PIPE CONNECTION TOOL AND METHODS

摘要

Pipe connection tool (400) operating locking segments of a pipe connection assembly (1). The locking segments (101) are distributed about the pipe ends and have a connected (103) and a movable portion (105) with segment locking profiles (103a, 105a). When locked they engage a pipe locking profile (203) at the first pipe end (201) and a pipe locking profile (303) at the second end (301). In a non-locked position the locking segments are pivoted outwards about a pivot section. The pipe connection tool is adapted to receive the pipe connection assembly in an engagement space (405), through a receiving clearance (403). Moreover it is adapted to reduce the receiving clearance when the pipe connection assembly is in the tool engagement space. A locking segment compression assembly (450) forces the locking segments (101) from the non-locked position into the locking position.