TOOL FOR PERFORATING AND INSERTING BYPASS ACCESSORIES IN WATER PIPES

Abstract

oval polyethylene pipes (3), which consists of: a primary constriction mechanism (2), consisting of two symmetrical rotating bars (21), with lower bypass sections (22) that may be opened or closed in order to apply pressure to the pipe (3); and a secondary mechanism (4) that perforates the pipe (3) and inserts the specific bypass accessory (5) through a central bar (41) that can be moved vertically and longitudinally, incorporating a tubular connection piece (43) where a punch (8) and bypass accessory (5) are inserted.

Claims

1. TOOL FOR PERFORATING AND INSERTING BYPASS ACCESSORIES IN WATER PIPES, particularly for oval polyethylene pipes (3), comprising a primary mechanism (2) to constrict the oval pipe (3) that holds it in place and bends said pipe (3) so that the resulting horizontal diameter (3a) is less than the vertical diameter (3b), and a secondary mechanism (4) that perforates the pipe (3) and inserts the bypass accessory (5).

2. TOOL FOR PERFORATING AND INSERTING BYPASS ACCESSORIES IN WATER PIPES, comprising a primary constriction mechanism (2) as consisting of two rotating bars (21), of identical configuration and symmetrical layout, whose lowers ends have respective bypass sections (22) corresponding to its longitudinal access. Depending on the rotation position of the rotating bars (21), whether open or closed, or more or less separated, in the open position they are attached to both lateral sides of the oval pipe (3) in its initial resting position, and in the closed position, they apply pressure to the sides of the pipe (3), bending it and modifying the distance between the top and bottom sides.

3. TOOL FOR PERFORATING AND INSERTING BYPASS ACCESSORIES IN WATER PIPES, according to claim 2, comprising rotating bars (21) being attached to both supports, one on top (6) and one below (7), which hold them in place and keep them parallel while permitting their rotation.

4. TOOL FOR PERFORATING AND INSERTING BYPASS ACCESSORIES IN WATER PIPES, according to claim 2, comprising rotating bars (21) that are manually operated.

5. TOOL FOR PERFORATING AND INSERTING BYPASS ACCESSORIES IN WATER PIPES, according to claim 2, comprising the top end of the rotating bars (21) having rotating handles (24).

6. TOOL FOR PERFORATING AND INSERTING BYPASS ACCESSORIES IN WATER PIPES, according to claim 1, comprising a secondary mechanism being formed by a central bar (41) that can be moved vertically and longitudinally, incorporating a tubular connection piece on the lower end (43) where a punch (8) is inserted, which is apt for perforating the pipe and inserting a bypass accessory (5).

7. TOOL FOR PERFORATING AND INSERTING BYPASS ACCESSORIES IN WATER PIPES, according to claim 1, comprising a punch (8) having a threaded part (8a), which, in addition to its attachment to the tubular connection (43), incorporates a screw (44) used to fasten the accessory (5) in order to adapt to different possible sizes.

8. TOOL FOR PERFORATING AND INSERTING BYPASS ACCESSORIES IN WATER PIPES, according to claim 1, comprising the top end of the central bar (41) having a manually operated T lever (45) for applying pressure.

9. TOOL FOR PERFORATING AND INSERTING BYPASS ACCESSORIES IN WATER PIPES, according to claim 1, comprising the central bar (41) being attached to the supports (6, 7) that hold the rotating bars in place (21) through a guide (42) for each bar.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to provide a better understanding of the invention's features, in addition to its description, a series of drawings have been included as an integral part of this descriptive report, which include, but are not limited to, the following:

[0017] FIG. No. 1—Schematic elevation view of an example of using the invented tool, depicted in its initial position over the oval pipe to be perforated, showing the configuration of said pipe as well as the tool's parts and elements, in addition to its configuration and layout.

[0018] FIG. No. 2—Elevation view, similar to the previous figure, of the same example of the invented tool, here depicted in the constriction phase for reshaping the pipe.

[0019] FIG. No. 3—Elevation view of the example of the invented tool shown in the previous figures, here depicted in the pipe perforation phase.

[0020] FIG. No. 4—Perspective view of the bottom part of the tool, depicted without incorporating the bypass accessory, showing the configuration of the threaded punch and the screw for regulating and ensuring the position of said accessory.

PREFERRED EXECUTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] Considering the abovementioned figures according to their corresponding numeration, you can observe an illustrative example of the tool for perforating and inserting bypass accessories in water pipes consisting of the aforementioned parts and elements, which are described in detail below.

[0022] These figures show that the tool (1) in question consists of, essentially, a primary mechanism (2) that constricts the oval pipe (3) and holds the pipe (3) in place while bending it so that the horizontal diameter (3a) is less than the vertical diameter (3b), and a secondary mechanism (4) that perforates the pipe (3) and inserts the bypass accessory (5).

[0023] FIGS. 1 and 2 show said modification of the oval pipe (3) from its initial configuration (FIG. 1) where the horizontal diameter (3a) is larger than the vertical diameter (3b), to its resulting configuration after pressure is applied with the tool's (1) primary mechanism (2), where the horizontal diameter (3a) is less than the vertical diameter (3b), thereby increasing the distance between the top and bottom sides of the pipe (3) in order to perforate safely.

[0024] The first constriction mechanism (2) preferably consists of two manually operated symmetrical rotating bars (21), which have an identical configuration and are connected to both supports, one on top (6) and one below (7), which hold them symmetrically in place, keeping them parallel while permitting their rotation.

[0025] The lower ends of the rotating bars (21) have respective bypass sections (22) corresponding to their longitudinal diameter, which, depending on the rotating position of each rotating bar (21), are either open or closed, or more or less separated so that in the open position, they are attached to both sides of the oval pipe (3) in its initial resting position (FIG. 1), and when rotated to the closed position (FIG. 2), they apply pressure to the sides of the pipe (3), thereby reshaping it and modifying the distance between the top and bottom sides, as previously explained.

[0026] The ends of these bypass sections (22) for both rotating bars (21) preferably have slip-resistant stops (25).

[0027] In order to turn the rotating bars (21), the top ends of these bars each have a bend (23), which forms a rotating handle (24) on each bar.

[0028] The secondary mechanism (4), which is also manually operated, consists of a third central bar (41), which is attached to the supports (6, 7) that hold the rotating bars (21) in place through a guide (42), and can slide between them with a vertical longitudinal movement.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 4, this central bar (41) also has a tubular connection piece (43) on the lower end where the punch (8) is inserted, which is apt for perforating the pipe and inserting a bypass accessory (5).

[0030] For said insertion, the aforementioned punch (8) should have a threaded part (8a) to fasten it to the tubular connection (43), which also permits the incorporation of a screw (44) used to fasten the accessory (5) in order to adapt the size, since it may vary.

[0031] Finally, in order to use this perforation and insertion mechanism (4), the top end of the central bar (41) has a T lever (45) that is used to apply pressure by exercising force to move the bar and drive the punch (8) into the top part of the pipe (3), as shown in FIG. 3, simultaneously inserting the accessory (5) in the resulting perforation.

[0032] Having adequately described the nature of this invention and how to use it, we therefore consider a more extensive explanation unnecessary for an expert in this field to understand the scope and consequent advantages of the invention, although it is true that the abovementioned operations could essentially be performed using other execution methods that differ from the indicated example, which would also provide the same desired level of protection as long as the fundamental principles are not altered, changed or modified.