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The present invention relates to the laying of pipes, in particular concrete drainage pipes comprising a string of connected pipe sections. An invertible connection head (28) for a tool, then connection head (28) comprising a connection (56) for a first quick hitch coupling at a first side of the connection head (28) and a connection (58) for a second quick hitch at a second side of the connection head (28) opposite the first side. A pipe pushing tool (26) is also provided, comprising a connection head (28) and a unitary elongate beam (30). The connection head (28) comprises a connection (56) for a quick hitch coupling, and a channel for receiving the beam (30). The beam (30) is slidable within the channel so that the vertical position of the beam relative to the connection head (28) can be adjusted. Selectively engageable locating features (46,48,50,52) are provided to support the beam (30) in a plurality of predefined vertical positions relative to the connection head (28).
The present invention relates to the laying of pipes, in particular concrete drainage pipes comprising a string of connected pipe sections. An invertible connection head (28) for a tool, then connection head (28) comprising a connection (56) for a first quick hitch coupling at a first side of the connection head (28) and a connection (58) for a second quick hitch at a second side of the connection head (28) opposite the first side. A pipe pushing tool (26) is also provided, comprising a connection head (28) and a unitary elongate beam (30). The connection head (28) comprises a connection (56) for a quick hitch coupling, and a channel for receiving the beam (30). The beam (30) is slidable within the channel so that the vertical position of the beam relative to the connection head (28) can be adjusted. Selectively engageable locating features (46,48,50,52) are provided to support the beam (30) in a plurality of predefined vertical positions relative to the connection head (28).
Pipe pusher
CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR (author)
2022-05-04
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
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