Patent ID: 11953112
Assignee: HYDROSAVE UK LIMITED
Field: Mechanical elements (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC F  B  E | IPC B  E  F

Claim 0:
1. Apparatus for operation in conjunction with an item fitted to a pipeline in order to release one or more components of the item from a seized or partially seized condition, said apparatus including engagement means to engage vibration generating means of the apparatus with said one or more components, said vibration generating means provided to impart a vibrating effect on the said item when engaged therewith, and
control means and an actuation module to cause the vibration generating means to impart said vibration to the said item at a frequency within a predetermined frequency range and wherein the said control means monitors the frequency of the vibration imparted to the said item and compares the same to the said predetermined frequency range and, if it is found that the monitored frequency is outside of the predetermined frequency range the operation of the vibration generating means is adapted until the frequency of vibration lies within the said predetermined frequency range,
wherein said apparatus further includes a pneumatic air supply and connecting tubes which allow the passage of said pneumatic air supply between the vibration generating means, the actuation module and the control means with said control means located remotely from the said item to which the vibration generating means and actuation module are mechanically fitted.