers and said second-arcuate-body-section further comprises one or more cable holders, wherein said cable retainer and said cable holder are structured and arranged to each retain a safety cable when said bolted connection bolt torquing tool system is in said assembled-condition;
(Claim 17 cont.) wherein said first side of first-arcuate-body-section comprises a first color, differing from that of said second side of said first-arcuate-body-section and said primary side of said second-arcuate-body-section is said first color differing from than that of said secondary side of said second-arcuate-body-section such that an operator can visually determine a tightened condition or an un-tightened condition;
wherein said plurality of first-fastener receivers of said first-arcuate-body-section and said plurality of second-fastener receivers of said second-arcuate-body-section are arranged in a semi-circular arc and parallel to said inner circumference of said first-arcuate-body-section and said inner periphery of said second-arcuate-body-section, respectively;
wherein said first-arcuate-body-section and second-arcuate-body-section are constructed of a magnetic material;
wherein said plurality of first-fastener receivers and plurality of second-fastener receivers are hexagonal in shape; and wherein said first-arcuate-body-section and second-arcuate-body-section each have a thickness less than that of said fasteners such that said fasteners can be tightened and loosened as needed.
18. The bolted connection bolt torquing tool system of claim 17 further comprising a kit including:
said first-arcuate-body-section;
said second-arcuate-body-section;
said fasteners; and a set of user instructions.
said first-arcuate-body-section;
said second-arcuate-body-section;
said fasteners; and a set of user instructions.
19. A method of using a bolted connection bolt torquing tool system comprising the steps of:
providing a bolted connection bolt torquing assembly comprising:
at least a first-arcuate-body-section comprising;
a first side;
a second side;
an inner circumference;
an outer circumference;
a first mating surface;
a second mating surface;
one or more cable retainers; and a plurality of first-fastener receivers;
a second-arcuate-body-section comprising;
a primary side;
a secondary side;
an inner periphery;
an outer periphery;
a primary mating surface;
a secondary mating surface;
one or more cable holders; and a plurality of second-fastener receivers;
arranging each of said first-arcuate-body-section and said second-arcuate-body-section such that said inner circumference of said first-arcuate-body-section and said inner periphery of said second-arcuate-body-section each abut a pipe section, and said first mating surface of said first-arcuate-body-section is adjacent to said secondary mating surface of said second-arcuate-body-section, in use, such that an assembled-condition is able to be achieved;
installing fasteners into said plurality of first-fastener receivers of said first-arcuate-body-section and installing fasteners into said plurality of second-fastener receivers of said second-arcuate-body-section; and torquing said fasteners to a predetermined torque specification.
providing a bolted connection bolt torquing assembly comprising:
at least a first-arcuate-body-section comprising;
a first side;
a second side;
an inner circumference;
an outer circumference;
a first mating surface;
a second mating surface;
one or more cable retainers; and a plurality of first-fastener receivers;
a second-arcuate-body-section comprising;
a primary side;
a secondary side;
an inner periphery;
an outer periphery;
a primary mating surface;
a secondary mating surface;
one or more cable holders; and a plurality of second-fastener receivers;
arranging each of said first-arcuate-body-section and said second-arcuate-body-section such that said inner circumference of said first-arcuate-body-section and said inner periphery of said second-arcuate-body-section each abut a pipe section, and said first mating surface of said first-arcuate-body-section is adjacent to said secondary mating surface of said second-arcuate-body-section, in use, such that an assembled-condition is able to be achieved;
installing fasteners into said plurality of first-fastener receivers of said first-arcuate-body-section and installing fasteners into said plurality of second-fastener receivers of said second-arcuate-body-section; and torquing said fasteners to a predetermined torque specification.
20. The method of Claim 19 further comprising the steps of:
untorquing said fasteners; and removing said first-arcuate-body-section and said second-arcuate-body-section from said pipe section.
untorquing said fasteners; and removing said first-arcuate-body-section and said second-arcuate-body-section from said pipe section.
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