Pipe aligning tool

摘要

A pipe alignment tool for aligning abutted ends of first and second pipe sections to be joined includes a clamp member adapted to be clamped circumferentially about the first pipe section and one or more pipe engaging members mounted on the clamp member adapted to extend across a seam between the abutted ends of the first and second pipe sections to overlap the second pipe section. A bearing member is rotatably supported on each pipe engaging member for rolling contact with the second pipe section to assist in positioning the second pipe section relative to the first pipe section. The clamp member may be formed of modular sections connected circumferentially in series in which each modular section defines a mounting location upon which a pipe engaging member can be removably attached.

主权项

1. A pipe alignment tool for aligning abutted ends of first and second pipe sections to be joined, the tool comprising:
a clamp member extending about a longitudinal axis so as to be adapted to be clamped circumferentially about the first pipe section adjacent the end of the pipe such that an inner side of the clamp member engages the first pipe section; and at least one pipe engaging member mounted on the clamp member so as to extend longitudinally from a first end fixed to the clamp member to an opposing second end adapted to overlap the second pipe section such that the pipe engaging member extends across a seam between the abutted ends of the first and second pipe sections so as to be arranged to engage the second pipe section; the clamp member including a plurality of designated mounting locations formed thereon at circumferentially spaced apart positions; and said at least one pipe engaging member being supported at a selected one of the designated mounting locations so as to be readily separable from and reattachable to the clamp member; and each designated mounting location being externally accessible on the clamp member such that said at least one pipe engaging member can be separated from the selected designated mounting location and reattached to the selected designated mounting location while the clamp member remains clamped circumferentially about the first pipe section and the inner side of the clamp member remains in clamping engagement with the first pipe section.