B23B47/281

METHOD AND APPARATUS OF HOT TAPPING MULTIPLE COAXIAL OR NESTED STRINGS OF UNDERWATER PIPING AND/OR TUBING FOR OVERTURNED WELLS OR PLATFORMS

A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system.

Tube Notching Apparatus With Adjustable Positioning Features
20230088748 · 2023-03-23 ·

A rotary tube notching apparatus is provided that is capable of operable attachment to a powered rotational drive device. The apparatus comprises a tube support assembly defining an aperture for receiving a tube and having a clamp for securing the tube against movement in relation to the aperture. A shaft assembly is provided for receiving a cutting tool, and a carriage assembly is rotatably mounted to the shaft assembly. The carriage assembly has at least one fastener for securing the shaft assembly in relation to the aperture. The shaft assembly is selectively repositionable in relation to the aperture in an offset dimension defined by linear displacement from a central axis of the aperture, in a yaw dimension defined by a plane extending along a central axis of the aperture, and in a roll dimension defined by a cross-sectional circumference of a tube received within the aperture.

Method and apparatus of hot tapping multiple coaxial or nested strings of underwater piping and/or tubing for overturned wells or platforms

A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system.

Orthogonal drill and tap guide having double V-notch groove and alignment marks
09751133 · 2017-09-05 ·

A drill and/or tap guide, adapted for use in machining a straight hole through a variety of workpieces, defining a plurality of standard diameter-sized guide holes, presenting orthogonal sides and surfaces, and a plurality of alignment lines that cooperatively facilitate alignment of the guide and workpiece, and further presenting a double-V clearance notch that facilitates use with angular and curvilinear workpieces, and removal of extrusion and chips during drilling.

Drill Guides With Canting Base and Dowel Jig Attachments
20210362246 · 2021-11-25 ·

These inventions include three drill guides (Multiguide, Triguide, and Uniguide), and two attachments (canting base and dowel jig). The drill guides allow users to drill holes to prescribed depths into flat work surfaces using various sizes of bits including twist and auger bits while eliminating marring and reducing wood splintering. The canting base attachment allows users to drill holes to prescribed depths and at variable angles into flat surfaces and both large and small cylinders having zero, one, or two free ends using various kinds and sizes of drilling tools including twist, auger, and Forstner bits. The dowel jig attachment allows users to drill dowel holes to prescribed depths in edges and faces of workpieces that are evenly spaced apart by numerous gauged distances and at adjustable distances from edges without slippage or misalignment. These inventions have drill press-like capabilities and can be used in fields and shops.

QUICK TEE JOINT COMPONENT AND DRILLING JIG COMPONENT FOR DRILLING
20220009007 · 2022-01-13 ·

The invention discloses a quick tee joint component and a drilling jig component specially for drilling. For installation of a quick tee joint, a drilling jig for quick tee joint is firstly installed on a pipe where a branch pipe is to be added. A bushing of the drilling jig is in threaded connection with the drilling jig, to achieve convenient replacement, and is made of a high-hardness metal material. Under the limiting action of the bushing, the position of a reamer is ensured not to deviate during the reaming process, thereby ensuring the reaming quality. The requirement for different sizes of holes drilled by the drilling jig can be met by simply changing the size of the bushing of the drilling jig. Once reaming is done, fastening bolts are unscrewed so as to remove the drilling jig and a quick tee joint body is installed. A lengthening part of the quick tee joint body guarantees the installation position accuracy of the quick tee joint. In case of vertical installation of the quick tee joint, a notch in the lengthening part allows accumulated liquid to flow out to prevent the fluid from accumulating at the lowest point of the pipe for long time and affecting the working efficiency, thereby avoiding corrosion and extending the service life of the pipe.

Apparatus for hole-making in an elongated, tubular body, and method of use of the apparatus
11213969 · 2022-01-04 · ·

A hand-held apparatus is for hole-making in an elongated body. The apparatus has a housing including a rotatable cutting tool arranged to be axially movable from a non-cutting position into a cutting position. The first end portion of the housing comprises a clamping device arranged to be adjusted from a first, inactive position into a second, active position, wherein the clamping device, in the active position, is arranged to hold the apparatus fixed to the elongated body. The apparatus further has a device for connecting to a driving means, for example a hand-held drill.

Drill guide with canting base and dowel jig attachments
11383308 · 2022-07-12 ·

This invention includes a drill guide (drill depth stop and alignment tool), canting base attachment, and self-aligning dowel jig attachment that allows users to drill holes to prescribed depths into flat work surfaces using various sizes of twist and auger bits while eliminating marring and reducing wood splintering. The canting base attachment allows users to drill holes to prescribed depths and at variable angles into flat surfaces and both large and small cylinders with no free ends using various kinds and sizes of drilling tools without marring. The dowel jig attachment allows users to drill dowel holes to prescribed depths in edges and faces of work pieces that are evenly spaced apart by numerous gauged distances and at infinitely adjustable distances from edges. This invention has drill press-like capabilities and can be used in fields and shops.

Tube notching devices
11376677 · 2022-07-05 ·

A tube notching device for forming a notch in a tubular workpiece. The tube notching device includes a support frame, a vise, a positioning assembly, a cutting assembly, and a cutting mechanism. The vise is mounted to the support frame and secures the tubular workpiece in a desired support position. The positioning assembly is pivotally mounted to the support frame. The cutting assembly is pivotally mounted to the positioning assembly. The cutting mechanism is mounted to the cutting assembly and configured to form a notch in the tubular workpiece. The positioning assembly and the cutting assembly cooperate to position the cutting mechanism in a desired notching position relative to the tubular workpiece supported in the vise in the desired support position. The cutting mechanism operates to form a desired notch in the tubular workpiece when the cutting mechanism is in the desired notching position.

APPARATUS FOR HOLE-MAKING IN AN ELONGATED, TUBULAR BODY, AND METHOD OF USE OF THE APPARATUS
20220080613 · 2022-03-17 · ·

A hand-held apparatus is for hole-making in an elongated body. The apparatus has a housing including a rotatable cutting tool arranged to be axially movable from a non-cutting position into a cutting position. The first end portion of the housing comprises a clamping device arranged to be adjusted from a first, inactive position into a second, active position, wherein the clamping device, in the active position, is arranged to hold the apparatus fixed to the elongated body. The apparatus further has a device for connecting to a driving means, for example a hand-held drill.