EP2060331A3 - Apparatus for Cleaning an Interior of a Pipe - Google Patents

Apparatus for Cleaning an Interior of a Pipe Download PDF

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EP2060331A3
EP2060331A3 EP08275070A EP08275070A EP2060331A3 EP 2060331 A3 EP2060331 A3 EP 2060331A3 EP 08275070 A EP08275070 A EP 08275070A EP 08275070 A EP08275070 A EP 08275070A EP 2060331 A3 EP2060331 A3 EP 2060331A3
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spray
pipe
nozzle
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interior
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Andrew Rae
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Fastflow Pipeline Services Ltd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto 
    • B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
    • B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
    • B08B9/04—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
    • B08B9/043—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved by externally powered mechanical linkage, e.g. pushed or drawn through the pipes
    • B08B9/0433—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved by externally powered mechanical linkage, e.g. pushed or drawn through the pipes provided exclusively with fluid jets as cleaning tools
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto 
    • B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
    • B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
    • B08B9/04—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
    • B08B9/043—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved by externally powered mechanical linkage, e.g. pushed or drawn through the pipes
    • B08B9/047—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved by externally powered mechanical linkage, e.g. pushed or drawn through the pipes the cleaning devices having internal motors, e.g. turbines for powering cleaning tools
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03B—INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
    • E03B7/00—Water main or service pipe systems
    • E03B7/006—Arrangements or methods for cleaning or refurbishing water conduits

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  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
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  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Cleaning In General (AREA)
  • Sink And Installation For Waste Water (AREA)
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Abstract

A pipe interior cleaning apparatus 2 comprises a main body 4 and a pair of support assemblies 6. A spray head 8 is rotatably mounted to body 4 and comprises a plurality of spray arms 10. A nozzle 12 is disposed at the end of each spray arm 10. The spray head 8, spray arms 10 and nozzle 12 are arranged to spray high pressure fluid, preferably water, from nozzle 12 onto the interior surface of a pipe to be cleaned. An electric motor 14 is coupled to spray head 8 to rotate the spray head 8.
EP08275070A 2007-11-16 2008-11-11 Apparatus for cleaning an interior of a pipe, assembly and method using such apparatus Not-in-force EP2060331B1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

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EP11175201A EP2383050B1 (en) 2007-11-16 2008-11-11 Apparatus for cleaning an interior of a pipe, assembly and method using such apparatus

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GBGB0722467.8A GB0722467D0 (en) 2007-11-16 2007-11-16 Apparatus for cleaning an interior of a pipe

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EP2060331A2 EP2060331A2 (en) 2009-05-20
EP2060331A3 true EP2060331A3 (en) 2011-06-22
EP2060331B1 EP2060331B1 (en) 2012-03-07

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EP11175201A Not-in-force EP2383050B1 (en) 2007-11-16 2008-11-11 Apparatus for cleaning an interior of a pipe, assembly and method using such apparatus
EP08275070A Not-in-force EP2060331B1 (en) 2007-11-16 2008-11-11 Apparatus for cleaning an interior of a pipe, assembly and method using such apparatus

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US3106491A (en) * 1960-06-24 1963-10-08 Leibner Robert Pipe cleaning and coating apparatus
DE3614046A1 (en) * 1985-05-09 1986-11-20 EAB Electronic-Apparate-Bau GmbH, 8984 Riezlern Device for cleaning laid pipes
GB2214263A (en) * 1988-01-26 1989-08-31 Kubota Ltd Pipe pig
WO1996036445A1 (en) * 1995-05-19 1996-11-21 Piguillet & Zonen V.O.F. Method and device for treating ducts
DE19626590A1 (en) * 1996-07-02 1998-01-08 Aquaplus Brunnensanierung Kaet Water jet cleaning system for use in deep well bores
US5829461A (en) * 1997-01-10 1998-11-03 Ramsey; Donald Interior tank cleaning apparatus
WO2001014073A1 (en) * 1999-08-24 2001-03-01 Jøsang Tv Rørinspeksjon As Flush device for inside flushing of pipes

Patent Citations (7)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3106491A (en) * 1960-06-24 1963-10-08 Leibner Robert Pipe cleaning and coating apparatus
DE3614046A1 (en) * 1985-05-09 1986-11-20 EAB Electronic-Apparate-Bau GmbH, 8984 Riezlern Device for cleaning laid pipes
GB2214263A (en) * 1988-01-26 1989-08-31 Kubota Ltd Pipe pig
WO1996036445A1 (en) * 1995-05-19 1996-11-21 Piguillet & Zonen V.O.F. Method and device for treating ducts
DE19626590A1 (en) * 1996-07-02 1998-01-08 Aquaplus Brunnensanierung Kaet Water jet cleaning system for use in deep well bores
US5829461A (en) * 1997-01-10 1998-11-03 Ramsey; Donald Interior tank cleaning apparatus
WO2001014073A1 (en) * 1999-08-24 2001-03-01 Jøsang Tv Rørinspeksjon As Flush device for inside flushing of pipes

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EP2383050B1 (en) 2012-05-30
EP2060331B1 (en) 2012-03-07
EP2060331A2 (en) 2009-05-20
ATE548132T1 (en) 2012-03-15
GB0722467D0 (en) 2007-12-27
EP2383050A1 (en) 2011-11-02

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