Self-Aligning Plug Removal Device And Method Therefor

摘要

A plug removal device for removing a plug from an access port located below a deck includes retracting means and a framework supporting the retracting means at an elevated position with respect to the deck. The framework is rigid and has a central axis. The retracting means produces a retracting force along a retracting axis. In response to the retracting means producing the retracting force, the framework moves along the deck to align the retracting axis with the central axis.

主权项

1. A plug removal device for removing a plug from a port located below a deck, the plug removal device comprising:
retracting means; a framework supporting the retracting means at an elevated position with respect to the deck, the framework having a central axis; the retracting means produces a retracting force along a retracting axis; and in response to the retracting means producing the retracting force, the framework moves along the deck to align the retracting axis with the central axis.