Pipe machining apparatuses and methods of operating the same

摘要

Pipe machining apparatuses are provided. In one aspect, a pipe machining apparatus includes a coupling mechanism adapted to couple a first section and a second section of the pipe machining apparatus together. The coupling mechanism includes a base defining an aperture therein, an arm adapted to selectively couple the first and second sections together, an engagement member positioned in the aperture in the base, and a separation member movably coupled to the base and adapted to engage the engagement member. The separation member is adapted to move to push against the engagement member and separate the first section and the second section. In another aspect, a coupling mechanism includes an arm adapted to selectively couple the first and second sections together and a resistance member engaging the arm and one of a first section and a second section of the pipe machining apparatus to which the arm is coupled.

主权项

1. A pipe machining apparatus comprising:
a first section including a first portion of a frame and a first portion of a tool carrier; a second section including a second portion of the frame and a second portion of the tool carrier, wherein the first section and the second section are adapted to be coupled together around at least a portion of a pipe, and wherein the frame is adapted to be fixed relative to the pipe and the tool carrier is adapted to move relative to the frame and the pipe; and a coupling mechanism adapted to couple the first section and the second section together, the coupling mechanism including
a base coupled to one of the frame and the tool carrier and defining an aperture therein;an arm movably coupled to one of the first section and the second section and adapted to selectively couple the first and second sections together;an engagement member positioned in the aperture in the base; anda separation member movably coupled to the base and adapted to engage the engagement member, wherein the separation member is adapted to move to push against the engagement member and separate the first section and the second section.