Pipe tool positioning system

摘要

A pipe tool positioning system for efficiently inserting, positioning, and orienting a tool for use within a pipe. The pipe tool positioning system generally includes a sleeve with a receiver opening adapted to receive and removably retain a tool such as a grinder or the like. The sleeve includes radially-offset bladders extending outwardly from its outer surface. Each of the bladders may be individually inflated and/or deflated to aid in positioning of the tool within a pipe. A control unit may be provided with controllers for individually controlling each of the bladders. A camera may also be included adjacent to the sleeve to feed a display included with the control unit. By utilizing the present invention, various tools may efficiently be inserted and positioned for use within a pipe.

主权项

1. A pipe tool positioning system, comprising:
a plurality of bladders defining a receiver opening, wherein said plurality of bladders extend outwardly from said receiver opening and wherein said receiver opening is adapted to receive a tool; at least one conduit fluidly connected to said plurality of bladders to provide a pressurized fluid to said plurality of bladders; and a sleeve, wherein said plurality of bladders extend from an outer surface of said sleeve and wherein said sleeve includes said receiver opening.