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GB2357581A - Determining spatial relationship between two surfaces, closing spool meters - Google Patents

Determining spatial relationship between two surfaces, closing spool meters

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GB2357581A
GB2357581A GB0106225A GB0106225A GB2357581A GB 2357581 A GB2357581 A GB 2357581A GB 0106225 A GB0106225 A GB 0106225A GB 0106225 A GB0106225 A GB 0106225A GB 2357581 A GB2357581 A GB 2357581A
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common axis
measuring
orientation
angle
respect
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William George Jackson
Sidney Campbell
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ORCAM ENGINEERING Ltd
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B21/00—Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant
    • G01B21/22—Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B7/00—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques
    • G01B7/30—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Length Measuring Devices With Unspecified Measuring Means (AREA)
  • A Measuring Device Byusing Mechanical Method (AREA)

Abstract

Apparatus and method for measuring position and orientation of a first and second surface (1a, 2a, 1d, 2d, 1e, 2e, 57b, 59b) with respect to each other for facilitating the construction of a closing spool to be fitted between two pipe end sections. The apparatus (3a, 3d, 3e, 50b) comprises means for defining at least one common axis (6a, 6d-1, 51b) between the surfaces and means for measuring the orientation of each surface with respect to the at least one common axis. The means for defining the common axis includes at least one linear measurement device in the form of a telescopic measuring rod, a linear transducer (20a, 120a, b, c, 20d-1) and a tensionable connector (63b, 5c). A clinometer/inclinometer is used to make an angle of slope measurement. The means for measuring the orientation of each surface with respect to the common axis determines the angle between the two via an angular transducer (17a, 19a, 117a, b, c, d). In a further embodiment the angle is determined from partially filled spheres (60b, 62b) on which latitude and longitude readings (74b) are marked on and read from. The entire apparatus can be preset from a reference calibration unit (40) to provide reference data for comparison to actual data recorded between two surfaces.
GB0106225A 1998-09-16 1999-09-16 Determining spatial relationship between two surfaces, closing spool meters Expired - Fee Related GB2357581B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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GBGB9820080.1A GB9820080D0 (en) 1998-09-16 1998-09-16 Improved measuring device and related method
PCT/GB1999/002902 WO2000016033A1 (en) 1998-09-16 1999-09-16 Determining spatial relationship between two surfaces, closing spool meters

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GB0106225D0 GB0106225D0 (en) 2001-05-02
GB2357581A true GB2357581A (en) 2001-06-27
GB2357581B GB2357581B (en) 2002-09-11

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Citations (7)

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DE128677C (en) * 1901-07-28 1902-03-03
US3733676A (en) * 1969-06-23 1973-05-22 Brown & Root Method for connecting pipelines
US4120095A (en) * 1975-09-02 1978-10-17 Lebourg Maurice P Method and apparatus for determining the spatial relationship between two misaligned tubular members
US4141147A (en) * 1977-12-21 1979-02-27 Lockheed Petroleum Services, Ltd. Pup measurement gauge
US4559716A (en) * 1984-06-18 1985-12-24 Exxon Production Research Co. Method and apparatus for determining the distance and angular orientation between two structurally unconnected members
GB2181244A (en) * 1985-10-05 1987-04-15 Milltran Limited Apparatus for measuring spout lengths
US5479718A (en) * 1994-07-19 1996-01-02 Durametallic Corporation Shaft alignment device

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE128677C (en) * 1901-07-28 1902-03-03
US3733676A (en) * 1969-06-23 1973-05-22 Brown & Root Method for connecting pipelines
US4120095A (en) * 1975-09-02 1978-10-17 Lebourg Maurice P Method and apparatus for determining the spatial relationship between two misaligned tubular members
US4141147A (en) * 1977-12-21 1979-02-27 Lockheed Petroleum Services, Ltd. Pup measurement gauge
US4559716A (en) * 1984-06-18 1985-12-24 Exxon Production Research Co. Method and apparatus for determining the distance and angular orientation between two structurally unconnected members
GB2181244A (en) * 1985-10-05 1987-04-15 Milltran Limited Apparatus for measuring spout lengths
US5479718A (en) * 1994-07-19 1996-01-02 Durametallic Corporation Shaft alignment device

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GB9820080D0 (en) 1998-11-11
GB0106225D0 (en) 2001-05-02
WO2000016033A1 (en) 2000-03-23
AU5871599A (en) 2000-04-03
GB2357581B (en) 2002-09-11

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Effective date: 20050916